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Johnson County, Wyoming

Wyoming House District 40

One candidate is tracked for Wyoming House District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marilyn Connolly. Candidate information follows official Johnson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Marilyn Connolly (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Marilyn Connolly is the sitting member, per the Legislature's 2026 roster. Marilyn Connolly won the August 18 Republican primary with 2,283 votes (64.0 percent) over Mark Jones (1,282), per the Secretary of State's official summary. 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, Marilyn Connolly, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Marilyn Connolly

Marilyn Connolly

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Fiscal responsibility, prioritizing needs over wants in budgeting
  • Family-centered legislation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Marilyn Connolly is a former Johnson County Commissioner with 20 years of involvement in the Johnson County Republican Party, per her campaign site. A Wyoming native, she raised her children as a single mother in Buffalo. She is the Republican candidate for Wyoming House District 40.

Next on your ballotRetention: Justice Bridget Hill, Wyoming Supreme Court

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wyoming House District 40 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Wyoming House District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marilyn Connolly. Candidate information follows official Johnson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Wyoming House District 40 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 Johnson 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.

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Candidate roster from official Johnson County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Retention: Justice Robert C. Jarosh, Wyoming Supreme CourtRetention: Judge Ben Burningham, Wyoming Chancery CourtSee all 4 Johnson County races
Candidate profiles
Marilyn Connolly, full profileOfficial Wyoming election office