Primary voting begins — Primary election day is Aug. 18
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the polling times.
Weston County voters have less than a month to prepare for Wyoming’s primary election, which is held on Aug. 18, and residents are encouraged to review sample ballots, confirm their polling locations and make plans to vote.
Sample ballots and election district maps are available on the Weston County Clerk’s website at westongov.com/county-clerk/elections, allowing voters to familiarize themselves with the races and determine the correct ballot for their precinct.
According to information posted on the county clerk’s website, Wyoming holds elections in May, August and November, as provided by state statute. During even-numbered years, Weston County conducts both an August primary election and a November general election, with this year’s general election on Nov. 3. These are considered federal elections because candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives appear on the ballot.
The Weston County Board of Commissioners may also call elections during odd-numbered years through a formal resolution.
For voters who are unable to cast a ballot on Election Day, absentee voting began 40 days before the election. This year, that is July 21.
Registered voters may vote absentee by visiting the Weston County Clerk’s Office at the Courthouse, 1 W. Main St. in Newcastle, during regular business hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Absentee ballots may also be requested by calling the clerk’s office at 307-746-4744 or by submitting a written request to the Weston County Clerk, 1 W. Main St., Newcastle, WY 82701.
To be counted, completed absentee ballots must be received by the clerk’s office no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Residents who are not yet registered to vote may do so at the Weston County Clerk’s Office if they meet Wyoming’s voter eligibility requirements. To register, individuals must be at least 18 years old on Election Day, reside in Weston County, withdraw any voter registration in another jurisdiction if applicable, not be a convicted felon or adjudicated mentally incompetent, and present valid photo identification.
Eligible voters who have not registered before Election Day may also register and vote at their polling place during both the primary and general elections.
Additional election information, including sample ballots, election maps and other voter resources, is available on the Weston County Clerk’s website at westongov.com/county-clerk/elections.
According to the Weston County Clerk’s office, sample ballots are also posted in the hallway at the Weston County Courthouse.
Polling places will be the Event Center at Weston County Fairgrounds located at 24 Fairgrounds Road, Newcastle, Wyoming; the Osage Fire Hall, located at 463 Nefsy Avenue, Osage, Wyoming; and the Upton Community Center located at 916 Ash Street, Upton, Wyoming. Each polling
place will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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