John Freeman (Wyoming politician) explained

John Freeman
State House:Wyoming
District:60th
Term Start:January 11, 2011
Term End:January 4, 2021
Predecessor:Bill Thompson
Successor:Mark Baker
Birth Date:10 September 1954
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:Western Wyoming Community College
University of Wyoming

John L. Freeman (born September 10, 1954) is an American politician and former Wyoming state legislator. A member of the Democratic Party, Freeman represented the 60th district in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2011 to 2021.

Early life and education

John L. Freeman was born on September 10, 1954.[1] In 1972, he graduated from Rock Springs High School. In 1975, he graduated from Western Wyoming Community College with an associates of arts degree and graduated from University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Arts in history in 1978.[2] He married Theresa Collins, with whom he had three children.[3]

Wyoming House of Representatives

In 2010, Freeman won the Democratic nomination for a seat in the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 60th district without opposition and defeated Republican nominee Ted York in the general election to succeed Bill Thompson.[4] [5] He won reelection in 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2018. Freeman announced that he would not seek reelection in 2020.[6]

In 2010, Freeman was selected to serve on the education committee in the Wyoming House of Representatives.[7] Freeman has served as chairman of the Wyoming House of Representatives Minority Caucus since 2017. During the 2020 presidential election Freeman endorsed Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: John Freeman's Biography . . live . https://archive.today/20200920173644/https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/127333/john-freeman . September 20, 2020 . September 20, 2020 .
  2. News: House District 60: Representative John Freeman . live . https://archive.today/20200920172957/https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislators/2019/H/1970 . September 20, 2020 . September 20, 2020 .
  3. News: May 18, 2018 . Representative John Freeman Announces Bid For Re-election . Sweetwater Now . live . https://archive.today/20200920173135/https://www.sweetwaternow.com/representative-john-freeman-announces-bid-for-re-election/ . September 20, 2020 . September 20, 2020 .
  4. News: August 15, 2010 . Primary without opposition . 84 . . live . https://archive.today/20200920170813/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/59646583/casper-star-tribune/ . September 20, 2020 . . September 20, 2020 .
  5. News: November 3, 2010 . Dems win House races in Sweetwater County . 3 . . live . https://archive.today/20200920171037/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/59646766/casper-star-tribune/ . September 20, 2020 . . September 20, 2020 .
  6. News: May 2, 2020 . John Freeman, a top Democrat in the Legislature, announces retirement . . live . https://archive.today/20200920170040/https://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/john-freeman-a-top-democrat-in-the-legislature-announces-retirement/article_3f9b30ca-902d-5e42-bd33-6d03b4c36fb5.html . September 20, 2020 . September 20, 2020 .
  7. News: November 16, 2010 . Wyo Dems set legislative committees . 3 . . live . https://archive.today/20200920171547/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/59646852/casper-star-tribune/ . September 20, 2020 . . September 20, 2020 .
  8. News: April 16, 2020 . 18 top Wyoming Democrats endorse Joe Biden for president . . live . https://archive.today/20200920165522/https://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/18-top-wyoming-democrats-endorse-joe-biden-for-president/article_020e0b74-ce2a-5022-a900-3b206b54c679.html . September 20, 2020 . September 20, 2020 .

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