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GENERAL ELECTION Voter’s Guide

A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE

Election day is November 3, 2026

October 14, 2026

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From the editor

here is no shortage of important decisions to make in the general election. Voters will get to decide who represents them at every level of government, from the councils and boards in Jackson and Teton County to the statehouse in Cheyenne and U.S. Congress in Washington D.C. This year, there are also questions on the ballot about which judges should continue to serve in Wyoming courts, what local taxes should stay in place or increase, and whether residential property tax bills across the state should be slashed. The general election in Wyoming is Nov. 3. Early and absentee voting began on Oct. 6. Before heading to the Teton County Clerk’s Office to cast a ballot, mailing or dropping off an ab-

Strengthening Our Community. Stewarding Our Future. HOMES within REACH The people who teach our kids, care for our neighbors, protect our safety, and keep our local businesses running are being shut out of our community. Not only do we need more affordable housing, we need more creativity and flexibility in the housing solutions we offer, and a steadfast commitment to ensuring growth pays its fair share. When people can live where they work, it not only means a roof over their head, it means giving back time with family & friends, and the ability to enjoy the quality of life they work to uphold for us all.

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sentee ballot or heading to a voting center on Election Day, take the time to learn about what motivates a candidate or how a ballot initiative works. It’s up to you to decide which candidates represent your values and interests best and how your tax money is used. The Jackson Hole News&Guide wants readers to have the information that will enable them to make informed choices. That is why News&Guide reporters ask candidates poignant questions, candidate forums are organized and experts are consulted. As Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.” — Jasmine Hall

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Community can't be bought, it must be earned. We cannot rely on growth and development to make us whole; we must be committed to taking care of each other. That means affordable childcare options, reliable emergency services, access to behavioral and public health, and transportation that connects instead of frustrates us. We are stronger when we invest in our collective health, safety, and resilience.

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Protecting clean water and wildlife isn't separate from supporting our economy—it's the foundation of what makes Teton County exceptional. We need to follow through on natural resource solutions our community has already identified, be fierce protectors of our public lands, and be honest about the effects of both new growth and aging infrastructure on the long-term health of our unparalleled natural resources.

How to watch recorded forums..................................... 3

Together, we can put community first & protect the soul of the Tetons.

Teton County Coroner................................................... 7

WyoFile and VOTE411 resources................................. 3 Teton County Board of County Commissioners.............. 4 Teton County Sheriff..................................................... 6 Unchallenged candidates.............................................. 6 Teton County Assessor.................................................. 7

House District 23.......................................................... 8 Town Council................................................................. 9 State and federal races............................................... 12

Early Voting October 6 - November 2

Teton County School District Board of Trustees........... 13 Conservation District.................................................. 14

Election Day November 3

St. John’s Health......................................................... 15 Tax propositions.......................................................... 16

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Where Teton County residents can vote

n Nov. 3, residents can vote in any of the five voting centers across Teton County between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. for the general election. Early in-person voting at the Teton County Clerk’s Office in the Teton County Administration Building basement runs Oct. 6 through Nov. 2. Absentee ballots can be mailed in or hand delivered to the same location until 7 p.m. Nov. 3.

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Five recordings available for candidate forums

The Jackson Hole News&Guide teamed up with the League of Women Voters of Wyoming, Teton County Library, Buckrail and KHOL 89.1 for another election season to host five candidate forums. All the candidates who attended were able to give introductory and closing statements. They also answered questions from reporters representing all three news outlets about top-of-mind policy issues, such as housing, immigration enforcement, government budgets and more. All of the forums were videotaped so that voters can watch them on their own time if they were unable to attend in-person. The recordings are available on Youtube via TCLib.org/ general-election-candidate-forums.

There is also a QR code below. Spanish subtitles are available on the recordings. The forums hosted and recorded included: • Teton County Board of County Commissioners on Sept. 30 • Teton County School District Board of Trustees, St. John’s Health Board of Trustees and Teton Conservation District Board of Supervisors on Oct. 1 • Jackson Town Council on Oct. 7 • Teton County Sheriff and Coroner on Oct. 8 • House District 23, Teton County Assessor and property tax relief ballot initiative on Oct. 14

Check out more voter resources

Along with the Jackson Hole News&Guide’s general election voter guide, there are other resources Wyoming voters can explore. This year, WyoFile created candidate surveys, with input from hundreds of readers, to inform voters ahead of Wyoming’s Nov. 3 general election. Candidate responses, or lack thereof, are included without edits. See WyoFile’s entire 2026 Election Guide at the QR code to the right. You can support more election coverage like this with a donation to WyoFile.com/donate. While the News&Guide focused on the many competitive races in

Teton County, there is vital information about the state and federal candidates available in WyoFile’s voter guide. The League of Women Voters of Wyoming offers additional resources for Teton County voters. League members recommend exploring VOTE411. org/wyoming. There is personalized voting information available, from candidate questionnaires and sample ballots to provisions for voters with disabilities and those who need time off from work to vote.

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County Commission Karyn Chin

Political affiliation: Democrat Lives in: Wilson Age: 41 Years in Teton County: 18 Current occupation: I’m currently running for county commissioner fulltime. My career has spanned grassroots organizing, campaign strategy and communications, along with jobs like National Park Ranger and restaurant server. Political experience: Has never run for office before.

Ali Dunford

Political affiliation: Democrat Lives in: Alta Age: 37 Years in Teton County: 14 Current occupation: Program director at Teton Resilience Network, farmer at Cosmic Apple Gardens. Political experience: Hasn’t run for office before.

Melchor Dylan Moore

Political affiliation: Republican Lives in: South Park on the bend Age: 49 Years in Teton County: Entire life, sixth-generation Current occupation: Personal property appraiser and art dealer. Political experience: In 2024, I received nearly 4,000 votes, and those voters are a big part of why I chose to run again in 2026. I know their voices deserve representation, but if elected, my responsibility is to represent everyone who calls Teton County home.

Alex Muromcew

Political affiliation: Independent Lives in: South Park Age: 61 Years in Teton County: 18 Current occupation: Like many in Jackson, I wear many hats: I am a county planning commissioner, I ski patrol at Snow King in the winter and I serve on the boards of two Wyo-

Six candidates vying for three spots ming based start-up companies. Political experience: Ran for state representative in 2018 and county commissioner in 2022. I was unsuccessful both times, but it was a positive experience.

Vicky O’Donoghue

Political affiliation: Republican Lives in: Rafter J Age: 69 Years in Teton County: 30 Current occupation: Owner and driving instructor, Jackson Hole Driving Academy; founder, Jackson Hole Driving Foundation. Political experience: I ran for Teton County commissioner as an independent in 2024, received 2,656 votes and was not elected. I received 1,649 votes in the 2026 Republican primary and advanced to the general election.

Luther Propst

Political affiliation: Democrat Lives in: West Jackson, near the middle school Age: 68 Years in Teton County: 15 Current occupation: County commissioner, retired conservation and community planning advocate. Political experience: I successfully ran for the county commission in Teton County in 2018 and 2022.

Why are you running? Chin: I’m running because, like so many who call the Tetons home, I’ve built my life here, served this community, and found my purpose here. I believe the working people who are the backbone of this community deserve representation on the county commission. Dunford: To serve the people of this community and defend one of the last large, intact ecosystems on Earth. Moore: I originally ran to give underrepresented conservative voters a voice. Now, with Mark and Wes leaving, I’m running to make sure local voices are heard. Muromcew: This is home. I raised four children here. I care deeply about this community and do not

like the direction the county is going in. I can sit back and complain or I can step up and do something about it. O’Donoghue: I’m running because residents deserve to be heard. For over 30 years, I’ve listened to students and families struggling to afford life here. I’ll work for housing, safer roads and responsible spending while protecting our community. Propst: Teton County is my home and I care deeply about this place and this community. I am passionate about protecting this place from ruination and building a healthy community, which is why I am running for another term.

What are your top three priorities if elected? Chin: My priorities are: creating more opportunities for working people to call Teton County home, strengthening the services that help families and workers thrive, and protecting the natural resources that make this place special. I believe a strong community is one where people can stay, belong, and care for the place they love. Dunford: 1. Building community resilience to climate change and other emergent risks. 2. Strengthening community well-being and belonging through affordable housing and robust social services. 3. Growing what we need – high-functioning public transit, affordable childcare, accessible health and mental health support. Limiting what we don’t — hotels, short-term rentals, luxury second homes. Moore: Housing, conservation (wildlife/land/water), and reconciliation between town and county to make sure the needs of county residents are met. Muromcew: 1) Better results for affordable housing. Given the amount of time and money we are investing in affordable housing, we need better results. 2) Improved water quality and stewardship of our water supply. 3) Balancing growth and conservation. We are a community first, and a resort second. O’Donoghue: 1. Housing and accountable spending. 2. Safer roads and reliable infrastructure. 3. Protecting wildlife and our community’s character. Propst: 1. Ensure public safety and community security, e.g., prepar-

ing for wildfire, housing our first responders, and supporting social services. 2. Enhance community, including affordable housing for those who make our community work, limiting creation of new jobs that collectively overwhelm this valley and community, and promoting safe and effective transportation. 3. Protect water quality, wildlife, wildlands, and community.

What should the county do next with the Virginian RV Park parcel? Chin: We now have an opportunity to consider a more complete neighborhood, and make space for not only our workers, but the people who make our community complete — the children who need care while their parents work, and the seniors who gave their careers to this community. I would like to see us work with new, values-aligned partners, including nonprofits, to quickly deliver not only homes, but a complete neighborhood at the Virginian. Dunford: Short-term, this winter: Rent sites to local workers that live in RVs and vans. Medium-term: Bring in ready partners to develop a small portion of the site, e.g., Teton Assisted Living, Habitat, Housing Trust. Long-term: Facilitate Teton County’s first citizens assembly to plan the remaining site, including the consideration of affordable commercial space for pro-social businesses. Moore: The public has already invested $28 million in this 5.15 acre property. We must protect that investment and provide housing local workers can afford. We should not concentrate all workforce housing in the Town of Jackson. The county should explore more accessory housing and smaller projects in unincorporated areas. For the Virginian, I would consider workforce housing with limited commercial space to help support the project. Before moving forward, taxpayers deserve clear answers about costs, rents, traffic and future public spending. Muromcew: We own it. Let’s do something for the community. I would like to see some affordable housing there and the new senior living facility put there. I think our attempt at “public-private partnership” was a disaster. Let’s partner with an experienced nonprofit developer like Habitat instead. O’Donoghue: The county should See COUNTY COMMISSION on 5

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slow down, keep the RV park operating for now and show residents the full costs, traffic impacts and infrastructure needs before committing more public money. The county should make a clear, affordable plan before building housing there. Propst: Work with a wide range of local partners to build a community-based approach to housing on the site. Consider space for childcare; consider partnering with local housing non-profits, including Teton Assisted Living; reach out to large public sector employers such as the school district and hospital as well as social service and other non-profits; and by all means, follow the model of Jackson Street Apartments and seek significant philanthropic participation to reduce rent and sales price.

How, if at all, would you work with the Wyoming Department of Transportation to improve safety on Teton Pass? Chin: Not only would I work with WDOT, but I would want to bring together regional partners to address safety on Teton Pass. We are connected to Victor and Driggs through both geography and economics. The increase in commuter traffic, heavy construction loads, and RVs over the Pass is not a problem only one side of the Pass can solve. So we need to get more than just one department or one jurisdiction together to build a lasting, iterative, proactive solution. Dunford: I would work to establish constructive relationships with local and state WYDOT staff and

Wyoming legislators to advance the ideas and requests of Citizens to Make Teton Pass Safer. Moore: As county commissioner, I will work closely with WYDOT to make Teton Pass as safe and reliable as possible. Highway 22 is a state highway and the County needs to be a strong partner — pushing for the monitoring of brake safety and enforcement of weight and safety rules. I support better education and signage for drivers unfamiliar with mountain driving, to use lower gears when coming down the pass instead of relying too heavily on their brakes. Teton Pass is used by thousands of local workers and families, and we need to work together to keep people safe and traffic moving. Muromcew: This is not just a WYDOT issue. This involves Idaho’s DOT and Idaho law enforcement as well. WYDOT is taking some encouraging steps, but we need the support of the legislators in Cheyenne to update laws to allow us to better staff and patrol the Pass and make some needed road infrastructure improvements. O’Donoghue: As a driving instructor, I would work with WYDOT to bring Teton Pass safety lessons into driver education, including steep grades, braking and changing road conditions. I would also help share WYDOT’s new Safe Pass materials. Propst: This requires a multifaceted approach: local actions (e.g., increased enforcement); cooperation with WYDOT; and legislative action. It requires consistent attention, since there is no single silver bullet. I successfully advocated for the county to prepare an RFP to

hire a highway safety firm to advise on the most effective approaches.

What’s an issue that the current commission pays little attention to? Chin: I believe the county needs to do more to cultivate the next generation of community leaders. Good government depends on listening to a broad range of voices and creating pathways for people to step up and serve. My experience in grassroots organizing has shown me that leadership is not something we wait for — it’s something we nurture. We need to value the experience of those who have served while also making room for new perspectives, new energy and new leaders who are ready to contribute to Teton County’s future. Dunford: Interconnectedness and systems. How global geopolitical, social and ecological crises compound and interact, and what this means for our community’s security and resilience. COVID exposed our dependence on fragile, global supply chains for everything — food, medical supplies, building materials, toilet paper! That exposure hasn’t gone away. We should be seriously investing in local food production, local energy generation and storage, climate adaptation, workforce housing, and bolstering bioregional coordination and supply chains. Moore: We already know publicprivate partnerships can work in Teton County. Look at Jackson Street Apartments — we combined public money with millions of dollars in philanthropy, private investment and other financing. I’d like to see us do a lot more of that. Before we ask taxpayers to pick up

the whole bill, we should be looking at grants, matching funds, private investment and community partnerships. Let’s make every taxpayer dollar go as far as we can. Muromcew: Water quality. We still have no regulations requiring inspection of septic systems. Fish Creek and Flat Creek have been impaired for years. It should not have taken 15 years for the county to address the water quality issues in Hoback. O’Donoghue: The board should pay more attention to the long-term cost of its projects. Before approving them, commissioners should show residents what infrastructure, staffing and maintenance will cost taxpayers in the years ahead. Propst: If the voters give me another term, I will pay more attention to articulating and realizing my perspective that Teton County — an isolated mountain county that is 97% public land and a last refuge for healthy wildlife — has real limits to growth. We are not a suburb of Denver or Salt Lake and we should not aspire to be another Park City, Bozeman or Chamonix.

Should the county develop housing on the second floor of a proposed new morgue in Adams Canyon? Chin: Yes. Dunford: No. Moore: No. Muromcew: No. O’Donoghue: No. Propst: No.

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Teton County Sheriff Matt Carr

Political affiliation: Democrat Lives in: Teton Village Age: 55 Years in Teton County: 33 Current occupation: I currently serve as the elected sheriff of Teton County. I have served with the Teton County Sheriff ’s Office since 1999. Political experience: I was elected Teton County Sheriff in 2018 and reelected in 2022. It has been an honor to serve the people of Teton County and I would be grateful for the opportunity to continue that service.

Chris Glenn

Political affiliation: Independent Lives in: Jackson Age: 33 Years in Teton County: 5 Current occupation: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Distribution Center Operations Manager. Political experience: This is my first time running for office. It has been an eye opening experience, and one of growth and education. Regardless of what the election results may be I am glad to have participated in our democracy.

Eric Snow

Political affiliation: Republican Lives in: Alta Age: 45 Years in Teton County: 5 Current occupation: Teton County Sheriff ’s Office patrol deputy. Political experience: First time running for office.

Three candidates seek to lead the county’s law enforcement office What are your top three priorities if elected? Carr: My top priorities are recruiting and retaining outstanding employees, strengthening community partnerships and maintaining public trust. This includes addressing workforce housing and continuing to invest in training, transparency and accountability. Glenn: I want to end the cooperation between ICE and the Sheriff’s department, prioritize drug enforcement on date rape drugs like GHB and Rohypnol and protect vulnerable communities from laws that are inherently discriminatory. Snow: 1. We need to take responsibility for Teton Pass safety, via a Port of Entry and increased patrol presence. 2. We should cooperate with ICE to remove dangerous criminals from our community, while building trust with legal immigrants. 3. We need to draw a line in the sand regarding our civil liberties and mass surveillance.

How would you address recruitment, retention and housing challenges facing deputies and staff? Carr: We have made significant progress in recruitment and retention over the past eight years, and today the Sheriff’s Office is fully staffed. That is something I am proud of, but maintaining it requires continued attention. Housing remains one of our greatest long-term challenges. We are working with community partners to find ways for more of our law enforcement officers and first responders to live in Teton County. I believe our community is safer and stronger when the people who serve it are also part of it — not only as law enforcement officers, but as neighbors, parents, coaches, volunteers and community members. Glenn: I am looking forward to continued conversation with deputies, and hearing their thoughts on this subject, but I personally believe that any job should be able to provide a life of dignity. A central tenet of that is getting to live in the community in which one works. Snow: I advocate for bypassing the housing department to create hous-

ing opportunities that are more suitable to the average type of employees — those who want to have families, pets and recreational pursuits just like everyone else.

How can the Sheriff’s Office build trust with immigrant communities and other residents who may be hesitant to interact with law enforcement? Carr: Every member of our community should feel safe reporting a crime, asking for help and interacting with law enforcement. The Sheriff’s Office follows federal and Wyoming law while remaining focused on our primary responsibility of keeping Teton County safe. Trust is built by being transparent, accessible, and engaged with residents and community organizations long before an emergency occurs. Glenn: The Sheriff’s department will share the reputation of ICE so long as they are cooperating with them. To those who fear deportation and abuse of power, it will be difficult not to associate interaction with the department as a significant risk until active steps are made to distance the department from immigration enforcement. Snow: It just takes time and consistent effort. In my experiences on patrol, I can see there is a reluctance to come forward and report crime. I think better communication from the Sheriff’s Office about what we’re actually doing related to our relationship with ICE is paramount to addressing that.

What do you see as the biggest public safety challenges facing Teton County over the next four years? Carr: One significant challenge is that many first responders cannot afford to live in Teton County, which can affect our ability to respond during a major emergency. Traffic safety, particularly on Teton Pass, is another priority, and we are working closely with WYDOT and community partners on practical safety improvements. We must also ensure our public safety system keeps pace as Teton County

continues to grow and change. Glenn: Locally speaking, DUIs continue to be the most common crime committed in the county. As well, Teton Pass is a challenging infrastructural issue that becomes more dangerous with increased traffic. However on a larger scale, I am concerned by the amassing of authoritarian power in the presidency. Trump and his administration are setting dangerous precedents that could have real and harmful impacts as they remove safeguards and codify discrimination. Snow: Safety on Teton Pass has been an issue for a long time. Solutions like a Port of Entry or increased patrols are nothing new, yet current officials haven’t done anything about it for years, and we continue to lose lives on the pass in the meantime.

What is an issue the public should know about when it comes to the Teton County Sheriff’s Office? Carr: The Sheriff’s Office does much more than traditional law enforcement, responding to everything from traffic incidents and criminal investigations to mental health crises, school safety, search and rescue and major emergencies. Meeting those needs requires highly trained employees, strong community partnerships and public trust. My priority is ensuring the Sheriff’s Office has the people and resources necessary to continue providing professional, responsive service. Glenn: I understand the intention of this question, but I believe as public servants the department should be most concerned with the issues brought forward by the public. It should behave in accordance with community values and be willing to change stance when presented with new information, rather than double down on previous decisions. Snow: This election is a critical juncture in the role of the Sheriff’s Office in the community. People have the opportunity to choose between more of the same lack of action on the issues they care about, or they can choose a fresh voice who is committed to effecting meaningful change on these issues. I hope they choose Snow!

What are the uncontested races?

While there are many busy races this year in Teton County, some candidates remain unchallenged. All of them are incumbents. Those candidates will go on to win their seat unless a write-in campaign is successful. But they did tell the Jackson Hole News&Guide a little bit about who they are and their contributions to the community. These biographies were written by the candidates and edited only for grammar and AP style.

Dick Stout

Office: County Attorney Political party: Democrat I believe that the rule of law is integral to a functioning society. Justice should be imposed in a fair and impartial manner regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender or sexual orientation. I feel incredibly fortunate to call Jackson Hole my home and want to do my part to address the unique challenges we face as a community.

Maureen “Mo” Murphy

Office: County Clerk Political party: Republican Maureen “Mo” Murphy has lived in Teton County, Wyoming, for 18 years following a career in both collegiate and professional football in both San Diego and Oregon. After working at the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce for 13 years, she was appointed the Teton County clerk in 2020, then elected in 2022. She loves serving her amazing community in this role and has volunteered for many events and organiza-

tions throughout the region. In her spare time, Mo loves spending time with her soon-to-be-husband, Joe, her amazing bonus daughter, Lillyke, and her phenomenal crew of friends, preferably on the river.

Katie Smits

Office: County Treasurer Political party: Republican I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado with a devout Catholic upbringing. I made the move to Jackson Hole over 10 years ago with my husband and five children. I earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in finance and accounting from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. Camping, hiking, helping my boys raise pigs for 4-H and cooking with family are areas of enjoyment — doing laundry, not so much.

Anne Comeaux Sutton

Office: Clerk of District Court Political party: Democrat I moved to Teton County in 2000 and started in public service and our justice system in 2003, and as clerk of district court since 2015. I am passionate about public service and earned my master’s in public administration from the University of Wyoming in 2010. I am grateful to have 26 years and counting, enjoying every aspect of Teton County (the natural beauty and recreation, the community, the workforce, the broad array of services, events and learning opportunities). I’m blessed to enjoy it all alongside the most wonderful family, friends, neighbors and colleagues.

Mike Yin

Office: House District 16 Political party: Democrat Mike has been a member of this community since 2015. For his day job, he writes software. He believes in a Wyoming that supports its communities, protects its people’s freedoms, and is full of open spaces. House District 22

Andrew Byron

Office: House District 22 Political party: Republican I was born and raised in Teton County, where I live today with my wife and two children. Growing up in Jackson instilled in me the values of hard work, personal responsibility and a deep respect for the Wyoming way of life. I was educated in Wyoming and have spent my career building businesses in western Wyoming, including a flyfishing outfitting company and an independent real estate brokerage. I understand the challenges Wyoming businesses and families face and am committed to practical solutions, limited government, accountability and protecting the values that keep Wyoming strong for future generations.

Mike Gierau

Office: Senate District 17 Political party: Democrat Relationships and your word are key to being an effective leader. I work each day exercising both for Teton County. Being accessible to my constituents is another key. My cell number is on my website, and am very approachable.

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Teton County Assessor Ashlee Nader Political affiliation: Democrat Lives in: Jackson Age: 49 Years in Teton County: 25 Current occupation: Teton County Deputy Clerk. Political experience: Never run for office before.

What are your top three priorities if elected? My top three priorities are accuracy, transparency and customer service. I want property owners to have confidence that assessments

One Democrat and one Republican want to lead office are fair and accurate and understand how their property values are determined. I also want to use technology to make the office more efficient and accessible for everyone in Teton County.

How has your occupation prepared you to serve as county assessor? Working in Teton County government has taught me the importance of accuracy, transparency and serving the public. My experience in elections requires attention to detail, working with state laws, managing deadlines and using technology every day. Combined with my management experience, these skills have prepared me to

Teton County Coroner Katrina Clauson

Political affiliation: Democrat Lives in: Teton County Age: 42 Years in Teton County: 16 Current occupation: Deputy coroner for Teton County. Political experience: Has not run for office before.

Russell Nelson

Political affiliation: Republican Lives in: Teton County Age: 68 Years in Teton County: On and off entire life Current occupation: Chief deputy

lead the Assessor’s Office and provide dependable, friendly service to the people of Teton County.

How would you evaluate the current assessor’s work in the position? What, if anything, would you change? I respect the work the current assessor and staff have done, especially in Teton County’s challenging real estate market. If elected, I would build on what is working while focusing on better communication, transparency and technology. My goal is to make the assessment process easier to understand and ensure residents feel heard, respected and confident in the Assessor’s Office.

What is an issue the public should know about when it comes to the Teton County Assessor’s Office? One important issue is understanding the difference between property values and property taxes. The Assessor’s Office determines property values according to Wyoming law, but it does not set the tax rates or decide how much property owners ultimately pay. I believe the Assessor’s Office can do a better job of helping residents understand that process and how changes in our local real estate market affect their assessments.

Norman Mellor

Political affiliation: Republican Mellor didn’t return the Jackson Hole News&Guide’s general election questionnaire before publishing deadline.

Two deputy coroners vying to lead the office coroner. Political experience: I ran for this office in 2014, Dr. Blue won, hired me on.

restructure the office to foster a team character and create a pipeline for succession. Work more closely with county partners — Airport, Fire/EMS, etc. — for training exercises.

ment and tech we currently use, creating opportunities for continuing education support and mental health care for our small staff, and partnering with the health department to lower suicide and substance use deaths. Nelson: Continue to provide individualized, professional service in accordance with law in Wyoming. Slightly

Clauson: The mental health and well-being of our staff need to be a priority. We are a small, overworked team and our deputies carry an emotional burden that often goes unseen. As coroner, I will prioritize monthly staff check-ins, open communication and participation in Teton Interagency Peer Support.

The Coroner’s Office has been What are your top called on repeatedly this three priorities if summer to respond to crashes elected? on Teton Pass. How would you Clauson: Working VERY closely with look out for your staff’s wellthe County Commission to build our being? new facility, while repairing equip-

I will also continue taking on-call shifts, responding to scenes and assisting with autopsies to ease the workload on our deputies. The things we see don’t simply stay at the morgue when we go home. I can’t take away the difficult realities of this work, but I can make sure no one has to carry that weight alone. Nelson: Regular team activities, communications, counseling if necessary — mostly regular check ins and communication.

What is an issue the public should know about when it comes to the Teton County Coroner’s Office? Clauson: Suicide and substancerelated deaths are issues we need

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One Democrat and one Republican want to go to Cheyenne

Shannon Brennan

Political affiliation: Republican Lives in: Northern Teton County Age: 70 Years in Teton County: 6 Current occupation: Energy consultant. Political experience: I won a seat on St. John’s Health Board of Trustees.

Liz Storer

Political affiliation: Democrat Lives in: Jackson Age: 68 Years in Teton County: 18 Current occupation: I am president and CEO of the George B. Storer Foundation, a family foundation established in 1955. Political experience: I ran for House District 8 in Cheyenne in 1996 and lost in the general election by 132 votes. I first ran for House District 23 in 2022 and won both contested primary and general elections. I was unopposed in my reelection to House District 23 in 2024.

What are your top three priorities if elected? Brennan: Manage spending and reduce taxation, promote economic development through energy science and engineering and improve quality of life. Storer: Lead an effort to review Wyoming’s revenues and develop a sustainable tax policy that includes increased funding for wildlife man-

agement and recreation infrastructure; establish a revolving state fund for affordable housing; and revise our election laws to engage more Wyoming citizens in our democracy.

What action would you like the Wyoming Legislature to take to help alleviate housing pressures in Teton County? Brennan: I would like to see the laws guiding property tax assessment rates adjusted to local and regional needs where extreme property values do not price people out of their homes, further contributing to the difficult housing inventory challenge. This would require constitutional and statutory change, which until now, appeared overly daunting. Maybe it’s time to do the right thing, even if it is hard. Storer: Establish a Wyoming Housing Infrastructure and Revolving Loan Fund to reduce the infrastructure costs for developers building affordable housing; increase grant programs to take better advantage of federal funds; pass a bill that allows for a local option real estate transfer fee on luxury homes. A 1% fee on home values over $3M in Teton County is estimated to average about $8M/year in funding that could help build affordable housing.

How much say should the Legislature have in local affairs. What is one way you’ve seen lawmakers help Teton County? And one way they might have hurt the community? Brennan: The Legislature should

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have influence only to the extent that is needed for overarching issues such as uniformly applying constitutional rights. We should stay close to the 1972 Municipal Home Rule, bringing control closer to the people, for example on housing, taxation and land use. Lawmakers have helped by providing long-term homeowner exemptions and property tax caps, although these are stop-gap measures. The Legislature has hurt Teton County by the redistribution of local wealth away from the county thru taxation. They have also restricted local land use regulations as seen with the “glamping” conflict near Teton Village. Storer: The Legislature should create frameworks that recognize our communities differ significantly across the state rather than pass one-size-fits-all legislation. Wyoming lawmakers have helped Teton County by recognizing that a statewide funding formula for public schools must address the extraordinary cost of hiring and keeping teachers in Jackson, where housing costs can otherwise make it hard to sustain strong public schools. Rebecca Bextel, Kelly Lockhart and legislative members of the Freedom Caucus tried to get a bill passed in 2026 that would prohibit housing mitigation fees that would have cost the county funding for affordable housing.

where will be the only ones able to move in and pay the taxes. The only response realistically is to cut the taxes in order to prevent wholesale departures by many in the middle and lower classes who simply do not have the ability to pay. This is urgent. We need to do the deep-dive and consider moving to a budget-based system as long as property values continue to soar out of sight. Storer: I do not support Prop 1. A flat 50% exemption of assessed value fails on almost every criterion used to judge property tax policy. Like the 4% cap, the initiative will give the biggest tax breaks to the people who need them the least: a 50% cut on a $5M home is worth a lot more than a 50% tax break on a $500,000 home. It erodes the local revenue base that provides essential services, and shifts the burden of providing those services or cuts them outright. Replacing a steady property tax with a volatile sales tax also creates instability in our tax system, and shifts the burden to low-income families and commercial and industrial taxpayers.

Do you support the 50% property tax cut initiative that is on the general election ballot? Why or why not?

Brennan: The district’s current representation seeks mitigation fees to ease housing pressure and local restrictions on short-term rentals. A significant segment of the district, however, seeks to prohibit mitigation fees, agreeing with the Legislature that these fees infringe on property rights and limit the free market. These two points of view are diametrically opposed. A larger, more global solution to housing should be

Brennan: Yes. As long as we are bound constitutionally and statutory to a fixed-rate property tax system, our skyrocketing property values will force Wyomingites out, and exceptionally well-heeled people from else-

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Jackson Town Council Gabe Koerber

Lives in: Midtown Jackson Age: 35 Years in Teton County: 18 Current occupation: I work at The Cloudveil. I’ve been in hospitality for several years now. I think it’s given me great experience on how to serve people. Listening, anticipating needs, empathizing, informing and working with others with an attention to detail and eye on the big picture. I think these qualities carry well to serving our town. Political experience: No previous run for office.

Jonathan Schechter

Lives in: The wild western edge of Jackson, Indian Trails Age: 69 Years in Teton County: 39 Current occupation: Founder and Executive Director of the Charture Institute, a research and policy nonprofit. Charture helps communities like Jackson Hole understand and address the growth and change threatening not just their cultures, characters and economies, but the ecosystems in which they lie. Our work helps the human and natural worlds co-thrive. Political experience: I have successfully run for local elected office four times: St. John’s Health Board in 1994 and 1998 and Jackson Town Council in 2018 and 2022.

Four candidates vying for two seats

Jessica Sell Chambers

Lives in: In town near the rodeo grounds Age: 45 Years in Teton County: 16 Current occupation: Founder of FoxARC Coaching, a trauma-informed coaching practice for individuals who have experienced trauma. I hold a Master’s of Education from the University of Southern California and coaching credentials accredited by the International Coaching Federation and the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches. Political experience: I won! I ran for town council in 2016 and 2018 finished fourth, then third. In 2020 I qualified for the general election as a write-in in the primary and won a seat with 2,574 votes, the second-highest town council total in the county’s posted results. I served from 2021 through 2024, then ran for mayor, alas, unsuccessfully.

Alyson Spery

Lives in: East Jackson Age: 41 Years in Teton County: 10 Current occupation: Bartender, bookkeeper, sound engineer, DJ and filmmaker. Political experience: Never run for office before. Was appointed to town council in 2025.

What are your top three priorities if elected?

nership, retain your freedom and privacy.

Koerber: I’d like to see the budget balanced. I’d like to see a more thoughtful approach on affordable housing. Quality over quantity. I’d like to see our parking and traffic become more efficient.

Schechter: When I voted to engage Flock, I made clear I viewed the effort as an experiment. Jackson’s police chief felt Flock would save the town a lot of money on work officers were doing manually, and the chief and our attorney crafted a unique contract with Flock imposing strict security measures, including ironclad local control over data. Two years in, while our initial goals are being met, Flock’s integrity is rightfully being challenged. Both our goals and the public’s concerns need to be considered when deciding whether to continue with Flock, change providers, or return to manually doing required police duties. I’ll base my decision on the facts brought before us.

Schechter: Government can’t solve every problem, but it can make things better. From that perspective, my priorities are: Sustain community — Remain welcoming to all, not just the rich. Embrace the future — Create the systems and programs needed for tomorrow’s challenges, not yesterday’s. Financial health — Balance Jackson’s budget. Work with voters to provide new services without raising taxes. Sell Chambers: 1. People: Modest homes for locals over massive hotels for outside developers. Keep Jackson local. 2. Place: Preserving neighborhoods, water, wildlife and parks. Keep Jackson beautiful. 3. Partners: Workers, small businesses, culture, pathways, health and human services, essential workers and Fire and EMS. Keep Jackson safe. Spery: My overall goal is to make Jackson a better place to live for the people who already live here, rather than developers who are trying to make money or the many people around the world who dream of living here. I want to focus on affordable housing, transportation and the town’s budget.

The Town Council recently stood behind its contract with Flock Safety. Should the town continue its partnership with Flock? Koerber: No. Terminate the part-

Sell Chambers: Renewal is never assured. I voted for the original contract in 2023 because the police department is short staffed, which affects safety, and detectives were spending weeks reviewing footage from private cameras. After Gabby Petito, I grappled with a missing person’s or child’s right to be found against our collective right to privacy. We adopted the strongest terms our attorney could write, tightened this June: the town owns the data, disclosure requires a court order and Jackson stays out of the national network. I weigh privacy and safety, and if the safeguards fall short, I vote no. Spery: I was not on the Town Council when it approved its first contract with Flock, though I did agree to extend the contract for a year while we review it. Public safety is important. There are tradeoffs between personal freedom and community

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10 - GENERAL ELECTION 2026 • JACKSON HOLE NEWS&GUIDE, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

GENERAL ELECTION 01-01 SOUTH OF JACKSON

The following precincts 01-12, 04-01, 04-03 have the same races appear as the sample below, however names will not be in the same order as they are rotated by precinct on the official ballots.

PLE

ELECTION JUDGE INITIALS _______

INSTRUCTION TO VOTERS

• To vote for a person whose name is printed on the ballot, mark the oval ( ) immediately adjacent to the name of the person for whom you desire to vote. • To vote for a person whose name is not printed on the ballot, write the person's name in the blank space provided for that purpose and mark the oval ( ) immediately adjacent to the name of the person. • To vote for or against a proposed constitutional amendment, initiative or referendum, or other ballot proposition, mark the oval ( ) printed adjacent to the proposition marked ‘For’ or ‘Against’. • Please use a black ink pen to make your selections. FEDERAL OFFICES

STATE OFFICES

COUNTY OFFICES

UNITED STATES SENATOR SIX (6) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

STATE REPRESENTATIVE HOUSE DISTRICT 22 TWO (2) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

COUNTY ASSESSOR FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

REPUBLICAN

WRITE-IN

ASHLEE NADER

REPUBLICAN

HARRIET HAGEMAN

REPUBLICAN

ANDREW BYRON

NORMAN MELLOR III

WRITE-IN

UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE TWO (2) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1) DEMOCRATIC

LISA KINNEY REPUBLICAN

CHUCK GRAY LIBERTARIAN

CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

COUNTY OFFICES

COUNTY COMMISSIONER FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE (3)

DEMOCRATIC

LUTHER PROPST DEMOCRATIC DEMOCRATIC

JUDICIAL RETENTIONS

ALI DUNFORD REPUBLICAN

FOR JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT FOR A REGULAR EIGHT (8) YEAR TERM

VICKY O'DONOGHUE REPUBLICAN

WRITE-IN

MELCHOR DYLAN MOORE INDEPENDENT

STATE OFFICES

ALEX MUROMCEW

STATE GOVERNOR FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1) DEMOCRATIC

SHALL JUSTICE BRIDGET HILL BE RETAINED IN OFFICE? YES NO

WRITE-IN

FOR JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT FOR A REGULAR EIGHT (8) YEAR TERM

KENNETH R. CASNER REPUBLICAN

WRITE-IN

SHALL JUSTICE ROBERT C. JAROSH BE RETAINED IN OFFICE?

SAM

ERIC BARLOW CONSTITUTION

REBECCA BEXTEL

WRITE-IN

COUNTY CORONER FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

WRITE-IN

SECRETARY OF STATE FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

KATRINA L. CLAUSON REPUBLICAN

BRYAN MCCARTY

A. RUSSELL NELSON

REPUBLICAN

ROBERT SHORT CONSTITUTION

COUNTY ATTORNEY FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

WRITE-IN

RICHARD "DICK" STOUT

COUNTY SHERIFF FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

WRITE-IN

MATT CARR REPUBLICAN

ERIC SNOW

REPUBLICAN

INDEPENDENT

CURT MEIER

CHRIS GLENN

WRITE-IN

COUNTY CLERK FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

REPUBLICAN

MAUREEN "MO" MURPHY

DEMOCRATIC

ANA CORDOVA REPUBLICAN

YES NO

REPUBLICAN

KATIE SMITS

VOTE BOTH SIDES

WRITE-IN

01-01 South of Jackson

WRITE-IN WRITE-IN

ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL DISTRICT TRUSTEE FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE (3) KATHARINE CONOVER-KELLER BRENT "DOC" BLUE PAM CUTLER

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01-01

01-04 NORTH JACKSON

The following precincts 01-05-02, have the same races appear as the sample below, however names will not be in the same order as they are rotated by precinct on the official ballots. SAMPLE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT TETON COUNTY, WYOMING NOVEMBER 3, 2026

01-04 North Jackson

PLE

ELECTION JUDGE INITIALS _______

WRITE-IN WRITE-IN

BOB LUCAS

CATE WATSABAUGH

WRITE-IN

01-01 South of Jackson

DEMOCRATIC

LISA KINNEY REPUBLICAN

CHUCK GRAY LIBERTARIAN

SHAWN JOHNSON CONSTITUTION

STATE REPRESENTATIVE HOUSE DISTRICT 23 TWO (2) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

REPUBLICAN

DEMOCRATIC

LIZ STORER REPUBLICAN

WRITE-IN

STATE OFFICES

STATE GOVERNOR FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1) DEMOCRATIC

KENNETH R. CASNER REPUBLICAN

NORMAN MELLOR III WRITE-IN

DEMOCRATIC

CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

LUTHER PROPST DEMOCRATIC

KARYN CHIN DEMOCRATIC

ALI DUNFORD

DEMOCRATIC

SAM

ERIC BARLOW

REPUBLICAN

COUNTY OFFICES

COUNTY COMMISSIONER FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE (3)

CONSTITUTION

REBECCA BEXTEL

REPUBLICAN REPUBLICAN

VICKY O'DONOGHUE

WRITE-IN

SECRETARY OF STATE FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

DEMOCRATIC

INDEPENDENT

ALEX MUROMCEW WRITE-IN

BRYAN MCCARTY REPUBLICAN

ROBERT SHORT CONSTITUTION

WRITE-IN

TAMARA TRUJILLO

WRITE-IN

STATE AUDITOR FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

COUNTY CORONER FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

DEMOCRATIC

SHALL JUDGE ERIN E. WEISMAN BE RETAINED IN OFFICE?

WRITE-IN

STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1) DEMOCRATIC

ANA CORDOVA REPUBLICAN

STEVE HARSHMAN WRITE-IN

01-04 North Jackson

FOR JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT FOR A REGULAR EIGHT (8) YEAR TERM

SHALL JUSTICE ROBERT C. JAROSH BE RETAINED IN OFFICE? NO

WRITE-IN

CURT MEIER

YES

WRITE-IN

REPUBLICAN

SHALL JUSTICE BRIDGET HILL BE RETAINED IN OFFICE?

COUNTY ATTORNEY FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

DEMOCRATIC

RICHARD "DICK" STOUT WRITE-IN

COUNTY SHERIFF FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

DEMOCRATIC

FOR JUDGE A OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR A REGULAR SIX (6) YEAR TERM

YES

SHALL JUDGE JEFFERSON BOONE COOMBS BE RETAINED IN OFFICE?

SHALL JUDGE BEN BURNINGHAM BE RETAINED IN OFFICE? YES

ERIC SNOW

INDEPENDENT

WRITE-IN

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VOTE BOTH SIDES 01-04

REPUBLICAN

KATIE SMITS

DEMOCRATIC

WRITE-IN

MIKE YIN

COUNTY ASSESSOR FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

SHAWN JOHNSON JEFFREY HAGGIT

WRITE-IN

DEMOCRATIC

COUNTY OFFICES

WRITE-IN

STATE OFFICES

STATE GOVERNOR FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1) DEMOCRATIC

KENNETH R. CASNER REPUBLICAN

ERIC BARLOW

ASHLEE NADER REPUBLICAN

COUNTY COMMISSIONER FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE (3)

NORMAN MELLOR III

DEMOCRATIC

WRITE-IN

KARYN CHIN DEMOCRATIC

CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

ALI DUNFORD DEMOCRATIC

LUTHER PROPST REPUBLICAN

MELCHOR DYLAN MOORE REPUBLICAN

DEMOCRATIC

STATE AUDITOR FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

REPUBLICAN

INDEPENDENT

WRITE-IN WRITE-IN WRITE-IN

DEMOCRATIC

KATRINA L. CLAUSON REPUBLICAN

STATE TREASURER FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

REPUBLICAN

DEMOCRATIC

ANA CORDOVA REPUBLICAN

SHALL JUSTICE BRIDGET HILL BE RETAINED IN OFFICE? YES NO

FOR JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT FOR A REGULAR EIGHT (8) YEAR TERM

SHALL JUSTICE ROBERT C. JAROSH BE RETAINED IN OFFICE? YES

FOR JUDGE A OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR A REGULAR SIX (6) YEAR TERM

COUNTY ATTORNEY FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

DEMOCRATIC

RICHARD "DICK" STOUT WRITE-IN

STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

JUDICIAL RETENTIONS

FOR JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT FOR A REGULAR EIGHT (8) YEAR TERM

WRITE-IN

CURT MEIER WRITE-IN

WRITE-IN

A. RUSSELL NELSON

KRISTI RACINES WRITE-IN

ANNE COMEAUX SUTTON

VICKY O'DONOGHUE

COUNTY CORONER FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

WRITE-IN

COUNTY SHERIFF FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

DEMOCRATIC

MATT CARR REPUBLICAN

SHALL JUDGE JAMES M. CONDER BE RETAINED IN OFFICE? YES NO

FOR JUDGE OF THE CHANCERY COURT FOR A REGULAR SIX (6) YEAR TERM

SHALL JUDGE BEN BURNINGHAM BE RETAINED IN OFFICE?

ERIC SNOW

YES

CHRIS GLENN

INDEPENDENT

STEVE HARSHMAN

WRITE-IN

VOTE BOTH SIDES 01-01

SHALL THE TETON CONSERVATION DISTRICT CONTINUE TO BE FUNDED FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS BY COLLECTING THE CONSERVATION DISTRICT TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SOIL, WATER, WILDLIFE, AND OTHER CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AS DIRECTED BY THE LOCALLY ELECTED TETON CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOT TO EXCEED (1) MILL ON EACH ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) OF ASSESSED VALUATION ON ALL PROPERTY WITHIN TETON COUNTY?

CATE WATSABAUGH DAVID C. ADAMS WRITE-IN

FOR

AGAINST

NONPARTISAN OFFICES

JACKSON TOWN COUNCIL FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN TWO (2) ALYSON SPERY

GABRIEL KOERBER

JONATHAN SCHECHTER

WRITE-IN

TETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 TRUSTEE FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE (3) READE W. DORNAN KEITH GINGERY

ASHLEY SINCLAIR

STEPHAN ABRAMS

WRITE-IN WRITE-IN

ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL DISTRICT TRUSTEE FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE (3) PAM CUTLER

KATHARINE CONOVER-KELLER

WRITE-IN WRITE-IN

PROPOSED INCREASE OF THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT MILL LEVY

SHALL THE TETON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, DOING BUSINESS AS ST. JOHN'S HEALTH, BE AUTHORIZED TO LEVY AN BALLOT PROPOSITIONS ADDITIONAL PROPERTY TAX OF THREE (3) MILLS FOR HOSPITAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING PROPOSED INITIATIVE BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EMERGENCY, LABOR PROPOSITION NUMBER ONE AND DELIVERY, CANCER TREATMENT, CLINICS, NURSING HOME, AND RELATED SHALL A LAW BE ENACTED: HEALTH CARE SERVICES, THUS INCREASING ESTABLISHING A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION THE DISTRICT'S AUTHORIZED OPERATING LEVY FROM THREE (3) MILLS TO NOT MORE FOR QUALIFIED HOMEOWNERS' PRIMARY THAN SIX (6) MILLS. RESIDENCE IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF THE ASSESSED VALUE OF THE DWELLING; AND FOR WRITE-IN

DEFINING "HOMEOWNER" AND "PRIMARY RESIDENCE"; PROVIDING THAT NO MORE THAN ONE EXEMPTION SHALL APPLY TO A SINGLE PROPERTY OR BE CLAIMED BY A SINGLE OWNER PER YEAR; REQUIRING A HOMEOWNER TO BE A RESIDENT OF WYOMING FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR AND TO HAVE OCCUPIED THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS OF THE PREVIOUS TAX YEAR TO QUALIFY; REQUIRING AN INITIAL SWORN CLAIM TO BE FILED WITH THE COUNTY ASSESSOR BY THE FOURTH MONDAY IN MAY; PROVIDING FOR CONTINUING THE EXEMPTION IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS THROUGH ANNUALLY CONFIRMING ELIGIBILITY; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR FALSE CLAIMS; CLARIFYING THAT THE EXEMPTION APPLIES TO THE RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE; AND SPECIFYING APPLICABILITY?

AGAINST

01-02 East Jackson

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VOTE BOTH SIDES 01-02

General Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026

ANTICIPATED REVENUE (DECREASE): FISCAL YEAR 2028 ($92,614,266)

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FISCAL YEAR 2029 ($95,855,766)

THE ABOVE ESTIMATE IS BASED ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED VALUE AND PROPERTY TAX DATA FROM THE COMPUTER ASSISTED MASS APPRAISAL (CAMA) SYSTEM PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE IN 2023. THE FUTURE FISCAL IMPACT ESTIMATES ARE DERIVED BY USING THE JANUARY 2023 CONSENSUS REVENUE ESTIMATING GROUP (CREG) REPORT, ESTIMATING ANNUAL GROWTH OF 3.5% FOR PROPERTIES IN THE FUTURE YEARS. THIS IS AN ESTIMATE OF FISCAL IMPACT TO THE STATE OF WYOMING ONLY AND DOES NOT INCLUDE AN ESTIMATE OF ANY IMPACT UPON POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS. THE PROPOSITION REFERENCES A BEGINNING IN 2025, BUT IF PASSED IN 2026 THE EARLIEST APPLICABLE TAX YEAR WOULD BE 2027, WITH IMPACT TO THE STATE BEGINNING IN 2028. FISCAL IMPACT WILL APPLY TO EACH YEAR SO LONG AS THE EXEMPTION IS IN PLACE. FUTURE IMPACTS DEPEND ON UNPREDICTABLE ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. FOR

01-04 North Jackson

UPCOMING ELECTIONS:

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT:

AGAINST

CHRIS GLENN

CHUCK GRAY

TAMARA TRUJILLO

WRITE-IN

FOR JUDGE OF THE CHANCERY COURT FOR A REGULAR SIX (6) YEAR TERM

MATT CARR REPUBLICAN

BOB LUCAS

FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR A REGULAR FOUR (4) YEAR TERM

BRENT "DOC" BLUE

SHALL JUDGE JAMES M. CONDER BE RETAINED IN OFFICE?

REPUBLICAN

CONSTITUTION

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LEE BAUKNIGHT

WRITE-IN

JUDICIAL RETENTIONS

FOR JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT FOR A REGULAR EIGHT (8) YEAR TERM

A. RUSSELL NELSON

REPUBLICAN

STATE TREASURER FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

WRITE-IN

KATRINA L. CLAUSON

REPUBLICAN

KRISTI RACINES

ANNE COMEAUX SUTTON

MELCHOR DYLAN MOORE

LISA KINNEY

STATE REPRESENTATIVE HOUSE DISTRICT 16 TWO (2) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

ROBERT SHORT

BALLOT PROPOSITIONS

WRITE-IN

ASHLEE NADER

DEMOCRATIC

REPUBLICAN

PROPOSED CONTINUATION OF THE CONSERVATION DISTRICT TAX

JESSICA SELL CHAMBERS

DEMOCRATIC

WRITE-IN

UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE TWO (2) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

BRYAN MCCARTY

NONPARTISAN OFFICES

WRITE-IN

COUNTY ASSESSOR FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

COUNTY TREASURER FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

WRITE-IN

DEMOCRATIC

TETON CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR RURAL FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE (3)

KATIE SMITS

SHANNON A. BRENNAN

JEFFREY HAGGIT

MIKE GIERAU

WRITE-IN

SECRETARY OF STATE FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

SAM

UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE TWO (2) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

MAUREEN "MO" MURPHY

DEMOCRATIC

WRITE-IN

JUDICIAL RETENTIONS

COUNTY TREASURER FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

HARRIET HAGEMAN

ALEX MUROMCEW

FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR A REGULAR FOUR (4) YEAR TERM

YES

WRITE-IN

REPUBLICAN

COUNTY CLERK FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

REPUBLICAN

01-04 NORTH JACKSON

COUNTY CLERK FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

WRITE-IN

JAMES BYRD

COUNTY OFFICES

The following precincts 01-05-02, have the same races appear as the sample below, however names will not be in the same order as they are rotated by precinct on the official ballots.

COUNTY OFFICES

WRITE-IN

DEMOCRATIC

REBECCA BEXTEL

FOR

STATE SENATOR SENATE DISTRICT 17 FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

MAUREEN "MO" MURPHY

STATE OFFICES

STATE SENATOR SENATE DISTRICT 17 FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

CONSTITUTION

STATE OFFICES

MIKE GIERAU

FEDERAL OFFICES

UNITED STATES SENATOR SIX (6) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

CONSTITUTION

PROPOSED CONTINUATION OF THE CONSERVATION DISTRICT TAX

FEDERAL OFFICES

DEMOCRATIC

LIBERTARIAN

WRITE-IN

UNITED STATES SENATOR SIX (6) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1) HARRIET HAGEMAN

ELECTION JUDGE INITIALS _______

INSTRUCTION TO VOTERS

REPUBLICAN

01-02 East Jackson

FISCAL YEAR 2029 ($95,855,766)

WRITE-IN

JAMES BYRD

ANTICIPATED REVENUE (DECREASE):

TETON CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR RURAL FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE (3)

YES

REPUBLICAN

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT:

FISCAL YEAR 2028 ($92,614,266)

WRITE-IN

INSTRUCTION TO VOTERS

DEMOCRATIC

SHALL THE TETON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, DOING BUSINESS AS ST. JOHN'S ESTABLISHING A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION HEALTH, BE AUTHORIZED TO LEVY AN ADDITIONAL PROPERTY TAX OF THREE (3) FOR QUALIFIED HOMEOWNERS' PRIMARY MILLS FOR HOSPITAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING RESIDENCE IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF THE ASSESSED VALUE OF BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EMERGENCY, LABOR AND DELIVERY, CANCER TREATMENT, THE DWELLING; AND CLINICS, NURSING HOME, AND RELATED HEALTH CARE SERVICES, THUS INCREASING DEFINING "HOMEOWNER" AND "PRIMARY THE DISTRICT'S AUTHORIZED OPERATING RESIDENCE"; PROVIDING THAT NO MORE LEVY FROM THREE (3) MILLS TO NOT MORE THAN ONE EXEMPTION SHALL APPLY TO A THAN SIX (6) MILLS. SINGLE PROPERTY OR BE CLAIMED BY A SINGLE OWNER PER YEAR; REQUIRING A HOMEOWNER TO BE A RESIDENT OF FOR WYOMING FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR AND TO HAVE OCCUPIED THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE AGAINST FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS OF THE PREVIOUS TAX YEAR TO QUALIFY; REQUIRING AN INITIAL SWORN CLAIM TO BE FILED WITH THE COUNTY ASSESSOR BY THE FOURTH MONDAY IN MAY; PROVIDING FOR CONTINUING THE EXEMPTION IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS THROUGH ANNUALLY CONFIRMING ELIGIBILITY; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR FALSE CLAIMS; CLARIFYING THAT THE EXEMPTION APPLIES TO THE RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE; AND SPECIFYING APPLICABILITY?

AGAINST

YES

SHALL JUDGE JEFFERSON BOONE COOMBS BE RETAINED IN OFFICE?

COUNTY TREASURER FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

WRITE-IN

YES

FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR A REGULAR FOUR (4) YEAR TERM

WRITE-IN

STEVE HARSHMAN

WRITE-IN

SAMPLE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT TETON COUNTY, WYOMING NOVEMBER 3, 2026

SHALL A LAW BE ENACTED:

AGAINST

SHALL JUDGE ERIN E. WEISMAN BE RETAINED IN OFFICE?

WRITE-IN

STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

YES

FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR A REGULAR FOUR (4) YEAR TERM

DEMOCRATIC

STATE TREASURER FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

READE W. DORNAN

LEE BAUKNIGHT

SHALL JUDGE BEN BURNINGHAM BE RETAINED IN OFFICE?

WRITE-IN

KRISTI RACINES

FOR JUDGE OF THE CHANCERY COURT FOR A REGULAR SIX (6) YEAR TERM

DEMOCRATIC

STATE AUDITOR FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

REPUBLICAN

STEPHAN ABRAMS

DAVID C. ADAMS

SHALL JUDGE JAMES M. CONDER BE RETAINED IN OFFICE?

WRITE-IN

TAMARA TRUJILLO

YES

FOR JUDGE A OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR A REGULAR SIX (6) YEAR TERM

DEMOCRATIC

ASHLEY SINCLAIR

WRITE-IN

KARYN CHIN

JEFFREY HAGGIT

KEITH GINGERY

ANNE COMEAUX SUTTON

DEMOCRATIC

SHAWN JOHNSON CONSTITUTION

WRITE-IN

PROPOSED INCREASE OF THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT MILL LEVY

PLE

JAMES BYRD

DEMOCRATIC

BALLOT PROPOSITIONS

PROPOSED INITIATIVE PROPOSITION NUMBER ONE

SAM

DEMOCRATIC

BALLOT PROPOSITIONS

SAM

01-01 South of Jackson

NONPARTISAN OFFICES TETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 TRUSTEE FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE (3)

PLE

SAMPLE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT TETON COUNTY, WYOMING NOVEMBER 3, 2026

01-02 EAST JACKSON

The following precincts 01-05-01, 01-06, 01-11 have the same races appear as the sample below, however names will not be in the same order as they are rotated by precinct on the official ballots.

PLE

01-01 SOUTH OF JACKSON

The following precincts 01-12, 04-01, 04-03 have the same races appear as the sample below, however names will not be in the same order as they are rotated by precinct on the official ballots.

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VOTE BOTH SIDES 01-04

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SAMPLE BALLOTS The following precincts 01-07, 01-10, 02-01, 03-01, 04-02, 04-04, 05-01 have the same races appear as the sample below, however names will not be in the same order as they are rotated by precinct on the official ballots.

BALLOT PROPOSITIONS

TETON CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR RURAL FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE (3)

PROPOSED CONTINUATION OF THE CONSERVATION DISTRICT TAX

01-03 Skyline/HC/GVB/ER

PLE

SHALL JUDGE ERIN E. WEISMAN BE RETAINED IN OFFICE?

SAMPLE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT TETON COUNTY, WYOMING NOVEMBER 3, 2026

YES

DAVID C. ADAMS

LEE BAUKNIGHT

FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR A REGULAR FOUR (4) YEAR TERM SHALL JUDGE JEFFERSON BOONE COOMBS BE RETAINED IN OFFICE?

BOB LUCAS

CATE WATSABAUGH

FOR

WRITE-IN

AGAINST

WRITE-IN

NONPARTISAN OFFICES

JACKSON TOWN COUNCIL FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN TWO (2) GABRIEL KOERBER

JONATHAN SCHECHTER

JESSICA SELL CHAMBERS ALYSON SPERY WRITE-IN WRITE-IN

TETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 TRUSTEE FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE (3) STEPHAN ABRAMS

READE W. DORNAN KEITH GINGERY

SAM

ASHLEY SINCLAIR

PROPOSED INCREASE OF THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT MILL LEVY

WRITE-IN

AGAINST

WRITE-IN

ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL DISTRICT TRUSTEE FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE (3) BRENT "DOC" BLUE PAM CUTLER

KATHARINE CONOVER-KELLER WRITE-IN WRITE-IN WRITE-IN

01-02 East Jackson

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DEMOCRATIC

JAMES BYRD REPUBLICAN

HARRIET HAGEMAN

REPUBLICAN

MAUREEN "MO" MURPHY

DEMOCRATIC

MIKE GIERAU

WRITE-IN

UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE TWO (2) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1) DEMOCRATIC

LISA KINNEY REPUBLICAN

CHUCK GRAY LIBERTARIAN

SHAWN JOHNSON CONSTITUTION

COUNTY TREASURER FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

WRITE-IN

STATE REPRESENTATIVE HOUSE DISTRICT 23 TWO (2) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

REPUBLICAN

KATIE SMITS

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN

COUNTY ASSESSOR FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

SHANNON A. BRENNAN

DEMOCRATIC

WRITE-IN

STATE OFFICES

STATE GOVERNOR FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1) DEMOCRATIC

KENNETH R. CASNER REPUBLICAN

ERIC BARLOW CONSTITUTION

ASHLEE NADER REPUBLICAN

COUNTY OFFICES

WRITE-IN

DEMOCRATIC

CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

KARYN CHIN DEMOCRATIC

ALI DUNFORD DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN

DEMOCRATIC

CONSTITUTION

INDEPENDENT

ALEX MUROMCEW WRITE-IN WRITE-IN

TAMARA TRUJILLO

WRITE-IN

STATE AUDITOR FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

REPUBLICAN

KRISTI RACINES WRITE-IN

STATE TREASURER FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

DEMOCRATIC

KATRINA L. CLAUSON REPUBLICAN

WRITE-IN

ANA CORDOVA REPUBLICAN

STEVE HARSHMAN WRITE-IN

01-03 Skyline/HC/GVB/ER

SHALL JUSTICE BRIDGET HILL BE RETAINED IN OFFICE? YES

COUNTY SHERIFF FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

DEMOCRATIC

FOR JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT FOR A REGULAR EIGHT (8) YEAR TERM

SHALL JUSTICE ROBERT C. JAROSH BE RETAINED IN OFFICE? YES

SHALL JUDGE JAMES M. CONDER BE RETAINED IN OFFICE? YES

SHALL JUDGE BEN BURNINGHAM BE RETAINED IN OFFICE? YES

ERIC SNOW

INDEPENDENT

CHRIS GLENN WRITE-IN

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WRITE-IN WRITE-IN

ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL DISTRICT TRUSTEE FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE (3) PAM CUTLER

WRITE-IN WRITE-IN WRITE-IN

TETON CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR RURAL FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE (3) BOB LUCAS

CATE WATSABAUGH DAVID C. ADAMS LEE BAUKNIGHT WRITE-IN

FOR JUDGE OF THE CHANCERY COURT FOR A REGULAR SIX (6) YEAR TERM

MATT CARR REPUBLICAN

READE W. DORNAN WRITE-IN

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT:

ANTICIPATED REVENUE (DECREASE): FISCAL YEAR 2028 ($92,614,266) FISCAL YEAR 2029 ($95,855,766)

WRITE-IN

DEMOCRATIC

FOR JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT FOR A REGULAR EIGHT (8) YEAR TERM

RICHARD "DICK" STOUT

STEPHAN ABRAMS

BRENT "DOC" BLUE

JUDICIAL RETENTIONS

FOR JUDGE A OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR A REGULAR SIX (6) YEAR TERM

COUNTY ATTORNEY FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

ASHLEY SINCLAIR

KATHARINE CONOVER-KELLER

WRITE-IN

A. RUSSELL NELSON

DEMOCRATIC

STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

01-02

COUNTY CORONER FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

REPUBLICAN

CURT MEIER

ANNE COMEAUX SUTTON

MELCHOR DYLAN MOORE REPUBLICAN

KEITH GINGERY

NORMAN MELLOR III

COUNTY COMMISSIONER FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE (3)

LUTHER PROPST

NONPARTISAN OFFICES

TETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 TRUSTEE FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE (3)

WRITE-IN

LIZ STORER

JEFFREY HAGGIT

ROBERT SHORT

VOTE BOTH SIDES

SHALL JUDGE JEFFERSON BOONE COOMBS BE RETAINED IN OFFICE? YES

REPUBLICAN

AGAINST

FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR A REGULAR FOUR (4) YEAR TERM

COUNTY CLERK FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

BRYAN MCCARTY

FOR

YES

COUNTY OFFICES

DEMOCRATIC

SHALL JUDGE ERIN E. WEISMAN BE RETAINED IN OFFICE?

STATE OFFICES

SECRETARY OF STATE FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

FISCAL YEAR 2029 ($95,855,766)

PROPOSED INCREASE OF THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT MILL LEVY

STATE SENATOR SENATE DISTRICT 17 FOUR (4) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

WRITE-IN

FISCAL YEAR 2028 ($92,614,266)

BALLOT PROPOSITIONS

PROPOSED INITIATIVE PROPOSITION NUMBER ONE

FEDERAL OFFICES

VICKY O'DONOGHUE

ANTICIPATED REVENUE (DECREASE):

BALLOT PROPOSITIONS

UNITED STATES SENATOR SIX (6) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR ONE (1)

REBECCA BEXTEL

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT:

WRITE-IN

INSTRUCTION TO VOTERS

SAM

YES

ELECTION JUDGE INITIALS _______

JUDICIAL RETENTIONS FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR A REGULAR FOUR (4) YEAR TERM

SAM

NONPARTISAN OFFICES

FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR A REGULAR FOUR (4) YEAR TERM

PLE

JUDICIAL RETENTIONS

01-03 SKYLINE

The following precincts 01-07, 01-10, 02-01, 03-01, 04-02, 04-04, 05-01 have the same races appear as the sample below, however names will not be in the same order as they are rotated by precinct on the official ballots.

PLE

01-03 SKYLINE

01-02 EAST JACKSON

The following precincts 01-05-01, 01-06, 01-11 have the same races appear as the sample below, however names will not be in the same order as they are rotated by precinct on the official ballots.

VOTE BOTH SIDES 01-03

AGAINST

PROPOSED CONTINUATION OF THE CONSERVATION DISTRICT TAX

AGAINST

WRITE-IN WRITE-IN

01-03 Skyline/HC/GVB/ER

VOTE BOTH SIDES

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01-03

EARLY VOTE CENTER - Open 8am-5pm daily until November 2nd at 200 S. Willow St

VOTE CENTER LOCATIONS:

TETON COUNTY LIBRARY - 125 Virginian Ln, Jackson, WY

TETON COUNTY/JACKSON RECREATION CENTER - 155 E. Gill Ave., Jackson, WY OLD WILSON SCHOOLHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER - 5655 Main St., Wilson, WY TETON COUNTY WEED & PEST BUILDING - 7575 US-89, Jackson, WY ALTA BRANCH LIBRARY -50 Alta School Rd., Alta, WY 83414

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MARKING A BALLOT TO VOTE: USE ONLY THE SPECIAL PEN OR PENCIL PROVIDED IF YOU MAKE AN ERROR PLEASE RETURN YOUR BALLOT TO THE ELECTION OFFICIAL AND REQUEST A NEW BALLOT

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FILL IN THE OVAL TO THE LEFT OF THE CANDIDATE/PROPOSITION OF YOUR CHOICE.

Wyomingites will pick their next governor

12 - GENERAL ELECTION 2026 • JACKSON HOLE NEWS&GUIDE, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Voters also to decide on other state and congressional leaders.

By Jasmine Hall

STATE GOVERNMENT REPORTER

Teton County voters aren’t just picking local leaders in this election. They’re weighing in on who will lead the state in Cheyenne and represent it in Washington D.C. There’s only one candidate from Teton County in all of those races. Constitution Party candidate Rebecca Bextel announced in May that she would run for governor as an “insurance policy” if Sen. Eric Barlow, R-Gillette, won the primary. Highly critical of the longtime Wyoming political leader, she said back in May on her candidate website she was concerned that Wyoming’s primary election “tends to favor the Democrat among the candidates.” She left the Republican party this spring and joined the Constitution Party, then was nominated in June as the minor party’s gubernatorial candidate for the general election. In the August Republican primary election, Gillette rancher Barlow earned more than 44% of the vote, beating out State Superintendent

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safety. I strongly consider the privacy cost. The town’s legal department wrote a tight contract with Flock that allows us to maintain control of our data. Even still, I am listening to the national discourse and to locals who have spoken out against Flock. Council asked the police department to report back to us alternatives in the next few months.

Jacksonites have protested recent large development projects in Jackson, including Mogul Capital’s large hotel and condo complex on North Cache and a slew of other developments. Do you think the town should change its development regulations, and if so, what ideas might you have for those changes? Koerber: The town and county should take every measure it can to legally slow or stop massive developments being proposed in Jackson. We are seeing over-tourism, overcrowding, and a huge draw on our resources. The tax revenue these bring in is not worth the degradation to our town.

The state Capitol building is seen in downtown Cheyenne.

of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder and Cody veteran Brent Bien for the nomination. Bextel — who has made headlines for scrutinizing Teton County affordable housing programs, lead-

ing the “Save the Rodeo Grounds” movement and handing out campaign checks on the Wyoming Legislature’s House floor — “reaffirmed” her gubernatorial candidacy on Aug. 27. In her announcement

Sell Chambers: Yes! I called for it after the Cache and Pearl project! I ran for mayor to make it an agenda item. Mogul’s North Cache project was approved at 244,607 square feet and complied with the rules as written. Apply floor area caps per development rather than per building, counting subsurface connections, so a project cannot divide itself to stay under a cap. Make lodging a conditional use downtown and on the highway corridor. Adopt a no-net-loss standard for local-serving commercial space, so a redevelopment that removes a salon, tailor, or frame shop replaces it on site. See JessicaForJackson.com/#fifteen for more.

ment do similar?

Spery: There are only three kinds of people that actually like these huge hotel and condo developments: hotel guests, the developers themselves and people who’d like to move here and can afford a high-end condo. None of these people are my constituents, and I am not interested in helping them do these things at the expense of the residents of Jackson. Property owners have property rights that we can’t legally take away, so we aren’t going to stop re-development entirely. But there are changes we could make. We’re currently trading extra development potential for workforce housing. Is that a trade we want to continue to make?

Schechter: The Comp Plan’s vision statement reads: “Preserve and protect the area’s ecosystem in order to ensure a healthy environment, community and economy for current and future generations.” Jackson Hole’s current approach to growth dates back to the Great Recession. Worried about our economic future, we encouraged the development of big buildings. Worried about our ecosystem, we shifted residential growth from county to town. Today, these choices are putting enormous pressure on the town’s finances, infrastructure, housing, traffic and so much more. In response, we need to adjust our approach to growth to better align our future with the Comp Plan’s vision statement.

The Town Council recently approved a budget with a $1.7 million deficit. How would you work to shrink that budget gap?

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constitutionally challenged in the courts; it is bad policy but we should strive to find a way to unwind it over time. The WGFD estimates they would need to triple their budget to $300M to address

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the focus. Storer: Three things: The 4% cap on residential property is being

MICHAEL CUMMO/WYOMING TRIBUNE EAGLE/WNE

Koerber: The first thing we need to look at is spending less. If we cannot responsibly spend the money we have, how can we reasonably ask for more? Balance the budget and go from there. There are a lot of tough decisions that need to come with this. The entire country has been reeling with inflation, rising costs of living in all regards and everyone has been tightening their budgets and finding ways to spend less and going without certain things. Why can’t our govern-

Schechter: Town can address its deficit by raising taxes or reducing spending. For two years, I’ve argued we should reduce spending. Happily, my colleagues have agreed. I’ve also led the town council’s opposition to increasing property taxes. As a result, we’re coming closer to balancing our budget by focusing on cutting expenses rather than raising taxes. Finally, I’ve long advocated for using conservative estimates of our revenues. This, too, has been town policy, meaning we usually end the year with more revenue and lower expenses than we budgeted. Next year, when this multi-pronged approach to deficit-reduction really kicks in, our budget should be balanced. Sell Chambers: Examples from my term. The Rec Center ran about $9 million past the $22 million voters approved, and the town paid its share. The town and county put up to $250,000 toward drawings for the Virginian project, which ended in July with nothing signed and the drawings’ ownership unresolved. A High School Road easement could have been secured at no cost as a condition of occupancy; the Council let it go, against the town attorney’s advice in open session, and must now buy it back at an estimated $600,000 for a road expansion. Council adds mid-year projects that add up. None of this appears in one place. These are proactive savings. Fix that first. Spery: We have a healthy reserve, so this isn’t an emergency, but in the near future, we’ll have to either cut services or increase revenue. There’s no way around that. That is a valuesbased choice that the public should weigh in on. The voters should decide whether to replace one penny of sales tax which is temporarily for SPET with a permanent penny for services. At the same time, the council needs to develop a list of projects and services that will be cut if there’s not an increase in revenue. That’s not to scare anyone — it’s just to make sure that voters have the information they wildlife management effectively, especially the spread of invasive grasses. Almost 500,000 entities are domiciled in Wyoming, representing approximately $127B in assets. They pay extremely modest

and throughout her campaign, she’s continued to attack Barlow’s conservative identity and status as a Republican. “I have traveled over the last year, sharing with voters that I am running for Wyoming, not against anyone,” Barlow said in a statement at the end of August, responding to Bextel’s announcement. “And that hasn’t changed.” “Wyoming Republicans just proved through my winning of the Republican nomination in every county in Wyoming that they agreed with my vision for Wyoming,” he added. Both Barlow and Bextel face another candidate. Democrat Kenneth Casner, who faced no challenger in the Democratic primary, is seeking to become the state’s next executive leader. The rest of the state’s top executives will also be selected in November. Republican Robert Short, Democrat Bryan McCarty and Constitution Party candidate Tamara Trujillo seek to lead the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office. See STATE, FED RACES on 19

need when it comes time to vote on the sales tax.

What is an issue the public should know about when it comes to the Town Council? Koerber: The town can do a better job at giving the public ample explanation on what’s being discussed and voted on. We can’t all attend every special session that pops up on a whim, and many of the issues are stated in such a general manner that it’s hard to tell from a quick glance what is being discussed and voted on. Schechter: An elected official should aim to accomplish at least one big goal/term. During term one, I focused on the environment by leading the creation of the nation’s first ecosystem stewardship position. In term two, I focused on balancing the town’s budget without raising taxes. In term three, I want to re-examine our affordable housing efforts. Our current approach isn’t working well — need is outstripping supply. To position ourselves for the future, we need to take a fresh look at five fundamental questions: 1. Who do we want living here? 2. What housing do they need? 3. Where to build it? 4. What will it cost? 5. What is government’s role? Sell Chambers: How decisions get made between meetings. On 90 Virginian Lane, council members were briefed one at a time behind closed doors, no minutes were kept and no agreement was ever signed. There was little sunlight between a public employee and a private developer’s VP. The mayor called the architect to express personal expectations. The Wyoming Department of Audit is now collecting documents. A resident paid $500 to see the Town’s own records on it. See 90Virginian.netlify.app. My campaign page is also a plain guide to how the town works, and if elected I will keep it up through my term. See JessicaForJackson.com and WTDarkMoney.org for more. Spery: Budget season begins in early spring! annual fees to operate in a state that provides meaningful advantages such as asset-protection tools, flexible trust administration, privacy in public entity filings, and no Wyoming income tax.

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Teton County School District Board of Trustees Stephan Abrams Lives in: Jackson Age: 52 Years in Teton County: 27 Current occupation: A loved husband, an amused father and grateful local business owner. Political experience: School Board. Humbly elected.

Reade W. Dornan

Lives in: Jackson Age: 85 Years in Teton County: 64 Current occupation: Retired college professor of English Education. Over 50 years, I taught young people at all levels K-12 and at several Big Ten universities. Political experience: I’ve been on the Teton County school board for four years.

Keith Gingery

Lives in: Teton County Age: 57 Years in Teton County: 43 Current occupation: Attorney Political experience: Served five terms as a state representative to the Wyoming House of Representatives. I am currently serving my third term as a school board member.

Ashley Sinclair Lives in: Jackson Age: 40 Years in Teton County: 4 Current occupation: Investment advisor. Political experience: Never run for office before.

Why are you running for office? Abrams: Serving on the school board has been the most rewarding experience I’ve had here in Jackson. The work completed within the walls of our schools from teachers to administrators, kindergarten through high school, has far reaching effects on our community. I am running because I believe in quality public education and our community. Dornan: While there is always unfinished business on any board, this time I feel a strong need to finish the addition to the high school. Teton County has waited seven years for

funding from the state legislature to provide adequate facilities. I want to see it through. Gingery: Continued stability within our school district. Sinclair: I’m a parent of two kids in TCSD, and care about the education every child here receives. We have an excellent district, and should never stop asking how to do better. I want to put students first, support teachers, listen to parents and measure what matters: whether kids are learning and ready for what’s next.

What are your top three priorities if elected? Abrams: To be more involved in the state legislative process; local school districts should be empowered with local control, continue supporting the wonderful staff which allows TCSD to thrive, keep expanding affordable housing options for TCSD staff. Dornan: Sufficient funding for the high school addition and adequate support for the Education Foundation, which provides scholarships for graduating seniors, health care for young people’s teeth and mental health access for all children. I would like to see additions in our curricula focused on making reading fun again. Gingery: Increased individualized educational interventions to assist students that need additional assistance. Continued stability of current curriculum with additional assistance to help teachers with the professional development. Complete the high school addition for the Career Technical Innovation Center. Sinclair: My priorities: strong academic foundations, intentional decisions on technology and stronger family-teacher-district partnership and communication.

Teton County School District’s budget faces many pressures, from changes the Wyoming Legislature has made in recalibration to the high cost of living. How would you approach the budget? Abrams: The TCSD budget has many complexities and is deeply woven into our local economy. To begin I will continue advocating for our community at the State level to have the silo funding model removed. Local control means the State should revert back to the block grant funding model which allows the district to spend the funds on areas and needs which are best for our district. Dornan: School district budgets are big business and probably the most complicated role of the trustees’ responsibilities. The State Legislature largely narrowed their focus on teacher salaries (extremely important), but there is so much more to consider. We need more discussion

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Four candidates vying for three seats on insurance, school athletics and activities, nutrition, school resource officers and facilities. There is significantly more work to be done on recalibration allocations. Gingery: The highest priority is teacher and staff salary to ensure the continuation of our excellent instruction. Sinclair: These are two different problems. Cost of living isn’t something our local budget fixes alone, so I want the district pushing Cheyenne hard for a funding formula that reflects what it costs to live and work here. That’s tied directly to keeping good teachers. For the budget itself, every dollar should answer one question: is this helping kids learn or supporting the people doing that work? If not, it deserves a hard look, even if we’ve always funded it. I’m not walking in with a line item plan. I’m walking in ready to ask questions, listen to educators and administration, and make decisions based on what’s working.

How can a community measure how public schools and students are thriving? What would success look like in Teton County? Abrams: Success comes in many forms. Students learning to read and write. Students and families having access to support which allow the student to thrive. Student retention. High graduation rates with students prepared for their next life stage. An engaged community. Staff that knows they are appreciated, valued and properly compensated. Dornan: An easy answer to this question is to say “let’s look at test scores” and be done with it. Our board is wise enough to reach beyond test scores to ask “are we reaching all of our kids, regardless of where they are starting from?” “How are our students doing once they graduate?” “Are they becoming educated, productive citizens contributing positively to our community?” The answers are not easy to measure quantitatively, but we can look around and be proud of the graduates we know and trust with Jackson Hole’s future. Gingery: The continuation of seeing our scores go up every year. Our schools are really doing an amazing job through excellent instruction and we just keep seeing our scores go up every year. But success is more than just the scores, it is seeing so many of kids building grit and resilience. Sinclair: We can use a variety of numbers to gauge our success. Test scores matter, but they’re a snapshot, not the full picture. To me, success looks like kids meeting grade level benchmarks, teachers who can afford to stay and know their students, a district that’s honest if the data shows we’re falling short and willing to fix it, and families who feel heard and

have real resources when their kid needs help. You can’t capture that in one number. But you can feel it, in kids who want to be at school, teachers who want to stay, families who feel like someone’s listening, and graduates who leave ready for whatever’s next, college, work, or otherwise.

The voters approved $16.5 million for the Bronc Achievement Center in 2022, but the plan for that project and the Jackson Hole High School addition has changed in the last four years. What should be done with the funding and what should voters expect now? Abrams: The original SPET request was passed prior to the state’s commitment for funding of the project. With their funding limited to the addition of CTE (Career Technical Education), the board and the district have major decisions to make. The board needs to determine the current and future needs of the high school. It is important to me that our voters and community are engaged in the conversation to ensure the reimagined Bronc Achievement Center is supported. Dornan: The Bronc Achievement Center has been stalled by the lack of state funding, but plans for it are alive and well. With the vision of Principal Lieberman and the opening of the new CWC facilities, the trustees are supporting an exciting pathway for additional coursework and certification in technical education. Students will have many new career choices thanks to an innovative curriculum, new classroom spaces and a partnership with CWC. With one last allocation from the Wyoming Legislature, the $16.5 million in SPET money should be put to good use. Gingery: The high school addition for Career Technical Innovation needs to be completed and then the Bronc Fieldhouse needs to be built. Both are still being built as the voters approved. The State of Wyoming just wanted the Career Technical Innovation addition to be built separately from the field house. So we are still building everything that we said we were going to build, just in two different structures right next to each other. Sinclair: This project already changed shape once because of a state study, and now the numbers don’t match what’s available to build it. That’s frustrating, and voters have a right to be frustrated too, but we’ll work together to figure out a solution. I’m not going to pretend I have the funding gap solved. What I can promise is I won’t let this get worked out behind closed doors and announced after the fact. Voters put real money on the line here. They deserve regular updates, straight answers about why costs went up, and a board that’s pushing hard, whether that’s back to the Legislature or elsewhere, to get this built.

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Teton Conservation District Board of Supervisors David C. Adams Lives in: West Bank Age: 74 Years in Teton County: 50 Current occupation: Retired Political experience: I have more or less been on the conservation board since 2002.

Lee Bauknight

Lives in: Hog Island in Hoback Age: 42 Years in Teton County: 17 Current occupation: Real estate management and development. Political experience: Has never run for office before.

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The Jackson Hole News&Guide was unable to reach Lucas for the general election voter guide. He didn’t include a phone number, email or address to contact him. He also didn’t attend a forum for candidates.

Cate Watsabaugh

Lives in: Wilson Age: 45 Years in Teton County: 37, born and raised in Wilson and spent eight years in New York

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City for school and work. Current occupation: COO of the Persephone and Picnic cafe group and bakery. Political experience: I won the seat I currently hold and am running for it again.

touts the grandeur of its natural resources, yet major impairments — from E. coli and nutrient loading in our streams to nitrate contamination reaching our groundwater — now affect the water system that ties the whole county together.

What are your top three priorities if elected?

Watsabaugh: Water — use, quality, management. Without a doubt. Supporting our watersheds is critical, and responsible water use and management will be paramount, especially following the winter of 2026 and where water inventories currently sit.

Adams: 1) Continue to promote water quality and quantity by providing credible data and incentivebased programs. 2) Support local agriculture, including urban and small acreage. 3) Support efforts to mitigate the causes and effects of wildfires. Bauknight: 1) Implementing effective solutions to improve water quality. 2) Standing for wildlife in the human-wildlife coexistence equation, especially in the face of increased development. 3) Improving the sustainability aspects of our community. Watsabaugh: Water quality and management, wildfire reduction and readiness programs, and supporting local food systems and agriculture.

What is the biggest conservation challenge facing Teton County and how can the district help address it? Adams: Water. We can provide data and technical assistance, but the Town Council and County Commission must supply the necessary regulations and resources. Bauknight: The biggest conservation challenge facing Teton County is the impairment of our streams, rivers and aquifers. Teton County

Are there any Teton Conservation District programs that should be expanded? If so, which and why?

Adams: We would hope to expand many programs but primarily through our numerous partnerships with governmental agencies and local non-profits. Bauknight: As wildfires rage around the world, across the West, and in our own backyards, it will be critical for TCD to expand its focus and resources toward wildfire preparedness. Watsabaugh: Granting in general, and funding for wildfire preparedness. This is connected to drought trends, water use and scarcity, and also because so many homes in the county interface with wildland areas. Are there any programs that the district should divert resources away from? If so, which and why? Adams: None. Bauknight: Based on the Long-

Range Plan and TCD’s most recent Annual Report, I believe the district is focused on the right programs. Any fine-tuning or shifting of resources is insight I’d rather earn than assume — that will come once I’m seated as a board member and have the internal perspective to understand TCD’s operations firsthand. Watsabaugh: I think the TCD manages its resources well and allocates support across it’s programs in a balanced and thoughtful way.

What is an issue the public should know about when it comes to the Teton County Conservation District? Adams: Drinking water testing. Bauknight: Voting FOR the continuation of the Conservation District Tax is vital to ensure TCD can carry on its program work across water quality, land, planning and development, vegetation, wildfire risk reduction, wildlife, GIS and sustainability. This isn’t abstract — TCD’s influence touches every Teton County constituent directly, from the water coming out of the tap to the wildfire risk on the land around us. And it comes at minimal cost: the board has consistently collected well under the one-mill maximum, because they treat this funding as a responsibility, not a blank check. Watsabaugh: Passing the mill levy this election. It’s critical to the existence of the TCD. The conservation district puts those tax dollars right back into the community in the form of so many incredible programs.

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St. John’s Health Board of Trustees Brent “Doc” Blue Lives in: Indian Paintbrush Age: 76 Years in Teton County: 44 Current occupation: Physician. Political experience: Elected coroner three times. Ran for county commission and lost.

of the hospital. Improved customer service in the clinics. Maintaining excellent medical care in all SJH facilities. Conover-Keller: Supporting SJH’s strategic goals: drive quality and operational excellence; support and strengthen the workforce; enhance breadth and depth of care for our community.

Katharine Conover-Keller Lives in: Teton County Age: 75 Years in Teton County: 36 Current occupation: Retired, formerly the president of the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole. Political experience: I ran for the St. John’s Health Board of Trustees in November of 2022, having been appointed in January 2022. I would like to serve another four years.

Pam Cutler

Lives in: North of Jackson Age: 71 Years in Teton County: On and off since 1994, full time for around 5 years Current occupation: Retired emergency physician. Political experience: I ran and was elected to St John’s Board in 2022. I am now running for a second term.

What are your top three priorities if elected? Blue: Long term financial viability

Cutler: Sustainably meet medical needs of community. Maintain excellent clinical quality. Maintain local control of this hospital.

What do you think is the best approach to shrinking the hospital’s expected $12.3 million deficit? Blue: We need to lean on our expenditures which may mean some reduction in little-used services. We need to look at all aspects of our finances with no “sacred cows.” Conover-Keller: Focus on assuring that we are using our resources efficiently and optimizing revenue cycle processes. Developing services that the community needs and are revenue generating.

Three candidates vying for three seats outpatient services. I support the cancer center not only due to its local need but because with the center cost being donated and dept not needing servicing, it will produce bottom line revenue to the hospital. Conover-Keller: Recently, we’ve invested in new specialists, including OB/GYNs who will soon be offering a new procedure for pelvic health problems. The addition of a linear accelerator in the new cancer center will allow us to expand our services to include radiation therapy, which half of all cancer patients need as part of their treatment plan. This will eliminate the need to travel long distances for this care. As a cancer survivor, this is very personal to me. And because the Hospital Foundation is raising philanthropic funds to pay for 100% of this project, the reimbursement we receive for providing care will be a financial boost for the hospital. Cutler: Growth in these services: primary care, oncology, behavioral health, cardiopulmonary, labor and delivery, hospice and home health. Yes, I support the proposed cancer center 100%.

Some employees have voiced concerns over cost-cutting measures taken by St. John’s Health over the last year-plus. What services would you like to see grow in your second term What is your opinion on the hospital’s efforts, so far, to on the St. John’s Health board? Do you support a cancer center? address financial challenges? Cutler: Broadly: Increase revenue while minimizing costs in a way that maintains clinical quality.

Blue: Customer service, responsiveness and phone accessibility in

Blue: When I moved to Jackson, all staff on the care units were RNs. That was not a financially viable

model as reimbursements declined and salaries increased. Over the ensuing years, these variables, which make hospital survival difficult, have continued. Various cost cutting measures have been implemented that may mean increased work loads that employees, including provider staff, may not be used to, but are required by financial realities. These measures have proceeded while ensuring excellent medical care while keeping the hospital financially sound. Conover-Keller: I know that it’s critical that we make some significant changes if we want to remain independent and sustainable for the community. That is critical. But change is hard. As a patient, I know firsthand how hardworking, talented and caring our staff is. They are the best I’ve ever experienced throughout my cancer journey, which required me to receive care at highly acclaimed urban hospitals. There is no comparison to their compassion and competency. I really appreciate their willingness to make changes that are necessary and beneficial. They have helped identify some non-labor cost savings ideas that are already saving SJH quite a lot of money. Cutler: I believe St John’s actions to address financial challenges have been well thought out and appropriately conservative. It’s always hard to cut things. But every decision has been reviewed carefully to analyze how it might impact clinical care, as well as the organization’s long-term financial viability.

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eton County residents will be asked three questions about their taxes on the general election ballot this year. One of those decisions could have sweeping impacts on Wyoming homeowners who live in the state most of the year. The other two affect just Teton County residents’ property tax bills. To pass, more than 50% of voters will need to vote in favor of a change or a continuation of a tax. A vote “for” the proposition is a “yes” and a vote “against” is a “no.” Any ballots left blank will count as being “against” a ballot proposition.

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The first initiative that will come up on the ballot is the statewide “People’s Initiative to Limit Property Tax in Wyoming through a Homeowner’s Property Tax Exemption.” Brent Bien, who lost his Republican bid for governor for a second time in the most recent August primary, spearheaded this initiative in 2023. He petitioned around the state and obtained enough signatures to get the initiative on the ballot.

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Shall a law be enacted: Establishing a property tax exemption for qualified homeowners’ primary residence in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the assessed value of the dwelling; and Defining “homeowner” and “primary residence”; providing that no more than one exemption shall apply to a single property or be claimed by a single owner per year; requiring a homeowner to be a resident of wyoming for at least one year and to have occupied the primary residence for at least six months of the previous tax year to qualify; requiring an initial sworn claim to be filed with the county assessor by the fourth monday in may; providing for continuing the exemption in subsequent years through annually confirming eligibility; providing a penalty for false claims; clarifying that the exemption applies to the residential structure; and specifying applicability?

What it does The “People’s Initiative” could indefinitely exempt half of a residential property’s assessed value from taxation if the owner lives there at least six months a year. The homeowner would also need to live in Wyoming for a year prior to qualify. Although the tax break would be large, the initiative isn’t a 50% tax cut right off the top of a tax bill for all homeowners across Wyoming. Nor will it slash bills entirely in half, Teton County Asssesor Melissa Shinkle said. There is fine print to unpack. A “primary residence” is defined as a “house, trailer house, mobile home, transportable home or other

dwelling place.” But the definition doesn’t include the land the residence sits on. Shinkle said the Wyoming Constitution directs assessors to “assess land separately from the improvement.” The “improvement” is a home, a structure, anything added to the land. Only the value of the primary structure — a mansion, a modular home, a condo — may get the 50% exemption, she said. Shinkle walked through what property tax bills might look like for some of the wealthiest homeowners in Teton County, as well as the common man. The owner of an ultra-luxury home worth around $28 million, with land valued at roughly $6.5 million, received a $177,000 tax bill in 2026. If the initiative passes and the owner qualifies, their bill could drop down to around $100,000. The reason that it’s not cut entirely in half is because only the $153,000 of tax on the actual structure of the home receives the 50% exemption, Shinkle said. The roughly $24,000 in residential property taxes on the land remains the same. But Teton County Assessor Shinkle said the average residential bill is around $11,000 a year and the median is $6,000. Home owners in Rafter J or Cottonwood or condo owners in town live in homes valued around $1 to $2 million, which she said lands closer to the median property tax bill. For a condo owner with a home valued at $1.3 million and a little land at $120,000, the property tax bill would be about $7,000 without the 50% exemption. If the initiative passed, that homeowner would pay closer to $4,000. Homeowners who qualify wouldn’t be able to claim more than one exemption a year. So, a person who wants the 50% exemption on the value of their home couldn’t also benefit from other property tax relief laws the Wyoming Legislature has passed. There is also a residency requirement and paperwork would need to be turned in to the Teton County Assessor’s Office no later than the fourth Monday in May.

Impact if it passes The Wyoming Department of Revenue and Legislative Service Office estimate there could be roughly $109 million exempted from residential property tax bills statewide in the first year. In Teton County, residential property tax revenue would be reduced by more than $27 million. Wyoming property taxes primarily fund K-12 public education. Roughly two-thirds of residential property taxes go to Wyoming schools. The remaining one-third of these taxes fund county government functions such as administration, roads and general operations; special districts, including fire protection, hospital districts, weed and pest control and water/ sewer districts; and city and town budgets, according to the Wyoming Department of Revenue. No residential property tax dollars go into the state’s general fund. The Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office also did an analysis that was put on the ballot. The anticipated revenue decrease in 2028 is $92.6 See TAXES on 17

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million and $95.7 million in 2029 “to the state of Wyoming only.” It doesn’t include the impact “upon political subdivisions” like towns and counties. Two camps have formed in response to the proposal. Supporters consider the initiative a vital pressure valve for homeowners facing rising property tax bills. They emphasize that a “50% reduction in qualifying homeowner’s assessed value is not the same thing as a 50% reduction in government revenue,” according to the property tax initiative website. But a vocal Wyoming coalition is concerned about losing funding for public education and local government services. Since the initiative was first proposed, Teton County commissioners, town councilors, school district officials, St. John’s Health trustees and more local electeds have expressed concern about how local budgets will be impacted.

Proposed continuation of the Conservation District tax The second question goes before voters every four years and funds conservation projects that include work on water quality, invasive plant removal and wildfire risk assessment for landowners. Voters have approved the fund each year since 1998.

Exact language on ballot Shall the Teton Conservation District continue to be funded for the next four years by collecting the Conservation District Tax for the purpose of providing soil, water, wildlife, and other conservation programs as directed by the locally elected Teton Conservation District Board of Supervisors not to exceed (1) mill on each one dollar ($1.00) of assessed valuation on all property within Teton County?

What it would do From July 2025 through June 2026, the mill levy accounted for $2.7 million of the conservation district’s $3.5 million budget, with the rest coming from interest, grants and pass-through funds. The district spent $2.9 million during the same period, with $1.9 million going to project expenditures and $1 million toward operations. Approval of the proposed tax continuation allows the district to ask for up to 1 mill from voters, which is about $4 million, said Katie Smits, Teton County’s treasurer. The district plans to collect 0.49 mills for the coming tax year. The district’s elected board — three seats for which are on the ballot this fall — decides how much to collect each year, said Roby Hurley, the board chair. The board bases its mill levy in a given year on the district’s planned projects, which hinges on the capacity of the district’s seven employees. Less than 1% of property taxes go to the conservation district, though the exact amount depends on where a home is and what other special mills apply. A homeowner who owes $89,500 in property taxes this year would pay $700 to the district, according to a bill shared by Shinkle. A homeowner who pays $2,600 in property taxes would pay $23 to the district, Smits said. A homeowner who pays $6,600 includes $58 to the district. A property tax bill of $135,500 includes $1,176 for the district. Conservation districts in Wyoming are able to collect tax dollars in several ways, said Carlin Girard, the district’s executive director. Districts can go to voters for a mill levy every four years, request a referendum for a permanent mill levy or ask the county commission for funding. Going to the voters directly, rather than through the county, creates au-

tonomy for the district, Girard said. Girard said if the tax were not approved this November, the district would spend its reserve funding and gradually downsize and shut down the organization. “Without the mill levy, our organization would change immediately,” he said. “It would be a huge withdrawal of funding and technical resources out of conservation in our community.”

Proposed increase of the Hospital District mill levy In June, the St. John’s Health Board of Trustees unanimously approved a ballot proposition that would ask voters to dedicate six mills — assessors’ metrics for taxation — to the community hospital. The hospital currently levies 3 mills, from which it received $13 million in fiscal year 2025, which ended last summer. The proposition would double the mills.

Exact language on ballot Shall the Teton County Hospital District, doing business as St. John’s Health, be authorized to levy an additional property tax of three (3) mills for hospital purposes, including but not limited to, emergency, labor and delivery, cancer treatment, clinics, nursing home, and related health care services, thus increasing the District’s authorized operating levy from three (3) mills to not more than six (6) mills.

What it would do Hospital leaders believe increasing the tax by 3 mills may help the hospital navigate current and emerging financial challenges, including shifting reimbursement for healthcare and statewide property tax cuts. But, if voters across the Equality State approve a 50% property tax cut on the ballot this fall, increased taxes for St. John’s may only backfill the gap the larger cuts would leave. As it stands, St. John’s Hospital property tax is a small portion of the overall levy Teton County voters pay, 5% of the overall countywide levy. If the hospital raises its mill levy from 3 to 6, a homeowner with a $2 million home would pay an additional $570, according to the News&Guide’s calculations. Holding all else equal, their tax bill would jump from $10,792 to $11,362. But, due to the looming statewide property tax vote, it’s unclear what it would mean for St. John’s finances or for Teton County taxpayers’ wallets. Not factoring in land, take the example of a person owning a $1.38 million condo. Under the current 3 mill arrangement, the hospital would receive $331 from that homeowner for the value of just the condo. If the property tax initiative does not pass, but the hospital’s mill levy proposal does, the hospital’s share from the value of the condo would double to $662. But if the property tax initiative does pass, and the hospital’s mill levy proposal fails, St. John’s share of property taxes would halve to $165. If both measures pass, the hospital would be right where it left off, getting $331. The amount of money St. John’s Health gets in property taxes — an expected $11.4 million last fiscal year — is a small portion of the hospital’s overall budget. The budget, approved in July, called for bringing in $203.2 million and spending $215.5 million, leading to a $12.3 million deficit. Aside from taxes, the hospital has focused on cutting largely nonclinical costs in an effort to close the gap. Leaders’ ultimate goal is to keep the hospital independent, which supporters say allows the hospital to run services like maternal health and mental health that don’t bring in as much money. Contact Jasmine Hall at 307-7327063 or state@jhnewsandguide.com.

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A mill levy increase means: Stable funding that helps St. John's Health plan for the future A stronger, community-governed hospital that is accountable to Teton County residents Critical support for services like emergency care, senior care, OB/GYN & specialized clinics Retaining the medical professionals needed to serve our community Preserving local access to care so patients do not have to travel Keeping essential healthcare dollars working here in Teton County St. John’s Health is more than a hospital. It is an essential part of our community. Supporting this levy helps keep our hometown hospital strong for the future.

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Six judges and justices appear on Teton County’s general election ballot, asking voters to decide whether they should remain on the bench through Wyoming’s judicial retention system. Wyoming is among 19 states that utilize a retention election system, according to Ballotpedia. The ballot asks voters to mark “yes” or “no” for each judge. A yes vote supports keeping the judge in office for another term; a no vote supports removal. If more than half of voters reject a judge, the vacancy is filled through the state’s judicial selection process. The ballot this year includes Wyoming Supreme Court Justices Robert Jarosh and Bridget Hill; Ninth Judicial District Judge James M. Conder; Wyoming Chancery Court Judge Ben Buringham; and Ninth Judicial District Circuit Court Judges Erin E. Weisman and Jefferson Boone Coombs. If retained, Wyoming Supreme Court justices serve eight-year terms, district and chancery court judges serve six-year terms, and circuit court judges serve four-year terms. Weisman presides over Teton County’s circuit court in Jackson, while Conder and Coombs are based in Lander within the Ninth Judicial District, which includes Teton, Fremont and Sublette counties. Jarosh and Hill serve on the statewide Supreme Court, and Burningham oversees the statewide Chancery Court, which handles qualifying business and trust disputes. Wyoming’s retention elections give voters a say in whether appointed judges remain on the bench. The system, approved by voters in 1972, combines selection based on professional qualifications with periodic public accountability.

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to address more openly in Teton County. As deputy coroner, I’ve seen firsthand the devastating impact these deaths have on families, friends and our community. We can’t continue to document these tragedies and move on — we owe it to the residents of Teton County to recognize the warning signs, address

Wyoming’s judicial ethics rules limit how judges participate in retention elections. They cannot campaign unless there is active opposition to their retention, promise particular rulings or make public statements that could affect the outcome or fairness of pending cases. The system is intended to balance judicial independence with accountability: Judges are expected to apply the law impartially, while voters retain the power to deny them another term. Among the judges on the ballot, Weisman has the most direct connection to Teton County residents. She presides over the circuit court in Jackson, handling misdemeanors, traf- Weisman fic cases, smaller civil claims and initial proceedings in felony cases. Gov. Mark Gordon appointed Weisman to replace retiring Judge Curt Haws, on Aug. 5, 2024. Before joining the bench, she served as Teton County and prosecuting attorney beginning in 2019, overseeing criminal prosecutions and representing county government. She previously spent five years as a deputy county attorney and worked in private practice in Jackson. Weisman won uncontested elections for county attorney in 2018 and 2022. This year, voters will consider her continued service in a different role: a nonpartisan judicial retention vote for a four-year term. Coombs serves in Fremont County’s circuit court in Lander, within the Ninth Judicial District that also includes Teton and Sublette counties. Gordon appointed him in 2021 to replace retiring Judge Robert Denhardt. Before taking the bench, Coombs supervised the Campbell County public defender’s office beginning in 2015. Contact Jeannette Boner at 307-7325901 or courts@jhnewsandguide.com. the root causes and work together to prevent the next death. By partnering with the health department to identify trends, expand prevention efforts and educate our neighbors on harm reduction strategies, we have an opportunity to save lives. Nelson: We are here for you and your family. We are striving to grow, develop and keep pace with our changing community in our changing world.

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Short won the Republican primary with 46.4%, defeating Wyoming Freedom Caucus Chair Rachel Williams, former State Elections Director CJ Young and Hudson academic advisor Qwenton Eagle Oviatt. McCarty had no challengers in the Democratic primary and Trujillo was selected to go on the ballot by Constitution Party members in June. Short describes himself as an “entrepreneur, local businessman and three-term Converse County Commissioner.” He told the News&Guide he was running to help improve business opportunities for Wyoming businesses and increase accountability. He also wants to help increase awareness of financial scams for seniors and help educate younger generations on the importance of financial investing. “Lastly, to help strengthen trust in our clerks and the elections they facilitate,” he said. McCarty said he was running to: “Save our democracy, keep public lands in public hands.” He wants the office to focus on administering elections “fairly and transparently.” He lives in Worland and is a retired railway worker, supplier and web technician. Trujillo previously served one term in the Wyoming Legislature in 2022 representing House District 44 in Cheyenne. She left the Republican Party and joined the Constitution Party. She worked as an administrator for 17 years. As chief election officer, she said in Wyofile’s questionnaire that she would want “to continue the work to get rid drop in ballots and streamline all clerks with the same up-to-date equipment to ensure secure ballots.” The other competitive statewide race is for state superintendent of public instruction. Rep. Steve Harshman, R-Wyo., won the Republican primary against Rep. Thomas Kelly, R-Sheridan, and Chad Auer. He earned nearly 58% of the vote. In the general election, Harshman and Democrat Ana Cordova are vying to lead the state’s education department. Cordova secured around 63% of the vote and defeated Sergio Maldonado in the Democratic primary. Harshman is an educator and a coach in Casper. He’s served as a representative in the Wyoming Legislature for House District 37 since 2003, as well as led the lower chamber as House Speaker. His top three priorities if he were elected: “Our kids, our schools, our future.” Cordova is a third generation Wyomingite and Cheyenne resident who moved back to Wyoming earlier this year. She told Wyofile that she obtained three degrees — B.S. Biochem, NMSU; M.A., Human Genetics, Johns Hopkins SOM;

M.S., Law, Northwestern — and has worked for a variety of educationfocused nonprofits. Her top priority as superintendent is to “elevate and advocate” for public schools. The only two incumbents in the five state executive races remain unchallenged. Republicans Treasurer Curt Meier and State Auditor Kristi Racines will keep their seats unless a successful write-in campaign is mounted before Nov. 3. Meier beat out Rep. Scott Smith, Lingle, in the Republican primary and Racines didn’t face a challenger in the primary. In U.S. Congress, one of Wyoming’s two Senate seats and the sole seat in the House of Representatives are up for grabs. U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, RWyo., and former Democratic state Rep. Jim Byrd are facing off in the Senate race. Both candidates won their respective primaries in August. Hageman was the first to step into the race after U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis decided in December that she would not run again. Hageman has served two terms in the House, earned President Trump’s endorsement at the end of 2025 and had more than $2.4 million in her war chest for the primary election. She garnered roughly 62% of the vote in the Republican primary and defeated four other Republicans, including fifth-generation Spring Gulch rancher Sam Mead. Mead came in second with around 31% of the vote. Jimmy Skovgard, Jill Edwards and John Holtz followed with close to 2% in votes each. In the Democratic primary election, Byrd secured nearly 78% of the vote. Billy Benavidez lost with around 22%. Byrd served in the Wyoming Legislature between 2009 and 2019, representing House District 44 in Cheyenne. His mother was Wyoming’s first Black woman to serve in the Legislature. He’s campaigned hard against Hageman on affordability, protecting public lands and lowering health care costs. As of the end of July, he had raised close to $22,000 for the race, according to Federal Election Commission reports. The next quarterly report is Oct. 16. There are four candidates vying to replace Hageman in the U.S. House. Secretary of State Chuck Gray won the Republican primary against eight other candidates. After going without it in the primary election, Gray earned Trump’s endorsement on Oct. 6. Former state Sen. Lisa Kinney, D-Laramie, defeated Elena Del Real in the Democratic primary election, and Libertarian Shawn Johnson and Constitution Party candidate Jeffrey Haggit were nominated to go on the general election ballot. Contact Jasmine Hall at 307-7327063 or state@jhnewsandguide.com.

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Shannon Brennan for WY House D23!

Please vote for me for Wyoming House District 23 Representative. Teton County is a unique place with diverse residents, all holding many different expectations for our community and our future. Over time, we have lost our close associations with other counties, having shifted to a more global culture. In effect, we have been sidelined in Cheyenne by sending representatives who hold extreme values. Our current representative has a voting record that reflects only 13% alignment with the rest of the state. That is not team playing. Send me to Cheyenne. We will be visible again. We can rejoin the legislative family with a warm Wyoming welcome! I bring capability, credentials, and commitment to the well-being of all. I stand for better housing, managed growth out of chaos, less spending and taxation, and respectful and protective conservation of lands. I will champion an “all of the above” energy vision statewide to stabilize, diversity and grow our economy. We will create a future for our children and grandchildren so they can stay in the state, have good jobs, build homes and realize the dreams of tomorrow. I will guard the Wyoming Permanent Mineral Trust fund from those who view it as casual rainy day source for expenditures. I will work to ensure taxes are limited and closely tied to critical, demonstrated budgeted needs and that revenues and investments are managed with recognized professional expertise. I will put continual pressure in our state government to remain close to the governed and to keep decisions on taxes and spending close to the people. Finally, (I hope you are all reading this…) I am ethical, accountable, and transparent. I am a hardworking South Dakota native, having spent the last 47 years of my life in Yellowstone/Teton region. My “extreme engineer “ husband and I have two extraordinary children, we have created our own wealth (wealth being a relative term in Teton County), and we have achieved truly storied careers in energy and government. It would be an honor to represent you in Cheyenne. Your vote is humbly requested. -Shannon

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