Governor picks former legislator as Wyoming Secretary of State

Governor Matt Mead has named Torrington lawyer and former legislator Edward Buchanan as Wyoming’s new Secretary of State. Buchanan was one of three candidates nominated by the Wyoming Republican Party Central Committee to replace Ed Murray, who resigned from office February 9.

Governor Mead interviewed the three candidates on Tuesday. “I have received input from people across the state. I have weighed that input in my evaluations and I selected Ed Buchanan,” said Governor Mead. “I was particularly impressed that Ed ran for this Office in the last election. He understands state government having served in the Legislature where he rose through the ranks to serve as Speaker of the House. He is a respected attorney and prosecutor. In the course of his career, he has had many interactions with the office of Secretary of State. I have admiration for his military career. Ed is committed to Wyoming and to the responsibilities of the Office,” Mead said.

“It is an honor and privilege to be selected for this office by the Central Committee and Governor Mead. I pledge my best efforts to the State of Wyoming and her citizens. I am blessed and honored to serve,” said Buchanan.

According to his law firm website, Buchannan was considered the Air Force Space Command expert on foreign space systems and programs during Operation Desert Storm.

He was elected to the Wyoming Legislature in 2002 and served for 10 years.