Elections

The suit challenges two 2025 laws which cut Election Day voter registration by eight hours and limited the use of student identification for voting. Wyoming lawmakers considered a similar proposal about student IDs but didn’t pass it this year.

Back in December, nine qualified county electors submitted a verified complaint to the governor seeking Clerk Becky Hadlock’s removal for misconduct and/or malfeasance in the office.

Wyoming’s last election cycle saw few procedural hiccups and a Freedom Caucus surge to power in the House. But members of the caucus want to crack down on voter fraud anyway.

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford cited “the rule of law” in a recent speech talking about how several states have taken legal action against changes they say would put unfair burdens on voters to prove citizenship or on how states count votes.

Public comment will be accepted through June 20.

The new law requires proof of U.S. citizenship and Wyoming residency to register to vote in Wyoming. It also says a county clerk can reject someone's registration due to “any indication” that they don’t qualify. Gordon said the law is ripe for litigation. It was the last bill waiting for action by the governor.

The governor also vetoed a bill that would have barred using state funds or personnel to enforce federal rules about firearms. He likened it to “defund the police” efforts due to its penalties if violated.

In Wyoming, the far-right caucus has been particularly successful. After the recent election, the group will hold a majority in the state house.

Ranked-choice voting is on the ballot in Idaho, Colorado, Nevada and Oregon. Alaskans will also consider getting rid of their ranked-choice system.