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Incumbent Julie Jarvis Tops Former Freedom Caucus Rep. Ward In Casper's HD 57

Incumbent Julie Jarvis handily defeated former Freedom Caucus member Jeanette Ward on Tuesday in a rematch of the 2024 race for House District 57 in Casper. “It was an incredible win for Wyoming in that context,” Jarvis said of Freedom Caucus defeats.

Gillette Incumbent Angelos Wins GOP Nod For Senate District 33

Wyoming State Rep. Abby Angelos won the Republican nomination for Senate District 33 in Cambell County, beating challenger Dwayne Dillinger by nearly 400 votes.

UW Professor Cameron Wright Defeats Incumbent Ocean Andrew in Laramie's HD 46

Cameron Wright, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and University of Wyoming engineering professor, defeated incumbent Ocean Andrew in the GOP primary election for House District 46 in Albany County. He'll face Democrat Gary Wilken in November.

Freedom Caucus Champion John Bear Upended By Political Newcomer In Campbell County

Wyoming Freedom Caucus champion and incumbent state Rep. John Bear was upended by political newcomer Doug Moore in his reelection bid in Tuesday’s Campbell County Republican primary.

Ogden Driskill Beats Chip Neiman, Says It's A "Solid Rejection Of Freedom Caucus"

Sen. Ogden Driskill fended off House Speaker Chip Neiman in a 51%-48% race Tuesday, to hold his longtime Senate seat. "There was a very solid rejection of what the Freedom Caucus has done and how they operate,” Driskill said.

Rock Springs Fire Chief James Wamsley Knocks Down CheckGate's Darin McCann

Rock Springs Fire Chief James Wamsley beat Rep. Darin McCann by a commanding 59%-40 margin ending a one-term run that included McCann’s involvement in the Legislature’s controversial “CheckGate” controversy.

Chuck Gray Fends Off Eight Other Republicans To Win U.S. House Nomination

Secretary of State Chuck Gray won the Republican nomination to U.S. House Tuesday — over eight other GOP challengers. He will face Libertarian Shawn Johnson and Democratic nominee Lisa Kinney in the general election Nov. 3.

Robert Short Wins GOP Nomination For Secretary Of State

Converse County Commissioner Robert Short, who campaigned on the slogan "Make The Secretary of State's Office Boring Again," won the GOP nomination for the office Tuesday. He defeated Freedom Caucus Chair Rachel Williams, and two other Republicans.

Longtime Meeteetse Rancher Allen Hogg Wins Four-Way Republican Primary for HD 28

Allen Hogg, whose family has ranched in the Meeteetse area since 1918, won the HD28 GOP primary over three other contenders with 49% of the vote. Hogg ran on his agricultural experience and supporting Wyoming's smaller communities.

Incumbent Connolly Claims Wins Rematch Over Gun Advocate For House District 40

In a rematch for House District 40, which includes parts of Sheridan and Johnson counties, incumbent Rep. Marilyn Connolly held off a push by gun-rights lobbyist Mark Jones. Connolly finished with 2,282 votes to Jones’ 1,282.

Majority Floor Leader & Founding Member Of Freedom Caucus Scott Heiner Ousted

Newcomer Kenneth Roberts knocked off House Majority Floor Leader and founding member of the Freedom Caucus Scott Heiner in Tuesday’s Republican primary for House District 18, ousting one of the most powerful members of the Wyoming House.

Fred Harrison: Chicken Littles Were Wrong-How Overpopulation Myth Is Killing The West

Columnist Fred Harrison writes, "Before you dismiss what follows as the ranting of an alarmist, consider the long and inglorious history of alarmists themselves. The sky, they have always assured us, is falling. It never does."

Freedom Caucus Incumbent Tomi Strock Holds Off Challenger In Converse County HD6

Freedom Caucus member Rep. Tomi Strock of Wyoming House District 6 in Converse County held off a GOP primary challenge Tuesday and will head to the general election in November. Strock took 52.06% of the vote to county commissioner Jim Willox’s 47.36%.

Freedom Caucus Leader Ken Pendergraft Ousted From Sheridan County Senate Seat

Sheridan County business owner Melissa Butcher won the GOP primary for Sheridan County’s Senate District 21 seat, handily beating outspoken Freedom Caucus-aligned Ken Pendergraft.

Former House Speaker Sommers Soundly Wins GOP Nod To Regain HD 20 Seat

Albert Sommers handily won the GOP nomination for House District 20 seat in a three-way race Tuesday, soundly beating fellow Republicans Bill Winney and Matt McGinnes in the primary election. Sommers is a former House speaker.

Steve Harshman Wins GOP Nod For Wyoming Schools Chief

Wyoming's longest serving state House member was nominated Tuesday in the race for Superintendent of Public Instruction, over challengers Tom Kelly and Chad Auer.

Wyoming Treasurer Curt Meier Beats Freedom Caucus Challenger

Wyoming Treasurer Curt Meier won the GOP nomination Tuesday, over Freedom Caucus challenger Rep. Scott Smith.

Eric Barlow Wins GOP Nomination For Governor Over Trump-Backed Candidate

Sen. Eric Barlow, a legislator of 14 years, won the GOP nomination for Wyoming governor Tuesday, over Megan Degenfelder and Brent Bien.

Lloyd Larsen Bests Jeff Martin Again To Keep House Seat

Rep. Lloyd Larsen won the GOP nomination to his Lander district Tuesday over challenger Jeff Martin, who had challenged him two cycles prior as well.

Cale Case Wins GOP Nomination To Keep Senate Seat

State Sen. Cale Case won the Republican nomination Tuesday over Lisa Wilson. If he wins the general election, he continues nearly four decades of legislative service.

Harriet Hageman Wins GOP Nomination For Wyoming U.S. Senate Seat

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman defeated four other Republican challengers for the Republican nomination to U.S. Senate in Tuesday's primary election.

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Who’s Who Of Digital Finance In Jackson To Talk Future Of Virtual Economies

Speculative crypto is out and blockchain is in. That's the message from a who's who of digital finance CEOs in Jackson about the future of virtual economies. Digital finance is growing up and out of "our puberty phase," says an expert.

Kinnear Woman To Face Trial On Charges Her Ranch Dogs Attack Neighbor’s Cattle

A Kinnear woman has pleaded not guilty to two felonies after years of accusations involving her Great Pyrenees livestock dogs roaming other properties, chasing cattle and killing calves. “We’re just tired of it,” says one rancher who's lost calves.