4 candidates are running for 3 seats: Island Richards (Republican), Keaton D. West (Republican), Sherry Bushman (Republican), and Wayne Severson (Democratic). Island Richards and Keaton D. West are the incumbents.

County Commissioner

Name: County Commissioner
Start: 2026-11-03
Location: Sweetwater County, Wyoming

Sweetwater County, Wyoming

My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

Setting your property tax rate
Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
Setting land use and building rules outside city limits

Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,

Candidates:

Island Richards

Republican · Incumbent

Richards is a Sweetwater County Commissioner and president and CEO of Kayar Distributing, which runs three local convenience stores. Priorities include responsible budgeting and diversifying the county's economy.

Keaton D. West

Republican · Incumbent

West has chaired the Sweetwater County Commission since 2023 and previously served on the Rock Springs City Council. Priorities include responsible budgeting and a strong county voice on federal land plans.

Sherry Bushman

Republican

Bushman has served on the Green River City Council since 2021 and is Director of Credit and Collections for a staffing agency. Priorities include supporting local businesses and improving quality of life across Sweetwater County.

Wayne Severson

Democratic

Severson is a longtime electrician who has run an electrical business and held supervisory roles in a 40-year transportation career. Priorities include making major industrial users pay a fairer share of county taxes and funding early childhood care and senior centers.

Sources: sweetwatercountywy.gov 2