Everything you need to vote
in the November 3 general election
Every voter sees every candidate on the November ballot, and new 2026 registration rules apply. Here are the dates, documents, and deadlines — all from the Wyoming Secretary of State.
Honoring God With Your Vote
A short guide to approaching this election with faith and biblical principles — for Wyoming believers who want to vote thoughtfully and prayerfully.
Read the guide (PDF) →📅Key dates & deadlines
- Sept 18Military & overseas (UOCAVA) ballots begin going out
- Oct 6Absentee voting begins — mail ballots go out and in-person absentee opens at county clerks' offices
- Oct 19Standard voter registration closes — but you can still register in person and vote absentee Oct 20 – Nov 2, or register at the polls on Election Day, with the required documents
- Nov 2Last day for in-person absentee at the clerk's office (no absentee requests on Election Day)
- Nov 3General Election Day — polls 7 a.m.–7 p.m. All absentee ballots must be received by 7 p.m. Election Day registration available at the polls
Wyoming elections are run by the 23 county clerks. Early/absentee sites, hours, and municipal races vary by county — confirm with your county clerk or the My Election Day lookup below.
✍Register to vote
Am I eligible?
- A U.S. citizen (with documentary proof — see below)
- 18 by Election Day
- A Wyoming resident for at least 30 days before the election
- Not currently adjudicated mentally incompetent
- Not a convicted felon — unless your voting rights have been restored
How to register (no online option)
Wyoming has no online registration. Register:
- In person at your county clerk's office
- By mail to your county clerk — the form must be notarized and include copies of your ID, citizenship, and residency proof
- On Election Day at your polling place — bring the required documents
Proof of citizenship (one of)
- Valid Wyoming driver's license or ID (that doesn't indicate non-citizenship)
- Valid U.S. passport
- Certificate of U.S. citizenship or naturalization
- Original or certified U.S. birth certificate
- Draft/military record, or State Dept. consular report of birth abroad
- Tribal ID
Proof of residency
Dated within 90 days: utility bill, bank statement, government check/paycheck/pay stub, mortgage statement, or WY student housing verification.
Dated within 1 year: residential lease, property tax receipt, hunting/fishing license, or vehicle registration.
Or a signed attestation that you are a bona fide Wyoming resident.
🧾Voter ID (in person)
Wyoming requires ID to vote in person. Any one of these works:
- Wyoming driver's license or ID card
- Tribal ID card
- Valid U.S. passport
- U.S. military card
- Driver's license or ID from another state
- University of Wyoming, WY community college, or WY public school student photo ID
- Valid Medicare or Medicaid card (accepted through Dec 31, 2029)
- Valid Wyoming concealed firearm permit
If your eligibility is questioned, you can cast a provisional ballot and provide proof to your county clerk by the close of business the day after the election.
🗳Three ways to vote
In person on Election Day
Polls are open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. on Nov 3. Bring your ID. You can also register at the polls with the required documents.
Early, in person (absentee)
In-person absentee runs Oct 6 – Nov 2 at your county clerk's office (8 a.m.–5 p.m., M–F).
By mail (absentee)
No excuse needed. Request from your county clerk. Ballots go out starting Oct 6.
Return deadline: every absentee ballot must be received by your county clerk by 7 p.m. on Election Day — postmarks do not count. Return by mail (allow time!) or in person at the clerk's office.
📜What's on the 2026 general ballot
Proposition 1 would exempt 50% of the assessed value of a qualified homeowner's primary residence from property tax — read the full text in the official 2026 Voter's Guide. Build your personalized guide to see exactly where the candidates on your ballot stand: build my guide.
☎Official resources
Dates and rules on this page come from the Wyoming Secretary of State (sos.wyo.gov, letsvotewyo.org) and county clerks, compiled July 2026; general-election dates updated October 2026 from the SOS 2026 Key Election Dates. County details can change — confirm with your county clerk before the election.