Wyoming State Senator District 7
August 18, 2026 · State Senate District 7; 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: Average · 37 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 18,940 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(20,954 ÷ 18,940) ÷ ln(20,954 ÷ 15,997) = 37.44, comparing state senate districts in WY (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → 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
Jim Lee
Democratic · declared
Jim Lee is a Cheyenne resident and Democratic candidate for Wyoming State Senate District 7. He is unopposed for the Democratic nomination in the open-seat contest; current published candidate materials provide limited biographical information.
Mark Rinne
Republican · declared
Mark Rinne is a dentist, local business owner, longtime Cheyenne City Council member, and Republican candidate for Wyoming State Senate District 7. He has also served as a member and chair of the Laramie County Community College Board of Trustees.
Election sources
Source: sos.wyo.gov
Source: sos.wyo.gov