NOVEMBER 6, 2024|
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American voters vindicated Donald Trump on Election Day, reelecting him to a second term in the White House in a historic comeback.
Voters ignored the money and messaging of Hollywood celebrities in soundly rejecting leftist California politician Kamala Harris. Harris chose not to speak to her faithful supporters, following the loss early Wednesday morning, who gathered at Howard University. Harris performed strongly with women but underperformed with urban voters who are navigating the high-cost of living and social chaos created by the Biden-Harris Administration over the last four years.
The vote was undeniable, delivering the biggest political comeback in American history. Trump locked down a path to a 270-vote threshold in the Electoral College with a victory in Pennsylvania, the state where he survived an assassination attempt in July.
Trump delivered his victory speech in West Palm Beach Florida early Wednesday morning before an enthusiastic crowd of supporters.
Trump is the first person to win back the Oval Office after losing a reelection bid since Democrat Grover Clevland in the 19th century.
In Wyoming, John Barrasso was reelected to a fourth term in the U.S. Senate, easily beating Democrat challenger Scott Morrow.
In a statement Tuesday night, Barrasso told the Wyoming people, “It is an incredible honor to represent you in the U.S. Senate.”
Barrasso has held the Senate seat since 2007, when he was first appointed following the death Senator Craig Thomas. Barrasso was elected in his first campaign in 2008 and won his first full term in 2012.
Congresswoman Harriet Hageman won a second term in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday. Hageman beat three challengers, including Democrat Kyle Cameron, Libertarian Richard Brubaker and Constitution candidate Jeffrey Haggit.
Here in Carbon County Wyoming, a total of 6,446 ballots were cast at polling stations on Tuesday.
Trump received 4,952 votes while Vice President Kamala Harris was a distant second with 1,254. Libertarian Chase Oliver garnered 101 votes.
Senator Barrasso and Representative Hageman were clear front runners by about 5-to-1 margins.
In county-wide races, Pamela Thayer, running an uncontested race for State Representative from House District 15, garnered 2,744 votes.
In House District 47, Republican Bob Davis retains his legislative seat with 2,570 votes to 461 for Democrat James Wilson.
For Carbon County Commissioner, Gwynn Bartlett was the top vote getter with 4,222 votes. Incumbents John Espy and Sue Jones also were voted to retain their seats with 4,189 and 3,483 votes.
In the district and circuit court races, Judges Snyder, Westby and Stipe all retained their roles on the bench.
Looking at council races in towns around Carbon County, Joseph Neel and Angie Hobbs won seats in Elk Mountain.
In Encampment, Susan Munson and Stas Banach were the top two vote-getters.
In Hanna, Charlie T. George won the 2-year mayoral race with 200 votes over 85 votes for Oats Briggs.
Paul Cruz and Ellen Works-Freeman were the top vote getters for Hanna Town Council.
In Medicine Bow, Justin George retains the mayoral seat with 71 votes. Challenger Troy Maddox garnered 40.
For Medicine Bow Council, Lee Cook and Kristi Wickizer were the top vote getters with 67 and 62 votes. For the 2-year seats in Medicine Bow for Council, Trevor Strauch and Crystal Mayfield were the top vote-getters.
Rawlins Ward 1—Derek Elliot drew the most votes, 303.
Ward 2, Rawlins: Darril Garner was the top vote getter with 713.
In Ward 3: Terry B. Patterson was the top vote-getter with 624.
In Saratoga, vote for two, Michael Cooley retains his seat on council with 590 votes. Corey Oxford picks up an open seat with 586 votes.
For the two-year council seat in Saratoga, Bub Barkhurst retains his seat with 557 votes.
Also yesterday, the Hospital District vote in Rawlins, Sinclair and Hanna failed narrowly. The vote was 1,679 versus 1,759 opposed. We’ll have more on this story tomorrow.
For other races, the unofficial election results are available at the Carbon County web site—CarbonCountywy.gov
