Wyatt Agar (born October 2, 1981) is an American politician, rancher, partner, and deacon from

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who served in the

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from 2017 to 2021, representing the 20th legislative district of

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as a

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in the 64th and 65th

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Early life

Agar was born in

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on October 2, 1981.

Career

Agar is a rancher and partner in the Durbin Creek Ranch outside of Thermopolis. He moved to

in 2009 for agricultural opportunities. Agar served as Vice Chairman and Secretary for the

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Republican Party. Additionally, he serves as a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Thermopolis.

2016 election

When incumbent Republican senator Gerald Geis announced his retirement, Agar announced his candidacy for the seat. Agar defeated Ron Harvey and Bob Bayuk in the Republican primary with 56% of the vote. He then defeated

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Mary Jane Norskog in the general election with 81% of the vote. In 2017, Agar served on the following committees. *Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions *Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs *Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions *Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Between 2019 and 2020, Agar was assigned to the Joint Appropriations Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee. Agar's term began on January 10, 2017 and concluded on January 4, 2021. He did not run for re-election in 2020.

Political positions

During his 2016 campaign, Agar promoted the fostering of fiscal responsibility, defending the

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and second amendments of the United States Constitution, and supporting small businesses and

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Personal life

Agar has a wife and three children. He currently resides in Thermopolis.

Electoral history

Notes

References

External links

Official page
at the

Profile
from Ballotpedia
Official account
on

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