With the Aug. 18 primary less than two weeks away, Cap City News has launched a candidate questionnaire series to give voters a clear look at what contenders say they would prioritize in office. Responses from every primary entrant were solicited under the same conditions and are being posted unedited so readers can assess positions firsthand.
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Primary date | Aug. 18 |
| Question format | Three identical questions, 500-word maximum per candidate |
| Publication window | Responses posted on a rolling basis through Aug. 11 on the Cap City News Election Tracker |
| Editing policy | Answers published exactly as submitted |
Lisa Kinney (D) — U.S. House candidate
Lisa Kinney identifies the rising cost of everyday necessities as the top concern for Wyoming voters, pointing specifically to healthcare, groceries and housing as areas where household incomes are falling behind.
- Key concerns: high cost of living, including healthcare, food and housing; stagnant wages.
- Policy approach: remove certain tariffs, expand international trade and pursue bipartisan legislation to ease financial pressure on families; seek to lower insurance premiums by restoring ACA subsidies as a step toward broader health coverage.
- Experience and qualifications: lifelong Wyoming resident with degrees from the University of Wyoming and the University of Oregon; professional background spans law, library administration and financial advising; elected state legislator with leadership experience.
Kinney frames her campaign around practical fixes intended to put more money back into residents’ pockets and to protect Wyoming’s public lands. She emphasizes bipartisan cooperation and a commitment to ethical public service rather than personal enrichment.
| Background | Details |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Laramie |
| Education | Undergraduate and J.D., University of Wyoming; master’s, University of Oregon |
| Professional roles | Attorney, law-review leadership, legal practice, director of Albany County Library, financial advisor with VALIC/AIG/Corebridge |
| Public service | Wyoming State Senate (1985–1995); minority floor leader (1993–1995); past president, Laramie Area Chamber of Commerce |
| Campaign priorities | Lowering healthcare costs, safeguarding public lands, restoring civility in governance |
Cap City News will continue to publish completed questionnaires from other candidates through Aug. 11. Voters can review each submission unedited on the Election Tracker to compare platforms ahead of the primary.
