Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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Where do you currently reside and how long have you lived in Wyoming? I currently reside in Mountain View Wyoming, Uinta County, and have lived in Wyoming for 52 years. Why are you running for Senate? I am running for office to be a choice outside of the two-party system. I believe in principles before politics. What are the two most important issues facing our country that you hope to help address if elected? The two most important issues I would like to address are the NGO's who are facilitating the illegal transfer of migrants into this...
Where do you currently reside and how long have you lived in Wyoming? For more than 40 years, I've called Casper home. I raised my family there and all three of my children are proud graduates of the Natrona County School District. During my 24 years as an orthopedic surgeon in Casper, I served as President of the Wyoming Medical Society and was named Wyoming Physician of the Year. I've had decades of experience caring for patients and families across Wyoming. Before serving in the U.S. Senate,...
Where do you currently reside and how long have you lived in Wyoming? I am in West Laramie. I have resided here in Laramie, on and off since 2004 when I retired from the USPSBS. All told from 2004 to 2024 I have lived in Laramie all except the 9 years in Leadville, Colorado. Why are you running for Senate? For the past decade I have served as the president of the largest Retiree Chapter chartered by the American Postal Workers Union in this geographic area. Before that I was active in Wyoming...
Challenger Tom Schmeltzer of Worland defeated incumbent Aaron Anderson of Ten Sleep by 561 votes in the race for the four-year Washakie County Commissioner position during Tuesday's primary election. Schmeltzer won the county commissioner election with 1,309 votes. "Thank everyone for their vote," Schmeltzer said. "I look forward to serving them." Sixteen-year County Commissioner, Anderson received 748 votes. "Congratulations to Tom," Anderson said. "I appreciate all the support over the years...
Worland City Council member Rebecca George topped the ticket for the mayor's race in Tuesday's primary election. George received 534 votes. George said, "I would like to say thank you to the supporters during this election. I really appreciate it. We will continue and do this in the November election." Mayor Jim Gill received 402 votes to also advance to the Nov. 5 general election. "I feel honored the citizens of Worland hung with me to get me into the general election," he said. Bruce Nolting...
With Big Horn County results rolling in at 10:25 p.m., the preliminary results for the Senate District 20 could be tallied. Incumbent Senator Ed Cooper (R-Ten Sleep) won Republican primary election by a margin of 222 votes, pushed by a 686 vote-victory in his home of Washakie County. Cooper had 2,650 votes, winning in Washakie and Fremont counties, and his opponent Tom Olmstead of Basin had 2,428 votes, winning in Park, Hot Springs and Big Horn counties. Cooper will go on to appear in the...
U.S. Senator John Barrasso and U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman were declared winners in their respective party nomination races Tuesday night, about an hour after polls closed. Unofficially, according to the Wyoming Secretary of State’s website, with all 23 counties reporting Barrasso won the Republican nomination with 70473 votes, Reid Rasner with 25,424 votes and John Holtz with 7,867 votes. Washakie County followed this trend, with 1,171 votes cast for Barrasso, 510 for Rasner and 109 for Holtz. The Democratic Senate nominee Scott Morrow has 1...
Several special district offices – elected positions that have a local impact – are set to appear on ballots for Washakie County’s General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Terms are up for elected officials in eight of Washakie County’s Special Districts, and 20 offices will appear on the ballot. The filing period for these offices is currently underway, having begun on Aug. 7 and continuing until Monday, Aug. 26. The offices up for election, the incumbents whose terms are ending, and the status of individuals that have filed with the Washaki...
How long have you lived in Worland? Family heritage is very important. Our family is a first-generation resident of Worland. Our children are a fourth-generation to the Big Horn Basin, but our family has been in Wyoming since before statehood. Why are you running for Worland mayor? Worland is a place full of family heritage and community engagement. The agriculture, the small-town industry and the safe environment should prevail. I want Worland to be a place for our youth to grow and enjoy...
How long have you lived in Worland? My wife, Connie, and I have lived in the Worland community for the past 48 years. We raised two children here: Chris, who is a United Airline Pilot living in Phoenix and Carey who is a Rehabilitation Counselor for the State of Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin. They both received a great education in our schools and were always safe from harm here. That holds as true today as it did then. I was a University of Wyoming Extension Educator with 36 years of servi...
How long have you lived in Worland? 5 years. My family and I moved over from Sheridan. I was raised all around Wyoming, graduated from Wind River High School and attended college in Powell. Worland feels like home. Why are you running for Worland mayor? I was asked to. After looking into it, I agreed wholeheartedly. I believe I can be of great benefit to the people of Worland. Do you feel you have the time it takes to serve as mayor? Yes, I do. My job schedule is one week on/one week off, so...
BUFFALO — A dark money political action group is throwing resources into GOP primaries across Wyoming, Idaho, Ohio, New Hampshire, Indiana and others, including the Senate District 22 Republican Primary between Reps. Barry Crago, R-Buffalo, and Mark Jennings, R-Sheridan. Make Liberty Win, a super PAC based in Alexandria, Virginia with no known ties to Wyoming, has sent dozens of mailers attacking Republicans, including Crago, and backing Freedom Caucus members or those closely aligned with the hard-right of the party. The PAC is funded by Y...
How long have you lived in Worland? I have lived in Worland for 35 years. I moved to Worland in 1989 to begin work at the Wyoming Boys' School. After 13 years, I transferred to the Department of Corrections for a few years, and then to the Department of Health at the Wyoming Retirement Center as the social services director. I retired after 25 years of service. I now substitute teach K-12 for Washakie County School District No. 1. Why are you running for Worland City Council? I am running for ci...
How long have you lived in Worland? 60 years Why are you running for Worland City Council? I'm seeking my second term, I believe there's more I can contribute to the citizens of Worland and help get some more positive results for the city. Do you feel you have the time it takes to serve on the Worland City Council? I have only missed two meetings in the last four years, so yes I have the time and I always make the time. With rising costs and ever tightening budgets, how would you address...
How long have you lived in Worland? I was born in Worland and have lived here my entire life. This community is my home, I'm committed to Worland and its future. My grandparents moved here over 70 years ago, they raised my dad here, and now my grandkids are being raised here. My family has been in business in Worland for well over 60 years, to say I'm invested is an understatement. Why are you running for Worland City Council? I am running for Worland City Council because I believe I can make a...
Where do you currently live and how long have you lived in Washakie County? I was born and raised in Ten Sleep and I have lived here my whole life, outside of the two years I went to college in Powell and three years in Spearfish, South Dakota. I graduated from high school in Ten Sleep, and all of my children have as well. Why are you running for Washakie County Commissioner? I have had the honor of serving as a Washakie County Commissioner for the last 16 years. I love this job, and I am...
Where do you currently live and how long have you lived in Washakie County? My wife and I both have lived in Worland all of our lives. We were both born in the library (old hospital). Why are you running for Washakie County Commissioner? I have wanted to run for county commissioner for the last, I believe, 10 years. The only problem was I was the maintenance man for the county. And I liked my job too well to just quit my job. I couldn't be a maintenance man for the county and be a county...
Where do you currently live and how long have you lived in Senate District 20? I currently reside outside of Ten Sleep. I was born in Thermopolis up on Hospital Hill for those of us that remember. My family first came to the southern Big Born Basin in 1906. We have been continuously involved in agriculture here from that time. I was raised in Worland on sheep and sugar beets, finishing high school in Ten Sleep. My grandsons recently graduated fourth generation from Ten Sleep Schools. This is...
Where do you currently live and how long have you lived in Senate District 20? My wife of almost 20 years and our two boys live in Basin. In 2020-21, in light of the widespread unconstitutional COVID restrictions and vaccine mandates, our family was faced with the harsh reality of the loss of my 25-year aviation career or conceding my deepest principles of personal freedom. Blessed with the opportunity, my wife set out on a two-week road trip with our oldest son through three states, speaking...
Where do you currently live and how long have you lived in House District 27? I live in Worland. I grew up in Worland, moved out of state to attend law school, and returned in 2001. Why are you running for House District 27? I'm running for reelection to continue working for the people. It's been an honor to represent the citizens of House District 27 this past two years. I'm grateful for the overwhelming support I've received from the citizens of this district! I'm a proven conservative who...
Where do you currently live and how long have you lived in House District 27? I reside in Worland where I grew up before leaving for a number of years and returning in 2009. Why are you running for House District 27? I am running for HD 27 because I am deeply concerned about government overreach on both social and fiscal issues. A top priority for me is property tax reform and property rights. How would you like to address the rising property taxes in the state and what impact would that...
Where do you currently live and how long have you lived in House District 28? I live in Thermopolis and have lived in District 28 for 18 years. I am a lifelong Wyoming resident. Why are you running for House District 28? I'm running because I feel that our political system is fractured, and I can help keep Wyoming on the right track. We as Wyoming citizens have always banded together to accomplish great things. My leadership and my ability to disagree, respectfully, can be very beneficial for...
Where do you currently live and how long have you lived in House District 28? John R. Winter, Kirby Creek Road in Thermopolis. I have lived in HD 28 at the current address since 1999. I was born and raised in Cody, Wyoming. Why are you running for House District 28? I have been in the Legislature since 2019; this being my third term and we have made strides there to bring this body into a more conservative institution. I want to continue to bring about this important change for the future of Wyoming. How would you like to address the rising...
Where do you currently reside and how long have you lived in Wyoming? For more than 40 years, I've called Casper home. I raised my family there and all three of my children are proud graduates of the Natrona County School District. During my 24 years as an orthopedic surgeon in Casper, I served as President of the Wyoming Medical Society and was named Wyoming Physician of the Year. I've had decades of experience caring for patients and families across Wyoming. Before serving in the U.S. Senate,...
Where do you currently reside and how long have you lived in Wyoming? Why are you running for Senate? What is THE most important issue facing our country that you hope to help address if elected? Do you feel you are able to work across party lines to find solutions to issues for the betterment of the country? I am an Eagle Scout and a member of the Christian Legal Society since law school. I obtained the first double-digit firm fixed-price contract in the history of the Hughes Aircraft Company;...