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2 candidates are tracked for Wyoming House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rob Geringer and Jim VanDyke. Candidate information follows official Laramie County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Rob Geringer (Republican), Jim VanDyke (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Rob Geringer is the sitting member, per the Legislature's 2026 roster. Rob Geringer was unopposed in the August 18 Republican primary (1,928 votes). Jim VanDyke was unopposed in the August 18 Democratic primary (167 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.
Rob Geringer has a background in small business and engineering and currently serves in the Wyoming House of Representatives, per his campaign site. A University of Wyoming graduate, he is the Republican candidate for House District 42 in Cheyenne.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Protecting coal, oil and natural gas industries
- Economic diversification, including technology and manufacturing
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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Jim VanDyke has a background in computing, data centers, construction, operations and management, per his campaign site. He is the Democratic candidate for Wyoming House District 42.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Balancing data center development with community power and water resources
- Strengthening public education and healthcare
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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