Big Horn County, Wyoming

Wyoming House District 27

See where Lawley and Livingston stand on taxes, schools and the environment. Names follow official Big Horn County election filings.

About this race

Martha Lawley (Republican), Theresa Livingston (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Martha Lawley is the sitting member, per the Legislature's 2026 roster. Martha Lawley was unopposed in the August 18 Republican primary (2,087 votes). Theresa Livingston was unopposed in the August 18 Democratic primary (117 votes). Wyoming has no runoffs and unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election Candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Martha Lawley, is on the ballot.

We use AI to research and write election information. Errors are possible. Verify important details with official sources.

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Martha Lawley

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Securing taxpayer property tax relief
Expanding homeschool definitions and education savings accounts and advancing parental rights in education
Supporting private property rights and the energy industry and funding the 988 suicide hotline

Biography

Lawley grew up in Worland and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a political science degree before graduating with honors from Baylor Law School, per the campaign site. She practiced as a business litigator in Houston starting in 1981, eventually becoming a named partner at her firm, per the campaign site. She is the sitting representative for House District 27, serving on the Education Committee and the Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee, per the campaign site.

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Theresa Livingston

Democratic

Biography

Theresa Livingston is the Democratic candidate for Wyoming House District 27. She lives in Worland, per the WyoFile 2026 Election Guide. Livingston previously sought the Democratic nomination for Wyoming governor in 2022, per the Wyoming Tribune Eagle. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wyoming House District 27 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Wyoming House District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Martha Lawley and Theresa Livingston. Candidate information follows official Big Horn County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on taxes, schools and the environment.

When is the Wyoming House District 27 election in Wyoming?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Wyoming are on the Wyoming election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Big Horn County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Big Horn County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Martha Lawley, full profile Theresa Livingston, full profile Official Wyoming election office