Laramie County, Wyoming, Continuation of Sales Tax Measure (November 2022)

Laramie County Continuation of Sales Tax Measure
Election date November 8, 2022
Topic County tax and Local sales tax
Status Approved
Type Referral

Laramie County Continuation of Sales Tax Measure was on the ballot as a referral in Laramie County on November 8, 2022. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported continuing a 1% county sales and use tax with revenue used for general funding.

A "no" vote opposed continuing a 1% county sales and use tax with revenue used for general funding.

A simple majority was required for the approval of Continuation of Sales Tax Measure.

Election results

Laramie County Continuation of Sales Tax Measure
Result		Votes	Percentage
Yes		18,419	61.78%
No		11,396	38.22%

Results are officially certified.

Source

Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Continuation of Sales Tax Measure was as follows:

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Shall the Laramie County Commissioners be authorized to renew a one percent (1%) sales and use tax within the county as authorized by W.S. 39-15-204; the revenue to be used as general revenue?

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Path to the ballot

See also: Laws governing local ballot measures in Wyoming

This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the governing body of Laramie County.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Wyoming

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Wyoming.

How to vote in Wyoming

Poll times

In Wyoming, all polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mountain Time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.

Registration

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To vote in Wyoming, one must be a United States citizen, a resident of Wyoming, at least 18 years of age, not have been declared mentally incompetent by a court, and not convicted of a felony unless pardoned or otherwise had their rights restored.

The registration deadline is 14 days before the election, but voters may also register and vote on the same day during the absentee voting period or on election day. There are three ways to register to vote in Wyoming: in person at the office of the county or town clerk, by mail the by submitting a completed application form to the county clerk, or at the polls on Election Day. A voter must provide documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote.

Automatic registration

Wyoming does not practice automatic voter registration.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Wyoming does not permit online voter registration.

Same-day registration

Wyoming allows same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

To register to vote in Wyoming, a voter must be a resident of a precinct in the state for not less than 30 days before the election.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

Wyoming requires voters to provide proof of citizenship. Eligible documents are state and tribal IDs that do not indicate the individual is not a U.S. citizen, passports, certificates of citizenship or naturalization, a selective service registration acknowledgement card, documentation of a birth abroad issued by the State Department, or an original or certified copy of a birth certificate.

Voter ID requirements

Wyoming requires voters to present identification when voting. Generally, voters are required to present a photo ID, but there are two exceptions to that requirement that expire in 2029.

The following list of accepted ID was current as of October 2025. Click here for the Wyoming Secretary of State's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.

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WY Driver's License or ID Card Tribal ID Card US Passport US Military Card DL or ID Card from Another State University of Wyoming Student ID Wyoming Community College Student ID Wyoming Public School Student ID Valid Medicare Insurance Card* Valid Medicaid Insurance Card* Valid Wyoming Concealed Firearm Permit *Medicare and Medicaid insurance cards will no longer be an acceptable form of identification for voting purposes after December 31st, 2029.

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Voters without ID can obtain a free Wyoming identification card from their local Driver Services office.

See also

Local measures

• Local measures in 2022
• County tax on the ballot
• Local sales tax on the ballot
• Laramie County measures

Wyoming

• Wyoming 2022 local measures
• Local ballot measures, Wyoming
• Laramie County, Wyoming

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• Measures advancing national agendas

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