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The 2024 Wyoming Senate election was held on November 5, 2024, to elect members of the Wyoming Legislature for its 68th session.[1] Partisan primaries were held on August 20.[2] Part of the 2024 United States elections, the election was held alongside races for state house, U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and the presidential election.
Summary
[edit]| Party | Candidates | Votes | % | Seats | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before 67th Leg. |
Up | Won | After 68th Leg. |
+/– | |||||
| Republican | 15 | 105,174 | 89.78 | 29 | 15 | 15 | 29 | 
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| Democratic | 3 | 7,742 | 6.61 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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| Write-in | 4,227 | 3.61 | — | ||||||
| Valid ballots | 117,143 | 87.24 | — | ||||||
| Blank or invalid ballots | 17,139 | 12.76 | — | ||||||
| Total | 134,282 | 100% | 31 | 15 | 31 |
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Retiring incumbents
[edit]Five incumbents will not seek re-election.
Republicans
[edit]- District 6: Anthony Bouchard is retiring.[4]
- District 8: Affie Ellis is retiring.[5]
- District 10: Dan Furphy is retiring.[6]
- District 14: Fred Baldwin is retiring.[7]
- District 22: Dave Kinskey is retiring.[8]
District 2
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Brian Boner, incumbent senator since 2015
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Boner (inc.) | 3,662 | 98.52% | |
| Write-in | 55 | 1.48% | ||
| Valid ballots | 3,717 | 87.32% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 540 | 12.68% | ||
| Total votes | 4,257 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]No candidate qualified for the Democratic primary. 7 write-in votes and 153 blank ballots were cast.[9]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Boner (inc.) | 7,712 | 98.24% | |
| Write-in | 138 | 1.76% | ||
| Valid ballots | 7,850 | 87.17% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 1,155 | 12.83% | ||
| Total votes | 9,005 | 100.00% | ||
District 4
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Tara Nethercott, incumbent senator since 2017
Withdrawn
[edit]- Gregg Smith, army veteran[10]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tara Nethercott (inc.) | 2,942 | 72.68% | |
| Republican | Gregg Smith (withdrawn) | 1,059 | 26.16% | |
| Write-in | 47 | 1.16% | ||
| Valid ballots | 4,048 | 95.25% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 202 | 4.75% | ||
| Total votes | 4,250 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]No candidate qualified for the Democratic primary. 104 write-in votes and 480 blank ballots were cast.[9]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tara Nethercott (inc.) | 8,255 | 96.41% | |
| Write-in | 307 | 3.59% | ||
| Valid ballots | 8,562 | 87.69% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 1,202 | 12.31% | ||
| Total votes | 9,764 | 100.00% | ||
District 6
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Darin Smith, attorney, Christian Broadcasting Network executive and congressional candidate in 2016 and 2022
Candidates
[edit]- Gary Bjorklund, Air Force veteran[11]
- Eric D. Johnston, farmer and Platte County, Wyoming commissioner (2015–2018)[12]
- Taft C. Love, chair of the Laramie County, Wyoming Republican Party[13]
- Marc Torriani, rancher and telecommunications worker[12]
- Kim Withers, former CEO[14]
Declined
[edit]- Anthony Bouchard, incumbent senator since 2017
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Darin Smith | 1,780 | 37.60% | |
| Republican | Eric D. Johnston | 1,267 | 26.76% | |
| Republican | Taft C. Love | 593 | 12.53% | |
| Republican | Marc Torriani | 434 | 9.17% | |
| Republican | Kim Withers | 383 | 8.09% | |
| Republican | Gary Bjorklund | 264 | 5.58% | |
| Write-in | 13 | 0.28% | ||
| Valid ballots | 4,734 | 98.18% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 88 | 1.82% | ||
| Total votes | 4,822 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]No candidate qualified for the Democratic primary. 37 write-in votes and 281 blank ballots were cast.[9]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Darin Smith | 8,484 | 95.48% | |
| Write-in | 402 | 4.52% | ||
| Valid ballots | 8,886 | 89.41% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 1,052 | 10.59% | ||
| Total votes | 9,938 | 100.00% | ||
District 8
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Jared Olsen, member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 11th district since 2017
Declined
[edit]- Affie Ellis, incumbent senator since 2017
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jared Olsen | 1,222 | 92.44% | |
| Write-in | 100 | 7.56% | ||
| Valid ballots | 1,322 | 89.02% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 163 | 10.98% | ||
| Total votes | 1,485 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Marguerite Herman, member of the Laramie County School District 1
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marguerite Herman | 460 | 97.87% | |
| Write-in | 100 | 2.13% | ||
| Valid ballots | 470 | 94.19% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 29 | 5.81% | ||
| Total votes | 499 | 100.00% | ||
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jared Olsen | 3,444 | 57.91% | |
| Democratic | Marguerite Herman | 2,464 | 41.43% | |
| Write-in | 39 | 0.66% | ||
| Valid ballots | 5,947 | 98.09% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 116 | 1.91% | ||
| Total votes | 6,063 | 100.00% | ||
District 10
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Gary Crum, former Wyoming Cowboys football player
Candidates
[edit]- Keith Kennedy
Declined
[edit]- Dan Furphy, incumbent senator since 2021
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gary Crum | 1,712 | 59.99% | |
| Republican | Keith Kennedy | 1,129 | 39.56% | |
| Write-in | 13 | 0.46% | ||
| Valid ballots | 2,854 | 96.81% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 94 | 3.19% | ||
| Total votes | 2,948 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Mike Selmer
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Selmer | 670 | 99.26% | |
| Write-in | 5 | 0.74% | ||
| Valid ballots | 675 | 96.29% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 26 | 3.71% | ||
| Total votes | 701 | 100.00% | ||
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gary Crum | 6,331 | 64.83% | |
| Democratic | Mike Selmer | 3,405 | 34.87% | |
| Write-in | 30 | 0.31% | ||
| Valid ballots | 9,766 | 97.87% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 210 | 2.13% | ||
| Total votes | 9,979 | 100.00% | ||
District 12
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- John Kolb, incumbent senator since 2021
Candidates
[edit]- Jeff Ramaj, businessman[15]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Kolb (inc.) | 1,313 | 61.33% | |
| Republican | Jeff Ramaj | 814 | 38.02% | |
| Write-in | 14 | 0.65% | ||
| Valid ballots | 2,141 | 96.79% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 71 | 3.21% | ||
| Total votes | 2,212 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Kenilynn S. Zanetti, former member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 16th district (1995–2000)
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kenilynn S. Zanetti | 356 | 99.72% | |
| Write-in | 1 | 0.28% | ||
| Valid ballots | 357 | 95.45% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 17 | 4.55% | ||
| Total votes | 374 | 100.00% | ||
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Kolb (inc.) | 4,359 | 69.47% | |
| Democratic | Kenilynn S. Zanetti | 1,873 | 29.85% | |
| Write-in | 43 | 0.69% | ||
| Valid ballots | 6,275 | 95.18% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 318 | 4.82% | ||
| Total votes | 6,593 | 100.00% | ||
6275 318 6593 95.18 4.82
District 14
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Laura Taliaferro Pearson, rancher and bus driver[16]
Candidates
[edit]- Albert Sommers, Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives (2023–present), majority leader of the Wyoming House of Representatives (2021–2023) from the 20th district (2023–present)
- Bill Winney, perennial candidate[17]
Declined
[edit]- Fred Baldwin, incumbent senator since 2017
Withdrawn
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Laura Taliaferro Pearson | 2,212 | 46.70% | |
| Republican | Albert Sommers | 2,025 | 42.75% | |
| Republican | Bill Winney | 490 | 10.34% | |
| Write-in | 10 | 0.21% | ||
| Valid ballots | 4,737 | 97.25% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 134 | 2.75% | ||
| Total votes | 4,871 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]No candidate qualified for the Democratic primary. 27 write-in votes and 206 blank ballots were cast.[9]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Laura Taliaferro Pearson | 8,025 | 94.20% | |
| Write-in | 494 | 5.80% | ||
| Valid ballots | 8,519 | 86.79% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 1,297 | 13.21% | ||
| Total votes | 9,816 | 100.00% | ||
District 16
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Dan Dockstader, President of the Wyoming Senate (2021–2023), Majority Leader of the Wyoming Senate (2019–2021) from the 16th district (2009–present), member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 16th district (2007–2009)
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Dockstader (inc.) | 3,168 | 97.42% | |
| Write-in | 84 | 2.58% | ||
| Valid ballots | 3,252 | 89.78% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 370 | 10.22% | ||
| Total votes | 3,622 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]No candidate qualified for the Democratic primary. 19 write-in votes and 258 blank ballots were cast.[9]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Dockstader (inc.) | 8,830 | 97.00% | |
| Write-in | 274 | 3.00% | ||
| Valid ballots | 9,104 | 82.62% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 1,915 | 17.38% | ||
| Total votes | 11,019 | 100.00% | ||
District 18
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Tim French, incumbent senator (2021–present)
Candidates
[edit]- Landon Greer, member of the Cody, Wyoming city council (2013–2020)[18]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim French (inc.) | 3,192 | 57.81% | |
| Republican | Landon Greer | 2,311 | 41.85% | |
| Write-in | 19 | 0.34% | ||
| Valid ballots | 5,522 | 97.22% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 158 | 2.78% | ||
| Total votes | 5,680 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]No candidate qualified for the Democratic primary. 15 write-in votes and 164 blank ballots were cast.[9]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim French (inc.) | 8,568 | 94.43% | |
| Write-in | 505 | 5.57% | ||
| Valid ballots | 9,073 | 83.02% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 1,856 | 16.98% | ||
| Total votes | 10,929 | 100.00% | ||
District 20
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Ed Cooper, incumbent senator (2021–present)
Candidates
[edit]- Tom Olmstead
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ed Cooper (inc.) | 2,652 | 51.96% | |
| Republican | Tom Olmstead | 2,428 | 47.57% | |
| Write-in | 24 | 0.47% | ||
| Valid ballots | 5104 | 96.30% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 196 | 3.70% | ||
| Total votes | 5,300 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]No candidate qualified for the Democratic primary. 34 write-in votes and 259 blank ballots were cast.[9]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ed Cooper (inc.) | 8,236 | 97.17% | |
| Write-in | 240 | 2.83% | ||
| Valid ballots | 8,476 | 88.34% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 1,119 | 11.66% | ||
| Total votes | 9,595 | 100.00% | ||
District 22
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Barry Crago, member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 40th district (2021–present)
Candidates
[edit]- Mark Jennings, member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 30th district (2015–present)
Declined
[edit]- Dave Kinskey, incumbent senator (2014–present)
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Barry Crago | 3,107 | 55.25% | |
| Republican | Mark Jennings | 2,500 | 44.45% | |
| Write-in | 17 | 0.30% | ||
| Valid ballots | 5,624 | 98.01% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 114 | 1.99% | ||
| Total votes | 5,738 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]No candidate qualified for the Democratic primary. 34 write-in votes and 246 blank ballots were cast.[9]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Barry Crago | 8,599 | 93.95% | |
| Write-in | 554 | 6.05% | ||
| Valid ballots | 9,153 | 86.04% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 1,485 | 13.96% | ||
| Total votes | 10,638 | 100.00% | ||
District 24
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Troy McKeown, incumbent senator (2021–present)
Candidates
[edit]- Phil Christopherson, former CEO
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Troy McKeown (inc.) | 1,602 | 57.11% | |
| Republican | Phil Christopherson | 1,192 | 42.50% | |
| Write-in | 11 | 0.39% | ||
| Valid ballots | 2,805 | 95.96% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 118 | 4.04% | ||
| Total votes | 2,923 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]No candidate qualified for the Democratic primary. 21 write-in votes and 88 blank ballots were cast.[9]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Troy McKeown (inc.) | 5,305 | 92.15% | |
| Write-in | 452 | 7.85% | ||
| Valid ballots | 5,757 | 81.93% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 1,270 | 18.07% | ||
| Total votes | 7,027 | 100.00% | ||
District 26
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Tim Salazar, incumbent senator (2021–present)
Candidates
[edit]- Elizabeth Philp
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Salazar (inc.) | 2,626 | 60.24% | |
| Republican | Elizabeth Philp | 1,726 | 39.60% | |
| Write-in | 7 | 0.16% | ||
| Valid ballots | 4,359 | 97.04% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 133 | 2.96% | ||
| Total votes | 4,492 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]No candidate qualified for the Democratic primary. 26 write-in votes and 238 blank ballots were cast.[9]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Salazar (inc.) | 7,266 | 97.01% | |
| Write-in | 224 | 2.99% | ||
| Valid ballots | 7,490 | 85.12% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 1,309 | 14.88% | ||
| Total votes | 8,799 | 100.00% | ||
District 28
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- James Lee Anderson, incumbent senator (2013–present)
Candidates
[edit]- Bryce Reece, lobbyist
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Lee Anderson (inc.) | 1,304 | 50.23% | |
| Republican | Bryce Reece | 1,274 | 49.08% | |
| Write-in | 18 | 0.69% | ||
| Valid ballots | 2,596 | 93.92% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 168 | 6.08% | ||
| Total votes | 2,764 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]No candidate qualified for the Democratic primary. 21 write-in votes and 235 blank ballots were cast.[9]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Lee Anderson (inc.) | 5,354 | 94.49% | |
| Write-in | 312 | 5.51% | ||
| Valid ballots | 5,666 | 78.23% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 1,578 | 21.77% | ||
| Total votes | 7,244 | 100.00% | ||
District 30
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Charles Scott, incumbent senator (1983–present)
Candidates
[edit]- Robert L. Hendry, former Natrona County, Wyoming commissioner[19]
- Charles H. Schoenwolf
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charles Scott (inc.) | 1,438 | 47.65% | |
| Republican | Robert L. Hendry | 1,179 | 39.07% | |
| Republican | Charles H. Schoenwolf | 394 | 13.06% | |
| Write-in | 7 | 0.23% | ||
| Valid ballots | 3,018 | 95.24% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 151 | 4.76% | ||
| Total votes | 3,169 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]No candidate qualified for the Democratic primary. 25 write-in votes and 162 blank ballots were cast.[9]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charles Scott (inc.) | 6,404 | 96.78% | |
| Write-in | 213 | 3.22% | ||
| Valid ballots | 6,617 | 84.07% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 1,254 | 15.93% | ||
| Total votes | 7,871 | 100.00% | ||
References
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- ^ Habermann, Hannah (March 22, 2024). "Navajo State Senator Affie Ellis will not seek another term in the legislature". Wyoming Public Radio. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Watson, David (May 3, 2024). "Furphy retires from Wyoming Legislature, endorses Crum candidacy". Laramie Boomerang. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
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