Shawn
Johnson
Libertarian attorney and former Casper city councilmember running for Wyoming's at-large U.S. House seat in 2026
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Background
Shawn Johnson is the Libertarian Party candidate for Wyoming's at-large U.S. House seat in the November 3, 2026 general election, as listed on the Wyoming Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate roster. 116 Born in Casper, Wyoming, Johnson spent his teenage years in the Denver area before returning to the state, and currently resides in Thermopolis. 1
Before entering law, Johnson served 21 years as an Army National Guard combat medic, including a deployment to Iraq in 2003–04, and spent 13 years as a Natrona County deputy sheriff. 115 He served two terms on the Casper City Council (2014–2022) and was selected as vice mayor in 2019. 113
Johnson earned associate and bachelor's degrees in business from Casper College and the University of Wyoming, respectively, then received his law degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 2024. 13 He practices primarily family law and criminal defense at Keller Law Firm, P.C., where he has worked since June 2025. 15
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. House · District At-large, Wyoming
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Attorney at Keller Law Firm, P.C.
- Website
- shawnforwyoming.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 10debateCowboy State Daily column notes Gray rejected PBS debate invitation; Johnson and other opponents to proceed
A Joan Barron column in Cowboy State Daily reported that Republican nominee Chuck Gray had rejected the PBS debate invitation for the October 15 event, and that the debate would go forward among his opponents, including Johnson.
Joan Barron: In The Golden Age, Our Delegation Wasn't ... · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsJohnson declares he is running to win, claims Republican groups sought his help to defeat Gray
In the same Wyoming Public Media interview, Johnson said, 'I'm not here to split votes or get enough support just to maintain ballot access. I'm here to win.' He also claimed Republican groups had asked how they could help defeat Gray, though the report did not independently identify those groups.
Interview with Shawn Johnson, Libertarian Party candidate for U.S. House · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsJohnson reacts to Trump's endorsement of Republican Chuck Gray, calls it unsurprising
After President Trump endorsed Gray, Johnson told Cowboy State Daily, 'Well I mean it doesn't surprise me,' noting Gray was the Republican nominee. This was a reaction to Gray's endorsement, not an endorsement of Johnson.
Trump Endorses 'True Friend Of MAGA' Chuck Gray For ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsJohnson outlines policy priorities in Wyoming Public Media interview: economy, Iran war, rural hospitals
In a Wyoming Public Media interview, Johnson cited the economy and cost of living as major concerns, linked them to the ongoing war involving Iran, and called for ending that war as a first priority. He also cited healthcare costs and rural hospital funding.
Interview with Shawn Johnson, Libertarian Party candidate for U.S. House · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23debateWyoming PBS announces October 15 U.S. House debate in Riverton; Johnson expected to participate
Wyoming PBS scheduled a multi-candidate U.S. House debate for October 15 at 7 p.m. in Riverton. Johnson was among the candidates expected to participate alongside Republican nominee Chuck Gray and others.
PBS schedules 2026 General Election debates | Local News · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsCody Enterprise reports Johnson wants to curtail ICE, calling the agency unconstitutional
The Cody Enterprise reported Johnson's stated views that ICE had become unconstitutional and violated civil rights. He also said he was running to give Wyoming voters a 'second option.'
Libertarian Shawn Johnson runs for House · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16newsJohnson interviewed by KHOL, discusses coalition-building and congressional dysfunction
Johnson spoke with KHOL for a 20-minute interview later included in Wyoming Public Media's October 2 coverage. He said he wanted to change congressional rhetoric and build a functional cross-party coalition.
Wyoming U.S. House candidates weigh in on their priorities · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 1filingShawn Johnson nominated as Libertarian candidate for Wyoming's at-large U.S. House seat
Johnson was nominated at the Libertarian Party's Wyoming state convention in May 2026. The sources do not establish a more specific date.
WY-AL House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 9
- [1] WY-AL House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Joan Barron: In The Golden Age, Our Delegation Wasn't ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [3] Wyoming US Representative — VOTE411 Voter Guide. ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] Interview with Shawn Johnson, Libertarian Party candidate for U.S. House(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [5] Trump Endorses 'True Friend Of MAGA' Chuck Gray For ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [6] Shawn Johnson | The WyoFile 2026 Election Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [7] Wyoming U.S. House candidates weigh in on their priorities(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [8] PBS schedules 2026 General Election debates | Local News(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [9] Libertarian Shawn Johnson runs for House(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026