2025 Scores currently being researched.
Dan Dockstader has served in the WY Legislature since 2007; in the House from 2007 to 2008, and in the Senate for Senate District 16 from 2009 to the present.
He is up for reelection in 2028.
I have a proven record of Pro-Life, Pro-Gun, Pro-Family, small government, and low taxes. Over the last 16 years in the legislature I have but hundreds and hundreds of thousands of miles on multiple vehicles working for the people of Wyoming.
-Dan Dockstader
From https://www.facebook.com/danforwyoming/
2023
+ – +
For 2023 Dockstader received a positive score for Representation and Integrity, and a negative score for Competence. Therefore Dockstader has been ranked as Limited Trust.
2025
Overall Dockstader earns a ( + ) for Representation.
Attendance
In keeping with our grading system, a legislator had to be present and vote on all bills for any 33 days in the 2025 General Session. If a legislator missed any votes on 5 or more days, they receive a negative (-) score. Dockstader missed 16 votes across two days.
1/31/25: Corporations committee vote on SF0165; SF0171;
2/27/25: COW votes on HB0299; HJ0002; 3rd Reading votes on HB0289; HB0311; Concurrence votes on HB0199; SF0026; SF0046; SF0062; SF0074; SF0086; SF0103; SF0132; SF0145; SF0147.
Public Conduct
Dockstader appears to behave appropriately in public and to the public.
Bill Sponsorship
In 2025 Dockstader was the primary sponsor for seven bills on misc topics. Click here for more.
Committee Assignments
In 2025 Dockstader served on the following committees: Senate Corporations; Riverton State Office Task Force; Select Committee on School Facilities; Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee; NCSL – Natural Resources, Energy and Environment.
In Sept 2025 he was appointed to the Management Audit Committee, and in Nov 2025 he was appointed to the Senate Revenue Committee.
Omitted at WSL website:
Dockstader holds a leadership position on the CSG West Energy & the Grid Committee.
Dockstader is a member of the NCSL Nuclear Legislative Working Group.
2023
Overall Dockstader earns a (+) for Representation.
Attendance
It appears that Dockstader missed one vote in 2023 General Session: Concurrence vote for SF80 on 2/28/23. Additionally, Dockstader recused himself from voting because of a Conflict with SF0164 Public improvement contract requirements-amendments.
Public Conduct
Dockstader appears to behave appropriately in public and to the public.
Sponsorship History
From 2007 to 2023 Dockstader was the primary sponsor of 35 bills with a favored topic of public utilities. In 2023 he co-sponsored 30 bills. For more see Dockstader’s legislative webpage.
Committee Assignments
2023-Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development – Chairman
2023-Senate Labor, Health & Social Services
2023-Energy Council
2023-CSG West – Energy & Environment
2023-CSG West – Legislative Oversight Working Group
Dockstader earned a ( – ) for Constitutional Competence with an average of 84% on the constitutional bills listed below. Legislator’s must have a percentage of 85% or higher to receive a final positive (+) score.
Out of a total of 31 bills, Dockstader voted constitutionally correct on 26 bills – giving him 84%.
For more on the bills used to analyze these scores click here
| 2025 Dockstader Vote Scores | Correct votes/Number of bills voted on |
| #1: Separation of Powers; Arbitrary Power Incorrect votes on SF0160 & SF0004. |
0/2 |
| #2: 1st & 2nd Amendments | 3/3 |
| #3: 4th, 5th & 8th Amendments Incorrect vote on SF0002. |
3/4 |
| #4: 9th & 10th Amendments | 4/4 |
| #5: Protection of Children, Health & Morality | 4/4 |
| #6: Prohibition of Discrimination | 2/2 |
| #7: Purity of Elections; Apportionment Incorrect vote on HB0144. |
7/8 |
| #8: Foreign Entities Incorrect vote on SF0124. |
3/4 |
2023
Dockstader scored a (–) for Constitutional Competence with an average of 70.8% on the constitutional issues listed below.
For more on the bills used to analyze these scores click here. Special hat-tip goes out to Evidence Based Wyoming for use of their statistical tool to generate the following vote scores:
| Dan Dockstader Constitutional Bill Vote Scores |
|
| Separation of Governmental Powers | 0 |
| 1st Amendment/ Right to Healthcare Decisions (Covid Mandates) | 0 |
| 2nd Amendment / Right to Self Defense | 66.7 |
| 4th & 5th Amendments | 100 |
| Right to Life/ Pro-Life | 100 |
| Protection of Children/ Parental Rights (Transgender Issues) | 100 |
| Sectarianism Prohibited in Schools (Critical Race Theory Issue) | 100 |
| Civics Education | 100 |
2025
Conflicts
Because of his directorship with Lower Valley Energy, Dockstader has a potential conflict on hydro energy and the PacifiCorp grid. See Oct 7, 2025 Lincoln County Commission meeting minutes.
Employment/Income
According to his 2025/2026 financial disclosure:
- Publisher – SVI Media (Afton, WY)
- Owner – Western Wyoming Radio (Afton, WY)
- Directorship – Lower Valley Energy (Afton, WY)
- Editor/Radio News – SVI Media (Afton, WY)
- Investment income
- Any security or interest earnings
- Real estate, leases, royalties
Memberships/Civic Organizations
Chamber of Commerce
Arts Council
Rotary Club
Historical Society
Afton Town Council
Lincoln County Fair Board
Campaign Contributions
No contributions listed with WY Secretary of State since 6/20/2022.
2023
Conflicts
Because we have not found any conflicts of interest for Dockstader, he receives a (+) for Integrity.
Employment/Income
According to Dockstader’s 2023 State Elected Officials Financial Disclosure available at Wyofile, he reported the following:
- Business Enterprises, offices held: President, Owner of SVI Media, Afton, WY; Manager, Star Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Directorship positions: Lower Valley Energy – Afton, WY
- Salaried Employment: Publisher/Executive Producer – SVI Media, Afton, WY
- Business Interests: SVI Media; Star Valley Independent; Western Wyoming Radio
- Income earned: “Any security or interest earnings” and “Real estate, leases, royalties”
According to his legislative webpage Dockstader reports he is a Publisher/Radio Host.
Memberships/Civic Organizations
Chamber of Commerce
Arts Council
Rotary Club
Historical Society
Afton Town Council
Lincoln County Fair Board
Campaign Contributions
In 2022 Dockstader received 7 contributions that total approximately $25,600. Of the 7 donations, 1 came from a PAC.
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS TABLE
The table below shows all campaign contributions reported by the WY Secretary of State for: Committee to Elect Dan Dockstader; Dan Dockstader.
Note: Dockstader has served in the WY Legislature since 2007, however the only records provided by the WY Secretary of State are for 2022.
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| Contributor Name | Recipient Name | Date | Filing Status | Amount | City State Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYOMING STOCK GROWERS' AG PAC (CHEYENNE) | COMMITTEE TO ELECT DAN DOCKSTADER | 6/20/2022 | FILED | 300 | CHEYENNE, WY 82003 |
| DOCKSTADER, KIM (GROVER) | COMMITTEE TO ELECT DAN DOCKSTADER | 6/16/2022 | FILED | 20000 | GROVER, WY 83122 |
| DAVIS, TOM (AFTON) | COMMITTEE TO ELECT DAN DOCKSTADER | 6/7/2022 | FILED | 1000 | AFTON, WY 83110 |
| HIBBARD, WILLIAM (CHEYENNE) | COMMITTEE TO ELECT DAN DOCKSTADER | 6/7/2022 | FILED | 1000 | CHEYENNE, WY 82001 |
| JENSEN, ROD (AFTON) | COMMITTEE TO ELECT DAN DOCKSTADER | 6/6/2022 | FILED | 2000 | AFTON, WY 83110 |
| TAYLOR, MARK AND PATTY (AFTON) | COMMITTEE TO ELECT DAN DOCKSTADER | 6/6/2022 | FILED | 1000 | AFTON, WY 83110 |
| DOCKSTADER, DAN (AFTON) | DAN DOCKSTADER | 8/9/2020 | FILED | 300 | AFTON, WY 83110 |
According to Evidence Based Wyoming generated data:
- Dockstader scored a 59.3% as a Fiscal Conservative for 2023 legislative session
- Dockstader earned the Conservative Political Leaning Ranking for 2023 legislative session
- Dockstader scored a 70.7% as a Budget Conservative for 2022 legislative session
- Dockstader earned the Conservative Political Leaning Ranking for 2022 legislative session
- Dockstader earned the Very Conservative Political Leaning Ranking for 2021 legislative session
- Dockstader earned the Conservative Political Leaning Ranking for 2020 legislative session
- Dockstader earned the Conservative Political Leaning Ranking for 2019 legislative session
- Overall, Dockstader has scored a 82.4% for Pro-Life Voting
According to WyoRINO:
- Dockstader’s Index Score for 2023 legislative session was 80%, meaning he adhered to the Republican Party Platform 80% of the time.
- Dockstader’s Index Score for 2022 legislative session was 60%, meaning he adhered to the Republican Party Platform 60% of the time.
- Dockstader’s Index Score for 2021 legislative session was 80%, meaning he adhered to the Republican Party Platform 80% of the time.
- Dockstader’s Index Score for 2020 legislative session was 70%, meaning he adhered to the Republican Party Platform 70% of the time.
- Dockstader’s Index Score for 2019 legislative session was 100%, meaning he adhered to the Republican Party Platform 100% of the time.