Uinta County, Wyoming

Wyoming House District 49

One candidate is tracked for Wyoming House District 49 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Walton. Candidate information follows official Uinta County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

David Walton (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Robert Wharff (R), the sitting member per the Legislature's 2026 roster, is not on the November ballot. David Walton won the August 18 Republican primary with 1,173 votes (60.5 percent) over Robert Wharff (the sitting member) (765), 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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David Walton

Republican

Top priorities

Supports protecting the unborn
Supports Second Amendment rights
Supports keeping public lands in public hands for hunting, fishing, ranching and recreation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

David Walton is the Republican candidate for Wyoming House District 49, covering Uinta County. He grew up in Kemmerer and worked in Wyoming's mining and energy industries for more than 30 years after graduating from the University of Wyoming, per his campaign site. Walton has been married to his wife Robin for 33 years and they raised three children, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wyoming House District 49 in 2026?

When is the Wyoming House District 49 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 Uinta 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 Uinta County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

David Walton, full profile Official Wyoming election office