Bill Making Ballot Harvesting A Felony Passes Committee
The House Corporations Committee passed legislation by an 8 – 1 vote that would make ballot harvesting a felony in Wyoming.
Wyoming Lawmakers Vote To Reduce Early Voting Window, Require Post-Election Audits
Wyoming elections would be subject to post-election audits and early voting windows would be shortened under a bill advanced by a legislative committee Tuesday.
Crossover Voting Bills Advance, But Weaker Than Some Wyoming Conservatives Want
A bill that will restrict crossover voting in Wyoming passed through a legislative committee on Monday. The bill would allow voters to change their party affiliation up to 45 days before the primary election.
Chuck Gray Wants To Do Away With ‘Predatory’ Campaign Tactic Used By Cheney
While some call sending unsolicited absentee ballots to voters a “predatory” campaign practice, others say it’s just being “accommodating.” Legislators are debating the tactic used by Liz Cheney and whether her mailers were unethical.
Committee Kills Ranked Choice Voting For Wyoming
Citing “ballot exhaustion,” costs and potential to confuse voters, a Wyoming House committee killed a proposal that would have allowed state municipalities to test ranked choice voting.
Two Bills Would Make Concealed Carry Permits Legal Identification To Vote In Wyoming
State Sen Lynn Hutchings told Cowboy State Daily that when she arrived at a polling place to vote, she realized she had no form of identification besides her concealed-carry permit. She said, “I’m a state legislator. I’m going to fix that.”
Chuck Gray Gets Another Win As Committee Strikes Down Bill Changing How Vacancies Are Filled
Sec of State Chuck Gray lobbied against a bill that would have required special elections to fill seats of elected officials if more than half of a term remained. The legislative committee rejected the bill by a 5-3 vote.
Chuck Gray Scores Victory With Defeat Of Bill That Would Have Prevented Ballot Inspections
Sec of State Chuck Gray scored a victory on Wednesday as a bill that would have prevented ballot inspections was defeated in a House committee. He lobbied members of the committee to vote against it.
Wyoming Legislator To Reintroduce Bill To Stop Crossover Voting
While crossover voting didn’t help former Rep. Liz Cheney at all, state Rep. Jeremy Haroldson is reintroducing legislation that would stop the practice of crossover voting in Wyoming primary elections.
No Decision Yet Over Lawsuit To Remove 100-Yards Distance Rule In Polling Places
The 10th Court of Appeals is still considering arguments in a lawsuit that will determine how close people can campaign around polling places. Plaintiffs believe they should be able to campaign and gather signatures much closer to polling places.
Rex Rammell In Trouble Again; Accused Of Illegally Driving RV On Federal Land
Perennial political candidate Rex Rammell, who has had many brushes with the law in the past, has been cited for operating his giant RV in a prohibited area on federal land where vehicles are prohibited.
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Wyoming Attorney General Says Park County Cannot Count Ballots By Hand
The Wyoming Attorney General’s office has determined that Park County doesn’t have a right to allow a group of citizens to inspect and count ballots by hand.
By The Numbers: Wyoming Voters Showed Up For The Primary But Stayed Home For The General
Voter turnout in August was the highest on record for a Wyoming primary election and the largest percentage of eligible voter turnout in a primary since 1994. As for the general, voters stayed home.
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An Election Day Red Wave Or Red Ripple? Depends On Who You Ask
Former President Trump’s deputy campaign manager, who was in Casper for the state GOP meeting over the weekend, said that any margin of victory was significant because “Nancy Pelosi was fired.”
Wyoming GOP Deployed 203 Volunteer “Poll Watchers” To Monitor Voters During Election
GOP Chair Frank Eathorne said the Wyoming Republican Party’s effort to train and deploy 203 volunteers to watch over voters across the state during the general election was a “massive successful effort.”
Sour Grapes: Losing Candidates In Wyoming Vent Frustration With Election Results
Sara Burlingame, a Democrat who lost a bid to reclaim her legislative seat, said some Democrats lost to “alt-right candidates who wouldn’t know how to even read a bill, let alone engage it critically.”
Rock Springs Dem Says Social Topics Like Transgender Issues Doomed Campaign
State Rep. Chad Banks, D-Rock Springs, said concerns about national-level issues such as transgender rights made a difference in his failed reelection bid Tuesday.
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Voters Oust Wyoming School Board Members In Wake Of Debate Over Sexually Graphic Books
Two of the newly-elected members of the Natrona County School Board said they specifically ran to remove the Casper high schools of the books “Trans Bodies, Trans Selves” and “Gender Queer.”
While Wyoming’s Red Sea Became Redder, Its Blue Island (Teton County) Got Bluer
Wyoming’s elections on Tuesday followed a decades-long national trend of political polarization: already conservative areas got more red and Teton County became even more blue.
By The Numbers, Wyoming Voters Show Less Interest In General Election
With many Republican races decided in the August primary, this year’s mid-term general election drew less interest from Cowboy State voters.
“Amendment A” Passes In Wyoming, Gives Local Govt’s Freedom To Invest Tax Money In Stocks
The Wyoming Association of Municipalities says the passage of Amendment A gives cities and counties more freedom to invest and realize greater returns with public money.
Wyoming’s First Black Elected Sheriff Pledges Transparency, Focus On Mental Health Response
Newly elected Sheriff Aaron Applehans from Albany County said he was committed to transparency and direct contact with the public.
Republicans Gain Four Seats, Dems Lose Two In Wyoming Legislature
Republicans had a successful outing in Tuesday’s election, adding even more seats to their super-majority in the Wyoming Legislature. Democrats, on the other hand, dropped from nine state lawmakers to seven.
Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, Beats Write-In Candidate To Retain Senate District 1 Seat
State Sen. Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, now has a clear path to become Wyoming Senate president after winning re-election for the fourth time.
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Ocean Andrew, R-Laramie, Wins Reelection To House District 46 Seat
Rep. Ocean Andrew, R-Laramie, secured a solid win over Democrat challenger Merav Ben-David in House District 46.
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Republican Tamara Trujillo Beats Former Dem Lawmaker Sara Burlingame In Cheyenne House Race
Republican Tamara Trujillo’s win inHouse District 44 over former legislator Sara Burlingame turns Cheyenne’s state legislative delegation all red.
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Republican Jon Conrad Easily Fends Off Write-In, Democrat In House District 19
Republican Jon Conrad of Mountain View easily fended off a formidable write-in opponent and a Democrat in Tuesday’s general election for House District 19 in southwestern Wyoming.
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Cheyenne Voters Elect Republican Stephan Pappas To Third Term In Senate District 7
State Sen. Stephan Pappas, R-Cheyenne, held off well-funded Democratic challenger Marcie Kindred on Tuesday night to win his third term in the Wyoming Senate.
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Trey Sherwood, D-Laramie, Holds Off Republican Challenger In Close House District 14 Race
State Rep. Trey Sherwood, D-Laramie, held off strong push by Republican challenger Bryan Shuster to retain her House District 14 seat in the Wyoming Legislature on Tuesday.
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Aaron Appelhans Becomes Wyoming’s First Elected Black Sheriff With Close Win In Albany County
Albany County Sheriff Aaron Appelhans, a Laramie Democrat, made Wyoming political history Tuesday by becoming the state’s first elected black sheriff.
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Republican House Speaker Eric Barlow Wins Gillette State Senate Seat
State Rep. Eric Barlow glided from the Wyoming House of Representatives to the Senate in Tuesday’s general election.
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Liz Storer Retains Teton County’s House District 23 Seat For Democrats
Teton County voters elected Democrat Liz Storer over Republican Paul Vogelheim for House District 23 on Tuesday.
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Republican Sarah Penn Upsets Incumbent Andi LeBeau For House District 33
Republican Sarah Penn is the next Wyoming House of Representatives delegate for the Wind River Indian Reservation defeating incumbent Andi LeBeau (D-Ethete).
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U.S. Sens. Barrasso, Lummis Congratulate Hageman On Congressional Win
U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis on Tuesday said they look forward to working with Harriet Hageman as the newest member of Wyoming’s congressional delegation.
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Teton County Mostly Blue, One Independent, As Voters Reelect Housing-Control Commissioners
The Teton County Commission went full blue in Tuesday’s general election – which could mean slower, tightly controlled housing development in the region.
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Ember Oakley (R-Riverton) Wins Second Term For House District 55
Ember Oakley (R-Riverton) has won reelection to a second term in the Wyoming House of Representatives.
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Lloyd Larsen (R-Lander) Beats Jeff Martin To Retain House District 54 Seat
Rep. Lloyd Larsen (R-Lander) has won a sixth term in the Wyoming House of Representatives, beating Independent challenger Jeff Martin by roughly 20% of the vote as preliminary results for his district arrived late Tuesday.
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon Wins Second Term
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon will get a second term after winning re-election on Tuesday night.
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Megan Degenfelder Wins Race for Wyoming Superintendent Of Public Instruction
A sixth-generation Wyomingite and the state’s Republican nominee, Megan Degenfelder beat Democratic opponent Sergio Maldonado in Tuesday’s general election for the seat.
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Chuck Gray Wins Election, Is Wyoming’s Next Secretary Of State
Chuck Gray, a state representative from Casper, is Wyoming’s next Secretary of State. He ran unopposed in the general election after defeating state Sen. Tara Nethercott for the Republican nomination in August.
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Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier, Auditor Kristi Racines Win Re-Election
State Treasurer Curt Meier and State Auditor Kristi Racines won re-election on Tuesday night are being unopposed in general election.
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Abortion, Election Fraud, And Economy Are Top Issues, Say Wyoming Voters
Voters casting their ballots at a Cheyenne polling place Tuesday said claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election, abortion, and a horrible economy were their top issues for voting.
Hageman Votes, Predicts Tuesday’s Midterm Election Is ‘Going To Be Big’ For Republicans
While exiting the polls after voting on Tuesday, congressional candidate Harriet Hageman predicted the expected “red wave” was going to be big.
State-Level Candidates Break Wyoming Records For Raising, Spending Money
The race for Jackson’s House District 23 has shattered records for individual candidates, and together, Republican Paul Vogelheim and Democrat Liz Storer report raising more than $180,000.
Three Deaths In County Jail Loom Over Albany County Sheriff’s Race
Whichever candidate wins the election for Wyoming’s Albany County Sheriff will face a tall order of continuing to reform the sheriff’s office and rebuilding its reputation with the public.
Now Cheney Endorses Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan For U.S. Senate
Another day, another Democrat. U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Tuesday endorsed Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan for U.S. Senate over Republican candidate J.D. Vance.
Wyoming GOP Loses Registered Voters In Lead Up To General Election
Although Wyoming is one of the most conservative states in the country, the Republican Party has lost 1,335 registered Republicans in the last month.
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Brent Bien Lost By 50,000 Votes To Mark Gordon But Volunteers Still Push Write-In Effort
Write-in gubernatorial candidate Brent Bien was overwhelmingly defeated by incumbent Gov. Mark Gordon in the primary losing by nearly 50,000 votes but that hasn’t stopped volunteers from embarking on a write-in campaign.
Amendment A: Cities, Counties Could Get More Investment Freedom From Wyoming Voters
Amendment A would give Wyoming municipalities more leeway in making higher-risk investments if they choose. Proponents say they can manage their money better and realize greater returns, while opponents argue for less risk with public money.
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 didn’t elect in the Aug. 16 primary.
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.
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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.”
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.
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.
Reservation House District Candidates Spar Over Fed Control Of Tribal Land, Abortion, Education
Incumbent Democratic House Rep. Andi LeBeau debated Republican challenger Sarah Penn on issues unique to the Wind River Indian Reservation, such as the federal government’s control of the land, littered garbage heaps and a two-year mask mandate.
Wyoming Elections Committee Meeting Gets Heated; Citizens Call For Paper Ballots
Discussion about federally certifying Wyoming’s election equipment Friday morning grew heated when addressing the security of the state’s elections and voting machines.
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.
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.
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 state’s 23 county clerks requesting they remove absentee ballot drop boxes.
Dems Will Stay Major Party If They Keep Crossing Back, Vote In General
If every Wyoming voter now registered as a Democrat votes in the upcoming general election, the party will keep its major-party recognition in the state.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Cowboy State Daily Declares Mark Gordon Winner Of Republican Gov Primary
Gov. Mark Gordon has won the Republican nomination for reelection in Wyoming.
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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.
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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.
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Park County Voting Machines Pass Test, Skeptics Remain Unconvinced
Although everyone in attendance agreed that the election equipment performed without issue on Thursday. morning, Park County residents who observed the test remain unconvinced about election integrity and want paper ballots.
Election Season Opens In Wyoming With Absentee Balloting
The 2022 election season opened in Wyoming on Friday with the commencement of absentee and early voting across the state. One election official said early voting on Friday was higher than the historical average.
Park County Group Testifies Against Hand Counting Ballots From 2020 Election
A Park County civil liberty group testified against a proposal to hand count ballots from the 2020 election. The group said the proposal is meant to “undermine trust in elections.”
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Embattled Laramie County DA Does Not File; Former City Attorney Sylvia Hackl Enters Race
Embattled Laramie County DA Leigh Ann Manlove decided one term was enough and opted not to file for re-election. But former City Attorney Sylvia Hackl and Thomas Callison both filed for the office on Friday.
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No One Has Filed To Run For Laramie County District Attorney, Including The Current One
With only one day left in Wyoming’s candidate filing period for the August primary election, not one person has filed to run for Laramie County District Attorney, including the current one.
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Longtime Wyo County Clerk: Democrats Registering As GOP To Vote In Cheney Race
Longtime Fremont County Clerk Julie Freese said many Democrats have told the office they are registering as Republicans specifically to vote for Liz Cheney.
Cheney Leads In Total Fundraising, Still Trails In Money From Wyoming
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney continued to lead all of her GOP primary challengers in fundraising for Wyoming’s lone U.S. House seat for the first quarter of 2022, but trailed her former political ally Harriet Hageman in raising money in Wyoming.
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Secretary of State Ed Buchanan Announces Reelection Campaign
Secretary of State Ed Buchanan, Wyoming’s chief elections official, on Monday announced he will be seeking a second term.
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Wyoming Senate Passes Crossover Voting Bill On Third Reading
The Wyoming Senate on Friday passed a bill that is intended to keep voters from changing parties to influence the outcome of primary elections, sending it to the House of Representatives for introduction.
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Senate Ag Committee Unanimously Supports Crossover Voting Bill
A measure aimed at keeping voters from changing parties to influence the outcome of primary elections won unanimous support Wednesday from the Senate Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Committee.
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Wyoming Bill To Open Primaries To All Voters Dies
A measure that would have ended single-party primary elections in Wyoming was rejected by House members on Friday by a vote of 14 – 46.
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Wyoming GOP Passes Resolution To Support Runoff Elections
The Wyoming Republican Party passed a resolution over the weekend supporting runoff elections, although the Wyoming Legislature killed a bill this year that would have established just that.
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County Clerks In Wyoming Hear Increased Questions About Election Integrity
Following questions about the 2020 presidential election, county clerks in Wyoming have seen an uptick in people who are concerned with election integrity.
Federal Judge Rules Wyoming Election Day Campaign Limits Unconstitutional
A Wyoming law prohibiting campaign activities within 300 feet of a polling place on election days is unconstitutional because the “buffer zone” is unreasonably large, a federal judge has ruled.
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Gray, Bouchard Celebrate Gordon Signing Voter ID Bill Into Law
Two Wyoming legislators who are also running for U.S. Congress are celebrating the passage of the Wyoming Voter ID bill.
Voter ID Bill Headed to Wyoming Senate for Debates
A bill requiring people to present some type of identification when voting in person is heading out of a Senate committee for floor debates this week.
Wyoming’s Voter Registration Numbers Dip By More Than 20K
Wyoming’s voter registration numbers have dipped by more than 20,000 over the last two months, but a spokeswoman for the secretary of state’s office said there’s no cause for alarm.
More Than 100 Wyoming National Guardsmen to Help With Biden Inauguration
More than 100 Wyoming National Guard Soldiers and airmen have volunteered to support crowd control, communications and logistics during the 59th Presidential Inauguration for President-elect Joe Biden in Washington D.C. on Wednesday.
Wyoming Democratic Party Condemns Attack on U.S. Capitol, Criticizes Lummis
The Wyoming Democratic Party has come forward and condemned the attack on the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday while also criticizing the state’s newest senator.
Barrasso Calls For End to Storming Of U.S. Capitol
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso joined Wyoming colleague U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Wednesday in criticizing the crowds who invaded the U.S. Capitol as members of Congress prepared to certify the results of Electoral College votes from November’s election.
Trump Attacks Cheney, “Weak Congresspeople” During Wednesday Rally
President Donald Trump didn’t have kind words for U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney during a rally appearance on Wednesday morning.
Cheney Explains Opposition to Electoral College Challenge: “This Vote Is Not About President Trump”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney has defended her decision to stand by the Electoral College’s vote confirming former Vice President Joe Biden as the president-elect.
Wyoming GOP Applauds Legislators Contesting Electoral College Votes: “This Is The Time To Fight”
The Wyoming Republican Party is praising U.S. senators and representatives who are willing to contest the results of the Electoral College votes in the presidential election.
Barrasso Accepts Biden As President-Elect
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso confirmed on Sunday during an appearance on Fox News with Chris Wallace that former Vice President Joe Biden was the president-elect and would take over the seat from President Donald Trump in just one month.