How to Vote in Wyoming’s 2024 Elections
Important dates and election information
- Deadline to register to vote: Monday, Oct. 21
- Last day to request an absentee ballot: Monday, Nov. 4
- Deadline to return an absentee ballot: Tuesday, Nov. 5
- Last day of early in-person absentee voting: Monday, Nov. 4
- Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 5
Voting at a glance
- Voter registration: Same-day registration is available during early voting and on Election Day. Check your registration status with your county clerk.
- Absentee voting: All registered voters are eligible to vote absentee without an excuse.
- Early voting: County elections offices allow voters to submit absentee ballots in person prior to elections. Contact your county clerk for details.
- Voting at the polls: Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Find your polling place on your county clerk’s website or the Secretary of State’s website.
Recent voting changes in Wyoming
Wyoming residents who didn’t participate in the 2022 general election may have been removed from the registered voter list during a routine purge and may need to re-register to cast their ballots in November.
The timeframe for absentee voting has been shortened, reduced from 45 days to 28 days.
A concealed carry permit has been added to the list of acceptable forms of identification to vote. If you apply in person for a mail ballot, you need to show ID just as you would if voting in person.
Medicare and Medicaid insurance cards will no longer be an acceptable form of identification for voting purposes after Dec. 31, 2029.
How to register to vote
The voter registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 21. If you miss it, you may still register and cast a ballot during early voting or on Election Day.
Register by mail or in person:
- By mail: Download a Wyoming voter registration application from the state election website, fill it out and mail it to your county clerk’s office. You must sign your application and have it notarized before mailing. Attach photocopies of your identification documents and mail in time for the application to arrive at least two weeks before Election Day, or by Monday, Oct. 21.
- In person: You can register in person before Election Day at your county clerk’s office and you’ll need an acceptable form of ID, such as your state driver’s license, U.S. passport or government ID card.
Registering to vote on Election Day
On Election Day, you can register and vote at your polling place, which you can find on your county clerk’s website or by contacting your county clerk. Bring an acceptable form of ID, such as your state driver’s license, U.S. passport or government ID.
Check your voter registration status
You can check your registration status with your local county clerk’s office.
How to request an absentee ballot
Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without a reason.
Registered voters may request an absentee ballot from their county clerk at any time during an election year, but not on Election Day.
Absentee voting begins on Tuesday, Oct. 8, and ends Monday, Nov. 4.
- By mail: Print and fill out the application form and mail to your county clerk.
- In person: Visit your county clerk’s office to request an absentee ballot.
- Online: Download and print an absentee ballot request form and mail it to your county clerk’s office. You can also email your completed request form to your county clerk’s office. Use “Absentee ballot request” in your email’s subject line.
- By phone: Call your county clerk’s office to request that one be mailed to you.
Returning an absentee ballot
Absentee ballots must be received — not just postmarked — in the county clerk's office no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. Ballots received after this deadline will not be counted.
You can submit your completed absentee ballot:
- By mail: Mail it (postage required) to your county clerk’s office. Make sure that you allow enough time for delivery.
- In person: Drop it off at your county clerk’s office before or on Election Day. Voters should call their county clerk’s office to check Election Day hours as they may vary from regular hours. Note that voters may not drop their completed absentee ballot at the polls on Election Day.
- Drop box: Some counties offer drop boxes at the county clerk’s office. Contact your county clerk’s office to find out if one is available.
Contact your county clerk to check the status of your ballot.
Voting in person before Election Day
Early in-person absentee voting will run from Tuesday, Oct. 8, to Monday, Nov. 4. Contact your individual county clerk’s office and check their websites for hours and locations.
Voting at the polls on Election Day
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. You will be permitted to vote as long as you are in line by 7 p.m.
To find out where to vote, and to view ballot information, enter your address in the secretary of state’s Polling Place Locator or contact your county clerk’s office. More information is available on the Wyoming elections website.
Voter ID requirements on Election Day
Voters must present an acceptable form of ID when voting in person, such as a driver’s license or ID card, U.S. passport, tribal or military card, or student ID card. A complete list of approved IDs is on the state election website. Medicare and Medicaid insurance cards are still acceptable forms of ID through Dec. 31, 2029.
Voting with a disability
Voters with disabilities may request assistance from workers at their polling sites. You may also receive assistance from an individual of your choice, with the exception of your employer or union official.
County clerks must also offer one or more accessible alternatives, such as curbside voting. Check your county clerk’s office website for more information on assistance offered in your area to help voters with special needs.
If you have difficulty getting to your polling place due to a disability, you may also secure an absentee ballot.
Editor’s note: This guide was first published on Jan. 31, 2024 and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.
Michelle Tuccitto Sullo is a contributing writer covering state and federal policy. She previously served as managing editor of the Hartford Business Journal in Connecticut and has worked for the New Haven Register, Connecticut Law Tribune and New Haven Biz.
