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Wyoming elections, 2012
| Contents |
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| 1 2012 Elections |
| 2 Eligibility to Vote |
| 2.1 Primary election |
| 2.2 General election |
| 3 Voting absentee |
| 3.1 Eligibility |
| 3.2 Deadlines |
| 3.3 Military and overseas voting |
| 4 Voting early |
| 5 See also |
| 6 References |
The state of Wyoming held elections in 2012. Below are the dates of note:
- Signature filing deadline: February 13, 2012 (Measures only) & June 1, 2012
- Primary date: August 21, 2012
- General election date: November 6, 2012
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| U.S. Senate (1 seat) | 
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2012 Elections
For election results in the 50 states, see our November 6, 2012 election results page
Elections by type
| U.S. Senate, Wyoming, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Tim Chesnut | 21.7% | 53,019 | |
| Republican |  John Barrasso Incumbent |
75.8% | 185,250 | |
| Country | Joel Otto | 2.5% | 6,176 | |
| Total Votes | 244,445 | |||
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
Wyoming's one seat in the U.S. House continues to be held by a Republican since the 2012 election.
| Members of the U.S. House from Wyoming -- Partisan Breakdown | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 0 | 0 | |
| Republican Party | 1 | 1 | |
| Total | 1 | 1 | |
| District | General Election Candidates | Incumbent | 2012 Winner | Partisan Switch? |
| At-large |  Chris Henrichsen Cynthia Lummis Richard Brubaker Daniel Clyde Cummings Don Willis |
Cynthia Lummis | Cynthia Lummis |
No |
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2012
Heading into the election, Republicans maintained partisan control in the state senate.
| Wyoming State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 4 | 4 | |
| Republican Party | 26 | 26 | |
| Total | 30 | 30 | |
Heading into the election, Republicans maintained partisan control in the state house.
| Wyoming House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 10 | 8 | |
| Republican Party | 50 | 52 | |
| Total | 60 | 60 | |
- See also: Wyoming 2012 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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| LRCA | Constitutional Amendment A | Health care | Would amend the state constitution regarding the federal Affordable Health Care Act |
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| LRCA | Constitutional Amendment B | Hunting | Would preserve citizens' rights to hunt and fish |
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| LRCA | Constitutional Amendment C | Judicial reform | Would allow district court commissioners to act even if the district court judge is present |
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Eligibility to Vote
Primary election
- See also: Voting in the 2012 primary elections
As of November 2012, Wyoming was one of 21 states to use a strictly closed primary system. Voters were required to register to vote in the primary by August 6, 2012, which was 15 days before the primary took place .[1] Voters could lso register at the polls on election day, provided they bring valid ID. (Information about registering to vote)
General election
- See also: Voting in the 2012 general elections
The deadline to register to vote was 15 days prior to the election day, which in 2012 was October 22.[2]
- Voter ID info
- Residency requirements: Resident of Wyoming and the precinct[3]
- Same-day registration: Yes[4]
Voting absentee
- See also: Absentee Voting
Eligibility
All voters are eligible to vote absentee in Wyoming. There are no special eligibility requirements for voting absentee.
Deadlines
To vote absentee, an absentee ballot application must be received by the election office at least 1 day prior to the election. A returned absentee ballot must then be received by the elections office by 7pm on election day.
Military and overseas voting
For full details, visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program here.
Voting early
- See also: Early voting
Wyoming is one of 33 states that has early voting with no specific requirements as to who can vote early. Early voting begins 40 days before an election and ends on the day prior to election day. The average number of days prior to an election that voters can cast an early ballot is 21 days in states with a definitive starting date.
See also
References
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State "2012 Election Calendar," Accessed April 19, 2012
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State "Key Election Dates" Accessed May 11, 2012
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State Elections Division "Registering to Vote" Accessed May 11, 2012
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State "Registering to Vote" Accessed July 12, 2012
