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9:30 p.m.: With all results in, Democrats in Teton County appear to be riding a national blue wave. Rep. Liz Storer and Teton County Sheriff Matt Carr held onto their seats. Kat Clauson is Teton County’s first female coroner. And all three Democrats running for county commission also secured bids: Incumbent Luther Propst and challengers Ali Dunford and Karyn Chin.
In one nonpartisan race, County Clerk Mo Murphy will recount the school board race, with two candidates — Reade Dornan and Ashley Sinclair — being within 1% of the vote. As of Tuesday night, Sinclair has the lead.
8:10 p.m.: Shelter slate takes commanding lead for county commission with early and absentee reporting
Well ahead in the race for county commission are Karyn Chin, Ali Dunford and Luther Propst, the Democrats. All were given an endorsement or recommendation by housing advocacy group Shelter JH. Republican Vicky O’Donoghue is the next closest with 1,484.
Democratic Rep. Liz Storer has a strong lead over Republican Shannon Brennan: 2,069 votes to 953.
Democratic Sheriff Matt Carr has also pulled about 3,000 votes ahead of his deputy, Republican Eric Snow.
The incumbent town councilors — Jonanthan Schechter and Alyson Spery — appear on-track to hold onto their seats.
Teton County appears to have more Prop 1 opponents at the moment: 3,593 against and 2,249 for. We’ll see what the rest of the state has to say.
7:34 p.m.: Barlow, Hageman handed early wins
As soon as polls closed, the Associated Press called major Wyoming races. Republican U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman will keep her seat, defeating Democrat James Byrd. State Sen. Eric Barlow will be Wyoming’s next governor, defeating Democrat Kenneth R. Casner and Constitution Party candidate Rebecca Bextel.
How is it possible to call a race with 0% of votes counted? According to its website, strategies such as advance ballot returns, pre-election polling can yield results if they point to a victory in “a small number of states with a longstanding history of dominance by a single party.”
5:20 p.m.: New voters talk perceived chumminess, underdogs
The afternoon rush brought a few first-time voters to the Teton County Library. They were among those eager to support a slew of local candidates, some for their steady hand and others as change makers.
Evan Colnick, a home caretaker, said he likes Democrat incumbent Matt Carr for sheriff. He’ll vote for Independent Alex Muromcew for commission because he thinks the full Democratic slate is too chummy.
“Hopefully they all get along, but I don’t want a whole group of pals,” Colnick said. He bristled at what he interpreted as a slate of three endorsed by Shelter JH, saying he wants “people from different perspectives working together.”
Camila Ramirez Carrillo, 18, also cast her first ballot. The daughter of Mexican immigrants was eager to vote for Teton County Sheriff Matt Carr because of his moderate stance on ICE and friendly demeanor.
“I’m doing this for my parents, for my people,” the college student said.
Another first-time voter, Ronin Zell, 21, joined his mom Julie. Both said they didn’t have much time to research the candidates but supported Democrat challengers Ali Dunford and Karyn Chin for the commission. Julie said she wanted “fresh blood” as she watches the county become too expensive. As for her third vote, she was torn between Muromcew and Republican Melchor Moore because “I think it’s important to not have, like, just a big, single mind.”
Landscaper Scott Zimmerman backed Jackson’s Rebecca Bextel for governor and Jessica Sell Chambers for town council even though he doesn’t expect either to win.
“I don’t really care for Barlow. I don’t really think he’s got the best interest of the state, but unfortunately he’s going to win,” Zimmerman said.
Sell Chambers was his only council pick because, he said, “she has been ostracized by people because she’s willing to have a conversation and be a realist and not just toe the line.”
2:20 p.m.: Ballot initiative splits voters
Beverly Smith of Trout Unlimited was one of several voters at the Teton County Library opposing the ballot initiative for a 50% property tax cut known as Prop 1. She and her husband, Shawn, a developer, own their home but said they value civic services.
“We don’t want to defund the government,” Beverly Smith said, adding, “it seems like it’s not very well thought out.”
Tiffany Stolte, owner of Peak Reading, agreed. Despite living in deed-restricted housing which would be less impacted by the cut, Stolte said cutting taxes statewide is “not good forward thinking.
“We have a lot we have to spend money on,” she said.
On his way to cast a ballot, Rep. Mike Yin, a Jackson Democrat, said that Prop 1 would be a nightmare to manage for the state legislature.
“We’re going to have to figure out how we fund counties and special districts and hospitals and all of that,” said Yin, who is uncontested in his re-election campaign this year.
But not everyone agreed. Ginny Mahood, a Republican bookkeeper for her husband’s small architecture business, has lived in Teton County for 32 years and said they pay nearly $1,000 a month in property tax.
She was on the fence on Prop 1 but decided to support the tax cut, saying: “We need to get our budgets in line.”
Another couple who voted against Prop 1 said they were worried it might pass. “I have very little faith in Wyoming politics,” said retiree Galen Rockenbach, who moved here from Washington.
12:26 p.m.: Homeowners weigh in on a potential property tax cut. Some say they’d rather keep services instead.
A steady stream of voters made their way to the Teton County Library as the sunlight burned through mid-morning clouds. Homeowners Galen Rockenbach and Kristin Nice voted against Prop 1. “We like this concrete we’re standing on. We love the library. We love our emergency service personnel,” Nice said, listing services that could be cut if the statewide 50% residential property tax cut passes.
10:36: ‘Well-oiled machine’ at Old Wilson Schoolhouse
Kids to shuttle. Work to start. Tuesday morning life for plenty of voters is too busy to talk politics.
But at the Old Wilson Schoolhouse, voter Pam, who asked not to give her last name, stopped and shared that she’s lived in the valley the last 45 years. She’s seen a lot of change and hopes her vote reins in some of the consequences that come with it.
“What brought us out is feeling the need to be part of what happens with our community more so than ever before,” she said. “We’re seeing public lands being under attack and housing becoming less and less affordable for the average person.”
Voters started showing up to the community center a few minutes before 7 a.m., where election judge and Teton County Commissioner Len Carlman has greeted voters for several cycles.
One resident who has often been first in line at the historic building was “seven minutes off his game,” Carlman told KHOL. “So he was in the top ten, but he didn’t make the podium this year.”
Fueled by peanut butter sandwiches and hot tea, he feels prepared by the poll worker training for a 14-hour day. So far, it’s been a “well-oiled machine,” he said.
9:33 a.m.: Leaders anticipate a swing to the center.
As one of the most Republican states in the nation, most of Wyoming’s state and federal offices were presumed to be decided in the August primary. Still, some voters in Teton County are looking forward to voting for Eric Barlow, the frontrunner in Wyoming’s race for governor.
The Republican state senator and veterinarian faces Jackson activist Rebecca Bextel, who called him a Democrat while running as the Constitution Party nominee, and the actual Democratic nominee, Kenneth Casner, who has run unsuccessfully twice before. Barlow’s campaign fundraising set a state record. A win would cap the state’s swing to the center after booting the further-right Freedom Caucus from a House majority in August.
Barlow campaigned “extensively throughout the state,” said Sen. Dan Dockstader, an Afton Republican, who is not up for re-election. “Along with his wife, Kelly, they have made repetitive personal visits to nearly all of Wyoming’s communities. He will be the next Governor.”
Barlow joined outgoing Gov. Mark Gordon, also a Republican, in denouncing Proposition 1, the ballot measure to cut residential property taxes by 50%.
The citizen’s initiative earned 30,000 signatures from around the state and the support of the Teton County and Wyoming GOP parties before appearing on the ballot. Supporters say recently passed legislative relief measures don’t go far enough to combat rising home valuations. Opponents say the measure will gut county budgets for essential services if it passes.
7 :20 a.m.: Teton’s early voting set a record and hotly contested races and ballot measures are now up to voters. Here are some resources:
It’s a good grey morning, Teton County. Voting is underway. More than 40% of the county’s registered voters cast a ballot early – by mail or in-person – for the 2026 midterm elections. That’s a new record.
Thousands more are expected today at polling places around the region. Click here to see what your ballot will look like.
The following stations are open to all voters, regardless of where they live in the county, until 7 p.m. today:
- Teton County Library
125 Virginian Lane
Jackson, WY 83001 - Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center
155 E Gill Avenue
Jackson, WY 83001 - Old Wilson Schoolhouse Community Center
5655 Main Street
Wilson, WY 83014 - Teton County Weed and Pest Building
7575 US-89
Jackson, WY 83001 - Alta Branch Library
50 Alta School Road
Alta, WY 83414
Voters are deciding the future of the Teton County Commission, where six candidates are running for three open seats, as well as two seats for Jackson Town Council, where four candidates want in. The races for Teton County sheriff, coroner and assessor are also contested by two people. Four candidates are vying for three seats on nonpartisan boards for the conservation district and school board. KHOL’s election coverage can be found here. Forums hosted by local media and the League of Women Voters can be found here.
House District 23 is the only contested state race to represent Teton County, but voters will also weigh in on Wyoming’s next governor, secretary of state and superintendent of public instruction. Wyoming’s lone U.S. House seat and a U.S. Senate seat are also up for grabs. Hear from the candidates here. Six judges also face retention votes. And you can learn about the closely watched property tax cut ballot initiative here.