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Laramie County sees record turnout on first day of early voting

Over 700 voters casted ballots on Tuesday, the first day for early voting in the county.

Outside Storey Gymnasium Aug. 20 (Stew Dyer/Cap City News)

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Turnout on day one of early voting in Laramie County set a record yesterday as 754 voters cast ballots ahead of the November general election. The previous record, set in 2020, was 313, according to Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee.

Early voting continues through Nov. 4 in the atrium of the Laramie County Governmental Complex. The early voting polling place is open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for county holidays. The polling stations will be closed Oct. 14 in observance of Columbus Day.

Three satellite early voting options are available on weekends:

  • Burns Plex, 327 S. Main, in Burns from 8 to 11 a.m. Oct. 12
  • Albin Community Center, 430 5th Ave., in Albin from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 12
  • Laramie County Library, Cottonwood Room, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 20

Lee said the election office mailed nearly 5,300 absentee ballots to voters who have requested them. Voters who want an absentee mail ballot are urged to request one as soon as possible and allow seven days for mail delivery. Absentee requests may be made by calling 307-633-4242, emailing election@laramiecountywy.gov with subject “Absentee [your name],” or visiting the office. Voters are required to provide the name under which they are registered to vote, as well as their date of birth, residence and mailing address.

Voters can view their sample ballot by typing their residence address here. Sample ballots are also available in the atrium of the Laramie County Governmental Complex or the clerk’s election office, 309 W. 20th St., Suite 1500.


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