Albany County, Wyoming

Wyoming House District 13

2 candidates are tracked for Wyoming House District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shane Swett and Ken Chestek. Candidate information follows official Albany County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Shane Swett (Republican), Ken Chestek (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Ken Chestek is the sitting member, per the Legislature's 2026 roster. Shane Swett was unopposed in the August 18 Republican primary (609 votes). Ken Chestek was unopposed in the August 18 Democratic primary (317 votes). Wyoming has no runoffs and unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election Candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Ken Chestek, is on the ballot.

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Shane Swett

Republican

Top priorities

Making property tax relief permanent
Attainable housing through reduced permitting delays
Locally controlled schools with funding accountability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Swett is a lifelong Laramie resident who runs a small business and describes himself as coming from blue-collar, hands-on work, per the campaign site. He frames his candidacy around Albany County's economy, which he says spans agriculture, energy, small business and the University of Wyoming, per the campaign site.

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Ken Chestek

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Says his campaign is guided by policy positions rather than partisan politics

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ken Chestek is an emeritus professor of law at the University of Wyoming College of Law, where he taught legal writing, statutory interpretation and legal analysis, per KOWB radio. He is a former trial lawyer with more than 20 years of experience, per the same report.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wyoming House District 13 in 2026?

When is the Wyoming House District 13 election in Wyoming?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Wyoming are on the Wyoming election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Albany County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Albany County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Shane Swett, full profile Ken Chestek, full profile Official Wyoming election office