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Cheyenne — Laramie County’s canvassing board on Friday formally certified the results of the 2026 primary, completing the local step in a process that now moves to the state level. The certification makes the vote totals official for federal and state contests and sends them on to the Secretary of State ahead of a scheduled State Canvassing Board meeting later this week.
What the certification means now
The county release says certified tallies for congressional, legislative and statewide races were transmitted to the Secretary of State’s office for review at the statewide canvass. That review is the next procedural checkpoint before results are treated as final for ballot access and nomination purposes.
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Laramie County officials reported that the election proceeded without major incident despite a long, multi-page ballot. County Clerk Debra Lee noted election operations went smoothly and confirmed that about 53% of registered voters participated in the primary.
New voter participation rules and immediate consequences
For the first time in this cycle, the primary allowed nonpartisan and minor-party registrants to take part in the nominating election for major-party candidates. That change expanded the pool of primary voters and could affect candidate strategies heading into the general election.
With results now certified locally, successful candidates will use these returns to shape their campaigns and filing positions. Any close contests may be subject to further review at the state level as officials complete their canvass.
Where to find the detailed results
The County Clerk’s office has posted the full election data online. Available documents include precinct-level breakdowns and summary reports for every contested level.
- Federal and state election summary
- Federal/state precinct-level breakdown
- County and city election summary
- County/city precinct-level breakdown
- Single-issue (1-spot) election summary and precinct report
- Lists of precinct committee candidates for both major parties
Upcoming deadlines to watch
Candidate filing remains open for several local offices. Interested residents have until the close of business on Monday, Aug. 24, to submit paperwork for school and college boards of trustees and for Conservation District boards. The county’s candidate roster has been updated to reflect filings received so far.
Officials say residents with questions about the certified results or filing procedures should consult the County Clerk’s election webpage for the official reports and contact information. The state canvass scheduled for Wednesday will be the final administrative review before results become fully official statewide.
