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American politician
Darin Smith
Member-elect of the Wyoming Senate
from the 6th district
Assuming office
January 6, 2025
SucceedingAnthony Bouchard
Personal details
BornLaramie, WY
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAlicia Smith
Children5
EducationUniversity of Wyoming (BA, JD)
OccupationLawyer, politician

Darin Smith is an American attorney and politician who is member-elect of the Wyoming Senate from the 6th district. In 2024, he ran in a crowded Republican primary to succeed incumbent senator Anthony Bouchard. Endorsed by Donald Trump, he won the primary with 37.6 percent of the vote. He served as an executive with the Christian Broadcasting Network for over 11 years, and was also a candidate for Wyoming's at-large congressional district in 2016 and 2022.

Early life and education

Smith was born in Laramie, Wyoming and was raised in Rock Springs. He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1996, where he was on the wrestling team and was an Honorable Mention Academic All-American in 1994 and 1995. Smith received a law degree from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2000.

Personal life

Smith is a Christian. He is married to Alicia Smith. Together they have five children. One of their sons attends the United States Navel Academy and another son attends the United States Military Academy.

Electoral history

2024 Wyoming Senate District 6 Republican primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Darin Smith 1,780 37.60%
Republican Eric D. Johnston 1,267 26.76%
Republican Taft C. Love 593 12.53%
Republican Marc Torriani 434 9.17%
Republican Kim Withers 383 8.09%
Republican Gary Bjorklund 264 5.58%
Write-in 13 0.28%
Valid ballots 4,734 98.18%
Invalid or blank votes 88 1.82%
Total votes 4,822 100.00%

General election

2024 Wyoming Senate District 6 general election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Darin Smith 8,484 95.47%
Write-in 402 4.52%
Valid ballots 8,886 89.41%
Invalid or blank votes 1,052 10.58%
Total votes 9,938 100.00%

References

  1. ^ "Legislator Profile". Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  2. "'He will never let you down!': Trump endorses candidate for SD 6 Darin Smith". Yahoo News. 2024-07-30. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  3. "Rock Springs Native Darin Smith Launches Congressional Campaign". Sweetwater NOW. 9 March 2016. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  4. "Darin Smith". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  5. ^ "About". Darin Smith For WY. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  6. "Statewide Senate Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election - August 20, 2024" (PDF). WY SOS. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
  7. "Statewide Senate Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 5, 2024" (PDF). WY SOS. Retrieved 20 November 2024.

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Members of the Wyoming Senate
67th Legislature (2023)
President
Ogden Driskill (R)
Vice President
Dave Kinskey (R)
Majority Leader
Larry Hicks (R)
Minority Leader
Chris Rothfuss (D)
  1. ▌Ogden Driskill (R)
  2. ▌Brian Boner (R)
  3. ▌Cheri Steinmetz (R)
  4. ▌Tara Nethercott (R)
  5. ▌Lynn Hutchings (R)
  6. ▌Anthony Bouchard (R)
  7. ▌Stephan Pappas (R)
  8. ▌Affie Ellis (R)
  9. ▌Chris Rothfuss (D)
  10. ▌Dan Furphy (R)
  11. ▌Larry Hicks (R)
  12. ▌John Kolb (R)
  13. ▌Stacy Jones (R)
  14. ▌Fred Baldwin (R)
  15. ▌Wendy Schuler (R)
  16. ▌Dan Dockstader (R)
  17. ▌Mike Gierau (D)
  18. ▌Tim French (R)
  19. ▌Dan Laursen (R)
  20. ▌Ed Cooper (R)
  21. ▌Bo Biteman (R)
  22. ▌Dave Kinskey (R)
  23. ▌Eric Barlow (R)
  24. ▌Troy McKeown (R)
  25. ▌Cale Case (R)
  26. ▌Tim Salazar (R)
  27. ▌Bill Landen (R)
  28. ▌Jim Anderson (R)
  29. ▌Bob Ide (R)
  30. ▌Charles Scott (R)
  31. ▌Evie Brennan (R)
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