Paul Hoeft was elected in 2024 as Representative for House District 25 in Park County. He successfully defeated incumbent David Northrup in the Republican Primary.
He is up for reelection in 2026.
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For 2025 Hoeft received a positive score for all three categories of Representation, Competence and Integrity and therefore has been ranked as High Trust.
Hoeft said he’s heard senior citizens, parents and young people all express the same thing about rising taxes: fear. He said there’s no excuse for the “disturbing” tax increases that residents have experienced since 2020. Hoeft suggested government entities should have collected less money and that the state should roll property values back to 2019 levels.
“I am really tired of being misrepresented,” Hoeft told the packed audience, “and every time I turn around, it costs me more. And I don’t magically come up with extra money every day of the week — and I know you don’t, either.”
https://www.powelltribune.com/stories/powell-house-candidates-debate-taxes-education,136105
2025
Overall Hoeft earns a positive score ( + ) 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. Hoeft missed 4 votes on one day.
2/28/25: Concurrence votes for HB0156; HB0192; HB0246; SF0074.
Public Conduct
Hoeft appears to behave appropriately in public and to the public.
Sponsorship History
In 2025 Hoeft was the primary sponsor of zero bills.
Committee Assignments
In 2025 Hoeft served on the following committees: House Corporations; House Labor; Select Committee on School Facilities; and the State Shooting Complex Oversight Task Force.
Hoeft earned a ( + ) for Constitutional Competence with an average of 90% on the constitutional issues 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, Hoeft voted constitutionally correct on 28 bills – giving him 90%.
For more on the bills used to analyze these scores click here
| 2025 Hoeft 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 SF0022. |
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 | 9/9 |
| #8: Foreign Entities | 3/3 |
2025
We have found no integrity issues for Hoeft for 2025, thus he received a positive (+) score for Integrity.
Conflicts
None found.
Employment/Income
According to his legislative page Hoeft is a Retired mechanic. According to his 2025/2-26 financial disclosure:
- Employed – Ranch and Home Supply (Powell, WY)
- Business interest – Wyoming SixGun Supply (Powell, WY)
- Investment income – Any security or interest earnings.
Travel Reimbursements
According to WyOpen Transparency Platform, in 2025 Hoeft was reimbursed $19,448.58 for travel related expenses. Details can be found at his “More Data” tab.
Memberships/Civic Organizations
Campaign Contributions
The table below shows all 2024 campaign contributions reported by the WY Secretary of State for PAUL V. HOEFT.
In 2024 Hoeft received 21 contributions that total $3,880. Of the 21 donations, 0 were from PACs.
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS TABLE
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| Contributor Name | Recipient Name | Date | Filing Status | Amount | City State Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REED, MARK (FEDERAL WAY) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 8/19/2024 | AMEND - ADD | 100 | FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023 |
| REED, MARK (FEDERAL WAY) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 8/19/2024 | AMEND - DELETE | 100 | FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023 |
| REED, MARK (FEDERAL WAY) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 8/19/2024 | AMEND - ADD | 100 | FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023 |
| ZWEMER, DAN AND LAURIE (POWELL) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 8/19/2024 | AMEND - DELETE | 75 | POWELL, WY 82435 |
| ZWEMER, DAN AND LAURIE (POWELL) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 8/19/2024 | AMEND - ADD | 75 | POWELL, WY 82435 |
| ZWEMER, DAN AND LAURIE (POWELL) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 8/19/2024 | AMEND - ADD | 75 | POWELL, WY 82435 |
| HOEFT, WILLIAM (TUCSON) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 8/6/2024 | FILED | 200 | TUCSON, AZ 85756 |
| SEED, LARRYS (POWELL) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 8/5/2024 | FILED | 100 | POWELL, WY 82435 |
| HOEFT, JARED (BILLINGS) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 7/30/2024 | FILED | 200 | BILLINGS, MT 59105 |
| NELSON, DON (SEDRO WOOLLEY) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 7/30/2024 | FILED | 75 | SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA 98284 |
| BAKER, DAVID (POWELL) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 7/29/2024 | FILED | 40 | POWELL, WY 82435 |
| FRENCH, LARRY (POWELL) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 7/29/2024 | FILED | 500 | POWELL, WY 82435 |
| SMITH, SEATON (POWELL) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 7/29/2024 | FILED | 200 | POWELL, WY 82435 |
| HOEFT, PAUL (POWELL) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 7/17/2024 | FILED | 700 | POWELL, WY 82435 |
| CRAIG, LEONARD (POWELL) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 7/2/2024 | FILED | 250 | POWELL, WY 82435 |
| HORVATH, JAMES (CODY) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 7/2/2024 | FILED | 100 | CODY, WY 82414 |
| RUCKERT, BRAD (POWELL) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 7/2/2024 | FILED | 150 | POWELL, WY 82435 |
| FRENCH, LARRY (POWELL) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 6/24/2024 | FILED | 250 | POWELL, WY 82435 |
| BIEN, WILLIAM (CODY) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 6/22/2024 | FILED | 100 | CODY, WY 82414 |
| TOLLMAN, VICKI (POWELL) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 6/21/2024 | FILED | 100 | POWELL, WY 82435 |
| PIERSON, ROBERT (POWELL) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 6/20/2024 | FILED | 100 | POWELL, WY 82435 |
| SCHULTZ, GLEN (WAPITI) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 6/20/2024 | FILED | 150 | WAPITI, WY 82450 |
| PAUL V. HOEFT | 6/20/2024 | FILED | 140 | ||
| FRENCH, LARRY (POWELL) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 5/28/2024 | FILED | 250 | POWELL, WY 82435 |
| VETTER, JAMES (CODY) | PAUL V. HOEFT | 5/28/2024 | FILED | 100 | CODY, WY 82414 |
2025 Hoeft Travel Related Reimbursements
| Check Date | Agency Name | Vendor Name | Expenditure Category | Description | Line Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $695.00 |
| 1/7/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $558.78 |
| 1/27/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $2,297.00 |
| 1/27/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $291.90 |
| 2/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $2,492.00 |
| 2/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $583.80 |
| 2/24/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $2,492.00 |
| 2/24/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $583.80 |
| 3/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $2,297.00 |
| 3/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $291.90 |
| 5/15/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $517.00 |
| 5/15/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $261.80 |
| 6/5/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $339.00 |
| 6/5/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $334.60 |
| 7/2/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $517.00 |
| 7/2/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $334.60 |
| 8/19/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $517.00 |
| 8/19/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $334.60 |
| 9/4/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $339.00 |
| 9/4/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $334.60 |
| 10/22/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $678.00 |
| 10/22/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $583.80 |
| 11/3/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $334.60 |
| 11/3/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $178.00 |
| 11/5/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $678.00 |
| 11/5/2025 | Legislative Service Office | PAUL V HOEFT | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $583.80 |