Cathy Connolly

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Cathy Connolly
Minority Leader of the Wyoming House of Representatives
In office
January 10, 2017 January 10, 2023
Democratic Cathy Connolly (incumbent) 3,004 92.5% –3.7
Write-in 2457.5%+3.7
Total votes3,249 100.0%
Democratic hold

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Wyoming House of Representatives
Preceded by Minority Leader of the Wyoming House of Representatives
2017–2023
Succeeded by