Jene Jansen
Jene A. Jansen (born June 17, 1948) is an American former politician who served on the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2003 to 2004.
Early life and career[edit]
Jansen was born on June 17, 1948, in Redfield, South Dakota. He completed an associate's degree in law enforcement and bachelor's degree in political science, both at the University of South Dakota. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a captain.[1]
In Wyoming[edit]
Jansen served as an officer of the Wyoming Pupil Transportation Association from 1992 to 1999, as treasurer of the association from 1994.[2] He was transportation director for the Campbell County School District,[1] and maintained the post throughout his tenure as a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives.[3][4] By June 2002, Jensen had registered to contest the seat in house district 31 vacated by John Hines, and faced fellow Republican candidate Marion Scott.[5] After winning the election in November 2002, Jansen was promptly appointed to the state house committee on corporations, elections and political subdivisions, as well as the committee on transportation and highways.[6] Jansen planned to run for reelection in 2004, and was the only candidate in his district to file by the May deadline.[7] However, on July 30, 2004, Jansen resigned his legislative seat to accept a job at a school in California.[8] The Wyoming Republican Party nominated Tom Lubnau following a write-in vote,[9][10] who ran unopposed for Jensen's seat.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Roberts, Phillip J., ed. (2008). Wyoming Blue Book (PDF). Vol. V. Wyoming State Archives. p. 116.
- ^ "WPTA past officers". Wyoming Pupil Transportation Association. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ "Bus driver dies". Gillette News Record. May 2, 2002. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ "Child left alone prompts bus changes". Gillette News Record. March 19, 2004. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ "2002 Candidates Roster". Casper Star Tribune. June 1, 2002. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ Barron, Joan (November 28, 2002). "Committee assignments released". Casper Star Tribune. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ "Time's up. Final candidates file". Gillette News Record. May 30, 2004. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ "Lubnau to replace Jansen in Wyoming House". Caspar Star Tribune. August 24, 2002. Retrieved April 30, 2020. Republished in the Billings Gazette
- ^ "Canvassing board certifies Wyoming election". Billings Gazette. Associated Press. August 26, 2004. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ Luckett, Bill (August 26, 2004). "Three write-ins gain ballot access". Caspar Star Tribune. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ "3 write-in candidates make ballot". Billings Gazette. Associated Press. August 31, 2004. Retrieved April 30, 2020.