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
Crook County GOP Won’t Support Primary Winner Sen. Ogden Driskill; Leaders Back Write-In Candidate
The Crook County Republican Party has taken an official vote to not offer financial support or its endorsement support to Sen. Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, and instead will back the candidate voters didnt elect in the Aug. 16 primary.
Leo WolfsonOctober 21, 2022
Cheney Spent Six Times More Per Vote ($255 vs $43) In Massive Losing Effort
Campaign finance reports show U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney spent an average of about $255 per vote in her landslide loss to challenger Harriet Hageman, who spent $43 per vote based on reported spending.
Leo WolfsonOctober 21, 2022
Wyoming Nursing Shortage At Critical Level, Sparks Bidding War
Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, a worsening shortage of nurses across the Cowboy State and nationwide has prompted some extreme recruiting efforts, including huge case bonuses.
Leo WolfsonOctober 20, 2022
Former Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead Praises Liz Cheney At Harvard Forum
Former Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead had high praise for outgoing Congresswoman Liz Cheney at a forum at Harvard Tuesday night. Mead said Cheney's concession speech was not a picture of defeat but rather a show of determination.
Leo WolfsonOctober 20, 2022
Laramie Democrat Trey Sherwood Knows She Faces Uphill Battle For Reelection
State Rep. Trey Sherwood, D-Laramie, knows she has to campaign hard if she wants to get reelected against challenge from Laramie City Council member Bryan Shuster.
Leo WolfsonOctober 20, 2022
Candidate Says Dems Used Deceased Wife As ‘Political Fodder’ In Campaign Finance Complaint
One supporter of candidate Paul Vogelheim said it was "reprehensible" of the Liz Storer campaign to use Vogelheim's deceased wife as a "political play for some big headline."
Leo WolfsonOctober 19, 2022
Wyoming Lawmakers Move Forward With Ranked Choice Voting
The Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee has approved a draft bill allowing municipalities to try out ranked choice elections for nonpartisan races through a pilot test program.
Leo WolfsonOctober 18, 2022
Another Wyoming County GOP Snubs Primary Winner In Favor Of Write-In
Sen. Ogden Driskill, one of the most senior members of the Legislature, called foul on the Crook County GOP and its chairman, who's actively working on campaign of write-in opponent.
Leo WolfsonOctober 18, 2022
Wyoming Hero: College Wrestler Jumps On Grizzly To Save Friend
I could hear when his teeth would hit my skull, Kendall Cummings told Cowboy State Daily on Monday. Kendall tried to physically pull a grizzly off his teammate Brady Lowry on Saturday and paid dearly for it. Lowry says his friend saved his life.
Leo WolfsonOctober 17, 2022
Bill Would Strip Wyoming Political Parties Of Role In Filling Vacancies
Wyoming lawmakers have passed a draft bill that would take away power from political parties to appoint finalists for vacant political positions throughout the state.
Leo WolfsonOctober 17, 2022
Legislature Approves Draft Bill That Could Give Wind And Solar Companies A Break On Taxes
The Wyoming Legislature has approved draft legislation that could give wind and solar companies a break on their taxes.
Leo WolfsonOctober 15, 2022
Trying To Turn Red Seat Blue, Democrat Targets GOP Incumbent Through Interstate Billboards
Trying to unseat a Republican incumbent in the reddest state in the nation isn't easy. But Democrat Merav Ben-David is attempting the feat with creative billboards lined up on Interstate 80 through Laramie.
Leo WolfsonOctober 14, 2022
Wyoming Elections Committee Meeting Gets Heated; Citizens Call For Paper Ballots
Discussion about federally certifying Wyomings election equipment Friday morning grew heated when addressing the security of the states elections and voting machines.
Leo WolfsonOctober 14, 2022
Gubernatorial Debate: Candidate Would Prioritize Banning Ballot Drop Boxes
Libertarian Jared Baldes said Thursday night during a debate that he would consider supporting a ban on ballot drop boxes if elected governor.
Leo WolfsonOctober 14, 2022
Cheney Makes Motion To Subpoena Trump, Jan. 6 Committee Unanimously Approves
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney put an exclamation mark on the Jan. 6 Committees work, issuing a motion at the conclusion of a televised Thursday hearing to subpoena former President Donald Trump.
Leo WolfsonOctober 13, 2022
Wyoming Legislator Considers Running As Write-In After Losing To Cousin In Primary
State Rep. John Romero-Martinez said he's strongly considering reentering the House District 44 race as a write-in candidate because of his cousin and primary opponent Tamara Trujillos stance on Medicaid expansion.
Leo WolfsonOctober 13, 2022
Cheyenne Teen Wins U.S. Tennis Association “Courage Award” For Win Over Cancer
Nearly a year removed from a devastating diagnosis, the U.S. Tennis Association of Wyoming recognized Atticus Spillman with the annual Courage Award for his win over cancer.
Leo WolfsonOctober 12, 2022
Bill To Strip Likely Secretary Of State Chuck Gray Of All Powers Dead
A proposal to strip likely incoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray of his powers in favor of a nonpartisan elections commission is likely dead, according to Rep. Dan Zwonitzer.
Leo WolfsonOctober 12, 2022
New Secretary Of State Allred Asks Wyoming County Clerks To Eliminate Ballot Boxes
Interim Secretary of State Karl Allred has sent a letter to the states 23 county clerks requesting they remove absentee ballot drop boxes.
Leo WolfsonOctober 11, 2022
Uinta County GOP Endorses Write-In Over Primary Winner
The GOP party in Uinta County has broken with party tradition to support a candidate its leaders prefer over their countys Republican primary winner.
Leo WolfsonOctober 10, 2022
Wyoming Democratic Legislator Upset With Allred Secretary of State Appointment
State Rep. Mike Yin, D-Jackson, said comments Karl Allred made shortly before his appointment as interim Secretary of State should have disqualified him from being considered for the role.
Leo WolfsonOctober 05, 2022