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Park County, Wyoming

Wyoming Senate District 19

One candidate is tracked for Wyoming Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: R. J. Kost. Candidate information follows official Park County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

R. J. Kost (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Sen. Dan Laursen (R), the sitting member per the Legislature's 2026 roster, is not on the November ballot. R. J. Kost won the August 18 Republican primary with 2,752 votes (53.5 percent) over Paul Hoeft (2,395), 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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R. J. Kost

R. J. Kost

Republican

Top priorities
  • Protecting Wyoming's agricultural heritage
  • Investing in education and youth

Per the campaign site.

Biography

R.J. Kost is a former state senator who served from 2019 to 2022 and a lifelong Big Horn Basin resident, per his campaign site. He is the Republican candidate for Wyoming Senate District 19.

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

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wyoming Senate District 19 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Wyoming Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: R. J. Kost. Candidate information follows official Park County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Wyoming Senate District 19 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 Park County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
R. J. Kost, full profileOfficial Wyoming election office