On Saturday, a crowd estimated at roughly two to three hundred people assembled outside the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne for the latest “No Kings” rally. The event, organized by local activist Joe Ramirez, was framed as a call for voters to get to the polls and make their voices heard in the upcoming November 3 general election.
Rally Focus and Candidate Endorsements
Ramirez told Townsquare Media that the gathering was “all around voting and getting your voice out” for the November election. He highlighted Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Byrd and congressional candidate Lisa Kinney as “the best two candidates Wyoming has had,” noting that Wyoming has not elected a Democrat to either the U.S. Senate or the U.S. House since the 1970s. Ramirez expressed optimism, saying, “It feels like it could happen,” when asked whether Kinney and Byrd could win in 2026.
Historical Context
Wyoming’s last Democratic senator, Gale McGee, was defeated by Republican Malcolm Wallop in 1976. The state’s most recent Democratic congressman, Teno Roncalio of Rock Springs, left office in 1978 after serving since 1970. Since then, the Republican Party has dominated both federal chambers from Wyoming.
Rally Size Compared to Prior Events
Organizers noted that the turnout appeared smaller than previous anti‑Trump gatherings at the Capitol, which have drawn between 650 and 850 participants in recent years. Despite the reduced numbers, the rally attracted a steady stream of honks from passing motorists, indicating continued enthusiasm among supporters.
Local Impact and Voter Outreach
The rally served as a grassroots effort to mobilize voters in a state where Democratic candidates have faced long‑standing challenges. By emphasizing the importance of voting, the event aimed to increase turnout among those who might otherwise feel disengaged from a political landscape that has been heavily Republican for decades.
Looking Ahead
With the November 3 election only a few months away, both parties are intensifying outreach efforts across the state. While the rally did not feature any statements from the Trump administration, President Trump continues to campaign vigorously for Republican candidates nationwide, underscoring the high stakes of the upcoming contests.
Original reporting: K2 Radio (Casper) — read the source article.
