Sheridan County, Wyoming

Wyoming House District 51

One candidate is tracked for Wyoming House District 51 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Laurie Bratten. Candidate information follows official Sheridan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Laurie Bratten (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Laurie Bratten is the sitting member, per the Legislature's 2026 roster. Laurie Bratten won the August 18 Republican primary with 1,837 votes (52.0 percent) over Susan Bigelow (1,699), 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, Laurie Bratten, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Laurie Bratten

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

Property tax relief for homeowners, families, agricultural producers and small businesses
Protecting Second Amendment and First Amendment rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Bratten holds a biology and science education degree from Miami University and worked seven years as a public high school teacher before moving into pharmaceutical sales and later political consulting and a stint as a congressional district director in Colorado, per the campaign site. Since relocating to Wyoming in 2017, she has operated a family farm producing hay, alfalfa and seasonal produce, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wyoming House District 51 in 2026?

When is the Wyoming House District 51 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 Sheridan 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 Sheridan County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Retention: Justice Bridget Hill, Wyoming Supreme Court Retention: Justice Robert C. Jarosh, Wyoming Supreme Court Retention: Judge Ben Burningham, Wyoming Chancery Court See all 16 Sheridan County races

Candidate profiles

Laurie Bratten, full profile Official Wyoming election office