10/21/2026
2026 GENERAL ELECTION | ALBANY COUNTY VOTER GUIDE
Federal races make the headlines, but local offices decide the issues closest to home: your property taxes, your schools, your roads, and the safety of your community.
The Albany County Republican Party is proud to recommend the following candidates and positions. Save this guide and bring it with you when you vote.
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STATE LEGISLATURE
β’ State Senate, District 9 β Karl Schuler (Write-in)
β’ State House, District 13 β Shane Swett
β’ State House, District 14 β Emily Study
β’ State House, District 45 β Ross Davenport
β’ State House, District 46 β Cam Wright
COUNTY OFFICES
β’ County Commissioner (vote for 2) β Chris Cleven and Terri Jones
β’ County Attorney β Joel H. Defebaugh
β’ County Sheriff β Daron L. Wyatt
β’ County Clerk β R. Mark Armstrong
β’ County Treasurer β Merissa Martinez
β’ County Assessor β Chelsie Mathews
β’ County Coroner β Ryan Hershey
β’ Clerk of the District Court β Dwain Streeter
NONPARTISAN OFFICES
β’ Laramie City Council, Ward 1 β Eric Henderson
β’ Laramie City Council, Ward 2 β Brandon Newman
β’ Laramie City Council, Ward 3 (vote for 2) β Tammy Hooper and Samuel Buckwalter
β’ School District #1 Trustee, Area B β Bob Bowers
β’ Hospital District Trustee (vote for 2) β Stephen Maguire and Guy Warpness
BALLOT PROPOSITIONS
β’ Initiative Proposition No. 1 (50% property tax exemption on primary residences) β FOR
β’ Ballot Proposition 1 (1% general purpose sales and use tax) β FOR
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HOW AND WHERE TO VOTE
π³ Early Voting: Now through Monday, November 2
MondayβFriday, 9:00 AM β 5:00 PM
Albany County Courthouse (East Annex), 525 E. Grand Ave., Laramie
π³ Election Day: Tuesday, November 3
7:00 AM β 7:00 PM at any Albany County Vote Center
Questions about voting? Call the Albany County Elections Office at 307-721-2546.
Learn more at www.acwygop.com
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