Wyoming Enacts Voter Proof of Citizenship Law Without Governor's Signature

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has allowed House Bill 156, which mandates proof of citizenship and a 30-day residency requirement for voters, to become law without his signature. While he supports the idea of ensuring only Wyoming residents can vote, he expressed concerns over the law's alignment with federal regulations that prohibit such residency requirements for presidential elections. Gordon's reservations include potential administrative challenges for clerks and the law's redundancy, given the existing measures in place. In contrast, Secretary of State Chuck Gray hailed the bill's passage as a significant achievement for election integrity in Wyoming. He emphasized that it is crucial for only U.S. citizens and residents to participate in state elections. The law positions Wyoming as the first state to require proof of citizenship for voter registration across all elections.