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Ken Chestek

Ken Chestek

Dem

State Assembly · House District 13

9 Bills
721 Votes
0 Answered

Biography

Ken Chestek is a Democratic representative for Wyoming House District 13, covering parts of Albany County. A retired law professor, he won his first election in November 2022, served his freshman term in 2023, and was reelected in the November 5, 2024, general election. Notable positions include advocating for stronger rail safety regulations, election integrity reforms like creating a bipartisan state canvassing board, and opposing abortion restrictions such as the "Life is a Human Right Act." Previously, he chaired Wyoming Promise, a grassroots group seeking to overturn Citizens United v. FEC.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education: Professor of Law Emeritus at the University of Wyoming College of Law, specializing in legal writing, analysis, persuasion, statutory interpretation, and contracts. Co-authored a textbook on legal writing.
  • Political Experience: Elected to Wyoming House District 13 in 2022 as the newest Albany County delegate; incumbent through 2025 session. Sponsored bills on limiting train lengths and reassigning election oversight duties. Years of service: House District 13. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio; Unitarian Universalist.

Committees

4 assignments
Judiciary member
Legislative Facilities, Technology and Process Select member
Rules and Procedure member
Water Select member

At a glance

Office
State Assembly
District
House District 13
Mailing
State Capitol 200 W. 24th St., Cheyenne, WY 82002