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.

Wyoming House candidate: Anything but a fuel tax hike for highways

Pete Illoway says he would support looking at almost any alternative to increasing fuel taxes to raise money for highway repair and maintenance.

Air National Guard veteran challenges Wyoming House incumbent for HD7

A Cheyenne native who returned here to retire after 22 1/2 years in the Air National Guard is challenging the House District 7 incumbent in the Aug. 17 Republican primary election.

HD16 candidates tout jobs, alternative energy

Both Republican candidates for House District 16 agree: their No. 1 priorities, if elected, will be to bring jobs to Wyoming and encourage alternative energy production.

Three ranchers vie for open SD1 seat

Three northeastern Wyoming ranchers, all newcomers to elected political office, will face off in the Aug. 17 Republican primary election.

Republicans compete for House District 58 nod

Republican primary candidates in House District 58 both believe the state's education system could benefit from changes. But their prescriptions for change vary.

Democratic governor candidates outline views

Democratic candidates for governor outlined their views on how they would lead Wyoming if elected at a political forum in Cheyenne yesterday, and Leslie Petersen of Jackson said she thinks a Democrat can be elected in heavily Republican Wyoming.

Petersen: End wolf lawsuit

Wyoming needs to end its stalemate with the federal government over wolf management, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Leslie Petersen said Thursday at a candidates' forum in Cheyenne

Wyoming Democratic candidates offer ideas on child care

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Pete Gosar on Tuesday proposed that the state of Wyoming should offer child care services to the children of all state employees.

Rita Meyer releases governor-campaign finance information

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rita Meyer announced today that the she has raised $306,525 in campaign donations and spent $245,782.

Micheli releases letter on behalf of Craigslist Rapist

The Ron Micheli for Governor campaign released a statement and letter written by the gubernatorial candidate to Natrona County District Court Judge David Park last month as part of the sentencing of Craigslist Rapist Ty McDowell.

Newcomer challenges incumbent on government spending

Political newcomer Cheri Steinmetz of Lingle is challenging veteran legislator Curt Meier for the Senate District 3 seat, citing the need for zero-based budgeting to avoid an income tax down the road.

Wyoming trio gears for Mongolia relief mission

This month, many Wyomingites will take off to exotic locales on summer vacations. Three Star Valley residents are taking trips too -- to Mongolia to help save babies' lives.

State election code can be confusing

As the primary election campaign season kicks in, campaign signs are blossoming in yards and on buildings, houses and billboards.

GOP Contenders Hold Commanding Leads

All four Republican hopefuls hold solid leads over the top two Democratic challengers in the race to be Wyoming’s next governor.

Candidates spar over Wyoming education official job

Three candidates for state superintendent of public instruction and a representative of a fourth candidate on Wednesday answered questions provided in advance at a forum sponsored by the Wyoming Advisory Panel for Students with Disabilities.

Wyoming continues long history of colorful candidates

In any political race in Wyoming, there are winning candidates and losing candidates.

Cody man running for governor to slash spending

Alan Kousoulos is running for governor of Wyoming because he's worried about the state's bottom line.

Economy lowering state water-project costs

A weak economy has meant savings for the state of Wyoming on numerous water projects across the state.

Governor’s race a ‘David and Goliath’ battle, Petersen says

Leslie Petersen, a Democratic candidate for governor says she has stepped into a “David and Goliath” situation.

Governor's race is now much more interesting

With 12 candidates now on the ballot in the Republican and Democratic gubernatorial August primaries, no Wyoming voters should complain about a lack of choice.

Voters need answers from Blankenship

Like most of Wyoming, we expected Trent Blankenship to go to Alaska and never look back at this state.

Petersen: 'We are not doing this to mess around'

Democrat Leslie Petersen of Wilson officially kicked off her campaign for governor Tuesday, pledging to give voters "a well-defined choice" and one that is future-oriented.

Leslie Petersen Announces her run for Governor

Democratic candidate Leslie Petersen announces her run for Governor Tuesday morning at the McMurry Training Center in Casper.

Simpson needs different skills set as governor

Colin Simpson has been an effective legislative leader in Wyoming. In the past 12 years, including his most recent term as speaker of the House, he has learned all the ins and outs of lawmaking and represented his Cody constituents well.

Candidates dodging key questions

So far the campaign for state superintendent of education has revolved around one issue -- the standardized testing program known as PAWS.

Lummis challenger Wendt steps out

A Jackson man who is challenging Rep. Cynthia Lummmis for Wyoming’s only congressional seat introduced himself to party members at last weekend’s Wyoming Democratic convention.

McBride wants WDE ranking at the top

The incumbent in the race for Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction is facing fellow Republicans Cheyenne Assistant Junior High Principal Cindy Hill and Laramie County School District 1 Superintendent Ted Adams, as well as Democrat State Sena

State auditor candidates getting very little attention

Candidates for state auditor seem to get no respect. While the job entails important functions, and decisions they make affect communities large and small, the only two candidates who have declared their intention to run for auditor are getting little att