Wyoming PBS will host a series of debates ahead of Wyoming’s 2026 Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 18, providing voters with the opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking statewide and federal offices.
All debates are free and open to the public. In addition to in-person attendance, each debate will be broadcast live on Wyoming PBS and streamed live on the Wyoming PBS YouTube channel.
The debates will be moderated by Steve Peck, Wyoming PBS senior public affairs producer. Panelists for each debate will include representatives from Cowboy State Daily and Wyoming Public Radio. The Aug. 4 debate in Sheridan will also feature a representative from The Sheridan Press as a panelist.
All ballot-certified candidates for the primary election have been invited to participate.
The debate schedule is as follows:
- Tuesday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m.—U.S. House of Representatives
Kinnison Hall, Whitney Center for the Arts
Sheridan College
Free tickets are available here.
The Sheridan debate is presented in partnership with the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce, The Sheridan Press, and Sheridan College.
- Tuesday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m.—Secretary of State and 8 p.m. Superintendent of Public Instruction
Little Theater
Central Wyoming College, Riverton
- Thursday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m.—U.S. Senate and 8 p.m. Governor
Little Theater
Central Wyoming College, Riverton
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