Sweetwater County Republican Party to Host Republican Debates July 7–8

The Sweetwater County Republican Party invites the public to attend two nights of Republican Debates ahead of the 2026 Republican Primary Election. These debates provide voters an opportunity to hear directly from candidates as they discuss the policies, priorities, and issues facing Sweetwater County and Wyoming.

Both debates will be held at the Young At Heart Community Center in Rock Springs, moderated by Johnny K, and streamed live by Wyo4News.

Night 1 – Tuesday, July 7, 2026

6:00 PM

Young At Heart Community Center

Featured Races

County Clerk

Cindy Lane-Swenson and Dale Davis

Sheriff

Amanda Buller

Rich Fischer

Rich Kaumo

Ozzie Knezovich

Randall Tryzbiak

Matthew Wharton

House District 18

Scott Heiner and Ken Roberts

House District 60

Marlene Brady and Tony Niemiec

Night 2 – Wednesday, July 8, 2026

6:00 PM

Young At Heart Community Center

Featured Races

County Commissioner

Sherry Bushman

Walter Majko

Island Richards

Keaton West

House District 48

Darin McCann and James Wamsley

Rock Springs Mayor

Max Mickelson and Rick Milonas

Kathy Phelps chose not to participate.

Both debates are free and open to the public. Whether attending in person or watching the live stream, voters will have an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates before casting their ballots in the Republican Primary Election.

The Sweetwater County Republican Party extends its sincere appreciation to Johnny K for serving as moderator, Bruce Pivic and Wyo4News for providing the live broadcast, and the Young At Heart Community Center for making their facility available for these community events.

Hosted and paid for by the Sweetwater County Republican Party.