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Republican Ruth Ann Petroff will succeed retiring lawmaker Pete Jorgensen as the representative for House District 16.

Petroff’s win against Democrat Len Carlman marks the first time a Republican has had control of this seat since it was created in 2002.

“I think people are looking for balanced representation,” she said Tuesday night. “I look forward to representing the county’s interests in Cheyenne.”

Petroff received 2,150, or approximately 56 percent of the votes cast. Carlman took in roughly 1,687 votes, or approximately 44 percent, according to unofficial results released by the Teton County clerk’s office on Tuesday... Full Story >>

About the 2010 state elections

Wyoming governor

     Twelve candidates are competing for their party’s nomination for Wyoming governor. Teton County resident Leslie Petersen is running against Democrats Chris Zachary, Pete Gosar, Al Hamburg and Rex Wilde. Teton County native Matt Mead is running against Republicans Rita Meyer, Ron Micheli, John Self, Colin Simpson, Tom Ubben and Alan Kousoulos.
     One candidate from each party advances from the Aug. 17 primary to the November general election.

HD-16

     Republican candidates Ruth Ann Petroff, a local businesswoman, and Joe Schloss, a retired U.S. Department of Homeland Security agent, will face off in the upcoming primary to succeed Rep. Pete Jorgensen, who is retiring from the state legislature this year. The winner of the primary will take on Democratic candidate Len Carlman, a local attorney for a spot representing House District 16, which covers most of Jackson as well as portions of Teton Village.

HD-22

     Republican candidates Emmett Mavy, a website designer, and Bill Winney, a retired U.S. Navy captain, will square off in the primary election for House District 22, which includes parts of Teton, Sublette and Lincoln counties. The winner of that primary will then face incumbent representative Jim Roscoe.

SD-17

     For the past 16 years, Teton County voters have sent Jackson resident Grant Larson to the state Senate.
     This year, with Larson retiring, three valley men are vying to take his place. Only the Republican primary election will be contested, as only one Democrat is running.
     On Aug. 17, voters will determine whether Republicans Leland Christensen or Samuel Harrell will face Democrat Tom Frisbie in the November general election for Larson's seat in Senate District 17, which covers part of Teton and Fremont counties.

State auditor

     Republicans Cynthia Cloud and Bruce Brown vie for the Republican nomination for state auditor. Sitting auditor Rita Meyer is running for governor.

State superintendent of public instruction

     Incumbent Jim McBride faces fellow Republicans Cindy Hill, Trent Blankenship and Ted Adams in the race to be the GOP’s nomination in the state superintendent of public instruction race. Democrat Mike Massie is unopposed in the Democratic primary.

Unopposed state races

     Republican Joe Meyer is unopposed in the Republican primary for state treasurer. Incumbent Republican Max Maxfield and Democrat Andrew Simmons, are unopposed in their respective primaries for secretary of state.

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Petersen touts health care Democratic gubernatorial candidate Leslie Petersen said Tuesday her stance on national health care reform is one of the major differences between her and her Republican opponent... Full Story >>

Mead would sue over health care Republican Matt Mead said if he’s elected governor, he would challenge the federal health care program and would solve Wyoming’s problems by encouraging new programs and personal responsibility... Full Story >>

Senate contest gets hot While candidates for Teton County’s main seat in the Wyoming Senate agree that improving the economy and creating jobs are priorities, they disagree on other issues from health care to same-sex marriage to wolves... Full Story >>

Petersen to face Mead Teton County native and Republican Matt Mead will face Teton County resident and Democrat Leslie Petersen in November’s race for Wyoming governor. Full Story >>

Petersen touts history in local, state offices Leslie Petersen’s main advantage over her closest opponent in the race to be the Democratic nominee in the Wyoming gubernatorial race is her long history in state and local government, she said Monday... Full Story >>

Education candidate: Leadership needed The lone Democratic candidate for state superintendent of public instruction said Thursday that Wyoming is ahead of the curve on eduction but more effective leadership is needed to ensure a bright future... Full Story >>

3 vie for Larson’s regional Senate post For the past 16 years, Teton County voters have sent Jackson resident Grant Larson to the state Senate... Full Story >>

3 House candidates differ on many issues The race to succeed soon-to-be-retired state lawmaker Pete Jorgensen is bringing to the fore a wide array of issues... Full Story >>

Simpson backs state effort on wolf plan Wyoming gubernatorial candidate Colin Simpson supports the state wolf plan that offers some protections for the animals in and around national parks but classifies them as predators elsewhere... Full Story >>

Valley native running for governor stumps for diversified economy. Matt Mead’s vision for diversifying the state economy includes building data centers, improving connectivity, offering a stable regulatory environment and looking forward... Full Story >>

Simpson disputes idea that Mead leads race The day after one gubernatorial candidate came to Jackson and said he was leading the Republican field, another candidate visited the valley and said the tight race has top contenders feeling like they’re a nose in front... Full Story >>

Gosar touts experience in contest for governor Pete Gosar has a range of life experiences and a small-business background that would help him get things done if elected governor of Wyoming, the candidate said Thursday on a campaign stop in Jackson... Full Story >>

Mead believes he’s the frontrunner in GOP race Republican Matt Mead said Thursday during a stop at the Jackson Hole Daily that he believes he is the frontrunner for the GOP nomination for governor... Full Story >>

Schloss, Jorgensen far apart on health care October, 22 2008

District 16 race splits on property tax issue October, 15 2008

State House hopefuls differ on gas fields October, 15 2008

State candidates spar over secrecy, wolves October, 8 2008

Primary Election House District 22 results August, 19 2008

State candidates: We need diverse energy August, 6 2008

Obama sparks valley voters July, 30 2008

State Election July, 21 2008

Taxes, drilling drive state legislature races June, 11 2008

Broyles wows crowd with war, energy speech May, 28 2008

Olsen will not seek re-election to House April, 9 2008

GOP group cited for campaign infractions March, 19 2008

Former ski patroller challenges instructor March, 5 2008

Teton GOP sets platform January, 9 2008

County GOP to pick presidential delegate January, 2 2008

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