CASPER, Wyo. — Reid Rasner, a Republican candidate for United States Senate, announced today that he will be hosting weekly town hall meetings across Wyoming. This will kick off his “We The People” tour, where he will be bringing a message of strength and leadership to the people of Wyoming, according to a press release […]
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Law marks turning point for LGBTQ rights in Wyoming. How did we get here?
2023 law banning transgender girls from competing in girls sporting events breaks with state’s 46-year tradition of defeating bills to restrict LGBTQ civil rights. Maggie Mullen, WyoFile As a wave of legislation restricting transgender rights swept through statehouses across the country this year, Wyoming broke with what some say is a decades-long tradition of blocking […]
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County clerks pen letter to Secretary of State Gray refuting election denier
The County Clerks’ Association of Wyoming is refuting the claims of a prominent election denier who toured the state in March and April, giving public presentations in six counties and meeting privately with some lawmakers and Secretary of State Chuck Gray. Douglas Frank, a former high school math and science teacher from Ohio, also discussed his assertions of voter fraud with several county clerks.Â
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Noting ‘minor flaws,’ Wyoming governor allows bill restricting crossover party voting into law
CASPER, Wyo. — A bill restricting when Wyoming voters can change party affiliation appears to be headed into law. According to a release from Governor Mark Gordon’s office issued late Thursday night, the governor notified House Speaker Albert Sommers that he would allow House Bill 103 to take effect without the governor’s signature. “There were […]
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Lummis tells publication ‘people are over the 2020 election,’ calls DeSantis next Republican leader
CAPSER, Wyo. – Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis chimed in on questions about former president Donald Trump’s continued influence in the Republican Party.
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Record cash flowed into Wyo’s elections. Here’s where it went.
Super PACs spent $3.4 million on Wyoming races in 2022, while a handful of wealthy individuals bankrolled dozens of campaigns. But money didn’t always yield wins. by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile It was an expensive year to run for office in Wyoming. Super PACs poured in an unprecedented $3.4 million while a few wealthy individuals bankrolled dozens […]
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Governor announces co-chairs of 2023 Wyoming Inauguration Committee
CASPER, Wyo. — The candidates who won elections to Wyoming’s five statewide office seats during the 2022 General Election will be sworn in during the Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, Wyoming Inauguration Ceremony. Annemarie and Dave Picard have been selected as co-chairs of the Wyoming Inauguration Committee, Gov. Mark Gordon’s office announced Thursday. “[First Lady] Jennie […]
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Gov. Gordon ‘humbled’ by large voter support for second term
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon says he is “humbled” by the large voter turnout that will see him in the position for a second term. In unofficial results released by the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office, Gordon received 143,664 votes while Democratic challenger Theresa Livingston received 30,676 and Libertarian candidate Jared Baldes received 8,154. […]
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Wyoming voters approve Amendment A, opening door to new revenue source for local governments
CASPER, Wyo. — During the 2022 General Election, Wyoming voters were asked to consider an amendment to the Wyoming Constitution that would remove restrictions prohibiting local governments from investing in stocks and equities. With all 23 counties reporting after midnight, roughly 57% of voters — 103,366 voters — cast a vote in favor of Constitutional […]
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Wyoming voters reject Constitutional Amendment B, deciding to leave judge retirement age at 70
CASPER, Wyo. — During the General Election, voters rejected an amendment to the Wyoming Constitution to raise the mandatory retirement age for Wyoming Supreme Court justices and district court judges. About 60% of voters cast a vote against Constitutional Amendment B, according to the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office. With all 23 counties reporting after […]
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Special district election results in Natrona County
CASPER, Wyo. — A number of seats for special district boards of directors were up for election this year in Natrona County. Steven Garrett and Dean Jackett won director seats on the Natrona County Fire District. Stewart “Stew” Anderson and Kaycee Klein won two four-year director seats on the Casper Mountain Fire District, while Julie […]
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Voters opt to retain Circuit Judge Michael N. Patchen
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County voters have decided to retain Seventh Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Michael N. Patchen, according to the unofficial results from the Wyoming Secretary of State Office. The results show Patchen earning 15,715 votes in favor of retention to 3,678 votes against. There were 10 overvotes and 3,550 undervotes, the results […]
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Jeannette Ward wins race for House District 57 seat in Wyoming Legislature
CASPER, Wyo. — Jeanette Ward (R) defeated Robert Johnson (D) in the General Election race for the House District 57 seat in the Wyoming Legislature, according to unofficial results from the Natrona County Clerk’s Office. Ward secured 69.63% of the vote to Johnson’s 29.63%. Ward, who previously served on a school board in Illinois before […]
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Casper native Megan Degenfelder wins election to serve as Wyoming’s next superintendent
CASPER, Wyo. — Republican Megan Degenfelder has won the 2022 General Election race for Wyoming superintendent of public instruction. Degenfelder, a Casper native and graduate of Natrona County High School and the University of Wyoming, secured 142,511 votes to defeat Democratic challenger Sergio Maldonado Sr. with 43,251 votes in all 23 counties reporting just after […]
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Milliken, Dolan, Applegate win seats in race for Casper College Board of Trustees
CASPER, Wyo. — Three seats on the Casper College Board of Trustees were up for election this year. Those seats will be filled by Todd Milliken, Kathy Dolan and David Applegate, who secured the most votes during the 2022 General Election. Six candidates ran for the three available seats on the Casper College Board of […]
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Martin, Clark secure seats on Bar Nunn Town Council; Boyer unopposed in General Election race for mayor
CASPER, Wyo. — Two seats on the Bar Nunn Town Council were up for election this year. Tyler Martin and incumbent Steven Clark won election to four-year terms during the 2022 General Election, according to unofficial results from the Natrona County Clerk’s Office: Bar Nunn Town Council (four-year terms, two available): Steven Clark: 353 votes (30.64%) […]
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Pacheco, Haskins win election to Ward III seats on Casper City Council
CASPER, Wyo. — Incumbent Ray Pacheco has won reelection to another four-year term on the Casper City Council. Pacheco, who currently serves as mayor on the City Council, will be joined by Brandy Haskins, who works as the financial manager for Rocky Mountain Infectious Diseases, as the Ward III representatives on the Casper City Council […]
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Ward II voters elect Michael Bond to seat on Casper City Council
CASPER, Wyo. — A majority of Ward II voters have chosen Michael Bond to represent them on the Casper City Council. Bond, a teacher, school administrator and professional learning facilitator, defeated Eric Paulson, a small business owner, in the General Election. Bond will serve a four-year term on the Casper City Council after being sworn […]
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Stedillie, Hopkins, Schmidt, Christopherson win election, emerging from crowded Natrona school board field
CASPER, Wyo. — The race for four seats on the Natrona County School District Board of Trustees saw a crowded field, with 15 candidates appearing on General Election ballots this year. Michael Stedillie, a retired teacher with 41 years of experience in the classroom, secured the most votes during the General Election, according to unofficial […]
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Laird, Nicolaysen, Milne win four-year seats on Natrona County Commission
CASPER, Wyo. — Three four-year seats on the Natrona County Commission were up for election this year, and all three will be filled by Republican candidates. Republican Dallas Laird, a former Casper City Council member, secured the most votes in the race to fill the four-year seats on the Natrona County Commission. Incumbent Commissioners Jim […]
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Edwards reelected as Evansville mayor; Machado, Flesvig, Dacia Edwards secure seats on Town Council
CASPER, Wyo. — Incumbent Evansville Mayor Chad Edwards has won reelection to serve another four-year term. Edwards defeated challenger Steve Krohn, according to unofficial results from the Natrona County Clerk’s Office: Evansville Town Mayor (four-year term): Chad Edwards: 360 votes (78.43%) Steve Krohn: 98 votes (21.35%) Unlike the City of Casper, the mayor of Evansville serves […]
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Voters approve 2% local lodging tax in Natrona County
CASPER, Wyo. — During the General Election, voters decided to approve a 2% local lodging tax in Natrona County. The 2% lodging tax passed with 77.04% of the vote in the General Election, according to results provided by the Natrona County Clerk’s Office. 17,254 voters cast a ballot in favor of the lodging tax versus […]
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Republican Harriet Hageman wins election to U.S. House in Wyoming’s at-large Congressional District
CASPER, Wyo. — Republican Harriet Hageman will be Wyoming’s next representative in the U.S. House of Representatives after winning the 2022 General Election. Hageman secured 132,172 votes with all 23 counties reporting after midnight, besting challengers Lynnette Grey Bull (Democrat), Richard Brubaker (Libertarian) and Marissa Joy Selvig (Constitution Party), according to unofficial results from the […]
