As Election Day approaches, Wyoming voters should be aware of new ID requirements and voting options, Jackson Hole News and Guide reports.
This will be the first presidential election in Wyoming that requires voters to show identification at polling stations.
Accepted forms of ID include a valid driver’s license, state ID, tribal ID, US passport, Medicare or Medicaid card, University of Wyoming or community college student ID, Wyoming public school student ID, or a Wyoming concealed firearm permit.
For voters who arrive without ID, there’s an option to cast a provisional ballot. However, for it to be counted, voters must return to their county clerk’s office with an acceptable form of ID by the end of the next business day. This provisional ballot option is also available to individuals who need to provide proof of US citizenship or documentation verifying restored voting rights.
“No one should be turned away,” said Teton County Clerk Maureen Murphy.
Murphy emphasized that provisional ballots help ensure all eligible voters can participate.
Additionally, Wyoming allows Election Day voter registration. In Teton County, residents must be at least 18 years old, US citizens, and bona fide residents of the county, with no active registration in another jurisdiction. Voters cannot be convicted felons or have been adjudicated mentally incompetent.
Voters in Teton County can choose from five voting centers, including Teton County Library, the Recreation Center, the Old Wilson Schoolhouse Community Center, the Teton County Weed and Pest shop, and Alta Branch Library.
Voters with questions or those unsure of their eligibility are encouraged to contact their local clerk’s office to ensure they are fully prepared for Election Day.
