Sara Burlingame

Sara Burlingame
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 44th district
In office January 7, 2019 – January 4, 2021
Preceded by	James W. Byrd
Succeeded by	John Romero-Martinez
Personal details
Born	c. 1976
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Jason Thomas

Sara Burlingame (born c. 1976)[1] is an American politician and former Wyoming state legislator. A member of the Democratic Party, Burlingame represented the 44th district in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021.

Career

On November 6, 2018, Burlingame was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives where she represents the 44th district. She won with 51.6% of the vote.[2] She was sworn in on January 7, 2019. Burlingame is a Democrat.[3] On August 12, 2019, Burlingame expressed an interest in stricter gun control legislation in the United States.[4] Burlingame is the executive director of Wyoming Equality.[3]

She was defeated in the 2020 election by Republican John Romero-Martinez.[5]

Personal life

Burlingame's home town is Cheyenne, Wyoming.[1] Burlingame is married to Jason Thomas. Burlingame is Unitarian Universalist.[3]

References

1. "Democrat Sara Burlingame running for House District 44 seat". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. 11 June 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
2. "Sara Burlingame". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
3. "House District 44: Representative Sara Burlingame". Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
4. "Gun Control: Sara Burlingame OK with Sensible Gun Regulation". Cowboy State Daily. 12 August 2019. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
5. "WYO STATEHOUSE SHIFTS FURTHER RIGHT WITH ELECTION OF NEW LAWMAKERS". Oil City News. 9 November 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2020.