Voting in Wyoming

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The policies governing voter participation are enacted and enforced primarily at the state level. These policies, which include voter identification requirements, early voting provisions, online voter registration systems, and more, dictate the conditions under which people cast their ballots in their respective states.

This article includes the following information about voting policies in Wyoming:

See Election administration in Wyoming for more additional information about election administration in the state, including voter list maintenance policies, provisional ballot rules, and post-election auditing practices.

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Voter registration

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To vote in Wyoming, one must be a United States citizen, a resident of Wyoming, and at least 18 years of age.[1]

The registration deadline is 15 days before the election. There are three ways to register to vote in Wyoming. One may register in person at the office of the county or town clerk. One may also mail the completed form to the county clerk. Voters can also register at the polls on Election Day.[1]


In-person voting

Poll times

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In Wyoming, all polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mountain Time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[2]

Voter identification

See also: Voter identification laws by state

Wyoming requires voters to present identification when voting.

The following list of accepted ID was current as of November 2022. Click here for the Wyoming Secretary of State's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.[3]

“

(I) A Wyoming driver's license as defined by W.S. 31‑7‑102(a)(xxv);
(II) A tribal identification card issued by the governing body of the Eastern Shoshone tribe of Wyoming, the Northern Arapaho tribe of Wyoming or other federally recognized Indian tribe;
(III) A Wyoming identification card issued under W.S. 31‑8‑101;
(IV) A valid United States passport;
(V) A United States military card;
(VI) A driver's license or identification card issued by any state or outlying possession of the United States;
(VII) Photo identification issued by the University of Wyoming, a Wyoming community college or a Wyoming public school;
(VIII) A valid Medicare insurance card. This subdivision is repealed effective December 31, 2029;
(IX) A valid Medicaid insurance card. This subdivision is repealed effective December 31, 2029.[4]

”

Early voting

See also: Early voting

Wyoming permits early voting. Learn more by visiting this website.

Absentee/mail-in voting

See also: Absentee/mail-in voting

All voters are eligible to vote absentee in Wyoming. There are no special eligibility requirements for voting absentee.[5]

No specific deadline is noted for absentee ballot applications. A completed absentee ballot must be received by election officials by 7 p.m. on Election Day.[5]


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Voting rules for people convicted of a felony

See also: Voting rights for convicted felons

According to the Wyoming Department of Corrections, "Effective July 1, 2017, W.S. §7-13-105 allows individuals convicted, that are first time nonviolent felons, to automatically have their right to vote restored if they completed their supervision or were discharged from an institution on or after January 1, 2010." Convicted felons who "discharged from Wyoming Department of Corrections’ custody or supervision prior to January 1, 2010, or those who have a nonviolent felony conviction outside of the state of Wyoming or a nonviolent felony conviction under federal law may apply to have their voting rights restored."[6]

Individuals who do not meet the qualifications above do not regain the right to vote unless pardoned.[7]

Voting rights for people convicted of a felony vary from state to state. In the majority of states, people convicted of a felony cannot vote while they are incarcerated but may regain the right to vote upon release from prison or at some point thereafter.[8]


Election agencies

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Individuals seeking additional information about voting provisions in Wyoming can contact the following state and federal agencies.

Wyoming Secretary of State, Elections Division

200 West 24th Street
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Telephone: 307-777-5860
Email: elections@wyo.gov

U.S. Election Assistance Commission

633 3rd Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20001
Telephone: 301-563-3919
Toll free: 1-866-747-1471

Noteworthy events

2021

On April 6, 2021, Governor Mark Gordon (R) signed HB0075 into law, establishing a photo identification requirement for voters in Wyoming. Under the law, acceptable forms of identification include valid forms of photo identification issued by a state, tribal or federal government, a Wyoming higher educational institution or public school, and Medicare and Medicaid insurance cards. Voters who cannot present acceptable identification are permitted to cast provisional ballots. The Department of Transportation is required to waive the fee on identification cards used solely for the purpose of voter identification.[3]

The Wyoming House of Representatives approved the original version of the bill on March 3, 2021, by a vote of 51-9. The Wyoming State Senate adopted an amended version of the bill on April 1, 2021, by a vote of 28-2. The House agreed to the Senate's amendments on April 1, 2021, by a vote of 51-8.[3]

Rep. Chuck Gray (R), who sponsored the bill, said, "Today's passage of my voter ID legislation is a victory for the citizens of Wyoming. It is a necessary function of our Republic to provide our citizens with confidence that our elections are secure, fair, and valid." Sen. Cale Case (R), who voted against the bill, said, "Who is waking up real early in the morning, and thinking they’re going to get to the polls before the actual person that is there to vote to misrepresent themselves as that person and to cast a vote? I’m having a little trouble understanding how this fraud comes about."[9]

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "Voting," accessed May 2, 2023
  2. ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "Election Frequently Asked Questions, General Voting information", accessed May 2, 2023
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Wyoming Legislature, "HB0075 - Voter identification," accessed May 2, 2023 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "WyomingHB0075" defined multiple times with different content Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "WyomingHB0075" defined multiple times with different content
  4. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "Absentee Voting Information," accessed May 1, 2023
  6. ↑ Wyoming Department of Corrections, "Restoration of Voting Rights," accessed May 2, 2023
  7. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "Felon Voting Rights," April 6, 2023
  8. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "Felon Voting Rights," April 6, 2023
  9. ↑ Casper Star Tribune, "Voter ID bill passes Wyoming Legislature," April 9, 2021
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