Replacing Wyoming State Sen. Darin Smith, R-Cheyenne, is one step closer as county Republicans chose three people Monday to be considered for the seat that covers parts of Laramie County, and all of Platte County.

Smith resigned from Senate District 6 earlier this month when he was nominated to serve as United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming. He awaits U.S. Senate confirmation and is serving as the interim head of that office.

The top three vote-getters out of the 10 candidates were: Roy Birt of Wheatland, Taft Love of Cheyenne, and Jeff Barnes of Cheyenne.

Now it’s up to the county commissioners in both Laramie and Platte counties to choose one candidate from the list. They are expected to make their selection Friday.

The Process

The event to select the candidates was h

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