Your Rights as a
Wyoming Voter
Voting should be straightforward, secure, and accessible. This page covers your rights and responsibilities as a Wyoming voter — and, for churches and pastors, what you can do during election season.
🗳Your rights at the ballot box
Know where and when to vote
Your polling place is based on your residential address. Before Election Day, use the Wyoming Voter Information Tool or contact your county clerk to confirm where you should vote.
Register and vote if you are eligible
Eligible voters may register through their county clerk's office — or register and vote at their polling place on Election Day. You'll need the required identification, proof of U.S. citizenship, and proof of Wyoming residency. Questions about your documents? Contact your county clerk.
Vote absentee as a registered voter
Any registered Wyoming voter may request an absentee ballot during the election year — but not on Election Day. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the county clerk no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Bring accepted ID when voting in person
Wyoming voters must show an accepted form of ID to vote in person — for example a Wyoming driver's license or ID card, tribal ID, valid U.S. passport, U.S. military card, another state's license or ID, certain Wyoming student IDs, a valid Medicare or Medicaid card, or a valid Wyoming concealed firearm permit. If you don't have an accepted ID, Wyoming provides a way to obtain a free ID card for voting purposes.
Bring personal notes or a printed voter guide
You may bring personal notes or a printed voter guide to help you remember your choices. Be respectful of other voters — do not display campaign materials, distribute literature, or try to influence voters at the polling place. Wyoming law limits electioneering near polling places; ask your county clerk if you're unsure what's allowed.
Ask for help
If you have questions about registration, absentee ballots, polling places, or your ballot, contact your county clerk. County clerks are the best local source for election questions.
Report a problem
If you believe there has been a problem with the voting process, you may contact your county clerk or the Wyoming Secretary of State's Elections Division. Wyoming also provides a formal HAVA complaint process for certain election-related concerns.
☎Official Wyoming voting resources
For the most current voting information, always check official Wyoming election sources.
⛪Churches and elections
Churches do not have to be silent during election season. Pastors and churches may speak clearly about biblical truth, moral issues, public policy, religious liberty, the sanctity of life, parental rights, family, education, and other issues that affect their communities.
Churches may also encourage Christians to vote, help people register, share nonpartisan voter resources, and remind their congregations that voting is an important act of civic responsibility.
At the same time, churches that operate as 501(c)(3) organizations should be careful with official church activity related to candidates. As a general rule, churches should avoid using church resources to specifically endorse or oppose candidates, contribute to campaigns, or distribute materials that clearly favor or oppose a candidate unless they have received legal guidance.
Pastors speaking in their personal capacity have broader rights than churches acting as organizations. When speaking personally, pastors should make clear they are not speaking on behalf of the church unless the church has received legal guidance.
In short: churches may teach biblical truth, address the issues, encourage voting, and help their people compare biblical principles with the publicly stated positions of candidates and ballot measures — while being wise, accurate, and careful about candidate-specific activity, especially when speaking or acting on behalf of the church.
⚖Legal resources for churches & pastors
These resources may help churches, pastors, and ministry leaders better understand their rights and responsibilities during election season.
This page is provided for general information and is not legal advice. Rules and documents can change — confirm details with your county clerk or the Wyoming Secretary of State before you vote. Churches and pastors with questions about their specific situation should seek qualified legal counsel.