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Natrona County, Wyoming

Wyoming House District 59

2 candidates are tracked for Wyoming House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: J.R. Riggins and Laurie Longtine. Candidate information follows official Natrona County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

J.R. Riggins (Republican), Laurie Longtine (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; J.R. Riggins is the sitting member, per the Legislature's 2026 roster. J.R. Riggins won the August 18 Republican primary with 745 votes (54.9 percent) over Neil Jeske (612), per the Secretary of State's official summary. Laurie Longtine was unopposed in the August 18 Democratic primary (140 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, J.R. Riggins, is on the ballot.

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J.R. Riggins

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Property tax reform and relief
  • Energy independence and challenging federal land restrictions

Per the campaign site.

Biography

J.R. Riggins is the Republican candidate for Wyoming House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Wyoming Secretary of State's 2026 General Election Candidate list. J.R. Riggins is the incumbent Republican representative for Wyoming House District 59, seeking reelection, per his campaign site.

Laurie Longtine

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Supporting public education and public lands access
  • Fully funding healthcare access in all communities
  • Rejecting corporate and PAC donations

Per the WyoFile questionnaire.

Biography

Laurie Longtine is a lifelong Wyoming resident who has worked in Natrona County for most of her life, per WyoFile's 2026 Election Guide. She is the Democratic candidate for Wyoming House District 59. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wyoming House District 59 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Wyoming House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: J.R. Riggins and Laurie Longtine. Candidate information follows official Natrona County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Wyoming House District 59 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 Natrona County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
J.R. Riggins, full profileLaurie Longtine, full profileOfficial Wyoming election office