Representative Rob Geringer

Over the last two legislative sessions, I’ve been ranked in the Top 10 in the House and Top 10 overall in the Legislature based on voting record according to https://wyoaction.com/most-aligned

I also noticed the Wyoming Republican Party in a post recently highlighted this platform as “finally a legislative tracker that makes sense” and noted it was “built by Wyoming Republicans.”

One thing that stood out to me:

Even the highest-ranked legislators only aligned about 74% of the time with the party platform.

That’s important.

Because it shows something we don’t always talk about enough—governing isn’t as simple as checking a box on every vote. Every bill has nuance, tradeoffs, and real-world implications.

There are other scorecards out there that:

Cherry-pick a handful of bills to define a record, or
Rank legislators based on how often they vote with a certain group—assuming the largest bloc must be the standard

But that approach can miss the bigger picture.

This tool appears to take a more comprehensive look at voting records, which I appreciate. That said, no system is perfect. Every ranking—no matter how it’s built—has limitations.

At the end of the day, I’ll keep doing what I’ve always aimed to do:
Study the issue, think it through, and vote based on principle—every single time.

I’m always open to hearing your thoughts.

He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Matthew 28:6

No matter the darkness, Jesus is the hope and the light.
His light overcomes darkness.
His life overcomes death.

Happy Easter!

Join Us for a Town Hall – Let’s Talk About the Session

The 2026 legislative session is in the books, and now it’s time to bring the conversation home.

I’ll be joined by fellow legislators to recap what happened this session—the wins, the challenges, and what it means moving forward.

More importantly, this is your opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts, and have a real conversation about the direction of our state.

We don’t always have to agree—but we should always be willing to listen.

Hope to see you there!

Session Update from the Capitol - just past the halfway point

We’re deep into the budget session, and while the budget negotiations between the House and Senate are front and center — particularly differences involving the University of Wyoming, the Wyoming Business Council, and overall spending levels — there are several significant non-budget bills moving as well.

Here are some of the bigger policy issues shaping this session:

Property Tax – A number of bills are advancing to address homeowners, while balancing impacts on counties, schools, and special districts.

Parental Rights Protections – Legislation clarifying parental authority and defining limits on government entities has passed one chamber and is now being debated in the other.

Election Reforms – Bills addressing election procedures, ballot handling, recount standards, and voting processes continue to move through the Legislature.

School Funding & Recalibration – Separate from the UW discussion, there are ongoing debates about K-12 funding formulas, recalibration timing, and long-term sustainability of the education model.

Energy & Natural Resources Policy – Proposals related to energy development, regulatory authority, and protection of legacy industries remain active, reflecting continued focus on maintaining a strong resource economy.

Government Accountability & Agency Authority – Several bills seek to clarify or limit administrative rulemaking authority and refine how agencies implement legislative intent.

It’s important to remember: when a bill passes one chamber, it must still go through full debate and potential amendment in the other before heading to the Governor. The process is deliberate, and many bills change along the way.

This session has involved real debate about fiscal discipline, individual rights, education, taxation, and the proper scope of government. My goal remains steady — protect Wyoming values, ensure accountability, and make decisions that strengthen our state for the long term.

Which bills / issues are you tracking that are good or of concern?

There is a difference between fiscal discipline and fiscal reductionism.

I ran for office believing — and still believe — that government should be limited, responsible, and accountable to the taxpayer. I believe budgets matter. I believe excess matters. I believe controlling spending matters. Those principles are foundational.

But this year’s House budget debate revealed a deeper concern: when the only measurable expression of principle becomes the lowest possible bottom-line number, we risk shrinking the role of a legislator to little more than a calculator.

The people of Wyoming did not elect us simply to chase the smallest budget figure. They elected us to weigh competing responsibilities, to defend state authority when federal overreach threatens it, to protect industries that anchor our economy, to steward education, and to ensure the rule of law is upheld.
Representation requires discernment.

A budget is not just a test of how much we can cut — it is a statement of what we are willing to defend. When adherence to a single metric — “lower is always better” — overrides deliberation on the substance of individual issues, we begin to abdicate something important. We reduce complex policy questions to a math problem.

Should we strengthen the Attorney General’s office when federal agencies challenge Wyoming industries? That is not merely a question of cost — it is a question of sovereignty.

Should we restructure economic development in a way that protects free markets while ensuring Wyoming is not closed for business? As we contemplate that question, should we defund the agency so there is no hope of making it better? That is not simply a line item — it is a strategic decision about our state’s future.

Should we cut University funding with impunity, risking degree programs that have nothing to do with issues some have identified with the institution? Should we hold the University accountable while also recognizing its land-grant mission and economic impact? That requires nuance, not reflex.

When legislators define their entire philosophy by a budget number, their individual influence over each line item diminishes. When only standing on “hold the line”, the complexity of each issue gets compressed into a single vote on the total. And ultimately, the real negotiations are deferred to conference committee, where only a few voices carry the weight of each of those policy decisions. If every decision is surrendered to committee, a legislator’s vote becomes little more than a rubber stamp.

That is not the full exercise of representative government.

Fiscal restraint is a value. But representation is a duty.

And if we are not careful, in the name of discipline to “hold the line”, we may unintentionally narrow our role to something far less than what the people of Wyoming expect of us.

As we approach the 2026 Wyoming legislative session, it was good to engage with residents on the tough budget decisions ahead. A strong budget should balance fiscal responsibility with the real needs of Wyoming families — from education and healthcare to economic development and public safety. I look forward to continuing this dialogue and working toward a budget that reflects both sound stewardship and Wyoming values.

Tuesday evening, Laramie County residents met with local elected officials to have candid conversations about the state budget in advance of the Wyoming Legislature's 2026 budget session.

The Laramie County chapter of Braver Angels, an organization dedicated to bridging the nation’s deepening political divides, hosted a legislative panel, creating a forum to dissect the complexities of the state budget. https://buff.ly/y4npyDl

After watching Josh Allen sling the pigskin down range today it was fun to go out with family and sling some lead down range!

Cool new additional options for license plates this year!

‼ New year means new specialty license plates ‼
The Rodeo and Search and Rescue specialty plates were created by the Wyoming Legislature during the 2025 session.
Funds from the Search and Rescue plate support those efforts around the state, while the rodeo plate helps fundraise for Wyoming collegiate rodeo programs.
🤠 Fun fact - the Rodeo plate features an historic photo of Steamboat! (Thanks to the University of Wyoming for the photo!)
Plates become available Jan. 2 via WYDOT or County Treasurer's office.
More info: https://www.dot.state.wy.us/news/wydot-unveils-new-rodeo-search-and-rescue-specialty-license-plates

From our family to yours - Merry Christmas!

After being held on the wrong side of the border the is back where it belongs!