John Hastert

John Hastert DEMDemocrat

American politician

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John HastertDEMDemocrat American politician
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John M. Hastert (born November 20, 1958) is a former Democratic member of the Wyoming Senate, he represented the 13th district from 2007 to 2019. The 13th is located in Sweetwater County and includes Green River, Purple Sage, Clearview Acres and portions of Rock Springs. He served as the Senate Minority Caucus Chairman from 2013 until his promotion to Senate Minority Whip in 2017. Prior to his service in the Senate, he served 1.5 terms in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2003 through January 2007. Hastert was originally appointed by the Sweetwater County Commission to fill the vacant seat left by former majority leader Democrat Chris Boswell, who left office to become newly elected Governor Dave Freudenthal's chief-of-staff.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
Western Wyoming College
Attended
Denver Automotive and Diesel College
Attended
Past Positions1 - 5 of 5
Minority Whip
Wyoming State Senate
2017 - 2019
Senator
Wyoming State Senate
2007 - 2019
Minority Floor Leader
Wyoming State Senate
2011 - 2012
Representative
Wyoming State House of Representatives
2004 - 2006
Representative
Wyoming State House of Representatives
2003
Other Experience1 - 12 of 12
Member
Sweetwater County Child Developmental Center Board
Member
Knights of Columbus
Member
National Conference of State Legislatures, Human Services and Welfare, Health
Member
Management Council
Member
State Workforce Investment Board
Member
Workforce Development Council
Member
Career Technical Education Steering Committee
Former Member
Rules and Procedures Committee, Wyoming State Senate
Former Member
Select Water Committee, Wyoming State Senate
Former Member
Appropriations Committee, Wyoming State Senate
Former Member
Management Audit Committee, Wyoming State Senate
Former Member
Management Council, Wyoming State Senate
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