Voting
Within the United States of America, the people hold the power! Democracy, which means a government elected by its citizens, effects every aspect of our lives from schools to health care to homeland security. Voting is an important right in our society. By voting, you are making your voice heard and registering your opinion on how you think the government should operate.
Voting in Wyoming
https://ballotpedia.org/Wyoming_elections,_2020 - This site provides information on upcoming elections, frequently asked questions, candidate lists, and more!
https://sos.wyo.gov/elections/ - The Secretary of State's website provides candidate rosters, dates to remember, voting locations, and much more! This website is great for Wyoming Specific elections.
Dates to Remember:
Mon Aug 3, 2020 Voter Registration Closes For Primary Election W.S. 22-3-102 (Contact your County Clerk for other options, including Election Day registration)
Tue Aug 18, 2020 PRIMARY ELECTION (7am-7pm) Polls open 7:00 am - 7:00pm. (See polling place locator on SOS website) W.S. 22-2-104
Mon Oct 19, 2020 Voter Registration Closes for General Election W.S. 22-3-102 (Contact your County Clerk for other options, including Election Day registration)
Tue Nov 3, 2020 GENERAL ELECTION (7am-7pm) Polls open 7:00 am - 7:00pm. (See polling place locator on SOS website) W.S. 22-2-104
One Vote Now was brought forth by the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) to offer resources and provide information on the importance of voting, how to vote, and how to seek information.
Policy_Issues_Fact_Sheet_English.docxClick Here to download the 2020 Voting and You Guidebook.
Overcoming Voting Barriers
"Tuesdays with Liz' is a weekly video series highlighting current issues in disability policy. It is hosted by Liz Weintraub, a long-time disability advocate, and produced by AUCD.
Watch an incredible episode of "Tuesdays with Liz" about voting below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqa8SErtv54&feature=youtu.be