Bipartisan legislative accomplishments that benefit all Wyomingites and stand up for Teton County
Dear Friends,
I am excited to announce that I’m running for re-election to continue representing Teton County’s House District 23 in the Wyoming House of Representatives. The state of our politics—and the politics of our state—are in distress. Mean-spirited, hyper-partisan theatrics from know-nothing politicians and outside dark money are drowning out practical, Wyoming-focused problem-solving.
We see it in efforts to roll back women’s reproductive rights and health care, undermine public education, censor librarians, and inject ideology into local decisions that should be grounded in what works for our communities. Teton County’s Republican Party has mirrored this trend, embracing a local Freedom Caucus leader at the center of “Checkgate,” despite behavior that was embarrassing to Teton County and offensive to voters.
But with your continued support, we can change these dynamics.
Teton County’s importance to the state continues to grow as the fossil fuel industry declines. Look for a future column on exactly how far we punch above our weight economically but take my word for it: we generate significant revenues to the state’s general fund from sales tax and to K-12 education from property tax, despite recent tax cuts the legislature has mandated. But this situation also brings impacts to our community as increased demand for housing and the general high cost of living make it hard for working families to get by, more commuters snarl traffic, and growth chips away at water quality and wildlife habitat.
Our community deserves a serious and effective voice in Cheyenne to articulate that Teton County is more than Wyoming’s cash cow, and that we need solutions that work for our community, not big-money developers.
Over two terms, I’ve earned a reputation for being fearless, fact-based, fair, and effective. I’ve worked across the aisle to make property taxes more fair; improve public education and public safety; create better solutions to our housing and healthcare challenges; invest sustainably in our travel, recreation, and wildlife economy; mitigate climate change (even in Wyoming!) and keep the focus on real issues—not manufactured culture wars.
But this work is unfinished. Because of Freedom Caucus overreach and bribery scandals there is a real opportunity in 2026 to build bipartisan leadership that will bring the House back to a modicum of sanity and forge a new path that will better reflect Teton County’s values.
I plan to be there in the arena making that happen, despite the ugly personal attacks already underway from far-right actors in our community. I’d be honored to have your support.
With gratitude,
Liz
P.S. Early support is essential to counter outside dark money and get our message out. If you’re able, please make a contribution today to help us start this campaign strong.
Authentic & effective leadership.
Teton County values.
Wyoming experience.
Elizabeth “Liz” Storer first set foot in the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne in 1994 as an advocate for wildlife and water quality; she’s been following Wyoming state policy ever since. “Wyoming’s economy is like a bucking bronc, you know you’re eventually going to hit the dirt,” says Liz, noting the challenge of a boom-and-bust economy that comes from the state’s dependence on the fossil fuel industry. As Wyoming relies more on tourism to replace some of those revenues, Teton County finds itself in the crosshairs, says Liz. Furthermore, “Rapid growth exacerbates our housing crisis, making it harder for working families to live here and diminishing the quality of life for all. Teton County needs better tools to address its challenges, and Wyoming needs to build a modern economy for the 21st century.”
The need for change is clear “Old habits are not the path to a prosperous future,” says Liz, “and climate change threatens everything Teton County cares about”. Wyoming can build a secure future that incorporates its real strengths: exceptional natural resources and stunning environments, abundant wildlife, a strong work ethic and friendly communities. She believes it’s time for Teton County to lean in to help address the state’s challenges, and with that, find enduring solutions to our own community’s unique needs.