As Midterm Election Nears, Wyoming Republicans Take Their Message Nationwide
With just three days until the Nov. 8 general election, Wyoming’s incumbent Congresswoman and the woman poised to replace her are back on the campaign trail for candidates outside the state, each emerging as a key voice in the intra-party battle over the future of the GOP.
The Secret Behind Gov. Mark Gordon’s Enduring Popularity
In August, Wyoming Republicans again nominated Gov. Mark Gordon for governor, with the incumbent receiving nearly two-thirds of the vote in his campaign against GOP challengers Rex Rammell and Brent Bien.
Liz Cheney Ousted by Trump-Backed Challenger Harriet Hageman
CHEYENNE, Wyo.—Harriet Hageman, backed by former President Donald Trump in a bruising election with national implications, easily defeated incumbent Rep. Liz Cheney in the race for the GOP nomination to represent Wyoming’s sole seat in the U.S. House.
VOTE TODAY: What’s At Stake in Wyoming’s Most-Watched Election in Decades
As voters across Wyoming head to the polls Tuesday for the state’s primary election, the media scrutiny that the nation’s least-populated state has amassed is, in a word, unprecedented.
THE ROAD TO THE CAPITOL: “Anything Can Happen In an Election,” Says Democrat
SHERIDAN, Wyo. — While some Democrats are crossing over to the Republican side, David Myers will remain faithful to the party.
THE ROAD TO THE CAPITOL: Republican Voter Thinks Rep. Liz Cheney is Trustworthy
BUFFALO, Wyo. – Local artist Judy Shubert holds a seemingly unpopular opinion in the Cowboy State: she is in Rep. Liz Cheney’s corner.
THE ROAD TO THE CAPITOL: Museum Manager Pushes for More Personal Freedom and Less Government Control
KAYCEE, Wyo. –Nicki Taylor is surrounded by local historical artifacts from the 1800s, but she is looking to the future and crossing her fingers for change.
THE ROAD TO THE CAPITOL: Casper Home Baker Wants Wyoming to Go “Back to the Basics”
MILLS, Wyo. – Amid jars of handmade jellies and shelves of baked goods, Adrian Dusseljee maintained an air of mystery about her politics.
Wyoming Democrats Embrace a Newfound Spotlight
Wyoming is, by all accounts, among the most conservative states in the nation. In 2020, then-President Donald Trump took the state with 70 percent of the vote, besting President Joe Biden by a greater margin than he did anywhere else nationwide. Biden’s approval rating in Wyoming currently stands at 22 percent, according to a July Morning Consult poll, with 76 percent of Equality State voters voicing disapproval.
THE ROAD TO THE CAPITOL: Politics Is a Circus, Says a Casper Resident
CASPER, Wyo. – Jessica Steward has a theory about national politics: No matter which side of the aisle, it’s all a big spectacle.
THE ROAD TO THE CAPITOL: Casper Democrat Switching to GOP to Vote Against a Trump-Backed Candidate
CASPER, Wyo. – Eathan Murphy of Casper is making a big, bold and strategic move: He’s changing his party affiliation for the Aug. 16 primary election, joking he’ll probably need extra therapy sessions after voting for a GOP candidate.
THE ROAD TO THE CAPITOL: Guernsey Republican Wants Harriet Hageman In and Liz Cheney Out
GUERNSEY, Wyo. – Standing behind the cash register of his downtown hardware store, Charles Howshar, a registered Republican, voiced opinions that many Wyomingites seem to share: someone else should be sitting in Rep. Liz Cheney’s D.C. office in the Cannon House building in Washington, D.C.
ROAD TO THE CAPITOL: Independent Voter Doesn’t Want Career Politicians in Office
WHEATLAND, Wyo. – For Alvaro “Al” Amaya, the Aug. 16 primary will be the first time he votes in Wyoming, and in his eyes, it’s time for Rep. Liz Cheney to go.
THE ROAD TO THE CAPITOL: Laramie Resident Plans to Cross Over to the Democratic Side
LARAMIE, Wyo.–On Aug. 16, Jason Clark plans to cross over from the Republican to Democratic party and vote his values in the primary election.
THE ROAD TO THE CAPITOL: Wyoming Residents from Cheyenne to Sheridan Voice Their Opinions About the U.S. House Race
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – With just two weeks until the primary, voters across Wyoming are speaking out about what matters most to them as they prepare to select the Republican and Democrat nominees for the state’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Cheney Trails Hageman as GOP Primary Election Nears
As the race to determine who will win Wyoming’s sole Congressional seat in the U.S. House of Representatives enters its final months, the writing appears to be on the wall for Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.).
Cheney: Trump’s Response to Mob of Armed Supporters ‘Indefensible’
WASHINGTON — During Thursday’s primetime hearing of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, the panel’s ninth and final public presentation until the fall, lawmakers scrutinized every second of former President Donald Trump’s response to the violence at the U.S. Capitol — or lack thereof.
Trump Sought to Contact Committee Witness, Cheney Reveals
WASHINGTON —The most startling revelations from Tuesday’s hearing of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection arrived in its final moments: In recent days, the committee said, former President Donald Trump phoned a committee witness in what they believe was likely an attempt to influence the individual’s testimony.
Hispanic Voter in Wyoming Urges for Political Representation
Rock Springs resident Rosa Reyna-Pugh wants a legislator who will represent the needs of the Hispanic community—and not forget the community after taking office. The issues that matter most to her? Economic growth, immigration reform and translation services for Spanish speakers.
Former Wyoming Sen. Alan Simpson receives Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
WASHINGTON — In a ceremony at the White House on Thursday, President Joe Biden bestowed former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson (R-Wyo.), 90, with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.