Wyoming Vote Tracker

This past month has been quite a busy one. I live in Cody, work two jobs (both of which are in the service industry) and summer is here. Add into the mix a little thing called the Cody Stampede (an event so large that both of Cheyenne’s high schools send their marching bands to our parades), and life gets a little busy.

I try not to “blogcation” for very long. Even the leader of talk radio takes at most a couple days here and there, rather than long extensive breaks. So, now I have a lot of catching up to do.  We are in the heat of wht is sure to be the busiest political month and a half and there is a lot of work to do.

I would like to start off by saying that I am running for Republican Precinct Committee (Dist. 3, Pct. 2). A number of political folks were influential in this decision: Peg Shreeve has noted in her meetings with me that I need to get involved. Cherie Fisher, a current committeewoman from 4-1 suggested the idea that I run. Bo Bowman, a current committeeman from 4-1, as well as a good friend, and neighbor to my parents watered on that “get involved” seed planted by Peg Shreeve, and just days before the filing deadline, Deb Simpson, wife of State Rep. Colin Simpson called Speak Your Piece to encourage politically-minded people to go down to the courthouse and “give the voters a choice.”

Those words echoed within me as I recalled often being frustrated by picking up my sample ballot and seeing that I’d have to vote for such-and-such and to “vote for not more than one” and there was only one person running anyway or “vote for not more than two” and only two candidates filed. So, on May 30, I filled out an application to run for Precinct Committee. I didn’t ask if anyone else was. I was interested in one of two positions, and that was good enough for me.

Turns out that until I had filed, Glen Ross and Kurt Hopkin, both incumbents, were the only two who had filed. So, in addition to seeking a strong desire of mine, I am providing a choice to the voters, and proving once again, that pro-lifers actually do believe in choice.

In case you’re like me, with  a political fire that burns deep in your soul, it’s too late to file for this go-round. If you wanted to, you could wage an agressive write-in campaign. On occasion, they do win in this state. But it does take a certain healthy amount of energy to get your name out before the people so they remember it in the voting booth. If that’s too much for you, it’s not too late. August 19th is just around the corner, soon to be followed by November 4th. And, as Harlan Edmunds points out, there’s plenty to do:

The stars in their courses are aligning above our high windswept desert where, as with those other confrontations, a few hundred thousand warriors and their leaders will contend upon unforgettable terrain for history’s verdict. The warriors are you the voters of Wyoming; the leaders are you the candidates, incumbents and prescient newcomers alike, eager for the day to come, confident of the rectitude of your cause and the inevitability of your vindication.

Yes, this is an historic election year in Wyoming. For the first time since our statehood, all of our seats of representation in D.C. are up for election. By now, you know Rep. Cubin is stepping down in January. Four Republicans are contending for the nomination to go onto November and face off against one Democrat and a Libertarian. You loyal followers of this blog know who my favorite and least favorite candidates are in this race. in case there’s any doubt about who I don’t really want to win, check out the new index near the top of the sidebar.

Additionally, both of our Senators are up for election. Sen. Barrasso by virtue of being appointed last year needs to be elected by the people this year to secure the remainder of the term. I’m still not sure why the Dems are fielding a candidate against him, given his exceptional record.  Yes, I know, there are two Dems running for the seat, but come Aug. 20th, Sen. Barrasso is only facing one of them. Sen. Enzi is on the verge of completing two terms. He held everyone in suspense over his decision to run again, so much so that it was a national story when he finally made his public decision.

Yes, there is a lot of work to be done in the next 43 days and counting. Phone calls to be made, letters to write, doors to knock on, people to talk to, and signs to put up. What will you do for Wyoming’s history?

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