Greater Cheyenne Chamber Announces Endorsements, Business-Friendly Candidates
The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce has announced its list of endorsements for the August 18th primary election, as well as candidates it labels as "business-friendly."
Candidate Status by Office
Candidate Race Current Recommendation
Robert Short Secretary of State Endorsed / Business Friendly
Lauren Schoenfeld Senate District 5 Endorsed / Business Friendly
Ted Hanlon Senate District 5 Endorsed / Business Friendly
Mark Rinne Senate District 7 Endorsed / Business Friendly
Luke Reiner House District 8 Endorsed / Business Friendly
Boyd Wiggam House District 9 Endorsed / Business Friendly
Britney Tennant House District 11 Endorsed / Business Friendly
Dan McIntosh House District 11 Endorsed / Business Friendly
Erin Edwards House District 41 Endorsed / Business Friendly
Seth Bard House District 61 Endorsed / Business Friendly
Jessica Crowder House District 43 Endorsed / Business Friendly
Troy Thompson County Commission Endorsed / Business Friendly
Candidate Race Current Recommendation
Gunner Malm County Commission Endorsed / Business Friendly
Jess Ketcham County Commission Endorsed / Business Friendly
Ken Esquibel Ward C3 Endorsed / Business Friendly
Janelle Rose City Council Endorsed / Business Friendly
Justin Fornstrom House District 10 Endorsed / Business Friendly
Lee Filer House District 44 Endorsed / Business Friendly
Taft Love Senate District 6 Endorsed / Business Friendly
Rob Geringer House District 42 Endorsed / Business Friendly
Evie Brennan Senate District 31 Endorsed / Business Friendly
Business Friendly Designations (Non-Endorsed)
The following candidates have met the criteria for "Business Friendly" status but are not currently recommended for a formal Chamber endorsement.
● State Senate: Meagan Herrington (SD5), Daniel Singh (HD61).
● State House: Brenda Lytle (HD8), Exie Brown (HD9), Ann Lucas (SR 43).
● County Commission: Linda Heath
● City Council: Aaron Fiore (Ward C1), Maren Kallas (Ward C1), Cameron Karajinis (Ward C1), JC Manalo (Ward C1).
● Laramie County Sheriff: Brian Kozak, Eric Norri
Wyoming's Primary Election is August 18th, and the 2026 General Election across the United States will be on November 3. Early voting is already underway in Laramie County.