U.S. Senate

John Holtz’s top priorities are strengthening America’s defense and reducing the federal deficit.

Jill Edwards seeks the Republican nomination. She said she supports term limits, government accountability, rural health care, mental health access and “protecting Wyoming values without turning neighbors against each other.”

Political newcomer Billy Benavidez works at the Powder Horn Golf Club in Sheridan. His priorities are dismantling what he calls the “overreaching” government surveillance state, letting a free market drive industry decisions and more public control over public lands.

A dozen U.S. House candidates, half as many for U.S. Senate and most races for the state Legislature will see primary contests.

The party-line vote came after months of public debate between conservationists and ranching and energy groups over the president’s pick to oversee millions of acres of land.

Rancher, distiller, tech worker, Mead is unafraid to stand up to Trump and vouch for public lands.

President Trump’s nominee, Steve Pearce, is a former New Mexico congressman and Vietnam War pilot. The opposition feels he could sell off public land.

Former state Rep. James Byrd said he believes in education for everyone, public lands in public hands, and that healthcare is the bedrock of a strong and thriving community.

Jimmy Skovgard of Mills served for over a decade in the Wyoming Army National Guard and has run his own business. He’s running as a Republican.

Wyoming’s lone congressional representative will run for outgoing U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis’ seat.