Lauren Schoenfeld

Lauren Schoenfeld earned a high school diploma from Rock Springs High School, an associate degree from Central Wyoming College, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Wyoming.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Lauren Schoenfeld is a Wyoming native, conservative Republican, wife, mother, and community leader running for Wyoming State Senate District 5.

Raised in Farson, she developed a deep appreciation for hard work, self-reliance, and community, values that have guided her career across private industry, nonprofit leadership, law enforcement, and public service.

A proud University of Wyoming graduate, Schoenfeld has served as a Sweetwater County Commissioner, Executive Director of the Wyoming Innovation Partnership and is a member of the Wyoming Workforce Development Council. She has also served on the Wyoming Broadband Council and earlier in her career held leadership roles in nonprofit and private business. She has served on numerous boards and appointments.

Her husband Paul is a retired police officer and together they are proud parents to their daughter Letty, and love exploring everything Wyoming has to offer.

Schoenfeld is running because Senate District 5 deserves a senator focused on the families of Laramie County, not party politics or outside agendas. She is a strong defender of the Second Amendment, the protection of life, parental rights in education, and the constitutional freedoms that protect Wyoming families. She believes in local control, fiscal responsibility, and a government that serves the people closest to it so her daughter Letty, and our Wyoming youth can grow up in a Wyoming that we all love.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Defending Constitutional Rights

Lauren Schoenfeld is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment & believes constitutional rights belong to every law-abiding American. As a former law enforcement officer & lifelong firearm owner, she has lived these values firsthand. As County Commissioner, she voted to remove no carry restrictions on public buildings. She will fight against federal overreach, defend religious freedom, oppose forced medical mandates, & protect women's sports for biological women. In the State Senate, she will not flinch when constitutional rights are under pressure.Protecting Life and Family Values

Lauren believes in protecting life from conception to natural death. She supports parental rights in education, school choice, and keeping DEI out of Wyoming classrooms. She believes that every child deserves to be taught and valued as an individual. She opposes government interference in personal and medical decisions and will always support policies that strengthen Wyoming families and reflect Wyoming's conservative values.Supporting Wyoming Communities

Lauren believes the best government is closest to the people. She supports local control, long-term, measured tax reform, housing solutions, and Wyoming's energy economy. As Executive Director of the Wyoming Innovation Partnership, she has spent years connecting businesses, workforce programs, and communities across the state. She will fight federal overreach on public lands, champion Wyoming industries, and ensure every constituent in Senate District 5 has a voice that is heard in Cheyenne.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Constitutional rights and the Second Amendment. Protecting life and family values. Parental rights and school choice. Keeping DEI and political agendas out of Wyoming classrooms. Local control and community-driven decision making. Long-term property tax reform. Removing barriers and regulation. Economic and workforce development. Championing Wyoming's energy and natural resource industries. Keeping public lands public. Supporting first responders and public servants.

Lauren's passion for each of these issues is rooted in her Wyoming values, her lived experience, and her deep commitment to the people of Senate District 5.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Wyoming Bankers Association

Wyoming Credit Union Association

AFL-CIO

Wyoming Mining Association

Wyoming Association of General Contractors