Andy Schwartz | |
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Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 23rd district |
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Assumed office January 5, 2015 |
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Preceded by | Keith Gingery |
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Born |
Washington, D.C. |
September 26, 1950
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Jean Schwartz |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Jackson Hole, Wyoming |
Alma mater | Oberlin College |
Profession | Small business owner |
Andy Schwartz (born September 26, 1950) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 23 since January 5, 2015.
After incumbent Republican Representative Keith Gingery announced his retirement, Schwartz announced his candidacy and ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. He faced Republican candidate Jim Darwiche in the general election and defeated Darwiche, 56% to 44%. Schwartz's win was one of three Democratic pickups in the state, as Democrats gained seats in the legislature.
Schwartz ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary and the general election.