Sweetwater County, Wyoming

Sweetwater County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Sweetwater County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Richard Kaumo. Candidate information follows official Sweetwater County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 18 primary result: Republican Richard (Rich) Kaumo won a six-way primary with 1,767 votes, ahead of interim Sheriff Rich Fischer (1,527), Ozzie Knezovich (1,355), Amanda Buller (1,053), Matthew Wharton (936) and Randall Tryzbiak (368), per SweetwaterNOW, Wyo4News and the Rocket Miner, all citing the Clerk's Office count. No Democrat or independent filed; Kaumo is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

This race. Every voter in Sweetwater County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Richard Kaumo

Republican

Top priorities

Community-centered law enforcement and accountability
Improving inmate mental health and substance-use treatment to reduce recidivism

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Richard Kaumo is a Lieutenant with the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office overseeing detention center operations, with nearly 20 years in law enforcement, per the campaign site. He leads the agency's Search and Rescue Team and is pursuing a master's degree in strategic leadership, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Sweetwater County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Sweetwater County Sheriff 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.

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Candidate roster from official Sweetwater County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Sweetwater County Clerk of District Court Sweetwater County Attorney Wyoming House District 15 See all 22 Sweetwater County races

Candidate profiles

Richard Kaumo, full profile Official Wyoming election office