Thomas Crank
Thomas Crank is an American politician and a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 18 since January 10, 2017.[1]
Thomas Crank | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 18th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Baldwin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1960 Laramie, Wyoming |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Diamondville, Wyoming |
| Alma mater | University of Wyoming |
| Profession | Engineer |
Elections
2016
When incumbent Republican Representative Fred Baldwin announced his retirement to run for the Wyoming Senate, Crank declared his candidacy. He faced candidates Scott Heiner, Zem Hopkins, Kevin Simpson, and Lyle Williams in the Republican primary. Crank initially won the primary by 42 votes, but primary voters in one Sweetwater County precinct received the wrong ballot, leading Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Murray to call a special election.[2] While candidate Scott Heiner won the most votes in the special election, it was not enough to make up for the deficit, making Crank the winner with 32% of the vote.[3] Crank defeated Democratic nominee Michele Irwin in the general election with 80% of the vote.[4]
References
- "Thomas Crank". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
- "GOP Voters In One Wyoming Precinct Must Vote Again". KGAB. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
- "Sweetwater County Official Precinct-by-Precinct Summary Republican Precinct 5-4 Only Wyoming Special Election - August 31, 2016" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
- "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 8, 2016" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved December 6, 2016.