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On the November 3 ballot, there is the Constitutional Amendment ‘A’ being presented to the public to vote upon. Many citizens are unaware of this ballot issue, according to Wyoming district 28 house representative John Winter who spoke recently at the Town Council meeting. Advocating for a Yes Vote on the amendment is the Wyoming Association of Municipalities (WAM). WAM President Scott Dillinger said that this is “a critical ballot measure that will help ensure safe and reliable infrastructure in communities across the state.” Dilling...
With Wyatt Agar choosing not to run for reelection, voters will be electing a new Senator for District 20, representing areas of Hot Springs, Big Horn, Fremont, Park and Washakie Counties. Ed Cooper (R) was born in Thermopolis and now hails from Ten Sleep. He has lived a life of agriculture and spent 48 years in the oil and gas industry, including having his own businesses. Cooper believes he brings his Wyoming roots to the campaign as well as values and experience. A supporter of the second amendment, Cooper also believes in the right to life...
Incumbent John Winter (R) is being challenged by Levi Shinkle (D) for the Wyoming House District 28 seat. John Winter says he has enjoyed his time representing this district and would really like to continue his job. “I have learned a lot and hope to do a better job,” he said. Winter is a Trump supporter and a member of the NRA as well as the Wyoming Outfitters and Guides Association and Hot Springs County Farm Bureau. He does not believe in any new taxes for Wyoming’s people. Winter wants to advocate for multiple use of public land and priva...
One item on the next week’s ballot has not had a lot of attention and may be a bit confusing – Pari-mutuel Wagering. The option to have pari-mutuel wagering in Hot Springs County does not mean the opening of a casino, but rather the option for a business, for instance the VFW, to host off track betting. Currently, seven counties in Wyoming offer pari-mutuel wagering with taxes collected from the wagering being divided equally between the city and county. From 2013 through 2019 over $22.1 million was distributed to those counties. Not only is...
Four are running for the four 4-year terms on the Hot Springs County School District #1 Board of Trustees. They are Will Farrell, Joe Martinez, Nichole Weyer and Clay VanAntwerp. Sherman Skelton is running for 2-year term. Will Farrell said his interest in being on the school board stems from his passion for helping kids. He has volunteered in many youth activities and sees the kids struggles and successes. He has been witness to some of the controversies and wants to help with improving...
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Cynthia Lummis (R) and Merav Ben David (D) are both seeking Wyoming’s United States Senator seat. Cynthia Lummis believes its time to get our economy back on track. She would like to see expanding energy production and truly understands the tremendous challenges our farmers and ranchers have been facing. Getting policy in place so they may sell their products directly to the consumer is something she plans on working toward as well as working tirelessly, fighting for Wyoming’s people. She believes in putting Wyoming and America first. Mer...
Four are on the general ballot for Wyoming’s U.S. Representative seat. Incumbent Liz Cheney (R) backs ending federal overreach and restoring local control to Wyoming. In addition she believes our veterans deserve both care and benefits. She wants to see tax cuts and job creation while protecting Wyoming values. She stands up for farmers and ranchers and supports Wyoming’s seniors. Cheney also believes in securing our borders and fighting illegal immigration. Lynnette Grey Bull (D)says building and adding on to the Affordable Care Act is a pri...
For the Republican and Democrat parties, current United States President Donald J. Trump (R) along with Vice President Michael R. Pence are facing challengers Joseph R Biden (D) and vice president running mate Kamala D. Harris. They are also being challenged by Libertarian candidates Jo Jergensen and running mate Jeremy Cohen along with Independent candidates Brock Pierce and running mate Karla Ballard....
Farm Bureau Federation and the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, along with help from FFA, held a candidate’s forum Monday night at the Thermopolis Middle School, featuring federal, state and local candidates that will appear on the ballot November 3. Candidates introduced themselves and then were asked some questions. Senate District 20 Theresa Livingston has lived in Worland for the last 27 years and has experience as an Air Force medical lab tech, worked for the BLM for 15 years, has been a special education teacher and has l...
As we are closing in on the General Election, the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Hot Springs County Farm Bureau Federation will be sponsoring a candidate’s forum that encompasses those running for school board, cemetery board, Kirby Town Council, hospital board and more. All of the local, state and federal candidates have been invited to participate, but it is unknown at this time who will be attending. This forum will be run in the same manner as forums in the past have been run with candidates having two minutes to i...
Along with everything that was on the primary election ballot, Hot Springs County voters will also see additional opportunities to vote, including school board, cemetery board and others. Four-year terms for the school board include incumbents Nichole Weyer, Clay VanAntwerp and Joe Martinez. New on the ballot is Will Farrell. Incumbent Sherman Skelton is the only name on the ballot for a two-year term on the board. Choices for Cemetery Board are Jeanie Love, Cindy DeVries and Barbara Tomes Vietti. Jack Kuiper and Bonnie S. Smith were both on...
The Primary Election was held Tuesday, August 18 and the results have been made official. In Hot Springs County, 1,645 people cast their vote. Of those, 1,462 are registered as Republican, 162 are registered as Democrat and 21 are registered as Nonpartisan. The Wyoming Senate District 20 race will see Ed Cooper and Theresa Livingston facing off in November for the General Election. In the race for the House District 28 seat, incumbent John Winter will meet Levi Shinkle. Hot Springs County Commissioner incumbent Phillip Scheel may have two...
More than 1,600 Thermopolis and Hot Springs County residents came out to cast their ballots on Tuesday in the Primary Election and the unofficial results are in. Of those, nearly 600 were absentee ballots, double what the county normally sees in an election year for President. Starting with our local races, Dusty Lewis (574) and William H. Malloy (461) will be found on the general election ballot for Town Council in November. Brayden Harvey came in at 377 votes. Jack Kuiper (49) and Bonnie... Full story
Wyoming's Primary Election will soon be upon us, Tuesday, August 18. Polling places in Hot Springs County will open at 7 a.m. and remain open for in-person voting until 7 p.m. If you are uncomfortable voting at your designated polling place, you may vote in person in the county clerk's office at any time until 5 p.m. on Monday, August 17. Those residing within Precinct 1-1 and 1-2 will vote at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. Voters in Precinct 2-4 votes at the Hot Springs County Museum,...
Three people are on the primary ballot running for two seats on the Thermopolis Town Council. Bill Malloy is running for reelection as a Town Council member. He is a Wyoming native who has been in Thermopolis for 55 years. He was born and raised in Laramie and graduated from the University of Wyoming. He taught music in Thermopolis for 42 years and was a substitute teacher for 13 years. He was the mayor for eight years. Malloy said, “We are going to go through some tough times in the near future. One of the big issues is the landfill, this s...
Voters residing within Precinct 1-1 and 1-2 will vote at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. Voters in Precinct 2-4 votes at the Hot Springs County Museum, and Precinct 3-3 voters will be at the Armory. If you are unsure what precinct you are supposed to vote in, maps showing a county-wide and town-wide breakdown may be viewed at hscounty.com under the County Clerk tab....
Three Republicans and one Democrat are in the running for the vacant District 20 Senate seat. Wyatt Agar decided to not seek reelection for the position. Republican Roland Leuhne: Having moved to Thermopolis while in middle school, Leuhne is well known as the owner of the Star Plunge. He is pro law enforcement as well as pro ranching/farming. He is anti “new rules” and regulations and supports the constitution. Linda Weeks: Weeks has worked with large teams during her career as well as multi-million dollar budgets. She is here to protect our...
Two Republicans and one Democrat are seeking the District 28 State Representative position. Republican John Winter: Incumbent John Winter says he has enjoyed his time in Cheyenne and would really like to continue his job of representing this district. “I have learned a lot and hope to do a better job,” he said. Winter is a Trump supporter and a member of the NRA as well as the Wyoming Outfitters and Guides Association and Hot Springs County Farm Bureau. Dave Bayert: Hailing from Basin, Bayert says God told him to run in this election. His pla...
Two candidates appear on the ballot for one open Hot Springs County Commissioner seat, however Michael Liesch has withdrawn from the race. Republican Phillip Scheel: Scheel is running for re-election this year and said he has enjoyed working closely with the people of Hot Springs County. “We (the commissioners) are an extension of the state government at home,” he said. “I work hard as a local businessman and business is what drives people to live here....
Ten Republicans and six Democrats are on the ballot seeking the Wyoming U.S. Senate seat. Republican Mark Armstrong: Believes in getting big money and corruption out of politics and the Federal government back inside the Constitution where it belongs. Government policies should support families and veterans, not attack rural America. The government should only fund good science. Devon Cade: A former Democrat, Cade is running on the Republican ticket as a Trump supporter, Second Amendment supporter and says he wants to be the law and order...
Two Republicans and three Democrats are on the Primary Ballot seeking the Wyoming US Representative seat. Republican Liz Cheney: Incumbent Cheney backs ending federal overreach and restoring local control to Wyoming. In addition she believes our veterans deserve both care and benefits. She wants to see tax cuts and job creation while protecting Wyoming values. She stands up for farmers and ranchers and supports Wyoming’s seniors. Cheney also believes in securing our borders and fighting illegal immigration. Blake Stanley: As a conservative, S...
Wyoming’s Primary Election will soon be upon us, Tuesday, August 18. Polling places in Hot Springs County will open at 7 a.m. and remain open for in-person voting until 7 p.m. If you are uncomfortable voting at your designated polling place, you may vote in person in the county clerk’s office at any time until 5 p.m. on Monday, August 17. Those residing within Precinct 1-1 and 1-2 will vote at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. Voters in Precinct 2-4 votes at the Hot Springs County Mus...
by Cindy Glasson and Jurri Schenck The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Hot Springs County Farm Bureau Federation hosted a Meet the Candidates Public Forum in Hot Springs State Park on July 20. Several state and local candidates running in this year’s election attended the forum and introduced themselves. The following information was presented by the candidates who were present. US Senate Merav Ben-David – A professor of wildlife at the University of Wyoming, Ben-David watches our young people leaving the state for bet...
The Thermopolis Chamber of Commerce will hold a Meet the Candidates Public Forum on Monday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hot Springs State Park Pavillion. They have sent out invitations to all national, state and local candidates for the coming election and are waiting for RSVPs. The candidates will do a two-minute introduction and possibly more depending on time allowed. The event will allow the public to talk to the candidates and the Chamber encourages people to engage with the candidates and ask face to face questions. The Chamber and the...
