Lorraine Quarberg
Lorraine Quarberg | |
|---|---|
| Majority Whip of the Wyoming House of Representatives | |
| In office 2009 – January 8, 2013 | |
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 28th district | |
| In office January 11, 2005 – January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Michael R. Baker |
| Succeeded by | Nathan Winters |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 10, 1952 Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | DeLoyd |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Thermopolis, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Wyoming Central Wyoming College |
| Profession | Politician, farmer, rancher, economic development consultant |
Lorraine Quarberg (born February 10, 1952) is an American politician, farmer, rancher, and economic development consultant from Thermopolis, Wyoming who served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2005 to 2013, representing the 28th legislative district of Wyoming as a Republican.[1][2][3] She served as House Majority Whip from 2009 to 2013.
Early life[edit]
Lorraine Quarberg was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on February 10, 1952. She attended both the University of Wyoming and Central Wyoming College.[4]
Career[edit]
Quarberg served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2005 to 2013, representing the 28th legislative district of Wyoming as a Republican. She served as House Majority Whip from 2009 to 2013.[a]
During her time in office, Quarberg served on the following standing committees.
- Education (2005–2006)
- Minerals, Business and Economic Development (2005–2008)
- Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivision (2007–2008)
- Judiciary (2009–2010)
- Rules and Procedure (2009–2012)
- Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs (2011–2012)
Additionally, Quarberg served on the Select Committee on School Finance in 2005, the Community College Planning Task Force in 2008, and the Multistate Highway Transportation Agreement Cooperating Committee in 2011. She also served on the Select Water Committee every year of her tenure.
In 2010, Quarberg ran opposed in both the Republican primary[5] and the general election.[6] She declined to run for re-election in 2012.
Outside of politics, Quarberg worked as a farmer, rancher, and economic development consultant.
Political positions[edit]
During her time in office, Quarberg was the main sponsor of House Bill 113, which would have made Wyoming one of three states at the time (the other two being Alaska and Vermont) not to require a permit for concealed carry.[7][8] The bill was co-sponsored by fellow Republican state senator Cale Case.
Quarberg received a 100% rating from the National Federation of Independent Business between 2005 and 2006. She received an A+ rating from the NRA Political Victory Fund in 2010.[9]
Personal life[edit]
Quarberg currently resides in Thermopolis, Wyoming. She is married and has two children.[4]
Quarberg is a Catholic.
Electoral history[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lorraine Quarberg | 2,655 | 96.86 | ||
| Write-in | 86 | 3.14 | |||
| Total votes | 2,741 | 100.0 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lorraine Quarberg | 1,931 | 97.28 | |
| Write-in | 54 | 2.72 | ||
| Total votes | 1,985 | 100.0 | ||
Notes[edit]
- ^ According to the Wyoming Legislature, Quarberg served in the legislature from 2005 to 2012, serving as House Majority Whip from 2005 to 2012.
References[edit]
- ^ "Wyoming Women in the Legislature" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. January 2021. p. 4.
- ^ "House District 28: Representative Lorraine Quarberg". Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ "Lorraine Quarberg". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ a b "Lorraine Quarberg's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election - August 17, 2010" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. p. 28. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 2, 2010" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. p. 28. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ Neary, Ben (February 12, 2010). "Bill to allow concealed firearms passes House". Laramie Boomerang. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ Pelzer, Jeremy (February 28, 2012). "Wyoming House advances doomsday bill". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "Lorraine Quarberg's Ratings and Endorsements". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
External links[edit]
- Official page at the Wyoming Legislature
- Profile from Ballotpedia
- Profile from Vote Smart
- 1952 births
- Living people
- 21st-century American women politicians
- 21st-century American farmers
- 21st-century American women farmers
- Republican Party members of the Wyoming House of Representatives
- Women state legislators in Wyoming
- Farmers from Wyoming
- Ranchers from Wyoming
- Catholics from Wyoming
- Politicians from Cheyenne, Wyoming
- University of Wyoming alumni
- Central Wyoming College alumni
- People from Thermopolis, Wyoming