Teton County, Wyoming

Wyoming Senate District 17

One candidate is tracked for Wyoming Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Gierau. Candidate information follows official Teton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Mike Gierau (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Mike Gierau is the sitting member, per the Legislature's 2026 roster. Mike Gierau was unopposed in the August 18 Democratic primary (1,200 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, Mike Gierau, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Mike Gierau

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Supports working with industry, conservation and wildlife groups together on public land management
Supports continued monitoring of property tax relief programs to ensure funding for local governments and special districts
Supports paying legislators more to widen the pool of people who can afford to serve

Per the WyoFile 2026 Election Guide questionnaire.

Biography

Mike Gierau is the Democratic incumbent for Wyoming Senate District 17. He has lived in Teton County since 1980 and has been a small business owner there since then, per his answers to the WyoFile 2026 Election Guide questionnaire. He previously served on the Jackson planning commission, Jackson Town Council and Teton County Commission before serving in the Wyoming House and now the Senate, per the WyoFile questionnaire. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wyoming Senate District 17 in 2026?

When is the Wyoming Senate District 17 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 Teton County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Teton County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Mike Gierau, full profile Official Wyoming election office