Statewide candidates split on Wyoming GOP’s plans to defy state law and make endorsements
Some agree with the party’s decision and will seek out an endorsement. Others oppose a political party breaking election law.
Wyoming Republican Party plans to buck law and endorse candidates ahead of critical primary
The GOP argues that the state law that prohibits it from backing one Republican over another in the primary is unconstitutional.
Sam Mead, son of Wyoming politics, will run for U.S. Senate.
The candidate grew up with a political heritage and honed skills at Wyoming Whiskey, Blue Origin, in Kirby and on the family ranches.
Senate showdown between Neiman and Driskill highlights Republican divide
Neiman is one of several House lawmakers and Freedom Caucus members who say they intend to run for the Senate.
Three GOP educators seek Wyoming’s superintendent spot
When long-time Casper coach and Rep. Steve Harshman entered the race last week, he joined fellow Republicans Tom Kelly and Chad Auer.
Judge dismisses case to remove Weston County clerk following her resignation
Becky Hadlock still faces charges in two other cases for her conduct before and during the 2024 general election.
Former House Speaker Albert Sommers seeks to win back Wyoming legislative seat
The Sublette County rancher didn’t plan to attempt a return to the Legislature following his 2024 defeat. But ‘the direction of the Wyoming House’ changed his mind.
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon won’t seek a third term. He won’t rule out running for other offices, either.
The two-term Republican governor has been tight-lipped about what he plans to do next. He ruled out a third term Thursday.
Wyoming lawyer files complaint against Gray for providing voter data to feds
The Secretary of State’s office complied with a Justice Department request to turn over the driver’s license numbers and partial Social Security numbers of every registered Wyoming voter last year. An attorney says that may have violated state law.
Wyoming’s crowded U.S. House primary race could produce a winner without a majority
Ten Republicans have so far announced they plan to run, upping the chances of a splintered vote.
Wyoming Freedom Caucus leader will run for secretary of state
Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams has represented Park County in the Legislature since 2021.
Wyoming Senate President Bo Biteman joins crowded field for U.S. House
Biteman, a Sheridan County lawmaker, is the sixth Republican to announce a congressional run.
Converse County Commissioner Robert Short announces campaign for secretary of state
Douglas resident is the first candidate of either party to announce a bid for the seat since current Secretary Chuck Gray said he’s running for U.S. House.
U.S. Army veteran David Giralt announces bid for U.S. House
A Casper high school and UW grad, Republican candidate says he’ll prioritize fighting federal overreach and supporting Wyoming’s legacy energy production industries.
Former Wyoming Rep. James Byrd announces bid for U.S. Senate
Byrd is the first Democrat to enter what’s now a three-person race to fill the seat being vacated by Sen. Cynthia Lummis.
Lawmakers shoot down slate of election bills on day one
Six committee-sponsored election bills failed introduction in the Wyoming House. Another died in the Senate.
State lawmaker announces second run for Wyoming superintendent of public instruction
Sheridan Republican Tom Kelly says previous run as ‘dark horse’ has helped prepare him for the job.
Degenfelder sets sights on long-held ambition to lead Wyoming
Megan Degenfelder, Wyoming’s top education official, proclaimed a desire to someday be president back in high school. Today, she’s running to become the state’s second female governor, the first in a century.
Jillian Balow, former Wyoming education leader, will run for U.S. House
Balow is the third Republican to announce a bid for Wyoming’s lone House seat.
New Wyoming PAC forms to oust ‘anti-public lands’ lawmakers
Founders say federal land takeover legislation spurred formation of political action committee on behalf of hunters, anglers and other outdoor recreationists.
by Mike Koshmrl
Wyoming’s property tax relief cuts deep for some, but not all
As more tax cuts loom, disparate counties struggle with how to pay for elections, roads, weed control, fire trucks and even a morgue.
By CJ Baker, Joseph Beaudet, Jasmine Hall, Katie Klingsporn, Susan Monaghan, Charley Sutherland, and Noah Zahn
District court upholds Wyoming’s closed primary election system, ‘sore loser’ laws
The case, which could have major implications for voters in Wyoming, is expected to be appealed to the Wyoming Supreme Court.
Governor talks election bill flood, eroding civility and tyranny at Lander town hall
League of Women Voters hosted Mark Gordon, who fielded questions about everything from new property tax law impacts to the well-publicized beef between him and Secretary of State Chuck Gray.
Weston County election snafu renews calls for hand counting Wyoming election results
The state currently relies on electronic election equipment to tabulate votes. Some lawmakers want to outlaw that.
Gray, Wyoming Freedom Caucus back Trump plans to ban mail-in ballots, voting machines
Trump called states ‘merely an ‘agent’ for the federal government in counting and tabulating the votes,’ Hageman disagrees.
As Wyoming lawmakers rehash election reforms, two familiar camps remain divided
A committee voted to sponsor three failed bills from the 2025 session that would continue the overhaul of Wyoming’s elections system.
Is Wyoming’s ‘prison gerrymandering’ overrepresenting some districts while depriving prisoners of political representation?
Incarcerated people can’t vote, but are counted as residents of the legislative district where they’re incarcerated, not where they actually call home, a new report finds.
Governor won’t seek Weston County clerk’s removal for 2024 election errors
Clerk Becky Hadlock made ‘many serious mistakes’ in the 2024 elections, but her actions did not amount to ‘misconduct’ or ‘malfeasance,’ Gordon determined.
Stricter voter registration rules speed through Freedom Caucus-packed panel
The panel advanced a pair of measures sought by Secretary of State Chuck Gray to make registering to vote in Wyoming more stringent, a key priority for the Freedom Caucus.
Holding an election in remote Wyoming requires extraordinary measures. Just look at Bairoil.
Ballots take a 160-mile journey from the remote polling station, crossing the Continental Divide three times along the way. It’s an ordinary part of Sweetwater County’s election process that locals aim to keep going.
by Mike Koshmrl
Democrat Posey ousts incumbent Penn in House District 33 race
Tribal educator Posey will be sole Indigenous member of the Legislature. The results are considered unofficial until they are certified.
Barrasso, Hageman coast to victory in general election
The Republican triumphs were expected in one of the nation’s reddest states.
Wyomingites believe vote counts will be reliable
In a University of Wyoming survey, 89% say their county tally will be very or somewhat reliable, but confidence fades for the national scene.
America’s growing political divide reaches Wyoming school boards, city councils
Most local offices are explicitly nonpartisan. But a growing number of candidates and political action committees are injecting politics into them anyway.
Wind River Reservation race could shift power balance in Wyoming’s Legislature
Wyoming political junkies are closely watching the race for House District 33, where Democrat Ivan Posey is challenging the incumbent Republican Sarah Penn.
Early voters are lining up around Wyoming, outpacing primary turnout
County election offices in the most populous counties say the lines are longer and voting numbers stronger than the comparatively modest showing during the primaries.
by Madelyn Beck
The takeover: How Wyoming’s ‘tireless minority’ took control
In only a few years, the Wyoming Freedom Caucus went from a loose collection of several lawmakers to the group now poised to control the statehouse. The transformation came as the group aligned with a national organization.
The takeover: A reluctant politician, a far-right firebrand and the fight for Wyoming conservatism
In House District 57, a school administrator and political newcomer sought to challenge the ‘Joan of Arc’ of Wyoming’s far-right movement. The race was a journey of moral calculations and personal sacrifice amid a time when Wyoming politics has become characterized by personal attacks.
Red-state liberals bask in a sea of blue at Democratic National Convention
Chicago was a political oasis for delegates from Wyoming, a state where Democrats account for just over 11% of registered voters.
Wyoming voters share what brought them to the polls
Some participated because they saw it as their civic duty. Others were motivated by specific issues, from abortion to support for local services.
Speaker of the House Sommers loses bid for Senate seat
Kemmerer woolgrower takes down Pinedale cattleman, ending a 12-year stint in the statehouse. The speaker’s former House seat goes to Schmid, who tops Urbigkit.
by Mike Koshmrl
In Fremont County, Larsen squeaks by, Oakley loses her seat
Salazar and Ottman also win reelection, while political newcomer Joel Guggenmos will replace Riverton prosecutor Ember Oakley.
Jarvis defeats Ward, but other Natrona County incumbents overcome challengers
Far-right firebrand loses reelection bid after local school administrator earns more than 56% of the vote.
Wyoming voters ‘boiling mad’ over misleading mailers
At polling places, voters expressed dismay at a wave of negative and sometimes inaccurate advertisements that characterized this year’s Wyoming primary election
Out and wanting back in: An old lawmaker fights for another shot at wintering in Cheyenne
Dissatisfaction with their representation is an often-cited motivation for former lawmakers trying to reoccupy their seats, but it can partly be a personal decision, too.
by Mike Koshmrl
Secretary of State calls for retests of voting machines 8 days before Wyoming primary elections
Chuck Gray says he’s responding to faulty tests of voting equipment. Some counties are retesting at his request. At least one is ignoring him.
by Mike Koshmrl
Laramie County clerk says there were ‘no errors’ in voting test
Republican lawsuit over voting machine test intends to disrupt primary election, clerk alleges. GOP officials say test did not follow state law.
To Trump or Trump not: Two camps receive former president in Wyoming’s bluest enclave
Visitors and residents hoped in vain to catch a glimpse of the GOP presidential nominee, who attended an expensive invitation-only fundraiser at a posh hotel.
Lawmakers sue Wyoming Freedom PAC over Trump-ballot mailers
Reps. Larson and Wylie have filed a defamation suit against the Freedom Caucus’ political action committee, claiming the group knowingly distributed false statements about their voting records.
Hard-line Republicans gather in pursuit of ‘the prize’: control of the statehouse
This election cycle could be pivotal in determining the power of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus in the Wyoming Legislature.
A record-low number of Democrats will run for Wyoming’s Legislature this year
Since 1998, the average number of Democrats seeking statehouse seats has been 37. This year there are just 16.
Gray urges Wyoming to ditch ballot drop boxes; clerks say they’re safe, legal
The decision is ultimately up to the clerk in each county, several of which used ballot drop boxes long before the controversy of the 2020 election.
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