Wyoming Libertarian gubernatorial candidate works to shake status quo

Like Rodney Dangerfield and Aretha Franklin before him, Mike Wheeler's just looking for a little respect.

Wyoming gubernatorial candidate Petersen touts federal health care law

While the federal health care reform bill passed into law earlier this year isn't popular in Wyoming, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Leslie Petersen on Thursday urged opponents to give it a second look.

Freudenthal touts Petersen's Wyoming governor credentials but doesn't endorse her

While saying she's "more than qualified to be governor," Gov. Dave Freudenthal said Tuesday he won't endorse Democratic gubernatorial nominee Leslie Petersen.

Wyoming governor candidates Mead, Petersen spell out differences at forum

Wyoming gubernatorial candidates Matt Mead and Leslie Petersen both told county commissioners from around the state Wednesday that they favor better funding for the state's cities, towns and counties.

Wyoming superintendent of public instruction candidates weigh in on reading levels

Mike Massie, the Democratic nominee for state superintendent of public instruction, said Monday that the state must do more to improve reading proficiency levels among Wyoming third-graders.

Wyoming U.S. House candidate Wendt blasts China's green energy subsidies

Democratic U.S. House candidate David Wendt is supporting an investigation into Chinese trade practices that he says undercut the American clean power industry.

Haynes fails to qualify as independent candidate for Wyoming governor

A retired surgeon and rancher from Cheyenne has failed to qualify to run an independent candidate in Wyoming's governor's race.

Ballots get bigger as write-ins qualify

The State Canvassing Board approved two write-in Democratic candidates for statewide offices and a Republican for a state Senate seat from Laramie County on Wednesday.

Democrats may fill Wyoming's statewide races

The Democrats could field a candidate in each of Wyoming's five statewide races this November after the state canvassing board Wednesday certified Democratic candidates for state auditor and treasurer.

Cindy Hill benefited from Wyoming public education uneasiness

Cynthia Hill was surprised by how quickly people rallied around her campaign for state superintendent of public Instruction and her drive for major changes in public school education.

Wyoming voter turnout just below average

Turnout for Tuesday's primary election was slightly below average statewide, despite crowded gubernatorial primaries and a slew of legislative and local races.

Hard work pays off for Wyoming auditor candidate

Perhaps the biggest upset in Tuesday's primary election was Cynthia Cloud's win over Bruce Brown for the Republican nomination for state auditor.

Wyoming Legislature: Cody councilman wins HD 24 primary

Park County voters came out in force Tuesday and elected Sam Krone of Cody in the Republican primary race to fill the House District 24 seat vacated by House Speaker Colin Simpson.

Senate District 9 winner Rothfuss credits staff, volunteers

Chris Rothfuss credited his volunteers and organized staff after winning the Senate District 9 Democratic nomination Tuesday night.

Wyoming gubernatorial candidates divided over gas tax issue

With a legislative committee scheduled to vote Friday on a 10-cent-per-gallon increase in the state fuel tax, Wyoming's four major Republican gubernatorial candidates are split on the question.

Gosar proposes business incubators at Wyoming's community colleges

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Pete Gosar's economic plan would focus on community-developed business plans that emphasize current and future needs.

Heated race to replace Simpson in Wyoming House District 24

For the first time in 12 years, House Speaker Colin Simpson, R-Cody, isn’t running for the Legislature. That has opened the door to a heated three-way Republican primary race to succeed him.

Superintendent candidates say Wyoming public education needs work

Education in Wyoming has come a long way, but not far enough, according to candidates opposing Jim McBride in the Republican primary for superintendent of public instruction on Aug. 17.

Opponents question incumbent's conservative credentials in Wyoming House

State Rep. Dave Bonner, R-Powell, says that a second term in office representing House District 25 will allow him to do even more to hold down government spending and create jobs in Wyoming.

Wyoming Senate candidates offer three viewpoints on state budget

The state budget is too big, or it's too stingy in some places, or it's just right, according to the diverse viewpoints of three Republican candidates for Senate District 15.