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2026 Wyoming Secretary of State — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Wyoming Secretary of State — 2026 Primary Election Candidate Roster
Office: Secretary of State
Candidate: SHORT, ROBERT
Party: Republican
Filed: 2026-05-20
Address: PO BOX 906, DOUGLAS, WY 82633
Phone: 307-267-2389
Email: [email protected]
UNOFFICIAL 2026 Primary Election Results — All Precincts Reporting
SECRETARY OF STATE - REPUBLICAN: Robert Short — 53,314 votes
Status: UNOFFICIAL; 23 of 23 counties reporting
2026 General Election Candidate Roster
Candidate: Robert Short
Office: Secretary of State
Party: Republican
Wednesday, September 09, 2026 - 11:20AM
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PO BOX 906 · DOUGLAS, WY 82633
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Address: PO BOX 906, DOUGLAS, WY 82633
Phone: 307-267-2389
Email: [email protected]
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Robert G. Short — Commissioner, Converse County
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Robert G. Short — Commissioner, Converse County
Robert Short is an entrepreneur, local businessman, and three-term Converse County Commissioner. He grew up in Glenrock, Wyoming, where his parents instilled the values of hard work, integrity, and loyalty.
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Robert Short is an entrepreneur, local businessman, and three-term Converse County Commissioner. He grew up in Glenrock, Wyoming, where his parents instilled the values of hard work, integrity, and loyalty.
After working in power line construction and uranium mining, he studied electrical engineering and computer science, graduating at the top of his class. Robert built a career in technology that took him around the world, working for both Fortune 500 companies and small startups. In 2005, Robert returned with his family to Douglas and started a small business with his wife and best friend, Janella.
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After working in power line construction and uranium mining, he studied electrical engineering and computer science, graduating at the top of his class. Robert built a career in technology that took him around the world, working for both Fortune 500 companies and small startups. In 2005, Robert returned with his family to Douglas and started a small business with his wife and best friend, Janella.
Robert is proud of his involvement with Wyoming County Commissioners Association, most recently serving as vice president. He helped develop WCCA's Congressional Tour Initiative, a unique, bipartisan program to bring congressional staffers from Washington, D.C. to Wyoming for in-depth tours of the state. The Initiative helps educate policymakers on the realities of living and working in Wyoming and strengthens relationships that improve outcomes for Wyoming communities.
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Robert is proud of his involvement with Wyoming County Commissioners Association, most recently serving as vice president. He helped develop WCCA's Congressional Tour Initiative, a unique, bipartisan program to bring congressional staffers from Washington, D.C. to Wyoming for in-depth tours of the state. The Initiative helps educate policymakers on the realities of living and working in Wyoming and strengthens relationships that improve outcomes for Wyoming communities.
In addition, Robert has served on multiple boards in Wyoming: Workforce Development, Air Quality Advisory, Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Public Lands, Energy and Environment, Municipal Joint Powers 911, Joint Justice Joint Powers, as well as Vice Chairman of the National Association of Counties Policy Steering Committee for Technology and Telecommunication.
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In addition, Robert has served on multiple boards in Wyoming: Workforce Development, Air Quality Advisory, Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Public Lands, Energy and Environment, Municipal Joint Powers 911, Joint Justice Joint Powers, as well as Vice Chairman of the National Association of Counties Policy Steering Committee for Technology and Telecommunication.
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As a Wyoming Republican, I am deeply committed to the principles of smaller government, low taxes, free markets, and the Constitution. I hold an unshakable belief in helping people and have dedicated much of my life to service. The Secretary of State is charged with duties that first and foremost require an unwavering commitment to following rules that build trust, ensure fairness and accuracy, and promote accountability in our state, while always putting the best interest of Wyomingites first. My life and career is built on these principles and I live true to my word. They say “a tiger never changes its stripes,” and you can rest easy knowing that I will not change mine as I lead with the integrity, transparency, and accountability required of the office.
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As a Wyoming Republican, I am deeply committed to the principles of smaller government, low taxes, free markets, and the Constitution. I hold an unshakable belief in helping people and have dedicated much of my life to service. The Secretary of State is charged with duties that first and foremost require an unwavering commitment to following rules that build trust, ensure fairness and accuracy, and promote accountability in our state, while always putting the best interest of Wyomingites first. My life and career is built on these principles and I live true to my word. They say “a tiger never changes its stripes,” and you can rest easy knowing that I will not change mine as I lead with the integrity, transparency, and accountability required of the office.
The Office of Secretary of State is charged with a tremendous amount of responsibilities that, done well, keep Wyoming healthy and strong. My experience, technical know-how, and passion for guarding and promoting Wyoming's interests will enable me to lead positively and effectively so all challenges are addressed with transparency, allowing Wyoming to prosper. As a member of the State Lands and Investments Board (SLIB), I will be committed to the careful consideration of proposed uses for our state lands lands and their crucial relationship to fulfilling Wyoming's statutory obligations. Additionally, I believe that treating all of these lands with thoughtful and evenhanded consideration is critical to achieve the constitutionally prescribed usage. Utilizing these lands with the maximum benefit for future generations is key to fulfilling these obligations. I take this responsibility to the Constitution and Wyoming statutory law seriously, and I am eager to gain your trust.
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The Office of Secretary of State is charged with a tremendous amount of responsibilities that, done well, keep Wyoming healthy and strong. My experience, technical know-how, and passion for guarding and promoting Wyoming's interests will enable me to lead positively and effectively so all challenges are addressed with transparency, allowing Wyoming to prosper. As a member of the State Lands and Investments Board (SLIB), I will be committed to the careful consideration of proposed uses for our state lands lands and their crucial relationship to fulfilling Wyoming's statutory obligations. Additionally, I believe that treating all of these lands with thoughtful and evenhanded consideration is critical to achieve the constitutionally prescribed usage. Utilizing these lands with the maximum benefit for future generations is key to fulfilling these obligations. I take this responsibility to the Constitution and Wyoming statutory law seriously, and I am eager to gain your trust.
As Secretary of State, I will work to stop those who take advantage of our privacy laws to unfairly compete, create sham corporations, and cause Wyoming businesses to suffer. As a businessman, I have seen firsthand the challenges we face in Wyoming from these bad actors. I will use the full range of the authority of the office to root out bad actors and protect Wyoming citizens and businesses.
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As Secretary of State, I will work to stop those who take advantage of our privacy laws to unfairly compete, create sham corporations, and cause Wyoming businesses to suffer. As a businessman, I have seen firsthand the challenges we face in Wyoming from these bad actors. I will use the full range of the authority of the office to root out bad actors and protect Wyoming citizens and businesses.
Fair, honest, and accurate elections are essential to the health and future of Wyoming. As a former election judge, I have witnessed the hard work and dedication from the county clerks, their staff, and volunteers who run our elections. They stake their reputations on the integrity and fairness of the process and outcome, and in Wyoming that means everything. The volunteers who work to ensure honest and accurate elections are our mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, friends, and neighbors. The commitment to strengthen trust in Wyoming’s elections at every level is of utmost importance to me. By striving for constant improvement in our election processes—and being prepared to take swift and decisive action if missteps occur—we can achieve exceptional levels of trust in the outcome of elections at every level. I am resolute in my commitment to overseeing Wyoming’s elections with great integrity.
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Fair, honest, and accurate elections are essential to the health and future of Wyoming. As a former election judge, I have witnessed the hard work and dedication from the county clerks, their staff, and volunteers who run our elections. They stake their reputations on the integrity and fairness of the process and outcome, and in Wyoming that means everything. The volunteers who work to ensure honest and accurate elections are our mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, friends, and neighbors. The commitment to strengthen trust in Wyoming’s elections at every level is of utmost importance to me. By striving for constant improvement in our election processes—and being prepared to take swift and decisive action if missteps occur—we can achieve exceptional levels of trust in the outcome of elections at every level. I am resolute in my commitment to overseeing Wyoming’s elections with great integrity.
As Secretary of State, I’ll protect Wyoming citizens from fraudulent investment schemes like cryptocurrency scams, ensure the firms and individuals working in Wyoming uphold our rules and state statutes, and educate our people about financial security and safety. When rules are broken or enforced unfairly, trust is lost, families are hurt, and we all suffer. It is the responsibility of the Secretary of State to investigate violations and refer criminal matters to the appropriate authorities when necessary. I will tirelessly commit to ensuring compliance, because in Wyoming, we believe in being tough but fair.
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As Secretary of State, I’ll protect Wyoming citizens from fraudulent investment schemes like cryptocurrency scams, ensure the firms and individuals working in Wyoming uphold our rules and state statutes, and educate our people about financial security and safety. When rules are broken or enforced unfairly, trust is lost, families are hurt, and we all suffer. It is the responsibility of the Secretary of State to investigate violations and refer criminal matters to the appropriate authorities when necessary. I will tirelessly commit to ensuring compliance, because in Wyoming, we believe in being tough but fair.
The security of Wyoming’s elections is critical, and you can count on my commitment to ensuring they are conducted in a fair, honest, and accurate manner.
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The security of Wyoming’s elections is critical, and you can count on my commitment to ensuring they are conducted in a fair, honest, and accurate manner.
Supports smaller government, low taxes, free markets, and constitutional limits on government.
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Smaller Government, Low Taxes, and Free Markets
Supports careful, evenhanded management of state lands through the State Loan and Investment Board to maximize long-term benefits consistent with Wyoming law.
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Responsible State Lands Stewardship
Supports using Secretary of State authority to investigate and stop sham corporations and other abuses of Wyoming business laws.
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Stop Sham Corporations and Business Fraud
Prioritizes fair, honest, accurate elections, continued improvement of election processes, and swift action when administrative failures occur.
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Election Integrity and Continuous Improvement
Supports enforcement against fraudulent investment schemes, including cryptocurrency scams, and referral of criminal violations to appropriate authorities.
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Enforce Securities and Business Compliance
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