2026 election for Wyoming Secretary of State
Secretary of State · Wyoming
Robert Short (R) won with 67.8% of the vote, defeating Bryan McCarty (D) by 44.0 points.
Source: civicAPI unofficial results and race callsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 1:34 PM ET
Where the race moved
Against the 2024 presidential vote
Every county, 2024 to 2026
Each dot is a county, sized by votes cast and colored by who carried it in 2026. Dots above the line moved toward McCarty compared with the 2024 presidential vote; 15 of 23 did. The largest shift among the bigger counties: Sweetwater, +13.7 points.
Source: civicAPI county results (unofficial); 2024 president: MEDSL precinct returnsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 1:34 PM ET
The seat's recent races
Source: Past results: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
By county
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Bar: share of the state's vote. Shift: change in margin from the 2024 presidential vote, + toward Democrats.
Source: civicAPI county results (unofficial); 2024 president: MEDSL precinct returnsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 1:34 PM ET
Pre-election forecast (final, Nov 3)
Our model's last run before Election Day, Nov 3, 2026. It no longer updates.
- Bryan McCarty
- <1%
- Robert Short
- >99%
- Projected margin
- R+38.7
The candidates
Also on this ballot here
| U.S. Senate | R+30.5 |
| Governor | R+53.9 |
| Treasurer | Unopposed |
Results within this state. Source: civicAPI unofficial results and race callsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 7:00 PM ET