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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade

Wyoming voters head to polls for rare primary featuring open seats for Governor, Senate, and House

Wyoming voters are participating in a primary election featuring open seats for governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House simultaneously for the first time in 32 years. The election follows retirement announcements from Governor Mark Gordon and U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, alongside Representative Harriet Hageman’s bid for the Senate. Only voters registered with a political party may participate, following a 2023 law that ended the practice of changing party affiliation at the polls.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of these Republican primaries will likely determine the winners of the general election in a state where Republicans hold overwhelming supermajorities and have elected only one Democrat statewide in over three decades.

Key Facts

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Who's Mentioned

personReid Rasner“U.S. House candidate who loaned $1.9 million to his campaign.”personMark Gordon“Retiring governor whose departure triggered an open-seat race.”personCynthia Lummis“Retiring senator whose departure triggered an open-seat race.”organizationAssociated Press“Reporting on election results and declaring winners.”personMegan Degenfelder“Gubernatorial candidate.”personChuck Gray“U.S. House candidate who loaned $1.4 million to his campaign.”personCurt Blake“Gubernatorial candidate.”personHarriet Hageman“Candidate for U.S. Senate.”personEric Barlow“Gubernatorial candidate.”personSteve Friess“U.S. House candidate who loaned $3 million to his campaign.”personBrent Bien“Gubernatorial candidate.”personDonald Trump“Endorsed Megan Degenfelder for governor and Harriet Hageman for Senate.”