Leo Wolfson
Leo Wolfson is the State Government and Politics Reporter for Cowboy State Daily and is based in Cheyenne. He is responsible for covering Wyoming politics on a federal and statewide level.
Leo led Cowboy State Daily's coverage of the 2022 Wyoming primary election, including the highly contentious race between former congresswoman Liz Cheney and her successor U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman. He also managed CSD's coverage of the 2023 State Legislature, which was by far the most extensive and timely media coverage of a legislative session in the state's history.
Before joining Cowboy State Daily, Leo was a general assignment reporter for the Cody Enterprise Newspaper in Cody from 2018-2022. Prior to that, he reported for a suburban newspaper outside Denver.
Latest from Leo Wolfson
DNC Snubs Wyoming Delegation’s Song, Plays Black Eyed Peas Instead
When Wyoming cast its votes during the roll call at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, a song by the Black Eyed Peas blasted out. Turns out, the delegation was just as surprised to hear “I Gotta Feeling” as everyone else.
Leo WolfsonAugust 23, 2024
After Primary Loss, Green River Incumbent Bashes Opponent As “One-Term Failure”
State Rep. Tony Niemiec, R-Green River, was less than conciliatory after losing his primary Republican reelection bid Tuesday night. He bashed opponent Marlene Brady as weak and predicted she’ll “be a one-term failure.”
Leo WolfsonAugust 22, 2024
Mudslinging Was A Theme Of The Wyoming Primary, And It Seems To Have Paid Off
Negative and vicious campaigning was a theme leading up to Tuesday’s Wyoming primary. But the results show mudslinging has seemed to pay off with success at the ballot box.
Leo WolfsonAugust 21, 2024
Low Turnout Could Be Why All The Close Wyoming Primary Races And Upsets
One of the major takeaways from Tuesday’s Wyoming primary election is the number of close races and upsets. One reason for that could be low voter turnout.
Leo WolfsonAugust 21, 2024
Wyoming Freedom Caucus Has Huge Republican Primary, Could Gain 11 Seats
Tuesday’s Wyoming Republican Party was huge for the Freedom Caucus. Should candidates that align with the group win out in November, it could gain 11 seats in the Wyoming House.
Leo WolfsonAugust 21, 2024
Longtime Cheyenne Legislator Dan Zwonitzer Loses Bid For 11th Term In Office
Longtime state Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, was beaten by Freedom Caucus-endorsee Ann Lucas in his primary election Tuesday night. His run in the House ends at 10 terms.
Leo WolfsonAugust 21, 2024
Incumbent Landon Brown Wins Close Republican Primary For House District 9
Wyoming House veteran Landon Brown won his Republican primary reelection bid for a fifth term by 17 votes over challenger Exie Brown on Tuesday night.
Leo WolfsonAugust 21, 2024
Trump Endorsee Darin Smith Wins Anthony Bouchard's Former Senate Seat
Cheyenne resident Darin Smith, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won his Senate District 6 race in a landslide.
Leo WolfsonAugust 21, 2024
Ongoing Results Of The 2024 Wyoming Primary Election
This is a "live" file of results of contested legislative races in the 2024 Wyoming primary election. As soon as we get the results, this will be updated.
Leo WolfsonAugust 21, 2024
Barrasso Cruises To Easy Victory In Primary Election
Wyoming’s senior U.S. Sen. John Barrasso easily beat his two Republican opponents in the primary election Tuesday.
Leo WolfsonAugust 21, 2024
Hageman Scores Easy Win In Wyoming Republican Primary
Freshman congresswoman Harriet Hageman easily won the Republican primary in Wyoming on Tuesday by beating unknown challenger Steve Helling of Casper.
Leo WolfsonAugust 21, 2024
Wyoming Voters Say Economy, Personal Integrity Among Main Worries
Voters casting their ballots in Tuesday’s Wyoming primary election say they’re worried about the economy. They also say the personal integrity of candidates and elected officials concerns them.
Leo WolfsonAugust 20, 2024
Sheridan Group Won’t Stop Using Republican Elephant Logo Because Of Free Speech
A Sheridan political group says it won’t stop using the trademarked Republican elephant logo. Instead, it calls the Wyoming Republican Party demand that it cease and desist using it a “threat” to free speech.
Leo WolfsonAugust 20, 2024
Wyoming At A Crossroads: Primary Is Huge For Cowboy State Republicans
A growing split between Wyoming Republicans comes to a head in Tuesday’s primary. The Freedom Caucus could gain majority control of the state House, while the rival Wyoming Caucus has worked to reverse that momentum.
Leo WolfsonAugust 20, 2024
Wyoming Republican Candidates Not Thrilled With Support From Pro-Choice Group
A new Wyoming pro-choice group is supporting a handful of Republican candidates. But they’re not thrilled, saying it gives the false impression they’re pro-abortion.
Leo WolfsonAugust 19, 2024
Wyoming GOP Tells Sheridan Campaign Group To Stop Using Its Elephant Logo
The Wyoming Republican Party has sent a cease-and-desist letter to a local Sheridan County GOP group for using the state party’s elephant logo on election mailers. The chief legal counsel for the party threatened litigation if the issue isn't resolved.
Leo WolfsonAugust 19, 2024
Trump Doubles Down On Wyoming Endorsements With 3 Days To Go Before Election
With three days to go before the primary election, former President Donald Trump reiterated his support for U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, Rep. Harriet Hageman, and Wyoming legislative candidate Darin Smith.
Leo WolfsonAugust 18, 2024
Behind The Mailers: Virginia-Based Make Liberty Win Spends $370K On Wyoming Primary
Virginia-based Libertarian political group Make Liberty Win has been aggressive in elections across the nation this year. In Wyoming, it spent more than $370,000 on a flood of campaign mailers and other efforts.
Leo WolfsonAugust 17, 2024
Critics Say Gordon Deceptive For Trying To Use Trump To Benefit Candidates
Critics of Gov. Mark Gordon are saying he's hypocritical and deceptive for sending out a campaign text message claiming an alliance with former President Trump while encouraging Wyomingites to vote for candidates the governor supports.
Leo WolfsonAugust 16, 2024
Clark Stith Says His Wyoming House Opponent Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Vote
State Rep. Clark Stith says a 2023 law that did away with crossover voting in Wyoming also applies to people who register to vote too late. That means his House District 48 opponent shouldn’t be able to vote in Tuesday’s primary.
Leo WolfsonAugust 16, 2024
Dan Zwonitzer Denies Calling Challenger A “Cancer,” But Maintains She’s A “Liar”
Dan Zwonitzer didn’t show up for a Wednesday political event to face off with his Cheyenne challenger. But that didn’t stop them from slinging mud, with Zwonitzer denying he called Ann Lucas a “cancer,” but reiterating he thinks she’s a “liar.”
Leo WolfsonAugust 15, 2024