05/30/2026
To my constituents in House District 55,
As you may have heard, I did not file for re-election. This was not because I did not want to. Due to unforeseen circumstances with the house we lived in, we stayed in a camper that was just outside the district, over the winter, while we looked for another place to live inside district. It was always my intent to get back into district as soon as we could find a place, and continue giving the people an option to have a conservative voice in Cheyenne. However, I did not realize, by doing so, I would no longer meet the requirement set in the oath I would have to sign which specifically pertains to Wyoming Statute 22-5-102, which says that I have lived in my district for 12 months prior to filing. As I look back, I realize that this was my mistake. I apologize to those who supported and voted for me, for not doing my due diligence in this matter. If I were to sign the oath, I would be opening myself up to legal action, as the penalties for being in violation of the oath would constitute a felony offense. My goal has always been to give the people of District 55 a conservative option. Regretfully, I won’t be able to do that this election. Again, you have my sincerest apologies for failing you.
Your public servant,
Joel Guggenmos
HD-55 Representative