Mike Gierau

Mike Gierau
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
from the 16th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2017
Preceded by Ruth Petroff
Personal details
Born (1959-03-18) March 18, 1959
Klamath Falls, Oregon
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Paty Gierau
Residence Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Alma mater San Francisco State University
Profession Business owner

Mike Gierau (born March 18, 1959) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 16 since January 10, 2017.[1]

Career

Prior to his election to the Wyoming House of Representatives, Gierau served on the Jackson Hole City Council and Teton County Board of Commissioners.[2] Gierau has been the owner of Jedediah Corporation in Jackson since 1980.

Gierau was one of four Wyoming superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention.[3] During the convention roll call, all four superdelegates endorsed Hillary Clinton for President over Bernie Sanders.

Elections

2016

When incumbent Republican Representative Ruth Petroff announced her retirement, Gierau announced his candidacy for the seat. Gierau ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination and was unopposed for the general election.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Mike Gierau". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Mike Gierau (D), candidate for Wyoming State House of Representatives, District 16". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  3. ↑ "2016 Democratic National Convention Unpledged Delegate By State" (PDF). Vox.com. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Statewide House Candidates Unofficial Summary Wyoming General Election - November 8, 2016" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved November 11, 2016.


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