The Laramie County Library is hosting a Voter Registration and Early Voting event for the 2024 Primary Election. The event is happening Sunday, Aug. 4 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Room. This is an opportunity for Laramie County voters to make their voices heard and cast their early ballot for the 2024 primary race.
“The Laramie County Library is a hub for community engagement, and part of that is being civically engaged,” said Jesse Dorst, the manager of community and media relations for LCLS. “So, the library is trying to make it easier for folks to take advantage of early voting and extra registration opportunities.”
The Aug. 4 event is the first of two pre-registration/early voting events. The second event, for the General Election, will happen on Oct. 20.
Both events are designed for voters to come in, register if they need to, and cast their votes early. The deadline to change one’s party affiliation has passed, but these events will make it easier and less stressful for voters to cast their ballots and choose their officials. Events like these are just another way the Laramie County Library is able to serve as a resource for the community of Cheyenne.
“We’re very proud of what the library can make possible on that score,” Dorst stated. “Like our mission statement says, we’re a hub for lifelong learning and community engagement. And this is a critical part of community engagement. We’re trying to lower the barriers of entry for folks to participate civically — by giving them more opportunities and locations to register, cast early ballots, take advantage of absentee balloting, and more.”
In addition to the two voting events, the Laramie County Library also offers resources for patrons to learn more about the candidates for whom they’re voting. Those resources are located on the third floor of the library and they’re designed to help voters make informed decisions — to know for whom, and for what, they are voting.
“Our Adult Services unit has put together guides that people can read that inform them about the different candidates and provide other election-related information,” Dorst shared. “Obviously it’s nonpartisan. We’re not trying to tip the scales, we’re just making sure that everybody is informed.”
All voters need to bring a viable ID in order to register and/or vote. A full list of acceptable IDs can be found here.
For more information on this event and others, visit the Laramie County Library System website or follow it on Facebook for daily updates.
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