Shane Swett — Fighting for Laramie. Standing for Wyoming.

To my neighbors across Laramie, Albany County, and the great state of Wyoming:

Anyone who has ever spent time on a drag strip knows that every race comes down to who is ready when that light turns green, giving it everything you’ve got down the track, and shaking hands at the finish line with no hard feelings. While the November 3 election for Wyoming House District 13 didn’t end with us in the winner’s circle, my heart is full of gratitude for the race we ran together and the remarkable people who stood with us every mile of the way.

First and foremost, I want to thank every single Wyoming patriot who stepped out, looked past the noise, and used your discernment to cast your vote for our vision. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to the working families, the retirees, the tradesmen, the small business owners, the University of Wyoming students, and the lifelong Republicans, Independents, and Democrats who welcomed us onto your porches and into your lives. Throughout this campaign, my promise to you was simple: "I don’t need your money. I need your trust." Earning that trust at your front doors, colocar yard signs across town, and visiting with you at places like Quadra Dangle have been the absolute highlights of this journey.

Looking back on the good times we shared over these past months, what stands out most isn't the politics—it’s the people. We had a blast filming our videos out in the Wyoming wind with the classic Pontiac Trans Am, talking shop with local builders and entrepreneurs, and sharing real, kitchen-table conversations about what matters most to our families. We proved that a campaign in Laramie doesn’t have to be about partisan talking points or career politicians; it can be built on blue-collar grit, common sense, and a genuine love for our neighbors.

I was born and raised right here in Laramie. I’ve built my life, my family, and my business in this community. My deep love for America, for the Cowboy State, and for Laramie is what brought us to the starting line of this campaign, and it is what keeps me anchored right here today. I have always believed that public service is about stepping up to do the people’s work and then coming home to live alongside your neighbors. Well, Laramie is my home—and you don’t need a title in Cheyenne to love your town or stand up for your community.

Our fight for the principles that make Wyoming strong is far from over. I will continue to champion the causes that brought us together:

• Protecting Homeowners and Taxpayers: Standing up for permanent property tax relief so our seniors and working families are never priced out of the homes they worked a lifetime to earn.
• Cutting Red Tape for Local Builders & Businesses: Backing our local tradesmen, contractors, and entrepreneurs so we can build attainable housing and keep our University of Wyoming graduates right here in town.
• Classrooms Over Bureaucracy: Supporting our kids, parents, and teachers first so our schools remain strong and accountable to the families they serve.

I wish Representative Ken Chestek the best as he represents District 13 in Cheyenne, and I pray that our state legislature works diligently to deliver real relief for the working people of Albany County.

Thank you for every handshake, every phone call, every honk and wave around town, and every prayer offered on our behalf. My door is still open, my roots are still right here in Laramie, and I look forward to seeing you around town as we keep working—shoulder to shoulder—for the community and the country we love.

God bless you, God bless Laramie, and God bless the great State of Wyoming and the United States of America.

Sincerely,

Shane Swett

Laramie, Wyoming