CASPER, Wyo. — The deadline is approaching for independent candidates seeking election in Wyoming to file to appear on General Election ballots this fall. Independent candidates have until Monday, Aug. 29, to file, according to the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office. Independent candidates wanting to run for federal, statewide, state legislative or county offices must […]
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Voters asked to consider amending Wyoming Constitution to raise retirement age for judges to 75
CASPER, Wyo. — When Wyoming voters go to cast a General Election ballot this fall, they will be asked to consider an amendment to the Wyoming Constitution that would raise the retirement age for judges from 70 to 75. A “yes” vote on this ballot issue would support amending the Wyoming Constitution to raise the […]
Voters turned out for Wyo primary, but left some bubbles empty
Total number of ballots cast was the most in a primary election ever, with the highest rate of turnout in 28 years. Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile Moose resident Marian Meyers admitted that she didn’t do all of her homework ahead of showing up to the polls Tuesday at the Teton County Recreation Center. Meyers, who had […]
Wyoming politicos reflect on Cheney’s trouncing
Ousted politician first challenged the late Sen. Mike Enzi nearly a decade ago, withdrew, then went on to win a U.S. House seat. She rose to be the third-ranked House Republican, but now is out and eyeing a presidential run. Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile TETON COUNTY—The way former Donald Trump-appointee Rob Wallace sees it, U.S. Rep. […]
Wyoming State Canvassing Board to meet, certify Primary Election results
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming State Canvassing Board will convene on Wednesday, Aug. 24 to certify the primary election results and those nominated candidates who will be moving on to Wyoming’s General Election in November. The members of the board are Gov. Mark Gordon, Secretary of State Edward Buchanan (chair), State Auditor Kristi Racines and […]
(VIDEO) ‘Something that I am thinking about’: Cheney talks presidential run during early Wednesday interview
CASPER, Wyo. — Rep. Liz Cheney admitted she was “thinking about” a run for president in an interview Wednesday morning with NBC News. “That’s a decision that I’m going to make in the coming months, and I’m not going to make any announcements here this morning — but it is something that I am thinking […]
Unofficial election results from 2022 Wyoming Primary Election
CASPER, Wyo. — Provided below are the unofficial results of contested Wyoming races in the 2022 primary election. Results must still be certified by the county canvassing boards and state canvassing board. Links to the full results and candidates for each race are included. Congressional Harriet Hageman defeats incumbent Rep. Liz Cheney in Wyoming’s Republican […]
Casper’s Megan Degenfelder wins Republican Primary in bid to become next Wyoming Superintendent
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper native Megan Degenfelder won the Republican Primary on Tuesday in her bid to become Wyoming’s next superintendent of public instruction. Degenfelder secured 40.8% of the vote, ahead of current Superintendent Brian Schroeder and the rest of the field, according to the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office. In the Democratic Primary, Sergio […]
Incumbent Wyoming Treasurer Curt Meier wins Republican Primary on Tuesday
CASPER, Wyo. — Incumbent Wyoming Treasurer Curt Meier won the Republican Primary on Tuesday in his bid for re-election, according to the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office. Meier secured 70.18% of the vote while challenger Bill Gallop finished with 29.26% of the vote in the Republican Primary, the Secretary of State’s Office reported. The Wyoming […]
‘Today, Wyoming has spoken’: Harriet Hageman vows to ‘not waste any time’ as state’s likely new U.S. representative
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — When Harriet Hageman first faced a raucous crowd for her election night party at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Event Center minutes after her primary win was all but confirmed, she captured the mood of the event with a simple, direct opening phrase. “Today, Wyoming has spoken.” Hageman, originally from Fort Laramie and endorsed […]
Gray knocks off Nethercott, Armstrong in Republican Primary for Wyoming Secretary of State
CASPER, Wyo. — Chuck Gray won the Republican Primary race in his bid to become the next Wyoming Secretary of State, the Secretary of State’s Office reported Tuesday. Gray garnered 48.3% of the vote on Tuesday, besting Tara Nethercott and Mark Armstrong in the Republican Primary. Current Secretary of State Ed Buchanan did not run […]
Wyoming’s Lummis, Barrasso congratulate Hageman after win in Wyoming primaries
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s two U.S. Senators, Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso, issued statements on Tuesday evening after Harriet Hageman’s victory over incumbent Rep. Liz Cheney during Wyoming’s Primary Elections. “Congratulations to my friend Harriet Hageman on her success in today’s primary,” said Lummis’s release, issued by email. “After holding that seat for eight years, I […]
Primary gives glimpse into Evansville, Bar Nunn mayoral, town council General Election races
CASPER, Wyo. — The Primary Election that wrapped up on Tuesday will not winnow the fields in most of the Bar Nunn and Evansville mayoral and town council races as there were not enough candidates in most of the races to be eliminated from advancing to the General Election. The exception to this is the […]
Rep. O’Hearn wins Republican race in bid to keep House District 59 seat in Wyoming Legislature
CASPER, Wyo. — Rep. Kevin O’Hearn won the Republican Primary in his bid to serve a second term in the House District 59 seat in the Wyoming Legislature, according to preliminary results from the Natrona County Clerk’s Office. Results are unofficial until certified by state and local officials. O’Hearn secured 64.64% of the vote, defeating […]
Saulsbury defeats Keating, Haid in Natrona County Assessor race in Republican Primary
CASPER, Wyo. — Tammy Saulsbury has won the Republican Primary in her bid to become the next Natrona County Assessor, according to preliminary results from the Natrona County Clerk’s Office. Results are unofficial until certified by local and state officials. Saulsbury secured 52.33% of the vote, enough to defeat current Assessor Matt Keating as well […]
Challenger Tony Locke defeats incumbent Rep. Joe MacGuire in Republican Primary race for Wyoming House District 35 seat
CASPER, Wyo. — Challenger Tony Locke has defeated incumbent Rep. Joe MacGuire in the Republican Primary race for the House District 35 seat in the Wyoming Legislature, according to preliminary results from the Natrona County Clerk’s Office. Results are unofficial until certified by state and local officials. Locke secured 58.43% of the vote while MacGuire […]
Nicolaysen, Laird, and Milne advance in Natrona County Commission race; Freel gets two-year spot
CASPER, Wyo. — Three Republicans and one Democrat advanced in the Primary Election on Tuesday for three four-year seats on the Natrona County Commission. Current Vice Mayor Steve Freel won the Republican nomination for a two-year seat, for which no Democrat has yet filed. In the Republican Primary, Republican Dallas Laird, a former Casper City […]
Rep. Washut defeats Cheatham in Republican race for Wyoming House District 36 seat
CASPER, Wyo. — Rep. Art Washut won the Republican Primary on Tuesday in his bid for reelection to the House District 36 seat in the Wyoming Legislature, according to preliminary results from the Natrona County Clerk’s Office. Results are unofficial until certified by state and local officials. Washut secured 60.23% of the vote, enough to […]
Rep. Harshman defeats Bray in Republican Primary race for Wyoming House District 37
CASPER, Wyo. — Rep. Steve Harshman won the Republican Primary on Tuesday in his bid for reelection to the House District 37 seat in the Wyoming Legislature, according to preliminary results from the Natrona County Clerk’s Office. Results are unofficial until certified by state and local officials. With 52.82% of the vote, Harshman defeated challenger […]
Coleman, Juarez advance in Mills mayoral race; four Mills City Council candidates advance
CASPER, Wyo. — Voters narrowed down the field of candidates for Mills City Mayor and for two seats available in on the Mills City Council with the Primary Election wrapping up Tuesday. In the race for Mills City Mayor, current Mayor Seth Coleman will face challenger Leah Juarez in the General Election after the two […]
Bill Allemand defeats incumbent Rep. Pat Sweeney in Republican Primary race for Wyoming House District 58 seat
CASPER, Wyo. — Challenger Bill Allemand defeated incumbent Rep. Pat Sweeney in the Republican Primary race for the Wyoming House District 58 seat, according to preliminary results from the Natrona County Clerk’s Office. Results are unofficial until certified by state and local officials. Allemand secured 62.83% of the vote while Sweeney garnered 36.99% of the […]
Pacheco, Haskins, Warren, Mahlum advance out of primary for two available Ward III seats on Casper City Council
CASPER, Wyo. — With two seats representing Ward III on the Casper City Council available, four out of five candidates will advance out of the primary election. Current Casper Mayor Ray Pacheco along with candidates Brandy Haskins, Woody Warren and Trevor Mahlum will appear on General Election ballots this fall after garnering the most votes […]
Gordon wins Republican Primary, Livingston wins Dem Primary for Wyoming governor
CASPER, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon has won the Republican primary in his bid for reelection to another term as Wyoming’s governor. Gordon secured 61.5% of the vote in the Republican Primary, according to the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office. Gordon will face Democrat Theresa A. Livingston in the general election. Livingston won the Democratic […]