Election season is in full swing!

MAJOR ELECTORAL CHANGES IN 2024

The good news:

• Great news: Governor Gordon did not approve the restrictive voter laws proposed by Chuck Gray! Secretary of State Gray attempted to pass new voting rules which would have required voters to bring additional documents to verify residency when registering to vote, despite concerns about disenfranchisement from county clerks across the state. Thanks to Governor Gordon for protecting our right to vote!

The bad news:

• According to WY state law, voters who do not vote in a general election are “purged” (removed) from the voter roll after each general election. If you did NOT vote in the 2020 general election, you are no longer registered to vote.
  • Purged voters should have received a notice in the mail offering them the option to remain on the voter roll. Not sure if you’re currently registered to vote in your district? You can check your registration by calling the County Clerk (307-733-4430), emailing elections@tetoncountywy.gov and/or dropping by the office.
• It is now impossible for registered voters to change their party after May 15. Since candidate filing doesn’t end until May 31, registered voters who may want to update their party affiliation based on who is running for office will be unable to do so AFTER May 15.
  • This change leaves currently registered voters two options
    • Vote according to your current party affiliation
    • Call, email or visit the Teton County Clerk and make sure you are currently registered under the party that you desire
  • If you are not currently registered to vote, you can register anytime at the County Clerk’s building in person or via mail, OR you can register to vote at the polls during the primary election on August 20. If you are currently unregistered, we recommend waiting to register to vote until after May 31 so you can evaluate candidates.
• The other major change to voting regulations this year is that the window for absentee voting has been shortened from 45 to 28 days. Please see this website for more information and make sure you request an absentee ballot as soon as possible. You can pick up an absentee ballot in person beginning on July 23rd for primary if you will not be present for the election.

FAQs

• How do I register to vote in Teton County?
• Where do I vote in Teton County?
• What ID do I need to vote in Wyoming?

RESOURCES

• Stay tuned for forum recordings here

TIMELINE

• May 15: Candidate filing begins
• May 31: Candidate filing ends—we will know all Town, County, and State candidates
• July 23: Absentee voting opens for the primary election
• August 20: Primary election
• October 8: Absentee voting opens for the general election
• November 5: General election