title: Stephan Pappas
text: # Stephan Pappas
  
  Stephan Pappas (born December 14, 1950) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing the 7th district since January 5, 2015.
  
  ## Elections
  
  ### 2014
  
  Incumbent Republican State Senator Leslie Nutting retired after serving one term. Pappas ran unopposed in the Republican primary, and defeated Democratic nominee Dameione Cameron, 59% to 41%. He took office on January 5, 2015.
  
  ## Early life and education
  
  Pappas was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in 1950, the son of Theoni B; (Harrison) and Andrew S. Pappas. He is of Greek descent. He graduated from East High School in Cheyenne, WY in 1969. He then attended the University of New Mexico where he obtained a bachelor's degree in fine arts in 1973. He continued his education at the University of Arizona obtaining a Bachelors of Architecture degree in 1978.
  
  