Wyoming’s early primary voting is underway, with most state legislators being Republicans. The GOP is divided between the conservative Wyoming Freedom Caucus and the moderate Wyoming Caucus, with blurry boundaries between the two. Both sides are campaigning heavily with ads featuring Wyoming imagery and values.
The upcoming state primaries in 2024 will be crucial in determining the future of the Republican Party in Wyoming. The question is whether the momentum from Rep. Liz Cheney’s defeat in 2022 will lead to more Freedom Caucus members being elected, potentially changing the balance of power in the state legislature. Or will moderate Republicans maintain control, albeit on shaky ground?
USA TODAY is closely monitoring Wyoming’s regional and congressional races. Cy Neff is covering Wyoming politics for the publication and can be contacted at cneff@usatoday.com or on X, formerly known as Twitter, @CyNeffNews.
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