Senator John Barrasso Endorsed David Hill
The Wyoming senator backed the Cody attorney in his bid for the state House of Representatives.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Legislative Policy
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Senator John Barrasso has endorsed David Hill, a Cody-based attorney running for the Wyoming state House of Representatives. Hill requested the endorsement, which Barrasso issued to support candidates promoting limited government and economic growth.
Why it matters
Republicans maintain a supermajority in the Wyoming Legislature, currently holding approximately 93% of the seats. Barrasso's endorsement serves as a strategic effort to retain these legislative positions against opposing candidates.
Republicans currently control roughly 93% of the seats in the Wyoming Legislature. The race features David Hill against Libertarian candidate Carrie Satterwhite, who previously secured 16.9% of the vote in a 2022 contest.
The players
John Barrasso
He is the senior United States Senator representing Wyoming.
David Hill
He is a Cody-based attorney and a candidate for the Wyoming state House of Representatives.
Carrie Satterwhite
She is a Libertarian candidate running for the state House of Representatives.
Harriet Hageman
She is a U.S. Representative who received an endorsement from John Barrasso earlier in 2026.
Megan Degenfelder
She is a Wyoming politician who participated in a four-way gubernatorial primary race.
The details
David Hill is facing opposition from Libertarian candidate Carrie Satterwhite, who has experience in recent election cycles. Senator Barrasso, who previously endorsed Harriet Hageman for U.S. Senate in 2026, utilized his campaign channels to announce his support for Hill.
Timeline
2018: Riverton voters nearly elected a Libertarian candidate.
2020: Green River voters elected a Libertarian candidate.
2022: Carrie Satterwhite won 16.9% of the vote in a race against Rachel Rodriguez-Williams.
January 12, 2026: John Barrasso endorsed Harriet Hageman for U.S. Senate.
September 22, 2026: John Barrasso endorsed David Hill.
Political Context
This race follows the pattern of increased third-party scrutiny in Wyoming legislative elections established by the 2022 Wyoming House race against Rachel Rodriguez-Williams. Opposition groups may view the Republican supermajority as a target for strategic shifts in local legislative balance.
Voters in the affected district will see a choice between a candidate aligned with the current Republican supermajority and a Libertarian challenger. This election may determine whether the GOP maintains its hold on roughly 93% of the state legislative seats.
The takeaway
Legislative candidates in Wyoming often seek high-profile party endorsements to bolster their standing in crowded primary or general election fields. Voters should monitor whether these institutional endorsements successfully influence turnout in upcoming state contests.
Further reading
For more on the state's electoral environment, see Legislative Policy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cowboy State Daily.
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