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
Wyoming Legislature Considering Open Primaries, Ranked Choice Voting Elections
On Thursday morning, a Wyoming legislative committee approved drafting separating bills that would establish open primary elections and a pilot program for ranked choice voting elections in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonAugust 25, 2022
Explosive Topic Of Liquor Licenses To Be Discussed At Legislative Meeting On Thursday
The often-heated debate over the lack of liquor licenses available in Wyoming communities because of non-local control will be discussed on Thursday morning before a legislative panel in Casper.
Leo WolfsonAugust 25, 2022
Wyoming Democratic Party Could Become All But Extinct If Voter Turnout Is Bad
There is a lot at stake for the Democratic Party of Wyoming in the upcoming general election. A poor turnout from Democratic voters could lead to the Party losing its status as a major political party in the state.
Leo WolfsonAugust 24, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Blast Biden For Executive Order Forgiving Millions Of Dollars In Student Debt
Wyoming Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis on Wednesday blasted President Biden for eliminating millions in student debt through executive order. "This is an insult to every American who played by the rules and worked hard to responsibly pay off their debt."
Leo WolfsonAugust 24, 2022
Wyoming Primary Election Recap: Who Raised The Most And Who Spent The Most
Millions of dollars were spent helping politicians get elected in Wyoming this year. The candidates who spent the most money tended to have the most success, but they didnt always win.
Leo WolfsonAugust 23, 2022
Cale Case Launches “Hail Mary” Attempt To Draft Nathan Winters Against Chuck Gray In SOS Race
Wyoming State Sen. Cale Case announced on Tuesday he is trying to get more than 5,000 signatures to get former legislator Nathan Winters on the ballot as an Independent to run against Chuck Gray in the Secretary of State race.
Leo WolfsonAugust 23, 2022
Hageman Pleased With Fauci Retirement; Calls For Investigation Over COVID Response
Harriet Hageman said she was happy to hear of Dr. Anthony Fauci's pending retirement. She also called for congressional hearings and investigations over Fauci's response to COVID-19.
Leo WolfsonAugust 22, 2022
Cheney Not Ruling Out Run For President In 2024; Calls Republican Party “Very Sick”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney wont rule out running for President in 2024 and if she does so, she may run as something other than a Republican.
Leo WolfsonAugust 22, 2022
Cale Case: Republicans Looking For Candidate To Run As Independent Against Chuck Gray
State Sen. Cale Case told Cowboy State Daily there is an ongoing campaign to find an Independent candidate to run against Republican Chuck Gray in the general election.
Leo WolfsonAugust 20, 2022
Recount Results: Nothing Changed, Incumbent Loses By 13 Votes In Northeastern Wyoming
Wyoming's only recount in the 2022 primary was made official on Friday and the earlier vote count was correct. The loser of the race thanked the county clerk staffs and said, "It's a process that works great."
Leo WolfsonAugust 19, 2022
Secretary Of State Policy Director Resigns; Says She Won’t Work For Chuck Gray
The communications and policy director for the secretary of state's office told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday that she is quitting the office because of Chuck Gray's primary election win on Tuesday.
Leo WolfsonAugust 19, 2022
Crossover Voting Did Not Have Big Impact On Wyoming’s U.S. House Primary Race
Crossover voting did not have as large of an effect as some members of the Republican Party feared and predicted for Tuesdays U.S. House primary race.
Leo WolfsonAugust 18, 2022
Red Wave Targets Incumbent Legislators In Wyoming Primary — Many Get Capsized
Many incumbent Wyoming legislators had a target on their back in this years primary election, advancing to the general election, in some cases, only by the skin of their teeth, if at all.
Leo WolfsonAugust 17, 2022
13 Votes Separate Candidates In Eastern Wyoming Race; Only Election To Get Recount
One legislative race from the 2022 Wyoming primary will be headed for a recount. Only 13 votes separate State Rep JD Williams and challenger Allen Slagle in House District 2.
Leo WolfsonAugust 17, 2022
Chuck Gray Defeats Tara Nethercott In Wyo Secretary Of State Primary
This race garnered some of the most attention in Wyoming leading up to primary election day, with mudslinging occurring between both candidates.
Leo WolfsonAugust 17, 2022
Night Of The Upsets: Many Wyoming Incumbents Fall To Challengers
A number of incumbent Wyoming legislators have lost their seats in the primary elections on Tuesday night, while a few have held on.
Leo WolfsonAugust 17, 2022
Cowboy State Daily Declares Hageman As Winner Of Republican House Race
Harriet Hageman will be heading to the November general election as Wyoming's Republican nominee for U.S. House of Representatives.
Leo WolfsonAugust 17, 2022
Cowboy State Daily Declares Mark Gordon Winner Of Republican Gov Primary
Gov. Mark Gordon has won the Republican nomination for reelection in Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonAugust 17, 2022
Cowboy State Daily Declares Kristi Racines Winner Of Wyo State Auditor
Wyoming State Auditor Kristi Racines has won the Republican nomination to serve her office for another four years.
Leo WolfsonAugust 17, 2022
Cowboy State Daily Declares Curt Meier Victor In Wyo State Treasurer Race
State Treasurer Curt Meier has won the Republican nomination for a second term in office.
Leo WolfsonAugust 17, 2022
Big Guns Come Out For Hageman; Trump Joins Conf Call, Kevin McCarthy Campaigns in Jackson
Congressional challenger Harriet Hageman brought out the big guns on Monday evening with former President Trump calling into a telephone rally and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy campaigning in Teton County.
Leo WolfsonAugust 16, 2022