GILLETTE, Wyo. — With the 2024 Primary just three weeks away, knowing where and who you will be voting for is important, yet different for everyone. County 17 has compiled a list of resources as well as candidates for local and state positions.
Where do I vote?
The Wyoming Secretary of State recently launched a new resource to help inform voters ahead of the election, including helping them locate their polling place. The website, LetsVoteWyo.Org, has a search function that shows your polling place based on your home address as well as a sample ballot of candidates for each party. All polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day, which is Tuesday, Aug. 20.
Who is eligible to vote in Wyoming?
To vote in Wyoming, you must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a Wyoming resident. Those declared mentally incompetent by a court or those convicted of a felony are not eligible.
Additionally, Wyoming requires eligible voters to show I.D. to be able to vote. Acceptable I.D. includes a Wyoming driver’s license, a tribal I.D. card and several other forms of identification. To see the full list, click here.
How do I register to vote?
Wyoming voters are able to register to vote in person on election day, but officials caution that doing so may require more time, which may not be ideal for those who work far away from their polling place. Wyoming requires workplaces give workers just one hour off from work to go vote, unlike many states, which grant multiple hours if not the full work day. To learn more about how to register to vote, click here.
Who is running?
Multiple state, county and city officials are on the ballot in Campbell County. Candidates who responded to County 17’s Q&As have their answers linked via their name. The list of candidates is as follows:
- U.S. Senate
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Wyoming State House District 3
- Abby Angelos (R) – Incumbent
- Wyoming State House District 52
- Reuben Tarver (R) – Incumbent
- Wyoming State House District 31
- John Bear (R) – Incumbent
- Wyoming State House District 53
- Christopher R. Knapp (R) – Incumbent
- Wyoming State House District 32
- Ken Clouston (R) – Incumbent
- George Dunlap (R)
- Wyoming State Senate District 24
- Troy D. McKeown (R) – Incumbent
- Phil Christopherson (R)
- Campbell County Board of County Commissioners
- Bob Jordan (R) – Incumbent
- Troy Castleberry (R)
- Jerry R. Means (R)
- Larry D Steiger (R)
- Gillette City Council
- Ward One:
- Ward Two
- Ward Three
- Town of Wright Council
