In the Equality State, the right to cast a ballot is a cornerstone of our community. For Wyomingites with disabilities, federal and state laws ensure that your vote is private, independent, and accessible. Whether you are voting in the Primary or the General Election, here is your roadmap for 2026.
Primary vs. General: What You Need to Know
Wyoming holds two major elections in 2026. While the General Election decides who wins the office, the Primary Election determines which candidates will represent each party.
- The Primary Election (August 18, 2026): Wyoming has a “closed” primary for registered voters.
- Important Deadline: If you are already registered and want to change your party affiliation (e.g., Republican to Democrat), you must do so by May 13, 2026. You cannot change your party at the polls on Primary Day.
- New Voters: If you are registering for the first time, you can declare your party at the polls on election day.
- The General Election (November 3, 2026): This is the final vote where you choose between all candidates on the ballot, regardless of your party.
Service Animals at the Polls
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Wyoming law, you have a clear right to be accompanied by your service animal.
- Access: You may bring your service animal into any polling place, even if the building (like a school or church) has a “no pets” policy.
- Definition: A service animal is specifically defined as a dog (or in some cases, a miniature horse) that is trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability.
- What Staff Can Ask: Poll workers may only ask two questions:
- Is the animal required because of a disability?
- What work or task has the animal been trained to perform? They cannot ask about your specific disability or require “certification” papers for the animal.
Voting Options: In-Person and Absentee
Wyoming offers several ways to ensure every voter can participate comfortably:
- Accessible Machines: Every polling place is equipped with an ExpressVote system. It features touchscreens, large text, high-contrast modes, and audio-ballot options with headphones for those with visual impairments.
- Curbside Voting: If getting into the building is a challenge, you can vote from your car. Simply have a companion alert the poll workers, or call your County Clerk’s office ahead of time to arrange for two election judges to bring your ballot to the curb.
- Absentee (Mail-in) Voting: No excuse is needed to vote absentee.
- Primary Absentee Period: July 21 – August 17, 2026.
- General Absentee Period: October 6 – November 2, 2026.
- You can download the 2026 Absentee Request Form here.
Important 2026 Dates to Remember
| Milestone | Primary Election | General Election |
| Party Change Deadline | May 13, 2026 | N/A |
| Absentee Voting Begins | July 21, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Voter Registration (by mail) | August 3, 2026 | October 19, 2026 |
| Election Day | August 18, 2026 | November 3, 2026 |
Note on Identification: Wyoming requires a valid photo ID for in-person voting. If you don’t have one, you can obtain a free ID for voting purposes through your local Driver Services office.
- Register to Vote: Learn how to register by mail or in person.
- Find Your County Clerk: Contact your local clerk for curbside voting or registration questions.
Need a Ride? We’re Here to Help!
We believe that every Wyomingite should be able to exercise their right to vote, regardless of transportation or identification barriers.
If you need assistance getting to your polling place on Election Day or to the DMV to obtain a free voter ID, our team of local volunteers is ready to support you. We can coordinate a safe, accessible ride to ensure you have the access you need.
Request Assistance
Please fill out the form below. A member of our team will reach out to you to coordinate details.
Contact for Barriers: If you encounter obstacles while trying to vote, contact the Wyoming Protection & Advocacy System (P&A) at 307-632-3496.
