The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization with expertise in voting and elections. Our mission is to empower voters and defend democracy. For over a century, we have stepped in when the government fails to fulfill its responsibilities. We will valiantly work to protect voters and free, fair, accessible elections

The League wants to hear from you!  We are gathering information on Wyoming residents’ knowledge about changes to voter identification rules.  Please take the survey here.

Town hall with Governor Gordon

The League of Women Voters of Fremont County and the State League hosted a town hall meeting with Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon in Lander on October 23rd.

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Committee Meeting on more election bills

  • The Corporations Committee met on August 15 to hear from the Legislative Service Office and voted to advance drafts of three voting bills
  • The committee will consider more bill at their next meeting on November 4
  • The League of Women Voters of Wyoming supports secure and accessible elections
  • See here for more information on each bill

New voting rules and legal challenges

  • New voter registration rules for Wyoming went into effect on July 1.
  • House Bill 156 requires proof of 30-day residency and citizenship to register to vote. Consult your local County Clerk Elections Office for the updated voter registration requirements and documentation.
  • For complete information on all the new requirements and changes, see the Secretary of State’s elections website.
  • The Equality State Police Center filed a lawsuit against changes imposed by HB156, and LWVWY submitted an amicus brief in support.
    • The lawsuit was dismissed on July 22 due to lack of legal standing, but a lawsuit can be filed again with plaintiffs who establish legal standing
    • Legal standing means that a party has a personal stake in the outcome.
  • If you can demonstrate that the rule changes will significantly hinder your ability to vote, you may have standing. Please reach out to us at info@wyominglwv.org.
  • See our League press release on the lawsuit.
  • Information on our Amicus Brief

LWVUS responds to Executive Order on mail-in ballots and voting machines

LWVUS has issued a statement on the recent order to eliminate mail-in ballots and electronic voting machines.

LWVUS responds with Unite & Rise 8.5 Initiative

The LWVUS launched a non-violent campaign they call the Unite and Rise 8.5 Initiative. 

  1. The initiative is part of LWV’s Women Defend Democracy campaign.
  2. Nonviolent protests are twice as likely to succeed as armed conflicts
  3. Movements whose sizes are at least 3.5% of the population have never failed to bring change. That’s 8.5 million new voters.

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Mission:

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Vision:

We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate.

Values:

We believe in the power of Wyoming citizens to create a more perfect democracy.

LWV of Wyoming has been a respected organization in our state for decades. It engages in rigorous study and discussion of public policy issues. Members actively participate in the political process while maintaining a nonpartisan position to promote fair policies.

Wyoming has five local leagues: Campbell County, Casper, Cheyenne, Fremont County, Laramie, and at-large members in Teton County. Together they comprise the state league, LWVWY. 

The LWVWY is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to:

  • Protect and expand voting rights
  • Ensure everyone is represented in our democracy
  • Ensure elections remain free and accessible to all
  • Ensure people have the information they need to participate in elections

Membership in the League of Women Voters of Wyoming is open to all people age 16 or older. We invite you to learn more about us by exploring our website. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you want further information.

Linda Barton
President, League of Women Voters of Wyoming

Positions

The League of Women Voters does not support candidates or parties. Instead, we take positions on issues. 

To learn how LWV can help you and your network, or to join as a partner, contact partnerships@lwv.org after we study them. See positions relating to voting and good government on our advocacy page and others on our state program page.

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