Mike Gierau

State Senator, Wyoming · District 17

Mike Gierau, born on March 18, 1959, is an American politician affiliated with the Democratic Party. He assumed office as a member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing District 17, on January 7, 2019.

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Role State Senator

Current office, as recorded in the directory.

District District 17

The district this member is elected from.

Service since 2024

Dates of service on record.

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Biography

Mike Gierau (born March 18, 1959) is an American politician and a member of the Wyoming Senate, representing District 17 since 2019. He is affiliated with the Democratic Party. Prior to his role in the Senate, Gierau served in the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing District 16 from 2017 to 2019.1

Career Highlights:

  • Gierau has been the owner of Jedediah Corporation in Jackson since 1980.
  • He previously served on the Jackson Hole City Council and Teton County Board of Commissioners.
  • In 2016, Gierau was one of Wyoming’s superdelegates to the Democratic National Convention, endorsing Hillary Clinton for President.
  • He won the State Senate seat in 2018, defeating Republican Kate Mead.

Personal Details:

  • Born: March 18, 1959, in Klamath Falls, Oregon, U.S.
  • Residence: Jackson Hole, Wyoming, U.S.
  • Alma Mater: San Francisco State University

Gierau continues to be an active voice in Wyoming politics, advocating for his constituents and contributing to legislative discussions.

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References

  1. Mike Gierau, State Senator. wyoleg.gov. Retrieved October 10, 2026.
  2. Official website. wyoleg.gov. Retrieved October 10, 2026.