Wyoming Freedom Caucus Primary Battle | Cheyenne News

Cheyenne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 2m

Wyoming voters head to the polls this August in pivotal primaries that could dramatically shift state power — especially if the Freedom Caucus expands its grip on the Senate. With House races like Gillette’s John Bear vs. Douglas Moore and Casper’s Tony Locke vs. Chris Dresang testing conservative budget priorities, the stakes are high. In the Senate, key contests including Paul Hoeft’s bid in Powell and Ken Pendergraft’s run in Sheridan could unlock deeper control for the caucus, reshaping everything from university funding to business council priorities. As early voting begins, these races…