The Democratic Party in Wyoming is facing a challenge as the number of registered voters and available candidates are at a low point. Republicans currently hold top positions in the state and have supermajorities in the Legislature. Many former Democrats and progressives have chosen to register as Republicans, leading to a fractured state Republican Party. The Democratic Party is now trying to rally its membership and encourage former members to come back, as efforts to “moderate the GOP” have not been successful.
According to recent numbers, only 11 percent of voters in Wyoming are registered Democrats. The state Democratic Party is banking on the upcoming election for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives to determine their status as a major party in the state. Democrat Kyle “El” Cameron needs to get at least 10 percent of the vote against Republican incumbent Congresswoman Harriet Hageman to maintain the party’s status. The general election is on November 5.
Maggie Mullen, a state government and politics reporter, emphasized the importance of the upcoming election in determining the future of the Wyoming Democratic Party. The party has a history of winning close races and is hoping to pull off another victory in this election. This story is based on original reporting by WyoFile and is part of the Rural News Network supported by the Institute for Nonprofit News.
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Wyoming Democrats urge voters to ‘return home’
