Lincoln County, Wyoming

Wyoming House District 20

One candidate is tracked for Wyoming House District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Albert Sommers. Candidate information follows official Lincoln County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Albert Sommers (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Mike Schmid (R), the sitting member per the Legislature's 2026 roster, is not on the November ballot. Albert Sommers won the August 18 Republican primary with 2,063 votes (62.3 percent) over Matt McGinnis (719), Bill Winney (531), 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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Albert Sommers

Republican

Top priorities

Supporting the minerals, agriculture, tourism and wildlife industries
Defending water resources and strengthening rural healthcare
Implementing property tax relief and responsible budget decisions

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sommers served 12 years in the Wyoming House, including a term as Speaker, before stepping away to run for the Senate, per the campaign site. He is now seeking to return to represent House District 20, covering Sublette County and LaBarge, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wyoming House District 20 in 2026?

When is the Wyoming House District 20 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Wyoming election office, or see the full Lincoln County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Candidate profiles

Albert Sommers, full profile Official Wyoming election office