Carbon County Higher Education Center recognizes the importance of participating in the political process by hosting political forums prior to each primary and general election.

General Election Forum for State Senator 11 & State Representative 15

Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Wyoming State Senator 11

Bob Davis, Republican

Jim Wilson, Democratic

Don VanMatre, Constitution

Wyoming State Representative 15

Pamela Thayer, Republican

Cheryl Hulme, Constitution

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Primary Election Candidate Forum for Rawlins City Council

Wednesday, July 8th, 2026 at 6 p.m.

City Of Rawlins Council (4 Year Terms)

Ward I – Bruce Seilaff, Megan Cragun & Debari T. Martinez
Ward II – Christy Magagna
Ward III – Steve Sanger & Cody Bluth

At Large – Christine Cruz-Ford, Shalan Crenshaw, & Eddie Archuleta

Primary Election Candidate Forum for Carbon County Contested Offices

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Carbon County Coroner (4 Year Term)

Brittany Nyman & Shayna Casada

Carbon County Sheriff (4 Year Term)

Alex S. Bakken & Ted Kranenberg