Mark Baker (Wyoming politician)
Mark Baker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives | |
| In office January 12, 2021 – January 2023 | |
| Preceded by | John Freeman |
| Succeeded by | Tony Niemiec |
| Constituency | 60th district |
| In office January 8, 2013 – May 15, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph M. Barbuto |
| Succeeded by | Clark Stith |
| Constituency | 48th district |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence(s) | Rock Springs, Wyoming, U.S. |
Mark Baker is an American politician who served as Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing the 60th district from January 4, 2021 to January 2023. Baker previously served as a representative from the 48th district from January 8, 2013, until his resignation on May 15, 2017.[1][2][3]
Elections
2012
Challenging incumbent Democratic Representative Joseph M. Barbuto for the District 48 seat, Baker was unopposed for the August 21, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 374 votes,[4] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 1,723 votes (49.5%) against Barbuto.[5]
2014
Baker faced a rematch against former Democratic Representative Joseph M. Barbuto. Baker ran unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Barbuto by 27 votes, taking 50.4% of the vote.[6]
2016
Baker ran unopposed in the Republican primary, and defeated Democratic Western Wyoming Community College administrator Jackie Freeze with 58.3% of the vote.[7]
Baker did not run for re-election in 2022.[8]
References
- ^ "House District 60: Representative Mark Baker". Cheyenne, Wyoming: Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
- ^ "Mark Baker's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
- ^ "Rep. Mark Baker, state lawmaker, resigns". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
- ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election - August 21, 2012" (PDF). Cheyenne, Wyoming: Secretary of State of Wyoming. p. 48. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
- ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 6, 2012" (PDF). Cheyenne, Wyoming: Secretary of State of Wyoming. p. 48. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
- ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 4, 2014" (PDF). Cheyenne, Wyoming: Secretary of State of Wyoming. p. 48. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
- ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 8, 2016" (PDF). Cheyenne, Wyoming: Secretary of State of Wyoming. p. 24. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
- ^ "Mark Baker (Wyoming)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
External links
- Official page at the Wyoming Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart