Wyoming voters delivered a resounding victory for former President Donald Trump in Tuesday’s election, solidifying the state’s status as one of the most reliable strongholds for the Republican Party, Cowboy State Daily reports.
Trump not only won by a larger margin than any other state but also saw an increase in the number of votes he received compared to 2020, demonstrating that Wyoming’s political leanings are continuing to shift further to the right.
Trump garnered 192,576 votes, far surpassing Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris’s 69,508 votes. While the percentage of his victory margin wasn’t his largest in the state, it marked the highest number of votes he has ever received in Wyoming, as well as his third consecutive dominant win in the state. Trump’s margin of victory — 46 percentage points — remains one of the largest in the nation, reinforcing the notion that Wyoming is firmly “Trump Country.”
The election results also showcased how Wyoming’s political landscape continues to favor Republicans. Trump claimed victory in 22 out of Wyoming’s 23 counties. His only competition came from Teton County, which voted overwhelmingly for Harris by a 2-1 margin. Albany County, traditionally a Democratic stronghold, was the only county where Harris performed competitively, losing to Trump by a narrow margin of just 551 votes (3.1 percentage points). Notably, Trump flipped Albany County, reversing the results from 2020 when President Joe Biden won the county for the first time since 2008.
Trump’s gains in Wyoming are part of a broader trend where Republicans continue to consolidate power in the state. Trump increased his margin of victory in 15 of Wyoming’s 23 counties, while Harris only managed to improve on Biden’s 2020 performance in three counties. Even in Teton County, which remains the most liberal county in Wyoming, Harris saw a decline in her support, losing 4 percentage points compared to 2020.
One of the most striking results came from the Hat Creek neighborhood in Niobrara County, where Trump received 78 out of 80 votes, a near-unanimous endorsement. Other pro-Trump precincts included Arvada, where he triumphed 39-1, and Emblem, where he won 70-2. These results underscored the overwhelming Republican sentiment in much of the state, especially in rural areas.
While the state saw impressive turnout numbers — with 271,043 ballots cast — voter participation was slightly down from 2020’s record high of 278,503. This marked the second-highest turnout in Wyoming’s history, with approximately 59% of eligible voters casting ballots.
The results were a mixed bag for Democrats in Wyoming, with the state party acknowledging the uphill battle they continue to face in a predominately conservative state. Wyoming Democratic Party Chair Joe Barbuto expressed disappointment in Harris’ loss but emphasized the party’s resolve.
“We know what it means to face an uphill battle, to be outnumbered, and to keep pushing forward no matter the odds,” Barbuto said.
However, despite the challenges, there were some notable areas of Democratic support. In Fremont County, the reservation towns of Fort Washakie and Ethete, Harris earned a significant 43% lead over Trump. The strong Democratic performance in these areas highlights the state’s regional diversity, with pockets of Democratic support in otherwise red areas.
On a technical note, there was some concern regarding election results in Weston County, where a coding error in vote tabulation for House District 1 led to a miscount. Although the race was uncontested, Representative Chip Neiman, R-Hulett, was reported to have received only 166 votes, with an unusually high number of undervotes in his district. The county clerk is investigating the issue, but the results are expected to be corrected by Thursday.
