Wyoming's 26th State Senate district
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Wyoming's 26th State Senate district is one of 31 districts in the Wyoming Senate. The district encompasses part of Fremont County.[2] It is represented by Republican Senator Tim Salazar of Riverton.[2][3]
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Demographics78% White
9% Hispanic
1% Asian
6% Native American
5% Multiracial
9% Hispanic
1% Asian
6% Native American
5% Multiracial
Population(2022)19,494[1]
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Wyoming's 26th State Senate district as of 2022 | |||
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| Demographics | 78% White 9% Hispanic 1% Asian 6% Native American 5% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2022) | 19,494[1] | ||
In 1992, the state of Wyoming switched from electing state legislators by county to a district-based system.[4]
List of members representing the district
| Representative | Party | Term | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Peck | Republican | 1993 – 2007 | Elected in 1992.[5] Re-elected in 1996.[6] Re-elected in 2000.[7] Re-elected in 2004.[8] Died in 2007.[9] |
| Eli Bebout | Republican | 2007 – 2021 | Appointed in 2007.[9] Elected in 2008.[10] Re-elected in 2012.[11] Re-elected in 2016.[12] |
| Tim Salazar | Republican | 2021 – present | Elected in 2020.[13] Re-elected in 2024.[14] |
Recent election results
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eli Bebout (incumbent) | 7,043 | 98.36% | |
| Write-ins | 117 | 1.63% | ||
| Total votes | 7,160 | 100.0% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 1,084 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eli Bebout (incumbent) | 7,457 | 98.32% | |
| Write-ins | 127 | 1.67% | ||
| Total votes | 7,584 | 100.0% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 999 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eli Bebout (incumbent) | 6,461 | 76.13% | |
| Democratic | Chesie Lee | 1,979 | 23.32% | |
| Write-ins | 46 | 0.54% | ||
| Total votes | 8,486 | 100.0% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 270 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Salazar | 7,790 | 97.12% | |
| Write-ins | 231 | 2.87% | ||
| Total votes | 8,021 | 100.0% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 1,001 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Salazar (incumbent) | 7,266 | 97.00% | |
| Write-ins | 224 | 2.99% | ||
| Total votes | 7,490 | 100.0% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 1,309 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
Historical district boundaries
| Map | Description | Apportionment Plan | Notes |
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1992 Apportionment Plan | [5][15] |
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2002 Apportionment Plan | [16][17] |
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2012 Apportionment Plan | [18][19] |