First-term Secretary of State Diana Ohman, a Republican, opted against seeking re-election to a second term, creating an open seat.
Former State Representative Steve Cranfill initially ran in the Republican primary, as well, but dropped out of the race shortly after joining.
[7] Several weeks later, Burton was cleared to return to the campaign trail, but acknowledged that the limitations on her mobility could affect her ability to connect with voters.
In the general election, Meyer faced E. Jayne Mockler, a State Senator from Cheyenne, who won the Democratic primary unopposed.
Meyer admitted the meeting, but Geringer's press secretary denied it, noting that "the only 'meeting' that occurred basin Jayne's head" and suggesting that she was "hallucinating.
[13] In the end, Meyer defeated Mockler by a wide margin to win his first term as Secretary of State, receiving 60% of the vote to her 40%.
However, Deputy State Auditor Jan Washburn received 350 write-in votes in the Democratic primary, entitling her to the party's nomination.
Cynthia Lummis, Governor Jim Geringer's general counsel and a former state senator, won the Republican primary unopposed.