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Cody Mayor Matt Hall and Wyoming Republican National Committeewoman Nina Webber.

Nina Webber Beats Cody Mayor Hall For Park County House Seat

Nina Webber won Tuesday’s primary election for House District 24, a seat being vacated by Sandy Newsome. Webber had lost to Newsome twice previously.

Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2024

Incumbent Landon Brown Wins Close Republican Primary For House District 9

Wyoming House veteran Landon Brown won his Republican primary reelection bid for a fifth term by 17 votes over challenger Exie Brown on Tuesday night.

Leo WolfsonAugust 21, 2024

Trump Endorsee Darin Smith Wins Anthony Bouchard's Former Senate Seat

Cheyenne resident Darin Smith, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won his Senate District 6 race in a landslide.

Leo WolfsonAugust 21, 2024

Mike Schmid Beats Cat Urbigkit In Highly-Watched Sublette County House Race

Mike Schmid, a La Barge oilman aligned with the Freedom Caucus, won the Republican primary against well-known rancher Cat Urbigkit in House District 20 of Sublette County.

Pat MaioAugust 21, 2024

Rachel Rodriguez-Williams Secures Third Term For House District 50 Seat

Rachel Rodriguez-Williams won 62% of the vote in Tuesday’s primary election in Park County. The win gives Rodriguez-Williams a third term.

Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2024

Incumbent District 6 Rep. Tomi Strock was baling hay on Tuesday. She ended the day by defeating a familiar challenger for the second time.

Tomi Strock Beats Familiar Rival To Win Republican Primary For House District 6

Incumbent Rep. Tomi Strock, R-Douglas, defeated former legislator Aaron Clausen in a rematch of the 2022 primary race for Wyoming House District 6.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 21, 2024

Joel Guggemos Beats Incumbent Ember Oakley For House District 55 Seat

Joel Guggemos won 55% of the vote in Tuesday’s primary race to potentially represent Riverton in the Wyoming House.

Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2024

Lloyd Larsen waits for results at a watch party at Sen. Cale Case's hotel in Lander on Tuesday.

Lloyd Larsen Bailed Out By Absentee Votes In House District 54 Race

Republican Rep. Lloyd Larsen of Lander retained the Republican nomination for his legislative seat of nearly 12 years, despite losing by 85 votes before absentee ballots were counted.

Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2024

State House Rep. Clark Stith, R-Rock Springs, left, campaigns in House District 48 in southwestern Wyoming on Tuesday morning.

Darin McCann Stuns Clark Stith in Upset Primary Race in Sweetwater County

Freedom Caucus contender Darin McCann, R-Rock Springs, beat State House Rep. Clark Stith in a stunning upset in the contentious Republican primary race in Sweetwater County.

Pat MaioAugust 21, 2024

Park County voters line up to cast their ballots at the Cody Rec Center for the Aug. 20, 2024, Wyoming primary election.

Ongoing Results Of The 2024 Wyoming Primary Election

This is a "live" file of results of contested legislative races in the 2024 Wyoming primary election. As soon as we get the results, this will be updated.

Leo WolfsonAugust 21, 2024

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, seen here meeting folks at the Big Horn Senior Center, won reelection Tuesday.

Barrasso Cruises To Easy Victory In Primary Election

Wyoming’s senior U.S. Sen. John Barrasso easily beat his two Republican opponents in the primary election Tuesday.

Leo WolfsonAugust 21, 2024

Hageman Scores Easy Win In Wyoming Republican Primary

Freshman congresswoman Harriet Hageman easily won the Republican primary in Wyoming on Tuesday by beating unknown challenger Steve Helling of Casper.

Leo WolfsonAugust 21, 2024

Voters leave Storey Gym in Cheyenne after casting their votes on Tuesday.

Wyoming Voters Say Economy, Personal Integrity Among Main Worries

Voters casting their ballots in Tuesday’s Wyoming primary election say they’re worried about the economy. They also say the personal integrity of candidates and elected officials concerns them.

Leo WolfsonAugust 20, 2024

Sheridan Group Won’t Stop Using Republican Elephant Logo Because Of Free Speech

A Sheridan political group says it won’t stop using the trademarked Republican elephant logo. Instead, it calls the Wyoming Republican Party demand that it cease and desist using it a “threat” to free speech.

Leo WolfsonAugust 20, 2024

Early voting was brisk Monday moring in the lobby of the Laramie County Clerk's Office in Cheyenne.

Wyoming At A Crossroads: Primary Is Huge For Cowboy State Republicans

A growing split between Wyoming Republicans comes to a head in Tuesday’s primary. The Freedom Caucus could gain majority control of the state House, while the rival Wyoming Caucus has worked to reverse that momentum.

Leo WolfsonAugust 20, 2024

People rally for and against abortion outside the Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne.

Wyoming Republican Candidates Not Thrilled With Support From Pro-Choice Group

A new Wyoming pro-choice group is supporting a handful of Republican candidates. But they’re not thrilled, saying it gives the false impression they’re pro-abortion.

Leo WolfsonAugust 19, 2024

Wyoming GOP Tells Sheridan Campaign Group To Stop Using Its Elephant Logo

The Wyoming Republican Party has sent a cease-and-desist letter to a local Sheridan County GOP group for using the state party’s elephant logo on election mailers. The chief legal counsel for the party threatened litigation if the issue isn't resolved.

Leo WolfsonAugust 19, 2024

Cowboy State Daily's Live Election Night Coverage Of The 2024 Wyoming Primary Election

Cowboy State Daily, Wyoming’s largest news organization, will cover the 2024 Wyoming primary election on Tuesday evening with live video coverage beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Jimmy OrrAugust 19, 2024

Trump Doubles Down On Wyoming Endorsements With 3 Days To Go Before Election

With three days to go before the primary election, former President Donald Trump reiterated his support for U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, Rep. Harriet Hageman, and Wyoming legislative candidate Darin Smith.

Leo WolfsonAugust 18, 2024

Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder.

Degenfelder Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Against Biden Trans Bathroom Rules

Wyoming’s top education official Megan Degenfelder on Saturday applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling which blocked the new Biden administration transgender bathroom rule in multiple states.

Clair McFarlandAugust 17, 2024

Behind The Mailers: Virginia-Based Make Liberty Win Spends $370K On Wyoming Primary

Virginia-based Libertarian political group Make Liberty Win has been aggressive in elections across the nation this year. In Wyoming, it spent more than $370,000 on a flood of campaign mailers and other efforts.

Leo WolfsonAugust 17, 2024

Former President Donald Trump at a private event at the Four Seasons in Jackson, Wyoming, on Aug. 10, 2024, where he complemented Gov. Mark Gordon.

Critics Say Gordon Deceptive For Trying To Use Trump To Benefit Candidates

Critics of Gov. Mark Gordon are saying he's hypocritical and deceptive for sending out a campaign text message claiming an alliance with former President Trump while encouraging Wyomingites to vote for candidates the governor supports.

Leo WolfsonAugust 16, 2024

State House Rep. Clark Stith, left, and challenger Darin McCann.

Clark Stith Says His Wyoming House Opponent Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Vote

State Rep. Clark Stith says a 2023 law that did away with crossover voting in Wyoming also applies to people who register to vote too late. That means his House District 48 opponent shouldn’t be able to vote in Tuesday’s primary.

Leo WolfsonAugust 16, 2024

State Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, left, and challenger Ann Lucas, right.

Dan Zwonitzer Denies Calling Challenger A “Cancer,” But Maintains She’s A “Liar”

Dan Zwonitzer didn’t show up for a Wednesday political event to face off with his Cheyenne challenger. But that didn’t stop them from slinging mud, with Zwonitzer denying he called Ann Lucas a “cancer,” but reiterating he thinks she’s a “liar.”

Leo WolfsonAugust 15, 2024

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