Ken Decaria | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Wyoming Senate | |
| In office 2007–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Rae Lynn Job |
| Succeeded by | Kathryn Sessions |
| Member of the Wyoming Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office 1999–2010 | |
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives | |
| In office 1997–1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 5,1953 Ogden,Utah,U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Peggy |
| Profession | educator |
Ken Decaria (born November 5,1953) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Wyoming Senate,representing the 15th district from 1999 to 2009. He previously served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1997 through 1998.
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