Skip to content

Wyoming State Senator District 5

Result: Advanced — Lauren Schoenfeld (Republican), Ted Hanlon (Democratic)

Source: sos.wyo.gov

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
  • Voting on how much money your local public schools get
  • Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Ben Hornok

Did not advance

Republican · lost

Ben Hornok is a general contractor, construction-business owner, former Wyoming state representative, and Republican candidate for State Senate District 5. He represented House District 42 from 2023 through 2024 before losing renomination in 2024.

Republican · advanced

Lauren Schoenfeld is a Wyoming woman, wife, mother and community leader who says the values that make the state strong are faith, family, freedom, personal responsibility and respect for its people. She believes Wyoming deserves leaders who listen and work collaboratively.

Meagan Herrington

Did not advance

Republican · lost

Meagan Herrington is a construction-company administrative-services manager, community volunteer, Greater Cheyenne Chamber board member, and Republican candidate for State Senate District 5. Her work includes accounting, safety, cybersecurity, public relations, and community development.

Ronald D. McCleary

Did not advance

Republican · lost

Ronald D. McCleary is a Cheyenne resident and Republican candidate for Wyoming State Senate District 5. Current candidate materials emphasize property-tax relief, public services, education support, and conservation but provide limited professional background.

Ted Hanlon

Advanced

Democratic · advanced

Ted Hanlon is a chemical engineer, business owner, Democratic candidate for Wyoming State Senate District 5, and the party's 2022 nominee for the seat. He has 45 years of experience in the oil and chemical industries and founded Hanlon Process Consulting.

Sources: sos.wyo.gov2