Election Day · November 3, 2026
Public safety over politics.
38 years of frontline law enforcement and leadership. A Wyoming home west of Laramie. And one promise: “I won't California our Wyoming!”
Certified Wyoming Peace Officer
Serving all of Albany County: Laramie, Centennial, Rock River, Woods Landing, Vedauwoo, Tie Siding, Bosler, Albany, Garrett, Buford, Jelm, The Snowy Range.
Why I’m running
“Leadership is the foundation of any organization, and leadership starts at the top.”
I’m excited to announce my candidacy for Albany County Sheriff in the 2026 elections. I firmly believe that leadership is the foundation of any organization, and leadership starts at the top. If elected, I vow to lead with character and integrity. I will hold myself and every member of the organization accountable. I will be approachable and will serve the people of Albany County with honor.
I have never run for political office but feel called to do so now. This is not about me – it is about us and the safety of our community.
— Daron
My guiding principles
Community
first – always
Accountability
for all
Professionalism
at all times
Excellence
a commitment to achieve
38
years in law enforcement
17
years leading productive teams
7
police agencies, 15 to 400+ sworn
3,000+
officers trained
Meet Daron L. Wyatt
Real experience. Proven leadership. A Wyoming home.
Daron L. Wyatt brings 38 years of frontline law enforcement and leadership experience to his candidacy for Albany County Sheriff. A proud Wyoming resident and small business owner, Daron is committed to protecting the values that make our community strong.
Daron and his wife Misty are deeply connected to the Albany County community. Daron serves on the Board of Directors for the Laramie Police Department Foundation, and is a proud member of the Laramie Chamber Business Alliance and the Cowboy Joe Club.
“I won't California our Wyoming!”
Daron & Misty support
- Rod & Staff Ranch
- Laramie Jubilee Days
- Little Pokes Rodeo
- Shop with a Cop
- Winter Lights Festival
- Friends of the NRA
- UW Rodeo Foundation
- Laramie Soup Kitchen
Top priorities
Restore trust. Run a safe jail. Spend every dollar like it’s yours.
A law enforcement agency cannot succeed without the trust of the community it serves. Here is where the work starts.
Public safety over politics
The Sheriff serves the entire community, regardless of party.
Read moreFiscal responsibility
Every dollar spent responsibly, with budget cuts looming.
Read moreA safe and secure detention center
Five of Wyoming’s 16 custodial deaths in six years happened here. Unacceptable.
Read moreAlternative response to mental health crises
Real reform for crisis response, not lip service.
Read moreRecruiting and retaining the most qualified personnel
Hire on skills, experience and merit. Nothing else.
Read more
Election Day
On November 3, 2026, vote for Daron L. Wyatt for Albany County Sheriff.
Counting down to the close of polls, 7 p.m. Mountain
Albany County staples
Our county. Our home. Worth protecting.
From Vedauwoo to the Snowy Range, downtown Laramie to Woods Landing. This is the place Daron and Misty chose, and the place a Sheriff serves.
Medicine Bow National Forest
Vedauwoo
Billion-year-old granite east of Laramie, where the county climbs, camps and gets married.
On the trail
Meet Daron in person.
Forums, meet-and-greets and tailgates across Albany County. Bring your questions.
Upcoming events
All events8
Oct
2026
Albany County Republican Party Candidate's Meet and Greet
American Legion 417 E. Ivinson, Laramie, WY 82070 · 6:00 pm
Come meet your Republican Candidates at the ACRP's Conservative Dinner
16
Oct
2026
Good Morning Laramie
Hilton Garden Inn · 07:30 am
Your local candidates will be available for networking at the Laramie Chamber Business Alliance's Good Morning Laramie
16
Oct
2026
Cowboy Joe Club Auction
War Memorial Stadium Fieldhouse · 4:30 PM
We will be supporting the Cowboy Joe Club and University of Wyoming student athletes by attending the Cowboy Joe Club Auction
News & updates
All newsMay 28, 2015 · external
A ‘super cop’ balances life, family and work while cracking OC’s biggest cases
Register columnist David Whiting profiles Daron at work on Orange County’s biggest cases.
ReadFeb 8, 2015 · external
Trial begins in 1994 stabbing death that rocked Placentia
A 21-year pursuit for justice in a cold-case homicide comes to trial.
ReadSep 22, 2013 · external
Father never gave up hunt for justice for daughter
Daron’s relentless pursuit of justice in the cold-case murder of a corrections officer.
Read
Help Daron’s campaign
A first-time candidate, built from the ground up.
Running for office takes more than experience — it takes resources. As a first-time candidate, I’m building this campaign from the ground up, without political ties or big-party backing. Every dollar you give helps us share our message, connect with voters, and bring principled, accountable leadership to the Albany County Sheriff’s Office.
To contribute by check, make it payable to wyatt4sheriff2026 and mail to wyatt4sheriff2026, PO Box 714, Laramie, WY 82073.
Daron L. Wyatt for Albany County Sheriff. Public safety over politics. Official campaign website for Daron L. Wyatt, candidate for Albany County Sheriff in 2026. 38 years of frontline law enforcement and leadership experience. Public safety over politics. Election Day is November 3, 2026.