August 16, 2016

Liz Cheney Wins GOP House Nomination in Wyoming: AP

Liz Cheney, a lawyer and one of former Vice President Dick Cheney's two daughters, defeats 8 opponents to claim the GOP nomination for Wyo.'s sole House seat, according to the Associated Press. Cheney, 50, will be favored in Nov. election against either Charlie Hardy or Ryan Greene, who were vying in state's Democratic primary With 73% percent of vote counted, Cheney led pack of GOP candidates with 40.3% NOTE: Republican Cynthia Lummis isn't seeking re-election; Wyo. was 2nd-most Republican stat

Source: Bloomberg Politics