Kenneth R. Casner

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says universal health care is his top priority and Wyoming's biggest issue.[1]
• Wants to restructure the state tax system to raise taxes on wealthy residents and supports a state income tax.[2],[3]
• Says he is accepting no campaign donations.[2],[3],[4]
• Says he fights for the working class and wants state government to serve residents rather than lobbyists and wealthy investors.[2],[1]

Background

• Democratic candidate for governor, State of Wyoming · 2002, 2018[3],[2]
• Owner, Elk Mountain Trading Company and Crossing Cafe, Elk Mountain · 1998–present[1],[2]
• Master sergeant (retired); taught within the military for 12 years, Wyoming Army National Guard · About 25 years[2],[4]
• Vietnam veteran, U.S. military · Returned 1971[1],[2],[4]

Education

• High school diploma (1968), East High School, Cheyenne[1]

Where they stand

• Health Care
  Supports creating universal health care in Wyoming.[1],[2],[4]
• Taxes
  Supports a state income tax and higher taxes on wealthy residents, and says data center developers should pay their share.[3],[2],[4]
• Education
  Supports public school funding and more focus on history education in schools.[3]
• Agriculture
  Says he would protect Wyoming's water rights and agricultural resources.[4]
• Elections & Democracy
  Says he takes no campaign money and wants the governor's office open to residents' concerns.[1],[2]

Voting record

Kenneth R. Casner has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words