Cody Country Chamber of Commerce to Host Two Free Candidate Forums

Jul 10, 2026

CODY, Wyo. – The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee (GAC) invites the public to attend two free candidate forums this July, providing an opportunity for voters to hear directly from candidates seeking local, state, and federal office before the Wyoming Primary Election.

The forums will be held from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Cody, 1701 Sheridan Avenue, on two consecutive Mondays:

  • Monday, July 13 – Candidate Forum for Local Offices
  • Monday, July 20 – Candidate Forum for State and Federal Offices

The events are open to the public, free to attend, and no registration is required. The forums are designed to help community members become informed voters by hearing directly from candidates about their priorities, qualifications, and vision for the offices they are seeking. All registered candidates, regardless of political party, have been invited to participate.

Confirmed Participants for the July 13 Local Candidate Forum (as of July 7)
The following candidates have confirmed their participation:

Park County Commissioner

  • Thomas “Bucky” Hall
  • Barbara A. Poley
  • Duncan Bonine
  • Andrew C. Whitlock
  • Scott Steward
  • Dan Laursen

County Clerk

  • Hans Odde
  • Jimmy Rush

County Treasurer

  • Anne Lawler

County Clerk of District Court

  • Lynell Preston

County Attorney

  • Ericka Smith (tentative)
  • Marina Tucker

Cody City Council – Ward 1

  • Don F. Shreve Jr.
  • Dan Schein

Cody City Council – Ward 3

  • Joseph Burrell

Wyoming House District 24

  • Quin Blair

Wyoming House District 50

  • David Hill

Additional candidates may confirm their attendance before the event. The Chamber will continue to update the list of participants as confirmations are received.

The list of confirmed participants for the July 20 State and Federal Candidate Forum will be announced closer to that event.

“The Government Affairs Committee is committed to providing a respectful, informative setting where voters can hear directly from the candidates seeking to serve our community,” said Jennifer Thoma, Executive Director of the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce. “These forums are intended to encourage civic engagement and help residents make informed decisions at the ballot box.”

The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce does not endorse candidates, parties, or political issues. The candidate forums are educational events presented as a public service by the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee.

For additional information about the candidate forums, visit codychamber.org or contact the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce.

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