John Hines (Wyoming politician)

John J. Hines (March 3, 1936 – January 26, 2024) was an American rancher and politician. He served in the Wyoming Senate from 2003 to 2015, representing the 23rd district. Hines previously served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1985 to 2002.^[1][2] Initially, Hines represented Campbell County in the Wyoming House, but after 1992, he was elected to represent the 31st district.^[3][4]

John Hines
Member of the Wyoming Senate from the 23rd district
In office 2003–2015
Preceded by	Steven Youngbauer
Succeeded by	Jeff Wasserburger
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
In office 1985–2002
Succeeded by	Jene Jansen
Constituency	Campbell County (1985-1992) 31st district (1993-2002)
Personal details
Born	(1936-03-03)March 3, 1936 Gillette, Wyoming, U.S.
Died	January 26, 2024(2024-01-26) (aged 87)
Political party	Republican
Residence(s)	Gillette, Wyoming, U.S.
Occupation	Rancher

Personal life

John J. Hines was of Irish descent. His grandfather, also John Hines, was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and raised in a Pennsylvania orphanage. John Hines settled in Wyoming in 1900, and died in 1930. Hines's only son, John Dwight Hines, operated the family ranch and married Annie McKenzie two years after his father's death. The couple raised four children, including John J. John Dwight died in 1952, and his wife ran the ranch until 1960, when John J. acquired it.^[5][6] John J. Hines raised sheep, and since 2009, cattle, on his ranch.^[7]

Hines died on January 26, 2024, at the age of 87.^[8]