County is thoroughly Republican

If the General Election last week proved one thing about Sweetwater County’s voters, it’s that they’re overwhelming Republican.

Democrats seeking office, both longtime fixtures in the Wyoming Legislature and newcomers looking to take over for retiring Democrats were cast aside as voters sought to support President Donald Trump.

According to election results certified by the Sweetwater County Clerk’s Office Friday,

16,698 ballots were cast both prior to and during Election Day. During the Presidential Election in 2016, 16,660 ballots were cast in the county.

Locally, voters support...