Wyoming state legislative Democratic primaries, 2018
- General election: Nov. 6
- Voter registration deadline: Oct. 22
- Early voting: Sept. 27 - Nov. 5
- Absentee voting deadline: Nov. 6
- Online registration: No
- Same-day registration: Yes
- Voter ID: No
- Poll times: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
| 2018 Wyoming State Legislature elections | |
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| General | November 6, 2018 |
| Primary | August 21, 2018 |
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The Democratic primary elections for the seats in the Wyoming State Senate and the Wyoming House of Representatives were on August 21, 2018. For information about the Republican primary elections in Wyoming, click here.
The general election was on November 6, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2018. In the state Senate, 15 of 30 seats were up for election. In the state House, all 60 seats were up for election.
Incumbents who did not advance to the general election
Retiring incumbents
Two state House Democrats did not seek re-election in 2018.
- Mike Gierau (District 16)
- James Byrd (District 44)
Incumbents defeated
No incumbents were defeated in 2018.
Competitiveness
| Year | Total seats | Open seats | Total candidates | Democratic primaries contested | Republican primaries contested | Total contested | Incumbents contested in primaries | Total incumbents contested in primaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 75 | 11 | 138 | 2 | 26 | 18.7% | 17 | 26.6% |
| 2016 | 75 | 19 | 183 | 3 | 35 | 25.3% | 20 | 35.7% |
| 2014 | 75 | 11 | 143 | 3 | 33 | 24.0% | 27 | 42.2% |
Partisan control
The tables below show the partisan breakdowns of the Wyoming House of Representatives and the Wyoming State Senate as of August 2018:
Wyoming House of Representatives
| Party | As of August 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 9 | |
| Republican Party | 51 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 60 | |
Wyoming State Senate
| Party | As of April 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 3 | |
| Republican Party | 27 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 30 | |
Battleground races
Ballotpedia identified battleground races in the 2018 Wyoming state legislative Democratic primary elections. These primaries had the potential to be more competitive than other races and could have led to changes in the membership of the Republican caucus or had an impact on general election races.
To determine the Wyoming state legislative Democratic primary battleground races in 2018, Ballotpedia examined races that fit one or more of the three factors listed below:
- Identified by the media as a notable primary election.
- One or more of the candidates received a notable endorsement.
- The primary was known to be competitive based on past results or because it was a rematch of a primary that was competitive in the past.
Media coverage
This section provides an overview of media reactions to the Wyoming state legislative Democratic primaries.[1] Selected articles are presented as a jumping-off point for deeper exploration of media coverage and as an overview of narratives that have emerged surrounding the elections.
Voter information
How the primary works
A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Wyoming utilizes a closed primary process.[2][3]
For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.
Poll times
In Wyoming, all polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mountain Time. Anyone in line when the polls close must be allowed to vote.[4]
Registration requirements
- Check your voter information here.
To vote in Wyoming, one must be a United States citizen, a resident of Wyoming for at least 30 days before Election Day, at least 18 years of age, and not declared mentally incompetent by a court. A person must also not be convicted of a felony unless they have been pardoned or otherwise had their rights restored. Voters must also withdraw their voter registration from any other jurisdiction where they might be registered to vote.[5][6]
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, or 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.[5][7]
Automatic registration
Wyoming does not practice automatic voter registration.[8]
Online registration
- See also: Online voter registration
Wyoming does not permit online voter registration.
Same-day registration
- See also: Same-day voter registration
Wyoming allows same-day voter registration.[7]
Residency requirements
To register to vote in Wyoming, a voter must be a resident of their precinct for at least 30 days before Election Day.[7][9]
Verification of citizenship
Wyoming requires voters to provide proof of citizenship. Accepted proof of citizenship includes:
- A valid state ID or driver's license, provided the ID does not indicate the person is a noncitizen,
- A valid tribal ID, provided the ID does not indicate the person is a noncitizen,
- A valid driver's license or ID card from another state that was issued in accordance with the REAL ID Act, provided it does not indicate the individual is not a U.S. citizen,
- A valid U.S. passport,
- A certificate of U.S. citizenship or naturalization,
- A selective service registration acknowledgement card or military draft record.
- A consular report of a birth abroad issued by the State Department, or
- An original or certified copy of a birth certificate in the U.S. bearing an official seal.[7][6]
Voters who move to a different county or update their party affiliation must submit a new registration and submit proof of citizenship. Those who are moving within their county or updating their name or contact information do not need to submit proof of citizenship.[10]
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.[7][11][12]
The following list of accepted IDs was current as of March 2026. 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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*Medicare and Medicaid insurance cards will no longer be an acceptable form of identification for voting purposes after December 31st, 2029.[13] |
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To view Wyoming state law pertaining to voter identification click here.
Voters without ID can obtain a free Wyoming identification card from their local Driver Services office.[12]
Early voting
Wyoming permits early voting. Early voting takes place at county clerks' offices and begins 28 days before the election and ends the day before Election Day.[14][15] Learn more by contacting the appropriate county clerk.
Early voting allows citizens to cast their ballots in person at a polling place before an election. In states that permit no-excuse early voting, a voter does not have to provide an excuse for being unable to vote on Election Day. States that allow voters to cast no-excuse absentee/mail-in ballots in person are counted as no-excuse early voting states.
Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia permit no-excuse early voting. Alabama, Mississippi, and New Hampshire do not offer no-excuse early voting.
Absentee voting
All voters are eligible to vote absentee in Wyoming. There are no special eligibility requirements for voting absentee. Absentee ballots may be requested by phone, mail, email, or by appearing in person at the county clerk's office.[16]
No specific deadline is noted for absentee ballot applications. A completed absentee ballot must be received by election officials by 7 p.m. on Election Day.[16]
See also
- Wyoming state legislative Republican primaries, 2018
- Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Wyoming State Senate elections, 2018
- Wyoming State Legislature
- Wyoming elections, 2018
Footnotes
- ↑ In selecting articles for inclusion in this section, Ballotpedia has drawn from a variety of sources and viewpoints to identify articles that are representative of broader trends in media coverage.
- ↑ LexisNexis, "Wyo. Stat. § 22–5–212," accessed March 16, 2026
- ↑ LexisNexis, "Wyo. Stat. § 22–16–103," accessed March 16, 2026
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "Election Frequently Asked Questions, General Voting information," accessed March 16, 2026
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "Voting," accessed March 16, 2026
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Wyoming Legislature, "Legislation 2025, HB0156 - Proof of voter residency-registration qualifications." accessed March 16, 2026
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Wyoming Secretary of State, "Welcome to the FAQs," accessed March 16, 2026
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "Automatic Voter Registration," July 21, 2025
- ↑ Wyoming Legislature, "Legislation 2025, HB0156 - Proof of voter residency-registration qualifications." accessed March 16, 2026
- ↑ Andrew Bahl, "Phone call with Paul Raines, Wyoming Secretary of State's office," March 25, 2026]
- ↑ Wyoming Legislature, "HB0075 - Voter identification," accessed March 16, 2026
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "Wyoming's Voter ID Law," accessed March 16, 2026
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ LexisNexis, "Wyo. Stat. § 22–9–107," accessed March 16, 2016
- ↑ Park County, "How to vote early or by absentee ballot," accessed March 16, 2026
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "Absentee Voting Information," accessed March 16, 2026
