Bryan McCarty (D)
Bryan McCarty is a Wyoming Democrat running for Secretary of State to strengthen transparency, accountability, and trust in the state’s democratic institutions. A Worland resident and retired railway worker, supplier, and web technician, Bryan entered the race because he believes every voter deserves real choices at the ballot box and that no statewide office should go uncontested. His campaign is rooted in the belief that democracy works best when leaders show up, give voters alternatives, and remain accountable to the public.
Bryan believes the Secretary of State’s office should focus on administering elections fairly and transparently, without partisan agendas or political distractions. His campaign prioritizes protecting ballot access, encouraging voter participation, and restoring the office to its core mission of serving Wyoming’s voters and businesses. By emphasizing integrity, accountability, and respect for democratic institutions, Bryan is committed to ensuring Wyoming’s elections remain fair, secure, and worthy of the public’s trust.
Robert Short (R)
Robert Short, a Republican candidate for Wyoming Secretary of State, is running on a platform that heavily emphasizes election and voter distrust, portraying Wyoming’s elections as vulnerable despite no evidence of widespread problems. His campaign repeatedly frames the office as a tool to monitor, scrutinize, and intervene in elections, suggesting that officials and volunteers cannot be trusted to run them properly. Short’s rhetoric mirrors broader efforts by election-denial activists to cast doubt on secure voting systems and justify increased control over the electoral process.
Critics warn that Short’s focus on potential “missteps” and aggressive oversight is a deliberate strategy to undermine confidence in Wyoming’s elections. By portraying routine procedures as risks and implying that existing election systems are unreliable, his campaign aligns with anti-democracy tactics that could lead to stricter voting restrictions, unnecessary scrutiny of ballots, and a chilling effect on voter participation.