WHAT TO DO

As the election season ramps up, it’s important to make sure you are ready to vote and that your voice is heard in the upcoming elections. Here are some key steps to take to ensure you are prepared to cast your ballot:

Review your voter registration status:
One crucial step to take is to review your voter registration to ensure it has not been purged. Voter purging is a process that removes individuals from voter registration lists. If you didn’t vote in the last general election, your voter registration may have been purged. To check your voter registration status, contact the Hot Springs County Clerk at (307) 864-3515 to check.

Register to vote or change your registration:
If you are not registered to vote, take the time to do so now. In Wyoming, you do not have the option to register online, so you will need to either register in person or by mail (and if you register by mail, you will need to get your registration form notarized). If you have moved or changed your name, be sure to update your voter registration with your new information. It’s a good idea to print the Wyoming Voter Registration form and fill it out ahead of time before signing in front of the county clerk or a notary.

Make sure you have the required documents before you register to vote. Check out our Voter Registration page for more information.

Request an absentee ballot:
If you are unable to vote in person on Election Day, consider requesting an absentee ballot. This will allow you to vote from the comfort of your own home and ensure your voice is heard in the election. Be sure to submit your request early to allow time for processing and mailing.

Spread the word:
Once you have taken the necessary steps to prepare for the election, encourage others to do the same. Help spread the word and make sure all Democrats are registered and ready to vote. Share information on voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot requests, and election dates to ensure everyone has the opportunity to vote.

Let’s make sure we reach every Democrat! If you would like to help us get more people involved, contact us to join our phone banks and texting banks. Let’s get all Dems on deck!

By taking these steps to get ready to vote in the elections, you can help make sure your voice is heard and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our country. Take action now to ensure you are prepared to vote and help make a difference in the upcoming elections.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Discover everything you need to know about registering to vote in Wyoming, including qualifications, acceptable identification, how to register, and restoration of your voting rights. Don’t miss your chance to have your voice heard in the upcoming elections

Qualifications
To vote in Wyoming you must:

• Be 18 years of age on Election Day
• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Be a resident of Wyoming and the precinct in which you register
• Provide your valid Wyoming driver’s license*;

*If you do not have your current valid driver’s license with you, you must provide the number and the following additional acceptable identification:

• A statement to that effect (on the Wyoming registration application)
• The last four digits of your Social Security number

Additional acceptable identification.

Not convicted of a felony, or if convicted, has had civil or voting rights restored

Not be adjudicated mentally incompetent

Withdraw your voter registration from any other jurisdiction, if applicable (on the Wyoming registration application).

*** If you have neither a valid Wyoming driver’s license nor a social security number, please indicate this by checking the appropriate box on the Voter Registration Application form and contact the Hot Springs County Clerk.

Acceptable Identification
Acceptable Identification may be any one or more of the following:

• Wyoming Driver’s License
• United States Passport;
• Driver’s License or Identification Card issued by any State or Outlying Possession of the United States
• Identification Card issued by the Federal Government, any State or Local Government, or an Agency thereof
• A tribal ID of any Federally Recognized Tribe
• Photo Identification Card issued by the University of Wyoming, a Wyoming Community College, or a Wyoming Public School
• United States Military Card
• Identification Card issued to a Dependent of a member of the United States Armed Forces.
• OR

Any two or more of the following documents together shall constitute proof of the individual’s identity:

• Certification of United States Citizenship
• Certificate of Naturalization
• United States Military Draft Record
• Voter’s Registration Card from another State or County
• United States Social Security Card
• Certification of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State
• Original or certified copy of a birth certificate bearing an official seal
• Any other form of identification issued by an official agency of the United States or a State.

How To Register To Vote

In Person Registration:
Register at the office of the Hot Springs County Clerk, your Town Clerk, or at the polls during Early Voting or on Election Day. Bring your Wyoming driver’s license or ID and if you do not have one, bring an accepted government-issued ID, such as a military ID, US passport or other driver’s license. See “Acceptable Identification” above for registration requirements and acceptable IDs or call Hot Springs County Election office for more information
(307) 864-3515

Register By Mail:
If you cannot register in person at any of your county’s locations, you may register by mail. The following items are required when mailing in your registration application:

• A completed Wyoming voter registration application (All applicants, except military and overseas citizens, must have this form notarized before mailing.);
• A copy of your acceptable identification (see above “Acceptable Identification”)

Mail completed application and identification to:
Elections
C/O Hot Springs County Clerk
415 Arapahoe St.
Thermopolis, WY 82443

Restoration Of Voting Rights
Effective in July 2023, first time, nonviolent felons automatically have their voting rights restored upon completion of their supervision or sentence.

W.S. §7-13-105 allows individuals convicted for first time nonviolent felony or nonviolent felonies arising out of the same occurrence or related course of events, to have their civil rights restored five (5) years after completion of their sentence or all probationary terms.

Individuals discharged prior to July 1, 2023, and who meet the qualifications shall submit the Application for the issuance of a certificate indicating the Restoration of Rights with a copy of their judgment and sentence, discharge paperwork from the releasing authority, and copy of a government issued driver’s license or identification card.

A review of the application will take place within ninety (90) days of receipt. Approval or denial will be provided, in writing, to the applicant via mail.

Access the application, HERE

For more information, please visit the WDOC website

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HOW TO VOTE

Learn all about how to vote in Wyoming, including requesting an absentee ballot, voting early, voting on election day, and resources for military or overseas voters. Find your polling location and make your voice heard in the upcoming election.

Absentee Ballot
Vote at home!
Skip the lines, bad weather, and vote in the convenience of your home. Registered voters can request an absentee ballot each election year, beginning Jan 1. Absentee ballots cannot be requested on the day of the election.

To request a ballot, visit or call the Hot Springs County Clerk’s office (307) 864-3515, or email Clerk@hscounty.com (Subject: Absentee your name).

Include:

• The name under which you are registered to vote
• Your date of birth
• Your residence and mailing address
• Your email/phone contact

*For the Primary election, the political party with which you are registered.
Allow 7-10 days for your ballot to arrive and another 7-10 days for it to be returned to us.
Make your vote count.

Follow the instructions that come with your ballot.
Sign the affidavit on the envelope.
Return it by mail, deliver it to the County Clerk’s office located at 415 Arapahoe St., Thermopolis, WY 82443.
Ballots arriving after the deadline of 7 pm on Election Day will not be counted.

Military or Overseas
Military or Overseas Citizen not currently registered to vote? If Hot Springs County is your voting residence and you are living elsewhere because of military service or you are an overseas citizen, you may use the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) for temporary registration and absentee voting privileges.
Absentee ballots are sent 45 days prior to an election.
Send your FPCA at least three weeks prior to an election to ensure your request is processed in time. You can send your FPCA by email to Clerk@hscounty.com
Service members, their families and overseas citizens may review the Federal Voting Assistance Program for more information.
Ballots must be returned by mail and received in the Clerk’s office not later than 7 pm on Election Day in order to be counted. Voted ballots cannot be returned by email.

Early Voting
BRING YOUR VOTER ID
Early voting starts 28 days before the election and ends the day before;

County Clerk
415 ARAPAHOE
THERMOPOLIS WY, 82443
https://hscounty.com/
Clerk@hscounty.com
Phone: (307) 864-3515
Fax: (307) 864-3333

Not yet registered? You can register during early voting!
Election Day Voting
BRING YOUR VOTER ID

Classic voting at the polls.

From 7 am to 7 pm, bring your voter ID and cast your ballot at any voter center in Hot Springs County. Choose the center most convenient to where you live, work, or happen to be. Not yet registered? You can do that on Election Day or before.

The best way to find your local voting location is the visit the State of Wyoming’s Wyoming Voter Information Tool and enter your address. Once the database has searched for your address it will tell you what precinct you are in and where you will be voting in person