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Wyoming Freedom Caucus Loses Ground as Primary Rout Reshapes Legislature
politics5 days ago

Wyoming Freedom Caucus Loses Ground as Primary Rout Reshapes Legislature

The Wyoming Freedom Caucus suffered a sweeping primary setback, losing its House majority and seeing backsliding in the Senate. With about 10 reliable House votes and perhaps five in the Senate, the caucus’ influence is waning after failing to secure a supermajority; several allied lawmakers left to pursue state-wide offices. Governors Gordon and other supporters frame the result as a push back toward practical governance, noting many of the caucus’ policy wins remain intact despite the losses.

via Oil City News|
#politics#primary-elections#state-politics
politics6 days ago

Freedom Caucus Under Fire in Turbulent Primary Season

The hard-right Freedom Caucus faced a rough primary season as several of its endorsed candidates faltered—from Catalina Lauf in Florida to a slate of Wyoming lawmakers—along with earlier losses by Andy Ogles, Chip Roy, and Ralph Norman, signaling waning influence as GOP voters move toward more mainstream candidates. The caucus Fund’s money yielded few wins (Nevada’s David Flippo being the notable exception), while some allied incumbents like Byron Donalds, Andy Biggs, and Tom Tiffany won in other races, illustrating a mixed, evolving dynamic as Trump-era politics shift.

via Politico|
#florida#freedom-caucus#politics
Sandra Bullock Gives Rare Peek Into LA Estate and Wyoming Retreat
entertainment6 days ago

Sandra Bullock Gives Rare Peek Into LA Estate and Wyoming Retreat

Sandra Bullock shared a rare Instagram carousel featuring her Beverly Hills home and a Wyoming retreat in Jackson Hole, highlighting summer moments with her kids and friends like Jason Bateman, while opening up about her late partner Bryan Randall’s ALS diagnosis and death; the post also references Bullock’s broader property portfolio, including homes in Texas, New Orleans, Malibu and New York, underscoring her high-profile but private real estate footprint.

via Yahoo|
#beverly-hills#bryan-randall#entertainment
Wyoming Freedom Caucus Suffers a Major Setback, Losing House Majority and Senate Leverage
politics6 days ago

Wyoming Freedom Caucus Suffers a Major Setback, Losing House Majority and Senate Leverage

In the wake of a disappointing budget session, the Wyoming Freedom Caucus lost most of its House incumbents and backslid in the Senate, likely leaving about 10 reliable votes in the House and a diminished Senate bloc. After gaining a House majority in 2024, the group failed to secure a supermajority or meaningful leverage, with several leaders and allies defeated in the primaries and others pursuing statewide offices; non-Freedom Caucus candidates won in most districts, reshaping the caucus’s influence on budget legislation and introductory votes.

via WyoFile|
#freedom-caucus#politics#primary-elections
Barlow clinches Wyoming GOP governor nomination for November race
politics6 days ago

Barlow clinches Wyoming GOP governor nomination for November race

Wyoming Republicans nominated state Sen. Eric Barlow, a former House Speaker, to run for governor in November after a four-way primary; he will face Democrat Kenneth Casner, with Megan Degenfelder finishing second behind him despite a Trump endorsement. Republicans hold every statewide office, giving Barlow a built-in advantage in a deeply red state as other open races on the ballot also shape the slate.

via Fox News|
#eric-barlow#gubernatorial-race#megan-degenfelder
Wyoming Freedom Caucus Suffers Major Setback as 14 Incumbents Fall in Primaries
politics6 days ago

Wyoming Freedom Caucus Suffers Major Setback as 14 Incumbents Fall in Primaries

Early AP results show the Wyoming Freedom Caucus losing at least 14 incumbents in the state legislature, failing to expand its House majority or gain a Senate majority. Several prominent targets were defeated (including House Speaker Chip Neiman’s bid to unseat Senate President Ogden Driskill), while a number of incumbents defended their seats. The caucus had aimed for a 42-seat House supermajority (and 32 for a simple majority), but results so far suggest the hard-line group did not achieve its goal as votes continue to be counted.

via WyoFile|
#freedom-caucus#incumbents#politics
Primary night churns maps and endorsements from Florida to Alaska
politics6 days ago

Primary night churns maps and endorsements from Florida to Alaska

Tuesday’s primary results were largely as expected but featured notable twists: Florida voters shifted toward a mix of candidates with a former Republican and a democratic socialist in statewide races, while one GOP incumbent facing ethics probes was defeated; Wyoming saw Trump’s endorsement struggle as the governor’s race went to a state senator with conservatives performing variably elsewhere; Alaska’s Senate race moved into a ranked-choice path with Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola advancing and more candidates still to join the general election; Pennsylvania held a tightly watched special election in a Trump-leaning district that could hint at broader midterm dynamics; and AIPAC’s spending influenced a California race, underscoring its ongoing sway in congressional contests.

via The Washington Post|
#alaska#florida#pennsylvania
Trump-endorsed favorites stumble and upsets bloom in Florida, Alaska, Wyoming primaries
politics7 days ago

Trump-endorsed favorites stumble and upsets bloom in Florida, Alaska, Wyoming primaries

Florida’s governor race looks set to replace Ron DeSantis with GOP Rep. Byron Donalds facing Democrat David Jolly, while a Democratic socialist, Angie Nixon, wins Florida’s Senate primary and incumbents Moskowitz and Wasserman Schultz survive in newly redrawn House districts; Rep. Cory Mills loses amid ethics investigations. In Alaska, incumbent Dan Sullivan and former Rep. Mary Peltola advance to the general as a second Dan Sullivan (Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.) could appear on the ballot, complicating the race. In Wyoming, Trump-backed candidates falter for governor as Eric Barlow wins the GOP nomination and Harriet Hageman takes the Senate primary. Overall, the night showcases a mix of endorsements and surges, with redistricting and ballot quirks influencing outcomes.

via CNN|
#alaska#elections#florida
Trump-Endorsed Candidates Face Mixed Night in Florida and Wyoming Primaries
politics7 days ago

Trump-Endorsed Candidates Face Mixed Night in Florida and Wyoming Primaries

Trump-backed candidates posted victories and defeats across Florida and Wyoming. In Florida, several GOP picks advanced (Byron Donalds for governor, Randy Fine reelected), but others faltered (Cory Mills amid ethics probe; Catalina Lauf in FL-19); Democrats saw Angie Nixon pull a shocking Senate primary upset over Vindman and face Ashley Moody in November, while Debbie Wasserman Schultz won the redrawn 20th District. In Wyoming, Harriet Hageman won the Senate primary, while Eric Barlow defeated Megan Degenfelder for governor. Alaska’s Sullivan advanced to the general, underscoring a complex, mixed map for Trump’s imprint ahead of the November elections.

via Fox News|
#elections#endorsements#florida
Wyoming 2026 Primary Results: Barlow, Hageman, and Gray Lead Contests
politics7 days ago

Wyoming 2026 Primary Results: Barlow, Hageman, and Gray Lead Contests

Wyoming’s 2026 primaries closed at 7 p.m. and AP results show key GOP primaries decided: Eric Barlow won the Republican nomination for governor, Gray edged out rivals Friess and Christensen for the U.S. House nomination, and Hageman secured a Republican U.S. Senate primary win to face Democrat Byrd in November. Winners advance to the general election on Nov. 3, with results being updated as they come in.

via WyoFile|
#elections#politics#primary
Wyoming 2026 Primary Results: Live Updates on Senate, House and Statewide Races
politics7 days ago

Wyoming 2026 Primary Results: Live Updates on Senate, House and Statewide Races

Oil City News provides unofficial, AP-sourced results for the 2026 Wyoming primary, including U.S. Senate and U.S. House contests and statewide races (governor, secretary of state, superintendent, treasurer, auditor). Results are unofficial until counties and the state certify them. The piece also notes several statewide uncontested results, such as State Auditor Kristi Racines and Governor Kenneth Casner, Secretary of State Bryan McCarty.

via Oil City News|
#ap#elections-2026#live-updates
politics7 days ago

Trump endorsement fades as Wyoming GOP nominates Barlow over Degenfelder

State Sen. Eric Barlow defeated Trump-backed Megan Degenfelder in Wyoming’s gubernatorial primary, marking another setback for former President Donald Trump’s endorsements in GOP races. Barlow ran on protecting public lands, funding public schools, and expanding rural health care, while Degenfelder leaned heavily on Trump’s backing and faced attack ads portraying Barlow as too liberal. The outcome follows a string of recent Trump-backed defeats in governor and other races.

via Politico|
#barlow#degenfelder#politics
Hageman Clinches Wyoming GOP Senate Nomination as Byrd Wins Democratic Primary
politics7 days ago

Hageman Clinches Wyoming GOP Senate Nomination as Byrd Wins Democratic Primary

Wyoming’s 2026 U.S. Senate primaries: open-seat race as Sen. Cynthia Lummis retires. Harriet Hageman wins the Republican nomination with about 63% of the vote (Sam Mead ~30%), while James Byrd wins the Democratic nomination with roughly 78% (Billy Benavidez ~22%). NBC News live results show ongoing county-by-county tallies and projected votes remaining, setting the stage for a November contest for Lummis’s open seat.

via NBC News|
#2026-elections#harriet-hageman#james-byrd