Hans Odde for Park County Clerk

08/22/2026

Hello Park County! Now that we have completed the Primary, we will be picking up a few of our signs that have been cluttering up our landscape.

You are welcome to remove them if you'd like, reuse or recycle them or save them for the general election. (One supporter told us he LOVES to use them for target practice, so it seems a somewhat fitting suggestion after this campaign season!).

If you'd like us to remove them, please reach out to us and we will get it done! We will also be out and about tomorrow picking them up from the properties that many supporters were so kind to let us use. Thank you again for all your support!

08/20/2026

Gratitude - the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness

As I reflect on the last four days and the last five and a half months, I think back to a cold evening in February with a small group of friends who are highly respected in our community, both professionally and as people of high integrity. We were gathered around our dining room table to start planning for yesterday: how to announce my candidacy, how we were going to conduct ourselves during the campaign, how we were going to fundraise, and how we were going to share the message of my experience, integrity, and commitment.

The last four days have been very emotionally trying. I had to take my wife/campaign manager to the ER on Sunday morning, and it seemed at that time to be a false alarm. Then, on Monday, the abdominal pain returned with a vengeance. At 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, she was admitted to the hospital, and I got two hours of sleep before going back to the office at 4:30. It has been very difficult to stay focused on the work that I love and that every voter in Park County is counting on. Michelle was still in the hospital last night and wasn’t in any condition to celebrate our victory. Today, she was released, and all is well!

We in the elections office have been working our tails off over the last month, training election judges, processing early voters through the office, and prepping for one big day: yesterday. Our commitment never waned, we worked long hours, and Election Day went off without a hitch.

At the end of yesterday, all the hard work that my campaign team and I put in paid off in spades, earning 69% of the votes for Park County Clerk. We accomplished everything we wanted to: getting our message out that I will be ready to go to work for all people of Park County on the first Monday of January 2027, maintaining a very high degree of integrity by staying positive with all of our messages, and showing that I am totally committed to this community we all share.

I thank you, the voters of Park County, for entrusting the office to me for the next four years. I will serve all citizens with dignity and respect.

A couple of special thanks go to current Park County Clerk Colleen Renner, who, in 2014, was humble enough to bring my experience to her office; we have been an amazing team since. Katie Johnson, you have matured into one of the most well-respected elections office staff members in the State of Wyoming. The rest of the Clerk’s office staff have maintained a high standard while the rest of us have been concentrating on elections.

Also, I want to thank Mr. Rush for his kind conciliatory message on his page.

Thank you, Park County!

08/19/2026

Results will be posted here once available:

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08/18/2026

08/14/2026

A Few Important Reminders

Early voting remains available at the courthouse through Monday, August 17, at 5:00 p.m.

If you received a traditional absentee ballot, whether by mail or by picking one up from the office, please be sure to return it to the Elections Office before 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18; otherwise it cannot be counted.

At this point, just under 2,000 voters have cast their ballots early in the office, and approximately 1,500 absentee ballots have been issued.

Polls will be open Tuesday, August 18, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you are unsure where to vote, please call the Elections Office at 527-8620.

Now, this will likely be my final post until after the results are made public.

From the beginning of this campaign, I said I wanted to run on my own merits, integrity, and experience. I believe I have done exactly that. I have stayed out of the negative social media fray and answered questions with facts. I am proud of the way I have conducted this campaign.

As I reflect on these last six months, I can hear my late father telling me he is proud of the way I have carried myself. I also think of Karl Allen, who taught me long ago to keep doing the right thing, even when it isn't necessarily the easiest thing.

I know I have done what I said I would do: treat people with respect and dignity. That was affirmed again this week when another candidate shook my hand and thanked me for always being “professional and respectful.”

I am proud of that.

This campaign has been about experience, service, and the strong connection I have with so many people across this beautiful and diverse county. My 22 years of hands-on experience doing the work of County Clerk will serve Park County well. I will be ready to go to work on day one.

I want to sincerely thank everyone who has supported this campaign. To those who generously contributed financially, volunteered their time, put up a sign, made a phone call, shared a post, or simply took the time to talk with family and friends about why this campaign matters, thank you.

You have shared why experience matters. Why commitment matters. Why having a Clerk who understands that this office exists to serve the entire public matters.

The County Clerk's office is not about politics. It exists to serve every person in Park County, regardless of political affiliation or perspective. That is exactly what I intend to do: serve everyone with fairness, respect, integrity, and without judgment.

If that is what you want from your Park County Clerk, then I am ready to go to work for every person in this county.

Thank you for reading to the end,
Hans

Now, we let the voters decide. 🇺🇸

08/08/2026

In Park County, voting has always been about neighbors, community, and having a voice in the place we call home.

This election, make voting a family affair. Bring your kids or grandkids along, encourage a first time voter, or make a plan, like we did, to meet your family at the polls. Seeing parents, grandparents, friends and neighbors participate is one of the best ways to pass on the importance of civil engagement.

No matter how you vote, participating is what strengthens Park County. I hope you’ll make a plan to vote as a family-and I’d be honored to earn your support in my bid for County Clerk.

Together let’s keep Park County informed, engaged, and committed the the future of our communities!

08/06/2026

Why am I asking for your vote for County Clerk?

Because I believe experience matters, especially when the job involves your elections, your county records, and your tax dollars.

For 22 years, I’ve served Wyoming in county government. I know this office, I know the work, and I know the importance of getting it right.

I’m not running because I need a title. I’m running because I believe Park County deserves a County Clerk who is experienced, accountable and ready to serve from day one.

That’s why I’m asking for your vote.

08/04/2026

15 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY!

Sasquatch has been spotted in Park County… and apparently, so have a few campaign stories. 😂

With only 15 days to go, it’s getting harder to tell what’s a fact, what’s fiction, and what might have been spotted somewhere deep in the political wilderness.

After 22 years in Wyoming government and 10 election cycles, I’ve learned that facts don’t need a tall tale to make them interesting. They just need to be true.

So as we head down the final stretch, I’ll keep doing what I believe Park County deserves: talking about the facts, answering the questions, and letting my experience speak for itself.

Sasquatch can keep his secrets. I’ll stick with the truth.

And remember: 15 days. Make your plan. Get your ballot. Vote.
Because this election is too important to leave wandering around in the woods.

08/01/2026

The recent passing of Ann Simpson has had me reflecting on the remarkable people who have shaped our communities and, in one way or another, shaped us. Wyoming has been fortunate to have people who quietly dedicate their lives to making their communities better, and I’ve been fortunate to have known a few of them personally.

Sometimes a person touches your life when you are young, and you don’t fully realize the impact they’ve had until many years later. Someone who was first a teacher, then a mentor, and ultimately became a very good friend.

Karl Allen was that person for me.

Karl was my high school civics teacher in Thermopolis and as such, he not only taught me about history and the functions of government, but also that service to your community is important. I distinctly remember him telling us, “We all need to serve our community in some way, whether it’s volunteering for a board, coaching a youth team, being a trustee of your church, or running for public office.”

Karl was a model for his own teachings by leading groups of kids to Washington, D.C. every year, giving them the opportunity to learn how our federal government worked. He was a leader in his church, Mayor of the Town of Thermopolis, and later a Hot Springs County Commissioner. He always led with an open mind t all possibilities, with integrity, and with an eye toward the future.

Karl is one of the reasons I have such a passion for public service. I’ll tell you, public service isn’t always glamorous, and sometimes the wheels of government turn painfully slowly. But my eye is also pointed toward the future of Park County and my hope for this beautiful place we call home.

As I continue my own journey in public service, I know I will always hear Karl’s voice in the back of my mind saying, “Do the right thing. Treat everyone you meet with respect, integrity, and dignity. And always serve your community.”

Rest in peace, my friend. Your 91 years on this earth were well witnessed by many and you certainly will be missed. Thank you for being my teacher, my mentor, and most of all, my friend. All my love to Wendy and Kim.