Darin Smith
Darin Smith | |
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| United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming | |
Interim | |
| Assumed office August 11, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Stephanie Sprecher (acting) |
| Member of the Wyoming Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office January 6, 2025 – August 11, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Bouchard |
| Succeeded by | Taft Love |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Laramie, WY |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Alicia Short[1] |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | University of Wyoming (BA, JD) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Darin Smith is an American attorney and politician serving as the interim United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming since 2025. He previously served as a member of the Wyoming Senate from the 6th district.[2] A member of the Republican Party, he was elected in 2024 after being endorsed by Donald Trump.[3] He was later appointed as U.S. Attorney in August 2025.[4] He worked as an executive at the Christian Broadcasting Network for 11 years and was a candidate for Wyoming's at-large congressional district in 2016 and 2022.[5][6]
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Smith was born in Laramie, Wyoming, and was raised in Rock Springs.[2] He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1996, where he was on the wrestling team and was an Honorable Mention Academic All-American in 1994 and 1995.[7] Smith received a Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2000.[2]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Smith is a Christian. He is married to Alicia Smith. Together they have five children. One of his sons attends the United States Naval Academy and another son attends the United States Military Academy.[7]
Electoral history
[edit | edit source]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Darin Smith | 1,780 | 37.60% | |
| Republican | Eric D. Johnston | 1,267 | 26.76% | |
| Republican | Taft C. Love | 593 | 12.53% | |
| Republican | Marc Torriani | 434 | 9.17% | |
| Republican | Kim Withers | 383 | 8.09% | |
| Republican | Gary Bjorklund | 264 | 5.58% | |
| Write-in | 13 | 0.28% | ||
| Valid ballots | 4,734 | 98.18% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 88 | 1.82% | ||
| Total votes | 4,822 | 100.00% | ||
General election
[edit | edit source]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Darin Smith | 8,484 | 95.47% | |
| Write-in | 402 | 4.52% | ||
| Valid ballots | 8,886 | 89.41% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 1,052 | 10.58% | ||
| Total votes | 9,938 | 100.00% | ||
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/in_our_schools/lcsd1-parents-push-back-against-mask-mandate-alleged-censorship/article_897ef7cf-4a7e-5da4-b401-07c0b0bec1b5.html
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Biography at U.S. Department of Justice
- Profile from Ballotpedia