Albany County, Wyoming

Wyoming Senate District 9

One candidate is tracked for Wyoming Senate District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Rothfuss. Candidate information follows official Albany County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Chris Rothfuss (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Chris Rothfuss is the sitting member, per the Legislature's 2026 roster. Chris Rothfuss was unopposed in the August 18 Democratic primary (801 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, Chris Rothfuss, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Chris Rothfuss

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Expanding Medicaid coverage and rural healthcare infrastructure
Opposing the sale or privatization of public lands
Rejecting PAC donations

Per the WyoFile questionnaire.

Biography

Chris Rothfuss is the incumbent Democratic senator for Wyoming Senate District 9, per the Wyoming Legislature's roster, having represented the district since 2011 and served 12 years as Senate Minority Leader. He is a faculty member in the University of Wyoming Honors College, per WyoFile's 2026 Election Guide. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wyoming Senate District 9 in 2026?

When is the Wyoming Senate District 9 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?

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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

Chris Rothfuss, full profile Official Wyoming election office