Bill Fortner is an American politician and union welder serving as a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 42nd district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 4, 2021.

Early life and education

Fortner was born and raised in Gillette, Wyoming. He attended the Gillette College Technical Education Center and was trained as a welder.

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Career

Fortner was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives in November 2020 after defeating incumbent William Pownall in the August 2020 Republican primary. Fortner is a member of the Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources Committee.

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References

Living people

Republican Party members of the Wyoming House of Representatives

People from Gillette, Wyoming

People from Campbell County, Wyoming

Year of birth missing (living people)

Bill Fortner