Secretary of state works to stop non-citizens from voting in elections

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray has asked the state’s 23 county clerks to report any non-citizen who attempts to vote in the upcoming general election.

Wyoming law provides that a non-citizen who votes or attempts to vote is guilty of false voting, which can subject an offender to jail time. Falsely claiming to be a United States citizen on a voter registration form is a felony under Wyoming law.

“Wyoming law is clear that only United States citizens may vote in Wyoming elections,” Gray said in a news release. “Our administration previously forwarded front-end measures to prevent non-residents and illegal aliens from voting in our elections, which were unfortunately vetoed by the governor. But we are employing existing protections to ensure non-citizens who attempt to vote in Wyoming elections are held accountable.”

“Together with other entities, we are working to ensure investigation and prosecution of non-citizens who attempt to vote in Wyoming elections. Now, more than ever, it is important that states take a stand on this issue,” Gray added. “As the Supreme Court correctly ruled in upholding Virginia’s efforts to remove non-citizens from its voter rolls, states have the authority, and the obligation, to ensure that only citizens are voting in our elections. This is why I am going to continue to advocate for stronger front-end measures to verify citizenship when registering to vote, and why we will continue to use the tools at our disposal to prevent illegal aliens from voting on November 5th.”

This story was published on October 31, 2024.