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
Dick Cheney Calls Trump Coward In New Ad Supporting Liz
In a campaign video released on Thursday, former Vice President Dick Cheney called former President Trump a "coward" and said a "real man wouldn't lie to his supporters."
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2022
Harriet Hageman Calls 2020 Presidential Election “Rigged” And “Travesty”
For the first time, congressional candidate Harriet Hageman has taken a firm stance on the 2020 Presidential election. Hageman told a crowd in Casper on Wednesday that the election was "absolutely rigged."
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2022
Lummis Defends Vote Against PACT Act “Burn Pit” Legislation
Sen. Cynthia Lummis voted against the PACT Act, which allocates health care funds for veterans suffering from exposure to toxic burn pits and Agent Orange, citing the cost of the legislation and expansion of illnesses included.
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2022
Maxfield: Chuck Gray’s $10,000 Income “Doesn’t Link Up” With $300,000 Campaign Spending
Former Secretary of State Max Maxfield said he finds it both ironic and troubling that a candidate raising claims about the 2020 elections being fraudulent, may have committed election fraud themselves.
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2022
Former President Trump Endorses Brian Schroeder For Superintendent
Former President Trump has endorsed Brian Schroeders candidacy for Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction, Schroeders campaign confirmed Wednesday.
Leo WolfsonAugust 03, 2022
Nethercott Blasts Gray For Misleading Mailer; Gray Defends Ad
Secretary of State candidate Tara Nethercott said opponent Chuck Gray lied in a mailer sent out to Wyoming voters. Gray defended the language in the advertisement, however.
Leo WolfsonAugust 03, 2022
Former Sec Of State Max Maxfield Files Fraud Complaint Against Rep. Chuck Gray
Former Sec of State Max Maxfield has filed a federal complaint against Rep. Chuck Gray accusing him of making fraudulent financial disclosures during his 2021 U.S. House campaign.
Leo WolfsonAugust 03, 2022
Kelly Said He Was Not Pressured By Wyoming GOP To Quit Superintendent’s Race
Despite the Wyoming Republican Party announcing his decision to drop out of the race for Wyoming Superintendent, Sheridan resident Thomas Kelly said he made the decision and was not strong-armed by the Wyoming GOP.
Leo WolfsonAugust 02, 2022
Former Wyoming Democratic Gov. Mike Sullivan Switches Party To Vote For Cheney
Former Wyoming Governor Mike Sullivan said he never thought hed see the day where hed register to vote as a Republican, but that day has come. He said he plans to vote for U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney in the upcoming Republican primary.
Leo WolfsonAugust 02, 2022
By Her Voting Record, Liz Cheney Is A Staunch Conservative But Her Rift With Trump May Be Too Much To Overcome
During her first two terms in office, Cheney was widely considered one of the most conservative politicians in the country, voting with Trump more than 92% of the time. But her break from the former president may cost Cheney her job.
Leo WolfsonAugust 02, 2022
Simpsons, Cheneys Break Ground At Mineta-Simpson Institute At Heart Mountain On Saturday
The Simpsons, the Minetas, and the Cheneys came together on Saturday for the groundbreaking of the 7,341-sq.ft. Mineta-Simpson Institute at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center.
Leo WolfsonAugust 01, 2022
Hageman Says Cheney A “Globalist” For Vote To Subsidize American-Made Semiconductor Chips
Congressional challenger Harriet Hageman called Rep. Liz Cheney a "globalist" for her vote to subsidize American-made semiconductor chips.
Leo WolfsonJuly 29, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Won’t Say If They Will Support Same-Sex Marriage Bill
If U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are in favor of a bill that would codify same-sex marriage in America, they aren't telling anyone.
Leo WolfsonJuly 29, 2022
Rammell Continuously Slams, Berates Gordon & Bien During Contentious Gubernatorial Debate
If there was a bull in a china shop on Thursday night at the Wyoming gubernatorial debate in Riverton, his name was Rex Rammell.
Leo WolfsonJuly 29, 2022
Candidate Profile: Incumbent Albert Sommers Faces Two Challenges In House District 20
There are three Republican candidates running in the Aug. 16 primary from HD 20, incumbent State Rep. Albert Sommers, R-Pinedale, Bill Winney of Bondurant and Michael Schmid of La Barge.
Leo WolfsonJuly 29, 2022
Nethercott, Gray Square Off In Secretary Of State Race
State Sen. Tara Nethercott, R-Cheyenne, says the states elections are secure with no major changes needed, while Rep. Chuck Gray, R-Casper, says election fraud has occurred in Wyoming and changes are desperately needed.
Leo WolfsonJuly 28, 2022
State Of Wyoming Says Voter ID Lawsuit Lacks Merit, Asks For Dismissal
The State of Wyoming has asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit contesting its new voter ID law.
Leo WolfsonJuly 27, 2022
Cheney, Hageman Release Latest Round Of Attack Ads In Wyoming
Mudslinging has moved into full gear in the U.S. House race between Harriet Hageman and Rep. Liz Cheney, with both campaigns releasing a new onslaught of campaign ads this week.
Leo WolfsonJuly 27, 2022
Candidate Profile, Teton County House District 23: One Of Wyoming’s Few Blue Districts
In blue Teton County, the candidates in the Democratic primary want less or zero reliance on fossil fuel, want more taxes, and more government involvement.
Leo WolfsonJuly 27, 2022
Hageman Endorsed By Texas Senator Ted Cruz
Wyoming congressional candidate received an endorsement from Texas U.S. Senator Ted Cruz on Tuesday. Cruz said Hageman is a "rock-ribbed conservative."
Leo WolfsonJuly 26, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Try To Pro-Actively Block Biden Executive Order Forgiving Student Loans
With reports of President Biden getting ready to issue an executive order forgiving all student debt, U.S. Sens. Barrasso and Lummis are trying to pro-actively block it with "The Debt Cancellation Accountability Act."
Leo WolfsonJuly 26, 2022