Wyoming State Senator District 1
August 18, 2026 · State Senate District 1; Wyoming · State senate district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Low · 26 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 19,505 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(20,954 ÷ 19,505) ÷ ln(20,954 ÷ 15,997) = 26.55, comparing state senate districts in WY (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Low representation + unknown decisiveness → Below average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
State Senator is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the state senate
- Confirming certain governor appointments in many states
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Chip Neiman
Republican · declared
Chip Neiman is a Wyoming rancher, Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives, and Republican candidate for State Senate District 1. He has represented House District 1 since 2021 and previously served as House majority floor leader.
Ogden Driskill
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Ogden Driskill is a Wyoming rancher, businessman, current State Senator for District 1, and Republican candidate for reelection. He has served in the Senate since 2011 and previously held Senate leadership posts including president, majority floor leader, and vice president.
Election sources
Source: sos.wyo.gov
Source: sos.wyo.gov