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Wyoming Supreme Court Elections 2026
Wyoming Supreme Court justices are appointed by the governor from a list drawn up by a nominating commission, then face voters in yes/no retention elections every 8 years. 2 seats are on the November 3 ballot.
Rules as of October 15, 2026 · candidates as of October 15, 2026 · source Ballotpedia
Are judges elected in Wyoming?
- Highest court
- Wyoming Supreme Court — 5 justices
- How chosen
- Commission + appointment
- Voters
- Voters decide retention
- Term
- 8 years (shorter first term)
- To serve again
- Yes/no retention vote
- 2026 ballot
- 2 seats on November 3 — 2 retention
How Wyoming chooses its judges
Wyoming Supreme Court justices are appointed by the governor from a list drawn up by a nominating commission, then face voters in yes/no retention elections every 8 years.
- Seats: 5 justices on the Wyoming Supreme Court.
- Term: 8 years, after at least one year before the first retention vote.
- To serve again: Yes/no retention vote.
- Other courts: District and circuit courts use the same commission-and-retention system.
Compare every state on the judicial selection table.
Wyoming Supreme Court elections in 2026
2 seats are up in 2026 (retention votes).
Retention vote
Retention vote- Bridget HillIncumbent
Voters answer yes or no on keeping this justice. There is no opponent.
Retention vote
Retention vote- Robert JaroshIncumbent
Voters answer yes or no on keeping this justice. There is no opponent.
Candidates as of October 15, 2026 from Ballotpedia. Results for November races are added once certified. Party labels are not shown because they do not appear on the ballot.
How to research judges on your Wyoming ballot
- Your sample ballot: Wyoming’s official election site shows every judicial race on your ballot, including local courts.
- Deadlines and voting options: How to vote in Wyoming — registration, early voting, mail ballots and poll hours.
- Candidate details: Ballotpedia tracks each candidate’s background, endorsements and spending; local news and the state bar often publish candidate surveys.
Judicial ethics rules bar candidates from promising how they will rule, so a judge’s record and experience usually say more than campaign ads. This site does not endorse or rate candidates.
Federal judges in Wyoming
Federal judges are never on a ballot: the President nominates them and the U.S. Senate confirms them for life. Wyoming’s two senators vote on every nominee and are traditionally consulted on district court nominees from the state.
Wyoming’s senators: Cynthia Lummis (Republican) and John Barrasso (Republican).
Confirmed by recorded vote in 2026
No federal judge for a court in Wyoming has been confirmed by roll-call vote in 2026.
District judges for courts in Wyoming and circuit judges from the state. Judges confirmed by voice vote leave no roll call; the Senate’s list of confirmed nominations has them. Roll calls from the snapshot refreshed Oct 1, 2026.
Open federal judgeships
The U.S. Courts list no vacant district judgeship in Wyoming as of October 15, 2026.
Source: uscourts.gov current judicial vacancies. Every vacancy nationwide is on the judicial elections hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are judges elected in Wyoming?
Wyoming Supreme Court justices are appointed by the governor from a list drawn up by a nominating commission, then face voters in yes/no retention elections every 8 years. District and circuit courts use the same commission-and-retention system.
How long is a term on the Wyoming Supreme Court?
8 years, after at least one year before the first retention vote. At the end of a term, they face yes/no retention votes to stay on the court.
Who is running for the Wyoming Supreme Court in 2026?
2 seats are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Retention: Bridget Hill, incumbent. Retention: Robert Jarosh, incumbent.
How do I research judges on my Wyoming ballot?
Your sample ballot from https://sos.wyo.gov/Elections/State/RegisteringToVote.aspx lists every judicial race, including local courts. Ballotpedia, local news and the state bar cover candidates' experience and endorsements.
Who appoints federal judges in Wyoming?
The President nominates and the U.S. Senate confirms them; they serve for life. Wyoming's senators, Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso, vote on every nomination and are traditionally consulted on district court nominees from the state.
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