Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include the full slate of Republican candidates competing for the House seat.
MORAN, Wyo. — A local Republican candidate is joining the crowded race for Wyoming’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, a spot vacated by Harriet Hageman.
Frank Chapman, owner and operator of Heart Six Ranch in Moran, announced his campaign earlier this week. Chapman describes himself as a Wyoming father, entrepreneur, businessman and licensed outfitter. He is running on a platform of “making America great again,” growing the economy, securing borders, protecting property and Second Amendment rights, and standing up to government overreach.
“Frank felt the calling to run for Congress when neighbors said he was uniquely qualified to help his fellow Wyomingites,” reads Chapman’s campaign website. “Frank is the only candidate who has the knowledge and experience to fight the United States government and stand up for our rights, our way of life. The time is now.”
According to his website, Chapman moved to Wyoming over 10 years ago and has grounded his life in “values that define Wyoming — faith, hard work, independence and personal responsibility.” As a rancher, he has experience dealing with federal permits from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service.
Chapman studied accounting at Ohio University and earned a law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He has been an attorney for almost 30 years, representing individuals and businesses against government agencies.
Chapman will compete against seven other Republicans in this race: Wyoming Senate President Bo Biteman, Casper veterans David Giralt and Kevin Christensen, current Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, entrepreneur Reid Rasner, former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow and Pinedale resident Matt McGinnis. The primary election will take place on Aug. 18.
