Laramie County, Wyoming

Wyoming House District 8

2 candidates are tracked for Wyoming House District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Luke Reiner and Brenda J Lyttle. Candidate information follows official Laramie County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Luke Reiner (Republican), Brenda J Lyttle (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Steve Johnson (R), the sitting member per the Legislature's 2026 roster, is not on the November ballot. Luke Reiner won the August 18 Republican primary with 2,062 votes (68.0 percent) over Steve Johnson (the sitting member) (972), per the Secretary of State's official summary. Brenda J Lyttle was unopposed in the August 18 Democratic primary (275 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.

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Luke Reiner

Republican

Top priorities

Protecting Wyoming's way of life and community traditions
Supporting Wyoming's industries and landscapes while building economic opportunity for future generations

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Luke Reiner is a retired commanding general of the Wyoming Military Department and a former director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation, per his campaign site. He describes himself as a husband, father and grandfather offering steady, service minded leadership.

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Brenda J Lyttle

Democratic

Top priorities

Public education funding
Public lands and water management
Access to adequate and affordable health care

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brenda Lyttle is a retired attorney who continues to practice law, including representing debtors in debt relief cases, per her campaign site. She spent 16 years on the Laramie County Community College Board of Trustees, previously worked for the Wyoming Department of Family Services, and now serves on the board of the housing nonprofit My Front Door.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wyoming House District 8 in 2026?

When is the Wyoming House District 8 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 Laramie County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Luke Reiner, full profile Brenda J Lyttle, full profile Official Wyoming election office