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Marshall Burt

Marshall Burt

Wyoming state representative

Marshall A. Burt[1] (born May 6, 1976) is an American politician who served in the Wyoming House of Representatives. A member of the Libertarian Party, Burt represented the 39th district from 2021 to 2023. Burt is the first Libertarian candidate to be elected to a state legislature since Steve Vaillancourt in 2000, and the first third-party candidate elected to the Wyoming Legislature in over 100 years.[2] Burt was defeated by Republican Cody Wylie in the 2022 Wyoming House of Representatives election.

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Early life and career

Burt was born in Rochester, Minnesota. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served nine years in Okinawa, Japan, and in the Iraq War.[3] He is employed by the Union Pacific Railroad as a track inspector.[2][4]

Wyoming House of Representatives

Elections

2020

See also: 2020 Wyoming House of Representatives election § District 39

In the 2020 Wyoming House of Representatives election, Burt was one of six Wyoming Libertarian candidates running in competitive districts.[5] Burt ran in the 39th district. In a two-way race, Burt defeated his Democratic opponent, longtime incumbent Stan Blake, receiving 53.6% of the vote to Blake's 44.9%.[6][7]

2022

See also: 2022 Wyoming House of Representatives election § District 39

Burt ran for re-election in the 2022 Wyoming House of Representatives election against Republican Cody Wylie. Burt was defeated by Wylie, receiving 25% of the vote to Wylie's 75%.[8]

Tenure

In March 2021, Burt alongside a bipartisan group of house members, co–sponsored legislation that legalizes the sale, purchase, possession, and cultivation of cannabis, for any Wyoming citizen over the age of twenty–one.[9][10] The bill missed its deadline to be considered by the house after a committee voted to approve it, and subsequently died on the house floor.[11]

A bill identical to the March 2021 bill that would legalize cannabis was reintroduced in February 2022. Burt, once again, alongside a bipartisan group of house members, co–sponsored this legislation.[12][13]

On February 16, 2022, Speaker Eric Barlow recognized the Libertarian Party as a minority party in the House, and Burt became the chairman of the Libertarian caucus.[14][15]

Committee assignments

  • Wyoming House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs[16]
    • Joint Subcommittee on Interstate Compact on Students of Military Families
  • Wyoming House Committee on Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

Political positions

Gun policy

Burt is a gun-rights supporter and opposes expanding gun control regulations.[17] He opposes all gun registration and instant background checks, and calls for "no permit or residency required for either open or concealed carry [in the state of Wyoming]".[17]

Healthcare

Burt opposes federal and state vaccine mandates, calling them "unconstitutional".[18]

Personal life

Burt lives in Green River, Wyoming, with his wife, Theresa Burt and his two children. He is a Lutheran.[19]

Electoral history

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References

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    Wyoming Secretary of State. "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary – Wyoming General Election, November 3, 2020" (PDF). p. 20. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  2. [2]
    Reynolds, Nick (November 5, 2020). "Burt first third-party candidate to win Wyoming race in more than 100 years". Gillette News Record. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
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    Olsen, Ken. "The Resurrection of Green River". The American Legion. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
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    "Meet Marshall Burt, Who's About To Become the Libertarian Party's Only Sitting State Legislator". Reason.com. 2020-11-05. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
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    Reynolds, Nick (November 4, 2020). "Green River candidate becomes first Libertarian to win statehouse seat anywhere in U.S. since 2002". Casper Star-Tribune Online. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
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    Doherty, Brian (2020-11-04). "Libertarian Candidate Marshall Burt Wins Wyoming State House Race". Reason. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
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    "Wyoming State House – District 39 Election Results | The Arizona Republic". www.azcentral.com. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
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    Harris, Maya Shimizu (November 9, 2022). "Republicans take over independent, minor party seats in Wyoming Legislature". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  9. [9]
    Staff, Cannabis Industry Journal (2021-03-03). "Wyoming Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Legalize Cannabis". Cannabis Industry Journal. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
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    "Bill proposes regulation of marijuana in Wyoming, $30.7 million per year to school fund". Buckrail – Jackson Hole, news. 2021-03-03. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  11. [11]
    LaChance, Brendan (March 23, 2021). "Marijuana legalization dies, missing deadline for consideration in the Wyoming House".
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    "Weed Decriminalization Bill Filed In Wyoming Legislature". KGAB AM 650. 15 February 2022.
  13. [13]
    Adlin, Ben (February 16, 2022). "Wyoming House Speaker Backs New Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana".
  14. [14]
    Mullen, Maggie (8 September 2022). "Record number of independents running for Legislature". WyoFile. Retrieved 10 September 2022. House Speaker Barlow allowed Burt to form a caucus for the Libertarian Party during the 2022 session, despite being the body's only member.
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    Congdon, Bekah (23 February 2022). "LP Given Minority Party Status, Committee Appointments In WY". Libertarian Party. Cheyenne. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
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    Johnson, Tyler (Nov 17, 2020). "Leadership and committee assignments for 66th legislature finalized". Retrieved Feb 4, 2021.
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    "Second Amendment". Representative Marshall Burt | Wyoming House 39. Retrieved Feb 4, 2021.
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    "A Word From Your Rep: Rep. Marshall Burt discusses federal vaccine mandates". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. 18 October 2021.
  19. [19]
    House District 39: Representative Marshall Burt, State of Wyoming 66th Legislature. Wyoleg.gov
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    "Wyoming House of Representatives District 39 candidate surveys, 2022".
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