CHEYENNE — Wyoming Democrats are preparing to focus more on working-class issues and demonstrating their capacity to serve in the community following party officer elections in Rock Springs on Sunday.
Wyoming Democrats suffered major losses during the 2024 election cycle, mimicking a nationwide shift toward the Republican Party. Democrats only hold eight seats in the 93-member Wyoming Legislature.
With hopes to regain their footing, newly elected party vice chair Lindsey Hanlon of Cheyenne says they intend to lead by example and show the party’s ability to meet people where they are.
“We’re focusing a lot on being able to just help people,” Hanlon said. “There is a lot of suffering going on right now in Wyoming. There’s a lot of issues that are facing people immediately, and those are t