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Floyd Esquibel

State SenateDemocrat

WY-SD-08 State Senate

Age 87·Hispanic (New Mexican heritage)·Wyoming State Senator, District 8 (2009-2017)

Why This Race Matters

Esquibel is no longer in office, having lost his 2016 re-election to Republican Affie Ellis (60.8% to 39.2%). He attempted a comeback in 2018 for House District 44 but withdrew. The Esquibel family represents one of the most significant Hispanic political dynasties in Wyoming history.

Floyd and his brother Ken both served simultaneously in the Wyoming Legislature, making the Esquibels a rare Hispanic political family in a state where Latinos are a small minority. Their father Martin Esquibel was honored with a street named after him in Cheyenne and a gubernatorial proclamation for his civic work. Floyd's 20-year legislative tenure (1997-2017) made him one of the longest-serving Hispanic officials in Wyoming history.

About

Floyd A. Esquibel is a former Democratic member of the Wyoming Senate who represented District 8 from 2009 to 2017. He previously served in the Wyoming House of Representatives (District 44) from 1997 to 2009, totaling 20 years in the legislature. Born in Mora, New Mexico, Esquibel comes from a prominent Hispanic political family in Cheyenne. An attorney and social worker by training, he was the Senate Minority Caucus Chairman and a tireless advocate for working families and labor rights.

Family & Heritage

Born in Mora, New Mexico. Father Martin Eduardo Esquibel (1913-1995) was a union activist for the Teamsters, railroad unions, and the AFL-CIO, and a delegate to national Democratic Conventions. Governor Ed Herschler proclaimed September 5, 1980 as "Martin Esquibel Day" for his civic contributions. A street in Cheyenne was renamed in his honor in 1996. Brother Ken Esquibel also served in the Wyoming House (District 41, 2007-2017). Married to Jacqueline; three children (Stephanie, Martin, and Jacqueline). Catholic.

Political Career

Before Politics

Attorney; Social Work Supervisor; Hearing Officer, State of Wyoming (1982-1986); Nebraska Supervisor (1989); Compliance Officer, State of Wyoming (1989-1992); Social Work Management/Supervision (1986-1996)

Education

B.S., University of Wyoming (1966); M.S.W., University of Denver (1972); J.D., University of Denver (1975); St. Mary's High School, Mora, New Mexico

Key Issues & Priorities

*Transportation
*Social services
*Working families and labor rights
*Judicial reform
*Education

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