Wyoming 2026 Primary
Everything you need to vote
in the August 18 primary
Wyoming's primary is closed and runs on new 2026 registration rules. Here are the dates, documents, and deadlines — all from the Wyoming Secretary of State.
Primary Election
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Polls 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
General Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Polls 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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New for 2026 — proof of citizenship & residency required.
Under Wyoming's 2025 election law, anyone registering must now show proof of U.S. citizenship and proof of 30-day Wyoming residency. 2026 is the first statewide cycle under this rule — bring your documents (see "Register to vote" below).
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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.
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📅Key dates & deadlines
Primary August 18, 2026
- May 13Deadline to declare/change party affiliation for the primary — this date has passed
- July 2Military & overseas (UOCAVA) ballots begin going out
- July 21Absentee voting begins — mail ballots go out and in-person absentee opens at county clerks' offices
- Aug 3, 5 p.m.Standard voter registration closes — but you can still register during early voting and on Election Day with the required documents
- Aug 17Last day for in-person absentee at the clerk's office (no absentee requests on Election Day)
- Aug 18Primary 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
Statewide registration form (PDF)
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.
Check your registration & find your polling place
"My Election Day" is the Wyoming Secretary of State's official voter lookup — confirm your registration and look up where you vote.
Open My Election Day →
🧾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
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In person on Election Day
Polls are open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. on Aug 18. Bring your ID. You can also register at the polls with the required documents.
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Early, in person (absentee)
In-person absentee runs July 21 – Aug 17 at your county clerk's office (8 a.m.–5 p.m., M–F).
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By mail (absentee)
No excuse needed. Request from your county clerk — for the primary you must state which party's ballot you want. Ballots go out starting July 21.
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.
🗳Wyoming's closed primary
You vote your party's ballot
To vote for Republican or Democratic candidates in the primary, you must be a registered voter of that party. The deadline to declare or change party affiliation for this primary was May 13, 2026 — that date has passed.
Unaffiliated & new voters
Unaffiliated or minor-party voters receive a ballot with only non-partisan items (and any countywide questions, which appear on all ballots). First-time registrants pick a party when they register — and registration continues through early voting and Election Day. Confirm your primary-ballot party with your county clerk.
📜What's on the 2026 primary ballot
U.S. Senator
U.S. House — at-large seat
Governor
Secretary of State
State Auditor
State Treasurer
Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Senate — odd districts (+ D6)
State House — all districts
County & municipal offices (vary)
Not on the primary: Wyoming's property-tax exemption initiative (Proposition 1) and judicial-retention questions appear on the November general ballot, not the August primary. Build your personalized guide to see exactly where the candidates on your ballot stand: build my guide.
