Bo Biteman
Dennis Dean "Bo" Biteman (born October 23, 1978) is an American politician who serves as President of the Wyoming State Senate and as a Republican member of the Wyoming Senate, representing District 21 since January 7, 2019. He previously served in the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing District 51 from 2017 to 2019, and is a candidate for the United States House of Representatives.
Bo Biteman | |
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| President of the Wyoming Senate | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Ogden Driskill |
| Member of the Wyoming Senate from the 21st district | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Burns |
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 51st district | |
| In office January 10, 2017 – January 7, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Rosie Berger |
| Succeeded by | Cyrus Western |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dennis Dean Biteman October 23, 1978 Midland, Michigan, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mercedes |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Central Michigan University (attended) West Shore Community College (attended) Grand Valley State University (BBA) |
Dennis Dean "Bo" Biteman[1] (born October 23, 1978) is an American politician who serves as President of the Wyoming State Senate[2] and as a Republican member of the Wyoming Senate, representing District 21 since January 7, 2019. He previously served in the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing District 51 from 2017 to 2019, and is a candidate for the United States House of Representatives.[3]
Life and education
[edit]Bo Biteman attended Central Michigan University and West Shore Community College before earning a Bachelor of Business Administration from Grand Valley State University, after college he began working in the energy sector as a landman in Wyoming.
Biteman lives just outside Sheridan in Parkman. He is married to his wife, Mercedes, and they have two children.
Political career
[edit]Elections
[edit]Biteman challenged incumbent state Senate Majority Leader Rosie Berger in the Republican primary and defeated Berger with 56% of the vote.[4] Biteman defeated Democrat Hollis Hackman in the general election with 69% of the vote.[5]
Political positions
[edit]Biteman has been described as a pro-energy and pro-agriculture legislator, with a focus on economic issues and job creation in Wyoming.[6] He has emphasized a results-driven conservative record during his tenure in the state legislature.[7]
Biteman has supported tax policy changes described by supporters as among the largest tax cuts in Wyoming history.[8]
He was a leading supporter and Senate sponsor of school choice legislation, including the Wyoming Freedom Scholarship Act, which expanded education savings accounts statewide.[9] The legislation drew national attention and praise from President Donald Trump in his role in advancing the legislation, calling Biteman a “patriot”[10] and stating that the effort would be an “incredible victory for Wyoming students and families.”[11][12]
Biteman has sponsored and supported multiple pieces of legislation aimed at expanding Wyoming’s energy sector. In 2026, he co-sponsored legislation establishing the Wyoming Energy Dominance Fund, a program designed to support fossil fuel and mineral development projects through grants and loans.[13]
On social issues, Biteman opposes abortion and has supported pro-life legislation. In 2020, he introduced a fetal heartbeat bill that would restrict abortion access in Wyoming.[14]
Biteman has received a 100% rating from the American Conservative Union’s CPAC scorecard[15] and a 100% rating from the Club for Growth,[16] reflecting his conservative legislative record.
Political future
[edit]In 2023, then former President Donald Trump publicly encouraged Biteman to run for higher office, specifically Governor,[17] stating on a radio interview "Bo is a good man… I would like to see him run… I would have endorsed him".[18]
In 2026, Biteman announced his candidacy for Wyoming's at-large district in the U.S. House of Representatives, which is being vacated by Representative Harriet Hageman as she runs for the U.S. Senate.[19][20]
References
[edit]- ^ "Dennis Bo Biteman (R), candidate for Wyoming State House of Representatives, District 51".
- ^ "Senator Bo Biteman, President of the Senate". Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ "Bo Biteman". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
- ^ "Challenger Biteman unseats Berger in HD51". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
- ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 8, 2016" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
- ^ "Senator Bo Biteman". Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ "Bo Biteman Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ "Wyoming lawmakers advance major property tax relief". Cowboy State Daily. February 20, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ "Universal school vouchers clear Wyoming Senate". WyoFile. February 19, 2025. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ "Trump calls Bo Biteman a 'patriot' for school choice efforts". Cowboy State Daily. February 16, 2025. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ "Truth Social Posts of February 16, 2025". The American Presidency Project. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ "Trump calls Bo Biteman a 'patriot' for school choice bill". Cowboy State Daily. February 16, 2025. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ "Wyoming aims to boost Trump's agenda with energy dominance fund". E&E News. February 18, 2026. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ "Bo Biteman". Wikipedia. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ "American Conservative Union Ratings – Wyoming Legislature". American Conservative Union. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ "Club for Growth Foundation Scorecard – Wyoming". Club for Growth Foundation. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ "Trump takes aim at Wyoming GOP establishment in radio interview". Wyoming Truth. January 16, 2023. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ "Trump Says He Wanted Bo Biteman To Run For Governor Against Gordon". Cowboy State Daily. January 10, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ "Wyoming Senate President Bo Biteman joins crowded field for U.S. House". WyoFile. March 12, 2026. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ "Wyoming State Senate President Bo Biteman Announces Candidacy For U.S. House". Cowboy State Daily. March 12, 2026. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Official page at the Wyoming Legislature
- Profile from Ballotpedia
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