Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan to be a District Court Judge for the Eighth Judicial District serving Goshen County. Secretary Buchanan will remain in office to fulfill his forthcoming duties and ensure a smooth transition before taking the bench. In a media release issued by Gordon’s Office, Buchanan said he is honored and humbled to receive this appointment from Governor Gordon, and he looks forward to serving the citizens of the Eighth Judicial District and will work diligently to uphold the high standards of the judiciary.
Buchanan added that it is a privilege to serve Wyoming and his fellow elected officials as Secretary of State and he would like to assure citizens that he is committed to fulfilling his duties prior to assuming the bench, both to ensure a smooth and secure election cycle and to finalize the many projects integral to the office. Buchanan has served as Wyoming Secretary of State since 2018. In that capacity, he serves as Chief Elections Officer, Securities Commissioner, Corporations Administrator, and Notaries Public Commissioner. He previously served as Chief Prosecutor in the Laramie County District Attorney’s office, and as an attorney in private practice with Sawyer, Warren, Buchanan.
A longtime resident of Goshen County, Buchanan was commissioned in the United States Air Force and served as an intelligence briefer to senior command. He holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Colorado and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Wyoming. Buchanan will assume the duties of retiring Judge Patrick W. Korrell.
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Last modified: August 1, 2022