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While Wyoming’s Red Sea Became Redder, Its Blue Island (Teton County) Got Bluer
Wyomings 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.
Leo WolfsonNovember 10, 2022
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."
Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2022
Fed Judge Strikes Down Vax & Mask Mandates For Preschoolers & Workers, Calls It “Tyranny”
A U.S. District Court judge has struck down a vaccine mandate for federally-employed preschool workers, and a masking requirement for the preschoolers, in 24 states, including Wyoming. The judge called the mandate "the very definition of tyranny."
Clair McFarlandNovember 10, 2022
By The Numbers, Wyoming Voters Show Less Interest In General Election
With many Republican races decided in the August primary, this years mid-term general election drew less interest from Cowboy State voters.
Leo WolfsonNovember 10, 2022
“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.
Leo WolfsonNovember 09, 2022
Public Safety Shortage: WYDOT Down 71 Snowplow Drivers, 50 Highway Patrol Troopers
In the face of an extreme shortage of personnel, the Wyoming Department of Transportation is having to triage highway safety, making difficult decisions that will leave some roads unplowed after snow events and some fender-benders without an attending officer.
Wendy CorrNovember 09, 2022
Republicans Gain Four Seats, Dems Lose Two In Wyoming Legislature
Republicans had a successful outing in Tuesdays 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.
Greg JohnsonNovember 09, 2022
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 Tuesdays general election for House District 19 in southwestern Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonNovember 09, 2022
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.
Leo WolfsonNovember 09, 2022
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.
Mark HeinzNovember 09, 2022
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.
Mark HeinzNovember 09, 2022
Teton County Mostly Blue, One Independent, As Voters Reelect Housing-Control Commissioners
The Teton County Commission went full blue in Tuesdays general election which could mean slower, tightly controlled housing development in the region.
Clair McFarlandNovember 09, 2022
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.
Leo WolfsonNovember 09, 2022
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 Tuesdays general election.
Clair McFarlandNovember 09, 2022
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.
Mark HeinzNovember 09, 2022
Republican Tamara Trujillo Beats Former Dem Lawmaker Sara Burlingame In Cheyenne House Race
Republican Tamara Trujillos win inHouse District 44 over former legislator Sara Burlingame turns Cheyennes state legislative delegation all red.
Leo WolfsonNovember 09, 2022
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 Wyomings congressional delegation.
Leo WolfsonNovember 09, 2022
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.
Leo WolfsonNovember 09, 2022
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).
Clair McFarlandNovember 09, 2022
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.
Clair McFarlandNovember 09, 2022
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.
Clair McFarlandNovember 09, 2022
Megan Degenfelder Wins Race for Wyoming Superintendent Of Public Instruction
A sixth-generation Wyomingite and the states Republican nominee, Megan Degenfelder beat Democratic opponent Sergio Maldonado in Tuesdays general election for the seat.
Clair McFarlandNovember 09, 2022
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon Wins Second Term
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon will get a second term after winning re-election on Tuesday night.
Leo WolfsonNovember 09, 2022
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.
Leo WolfsonNovember 09, 2022