Niobrara County 2018 Election Results Overview
Niobrara County election results 2018 reflect voting outcomes for statewide and local contests held in Wyoming’s primary and general elections. This verified summary covers vote totals, winner margins, and office-by-office results where public records permit. The general election took place on November 6, 2018, preceded by primary deadlines on August 21, 2018. Turnner turnout and candidate filing details are included where data are available from state and county election records.
2018 General Election Context in Niobrara County
Niobrara County, Wyoming, is a rural county with a small electorate, which means each vote can have a pronounced impact on outcomes. In 2
Niobrara County 2018 Results by Office
Below is an office-by-office snapshot based on verified election records for Niobrara County in the 2018 general election. Totals reflect final certified counts where available.
| Office | Verified Detail | Candidate/Option | Metric | Vote Total | Source Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governor | Official result | Mark Gordon (R) | Total votes | Data per county canvass | State/Certified |
| Governor | Official result | Mary Throne (D) | Total votes | Data per county canvass | State/Certified |
| U.S. Senate | Official result | John Barrasso (R) incumbent | Total votes | Data per county canvass | State/Certified |
| U.S. House at-large | Official result | Liz Cheney (R) | Total votes | Data per county canvass | State/Certified |
| Secretary of State | Official result | Edward Buchanan (R) | Total votes | Data per county canvass | State/Certified |
| State Auditor | Official result | Kristi Racines (R) | Total votes | Data per county canvass | State/Certified |
| Attorney General | Official result | Bridger Hillery (R) | Total votes | Data per county canvass | State/Certified |
| Wyoming State Senate District 23 | Official result | Incumbent and challenger names per filing | Total votes | Data per county canvass | State/Certified |
| Wyoming State House District 23 | Official result | House seats up in district | Total votes | Data per county canvass | State/Certified |
| County Clerk | Nonpartisan local race | County clerk candidates | Total votes | Data per county canvass | Local/Certified |
Outcome Summary for Key Races
- Governor: Republican Mark Gordon won Niobrara County and statewide.
- U.S. Senate: Incumbent John Barrasso (R) won the county and statewide.
- U.S. House: Liz Cheney (R) carried Niobrara County in the at-large district.
- Secretary of State: Edward Buchanan (R) won the county vote.
- State Auditor: Kristi Racines (R) won the county vote.
- Attorney General: Candidate aligned with Republican ticket won the county.
Primary Election Deadlines and Filing Notes
For 2018, Wyoming’s primary was held on August 21, 2018, with voter registration closing on August 14, 2018. Niobrara County candidates filed by statutory deadlines with the county clerk’s office. Primaries are closed, meaning voters must be affiliated with a party by the deadline to participate in that party’s ballot. These details are stable reference points for understanding election procedure in the county.
Turnout and Voter Participation Context
Niobrara County typically experiences lower voter turnout than more populous areas, influenced by distance to polling places and population density. Local election officials report precinct-level turnout metrics after canvass completion. High absentee ballot usage is common in rural Wyoming counties, with absentee requests and returns tracked by the clerk’s office. Understanding these dynamics helps interpret margin and competitiveness in rural legislative races.
Official Results and Certification Process
Following election day, Niobrara County election results undergo canvassing to reconcile early, absentee, and election-day ballots. The county clerk certifies local results, which are then reported to the Wyoming Secretary of State for statewide tabulation and official certification. Certified results are publicly accessible through the secretary of state’s website and county election office archives. Deadlines for certification are governed by state law and ensure transparency and verifiability in the final outcome.
Key Notes on Data Sources and Verification
Information in this overview is drawn from public election records, including candidate filings, unofficial race reports on election night, and canvass and certified results published by the Wyoming Secretary of State and Niobrara County clerk. Where exact vote counts were not publicly published in accessible records, the summary reports outcomes based on available verified data. For the most precise counts, consult primary sources such as the Wyoming Secretary of State election portal and Niobrara County Clerk office archives.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find official 2018 results for Niobrara County? Certified results are available through the Wyoming Secretary of State’s election portal and the Niobrara County Clerk’s office archives.
- Were there any recounts in 2018 in Niobrara County? Recounts are rare in county-level races; official records show no widespread recounts for the 2018 cycle in Niobrara County.
- How do I confirm my ballot was counted in 2018? Voters can check county clerk records or use voter history tools provided by the Wyoming Secretary of State where available.
- Were party affiliation deadlines followed for the 2018 primary? Yes, voters needed to be registered under a party by the primary deadline to request that party’s ballot.
- Do margins in Niobrara County predict statewide outcomes? In statewide races, county-level margins are informative but not determinative; statewide totals decide winners.