William Pownall

William H. "Bill" Pownall is an American politician and former Wyoming state legislator. A member of the Republican Party, Pownall represented the 52nd district in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2015 to 2021.[1] Prior to his tenure in the House, Pownall was the Campbell County Sheriff from 2005 to 2015.[2]

William Pownall
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
from the 52nd district
In office
January 5, 2015 – January 4, 2021
Preceded byTroy Mader
Succeeded byBill Fortner
Personal details
BornGillette, Wyoming, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJamey Pownall
Children2
Residence(s)Gillette, Wyoming, U.S.
ProfessionRancher

Elections

2014

Pownall challenged incumbent Republican Representative Troy Mader in the Republican primary. Mader, who had been appointed to the seat after Representative Sue Wallis died, ran for a full term. Pownall defeated Mader in the primary, 61% to 39%. He then won the general election unopposed.

2016

Pownall faced Nicholas DeLaat in the Republican primary and defeated DeLaat with 50.6% of the vote. He then defeated perennial Democratic candidate Duffy Jenniges with 81% of the vote.[3]

References
  1. "William Pownall". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  2. "Sheriff under investigation for misconduct". Gillette News Record. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  3. "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 8, 2016" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved May 17, 2017.


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