Wyoming State Senator District 29
August 18, 2026 · State Senate District 29; 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 · 30 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 19,312 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(20,954 ÷ 19,312) ÷ ln(20,954 ÷ 15,997) = 30.23, 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
Bob Ide
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Bob Ide is the Republican state senator for Wyoming Senate District 29 and is seeking reelection in 2026. He has represented the district since December 2022. A University of Wyoming agricultural-business graduate, he is a commercial real-estate developer and landman who owns Ide Land & Leasing Company.
Lisa Engebretsen
Republican · declared
Lisa Engebretsen is a Casper Republican challenging for Wyoming Senate District 29 in 2026. A Casper native, she is a real-estate broker and owner of Forefront Real Estate. She served on Casper City Council from 2021 through early 2025 and as vice mayor during 2024; current city records confirm she no longer holds office.
Election sources
Source: sos.wyo.gov
Source: sos.wyo.gov