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Candidates file to run for office in Wyoming as deadline arrives
This story is part of our new Quick Hits series. This series will bring you breaking news and short updates from throughout the state.
The deadline for candidates to file in order to run for office in Wyoming’s August 20 primary election is May 31.
Over 100 people have put themselves forward as candidates for Wyoming’s House and Senate seats.
Many races will be decided by the primary, as more-conservative House Freedom Caucus-aligned hopefuls vie for the majority against traditionally-conservative Wyoming Caucus candidates.
One crowded race is in Senate District 6, where six Republicans are contesting the seat in the southeast corner of the state.
Meanwhile in the southwest, Senate District 14 is up for grabs.
Current House Speaker Albert Sommers of Pinedale will run against Kemmerer sheep rancher Laura Taliaferro Pearson and former Navy submarine commander Bill Winney of Bondurant.
Another race to watch is House District 17, where the incumbent, Rock Springs Rep. J.T. Larson, will defend his seat against Terry Ellison, a coal industry worker also from Rock Springs.
On the national stage, Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) is facing off against Republican challengers John Holtz, an attorney in Laramie, and Reid Rasner, a businessman from Mills.
And Wyoming’s only representative in the U.S. House, Harriet Hageman, will face Steven Helling, a Casper-based attorney, in seeking the Republican nomination. Helling ran for the seat as a Democrat in 2022, even as he supported former Pres. Donald Trump, according to his responses to Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey.
It’s expected many candidates will wait until the last minute before the deadline to file.
This reporting was made possible by a grant from the Corporation For Public Broadcasting, supporting state government coverage in the state. Wyoming Public Media and Jackson Hole Community Radio are partnering to cover state issues both on air and online.
Gaining the knowledge to become an outdoorsy type of person isn’t easy. It takes time, dedication, and the desire to sometimes get out of your comfort zone. Sure, if you grew up in the outdoors, but it’s been a while since you’ve actually been out hunting, fishing, hiking, or camping, you may be a little rusty, but you have a leg up on those who haven’t.
If you’re in Wyoming, there’s a good chance that taking advantage of the incredible outdoor activities we have available has crossed your mind, but where to start is the big question. Asking others for help is one way, but there’s sometimes an element of intimidation or embarrassment involved.
If you’re a woman looking for that help and want to avoid the intimidation, you should really check out the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW) workshops this summer. It’s held at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp near Dubois, and everything you need to learn about the outdoors is provided, including food and lodging.
The registration deadline is March 31, meaning you have just a couple of weeks to apply for one or all of the offered workshops.
There are multiple options available depending on your level of outdoor knowledge.
Basic BOW Workshop: Introductory level camp teaching outdoor survival, basic fly fishing, backpacking, how to shoot, outdoor photography, and more. There will be two of these workshops, June 5-7 and August 7-9. $150
Fly Fishing Beyond BOW Workshop: The focus here is on fly fishing. Learn the basics and then put them to use. This workshop runs July 30 – Aug 2. $150
Backpacking Beyond BOW: This workshop is all about backpacking, hiking, cooking on the trail, adjusting to the trail, and preparing for the trip. You’ll learn how to properly pack your bag, set up camp, and then head out on an overnight trip. July 30 – Aug 2. $150
Become a BOW Instructor: Here’s where you put your years of experience to work by sharing your skills and knowledge with others, helping them learn the tricks and tips of the outdoors.
Not only will these workshops help get you started on a life in the outdoors, but you’re likely going to gain some street cred with your family when you can teach them the skills they’ll need to get out and celebrate a Wyoming lifestyle.
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