
Local Weston County Candidates
Underlined names contain a Candidate Profile below (as submitted by the candidates). All Candidates were invited to complete a profile. Per Weston County Republican Party By-laws, only candidates who have completed a Platform Review are included below.
COUNTY COMMISSIONER:
Don Taylor *
Ed Wagoner *
Marty Ertman
Mike Harris
* Incumbent
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State Candidates
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WY Representative District 1
Chip Neiman
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WY Representative District 2
Allen Earl Slagle *
JD Williams
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Allen Slagle for WY House District 2
phone: 307-746-2804
email: info@allenslagleforhd2.com
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My grandfather homesteaded in Niobrara County in 1920 and my family moved to
Weston County in 1973, where I have lived ever since. My whole life I have been a
rancher with strong ties to the land. My wife Ann and I have raised 9 children here
and know that we are blessed to live in Wyoming where freedom is still a way of life.
I was so honored to get the opportunity to serve you in the Wyoming Legislature these last two years and I have worked very hard to make sure I continue to stand for liberty and maintaining the Wyoming way of life. I am asking for your vote again to ensure that my children and grandchildren - and yours - get to enjoy the same freedoms we have.
Platform Review - 100%
Endorsed by WY Right to Life
Scott Beachler for Weston County Coroner
phone: 307-746-5610
email: sbnwy@outlook.com
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I am currently serving on the Weston County Sheriff's Search & Rescue
Team as Secretary/Treasurer, Chairman of Communications sub-committee,
Chairman of Finance committee, Member of Executive Board and Cadet Program Advisor.
I am the Church Safety Team Director at Gateway Fellowship Church near Newcastle, Assistant to the Weston County Emergency Management Coordinator and recently started working part-time at Meridian Mortuary in Newcastle.
Bryan Colvard for Weston County Sheriff
phone: 307-746-8046
email: bryanec@rtconnect.net
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I am running for Re-Election of Weston County Sheriff because I believe that the Sheriff’s Badge is a symbol of public trust and to serve is an honor and a privilege. Serving as Sheriff over the past 12 years there have been many challenges. However, as your Sheriff I will continue to serve and protect citizens, our community and ultimately the Constitution of the United States.
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I have proven that I will stand up for your individual rights. I am not afraid or intimidated to stand between you and our government.
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I have worked closely with individual citizens, county and state officials concerning Forest Service Prairie Dog Management Program (lack thereof) and the Travel Management Program.
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I stood for your individual rights on the Governor’s Mandates during Covid.
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Vera Huber for Weston County Commissioner
phone: N/A
email: vhuberwyo@gmail.com
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Now more than ever, the people of Weston County have concerns about their representation. Serious issues have arisen regarding our commissioners’ ability to communicate with the citizens and the decisions made while representing the county. Ultimately, we must find the root cause of this discord so that we can work together toward a proper solution. Ralph Nader once said, “Secrecy destroys accountability.” Leaders must be accountable for decisions and in turn, take responsibility for their actions. Along with that, the validity of some procedures has been questioned and serious legal actions are ongoing or have taken place. We must find a way to come together with reason and respect so we can continue a positive path going forward.

Cheri Steinmetz for WY Senate District 3
phone: 307-534-5342
email: STEINMETZforSENATE@gmail.com
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I will seek re-election for Wyoming State Senate District 3, which includes Goshen, Niobrara, and Weston Counties, in the upcoming Republican Primary election on August 16th.
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Clearly, challenges lie ahead and we are equal to them. As a free people we have the responsibility to decide what kind of country we will live in, what society we will tolerate, and what legacy we will leave our children, grandchildren and all yet to come. As Americans we also have the ability to act upon those decisions. Has there ever been a better time to return to the roots of our Republic, defend our freedom, or unify as One Nation Under God? Now is the time and we are the people.
Like you, I want to make sure Wyoming remains a State where we defend the foundations on which our faith, freedom, and prosperity rest. Our children, our families, our way of life, and our State are worth fighting for.
Ogden Driskill for Senate District #1
phone: N/A
email: wyomingcowboy77@gmail.com)
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I am dedicated to protecting Senate District #1 and Wyoming as a whole from the Biden
Administrations policies, mandates and economy - including the President's war on oil, gas, coal and the Second Amendment. I will fight to preserve the Wyoming way of life.
I am highly motivated to run for re-election because things have never been more insane.
However, there is also more opportunity right now to repair the damage caused by progressives.
That will take leadership, not talk. Some legislators do a fair amount of talking but I take pride in
getting things done for Senate District 1. Going forward, I will build on what we have steadfastly
accomplished to date.


Chuck Gray for WY Secretary of State
phone: 307-251-1372
email: chuck@chuckforwyoming.com
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CHUCK GRAY HAS BEEN A CONSISTENT CONSERVATIVE LEADER RUNNING FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.
He began his professional career as a radio executive and hosted a conservative radio show between 2013 and 2019.
Chuck has been serving in the Wyoming House of Representatives since 2017 and has been a strong supporter of conservative policies at the state level.
Chuck has been leading the State House to make Wyoming a model state for voter integrity. He was the lead sponsor of the voter ID bill in the 2021 session (HB75, 2021).
He is also a pro-life champion. He sponsored Wyoming’s first ultrasound bill in 30 years (HB182, 2017) and stopped the University of Wyoming from covering abortion in their student healthcare plans with a budget amendment. He has been awarded the Platinum Award for protecting life, Wyoming Right to Life’s highest award given.
He led the legal fight against the state of Washington when they blocked coal exports, saving Wyoming energy sector jobs (HB251, 2019).
He is a five-time CPAC award winner, winning the award for his conservative voting record each year in the legislature. He has won the Club for Growth’s Award for Economic Freedom. And Chuck has also won the Principles of Liberty legislative award for his voting record.
Chuck has dedicated his life to standing up for our Christian and conservative values.
He is now running for Secretary of State to continue advancing conservative values like election integrity.
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Platform Review - 100%
Endorsed by WY Right to Life
CPAC award winner
Chip Neiman for WY House District #1
phone: 307-290-0366
email: info@neiman4wy.com
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Chip Neiman is a life-long resident of Crook County, Wyoming. He and his wife Joni make their home near the base of Devils Tower in heart of District 1. Working in agriculture his entire life, Neiman has a deep understanding of doing all that you can with resources you’ve been given.
“My parents went through the Great Depression and raised me with this ideal, ‘Don’t spend what you don’t have and always improve without compromising your future.'”
Neiman has watched as politicians, at every level, continue to waste the taxpayer’s money and understands that a government who does the things it shouldn’t do is incapable of doing those things that it should. With this in mind he’s stepping into the political arena in order to represent District 1 with Conservative values.
Platform Review - 100%
Garrett Borton for Weston County Commissioner
email: commissionerborton@yahoo.com
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Garrett’s decision to run for a seat as a Weston County Commissioner is driven by concerns arising from the current political environment from Federal to County issues. Garrett is choosing to be a part of the solution. Garrett’s areas of concern include:
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Government Over Reach
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Unconstitutional Government Activity
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Budget Concerns and Sustainability
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Public School Mandates
Garrett will fight for what is right and just, as he did when he filed for a Declaratory Judgement against a sitting Weston County Commissioner that chose to move out of our county while refusing to resign his position. He firmly believes in communicating and working towards resolutions.
Garrett Borton’s heart, family, and livelihood are solidly planted in Weston County. The future of all these things are tied together and equally dependent on God and the betterment of Weston County, two things Garrett will serve Faithfully.


Susie Overman for Weston County Treasurer
email: overmankay55@hotmail.com
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I believe my experience in the office prepares me for the Treasurer's position. I have the ability and energy to lead the Treasurer's office forward to meet the challenges that are ahead, along with the knowledge and experience to work with continually changing laws and regulations. I enjoy working with the public and find the work exciting and challenging.
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Friendly service with a smile is my goal.
