Brent Bien, Marti Halverson, and Bryan Miller officially submit Wyoming’s electoral votes for Donald Trump and J.D. Vance.
Wyoming’s presidential electors gathered at the State Capitol on Tuesday, December 17, to formally cast their votes for the nation’s highest offices. The event, held at the office of Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, marked a key step in the Electoral College process.
Representing Wyoming in this role were electors Brent Bien, Marti Halverson, and Bryan Miller. In accordance with state results, they cast their votes for Donald J. Trump as President of the United States and J.D. Vance as Vice President.
“Today’s ceremony marked a historic and momentous occasion for our state, and for our republic,” said Secretary of State Chuck Gray in a prepared statement.
The Wyoming Presidential Electors ceremony, part of a process repeated in state capitols across the country, serves as an official confirmation of the state’s electoral outcome. This step is required by the US Constitution and federal law as part of the formal process to select the nation’s president and vice president.
The event is publicly viewable on the Wyoming Secretary of State’s official YouTube channel, providing transparency and public access to this key aspect of the democratic process.
Wyoming, like other states, is allotted a specific number of electoral votes based on its representation in Congress. As one of the least populous states, Wyoming has three electoral votes. These votes are cast in alignment with the outcome of the state’s popular vote.
This year’s selection of electors reflects the broader electoral process that has taken place across the United States, with electors from each state meeting to officially record their votes for president and vice president.
The role of presidential electors is largely ceremonial but remains a critical step in finalizing the results of the presidential election. The certified electoral votes from all 50 states and the District of Columbia are ultimately sent to the President of the US Senate, where they will be officially counted in a joint session of Congress.
With input from Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Wyoming News Now, and Cap City News.
