CHEYENNE, Wyo. — With the November primary looming, Wyomingites are reminded to check their voter registration status for 2024.
According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), Wyoming Secretary of State data reveals there are more than 86,000 fewer registered voters in 2024 than in 2022. The voter registration data from 2022 can be seen here, with more current numbers seen here.
“After the 2022 election, Wyoming had over 302,000 registered voters, compared to just 218,000 at-present,” AARP states in the announcement.
Wyoming law requires the state’s County Clerks to purge voter rolls every two years, which means clerks are required to remove the names of voters who did not vote in the most recent general election. Higher than normal voter turnout for the 2020 Presidential Election, combined with near record low voter turnout for the 2022 General Election has resulted in more than 86,000 voters being purged from the rolls, according to AARP.
“If you voted in the last general election in 2022, you should remain on the voter rolls and won’t need to re-register with the county clerk,” AARP State President Sam Shumway said in the announcement. “However, if you or a loved one didn’t vote in Wyoming during the 2022 General Election, we recommend you register right away as rules that will make the process more difficult could be coming.”
Bill HB103 – Political Party Affiliation Declaration, created a new voter requirement to register party affiliation 96 days before the election. In the past, Wyomingites were able to change party affiliation at any time, including on election day.
“If you want to change your party affiliation for the primary, make sure you contact your clerk by May 15, ” Shumway said via press release.
Prospective voters in Wyoming can register or re-register to vote by visiting the local county clerk. Residents must present a valid ID (Wyoming driver’s license, U.S. passport, tribal ID, U.S. military card, Wyoming school photo identification card or an identification card issued by the Federal Government) to register.
According to the Secretary of State’s website, residents can register in person, or by mail by sending a copy of the application form and form of valid ID.
