Kristi Racines Explained

Kristi Racines
Office:28th Auditor of Wyoming
Governor:Mark Gordon
Term Start:January 7, 2019
Predecessor:Cynthia Cloud
Birth Place:Casper, Wyoming, U.S.
Party:Republican
Education:University of Wyoming (BA)

Kristi Racines (born c. 1983) is an American politician from the state of Wyoming. She is the Wyoming State Auditor.

Early life and career

Racines was born in Casper, Wyoming, and raised in Riverton. She graduated from the University of Wyoming with a bachelor's degree in accounting and Spanish.[1] She is a certified public accountant and worked as the chief financial officer and director of human resources for the Wyoming Supreme Court Office of Court Administration, responsible for managing an $80 million budget.[2]

Wyoming State Auditor

In the 2018 elections, Racines ran for Wyoming State Auditor.[1] She defeated Nathan Winters in the primary election,[3] and won the general election.[2] She was sworn into office on January 7, 2019.[4] Racines ran for reelection in the 2022 elections,[5] and won a second term without opposition.[6] [7]

Personal life

Racines and her husband have two children and live in Cheyenne, Wyoming.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kristi Racines enters Wyoming auditor race to replace Cloud | Local News . wyomingnews.com . April 28, 2018 . November 11, 2018.
  2. Web site: Racines Takes The State Auditor's Race . Wyoming Public Media . November 6, 2018 . November 11, 2018.
  3. Web site: Seth. Klamann. Meier beats out fellow senator in Republican treasurer primary; Racines cruises to auditor win | 307 Politics . trib.com . August 21, 2018 . January 15, 2019.
  4. Web site: Gordon outlines vision in inaugural address. The Torrington Telegram. January 15, 2019.
  5. Web site: Racines announces run for second term as auditor. Staff Reports. The Sheridan Press.
  6. Web site: Gov. Gordon wins Wyoming GOP primary in bid for 2nd term. Mead. Gruver. James. Anderson . Associated Press. KULR-8 Local News.
  7. Web site: Haut. Sam. November 8, 2022. Election Results - Wyoming State Auditor. K2 Radio. November 13, 2022.