Appelhans wins close race, becoming the first Black man ever elected sheriff in Wyoming
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Appelhans was appointed to the role in 2020, and defeated two primary challengers and a general challenger to keep the seat.
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Meet Wyoming's New Black Sheriff, the First in State History - The New York Times
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Appelhans Wins Albany County Sheriff Election; Senior Responds
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Unofficial results are tight for Laramie County School District 1 races
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Jail suicides spur transparency concerns in Albany County sheriff's race, Local News
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Wyoming Democrats get drubbed -again - but not giving up, Across America
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Mark Heinz Your Wyoming News Source
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Cheney finally announces plans to seek reelection
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Former Coloradan Aaron Appelhans Becomes First-Ever Black Sheriff In Wyoming - CBS Colorado
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Wyoming lawmaker apologizes for tweet about Wyoming's first Black sheriff