Voting

Guardians of Democracy: The Role of Election Equipment Testing in Wyoming

In the coming weeks, public testing of election equipment will be taking place across Wyoming. These events have underscored the incredible dedication and precision of our county clerks. I recently had the privilege of attending a public test in Albany County, where the Clerk’s office operated like a well-oiled machine, ensuring every step of the …

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Gorin: Gray’s push for more voting restrictions deter legitimate participation

Recently, Secretary of State Chuck Gray made dishonest claims about elections and about the Equality State Policy Center (ESPC), which I co-founded over 30 years ago. Like the Wyoming people it represents, the ESPC, as an organization, values honesty and transparency, which Secretary Gray’s recent unhinged name-calling does not reflect. Nor does his blatant lack …

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REYNA-PUGH: Celebrating Diversity and Defending the Right to Vote in Wyoming

As election season approaches, it’s vital to recognize and celebrate the rich diversity that makes Wyoming such a beautiful community. The Hispanic community is an essential part of this wonderful state. They are our teachers, counselors, oil field workers, business owners, and public officials. They are hardworking individuals contributing to the fabric of our society. …

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Equality State Policy Center Announces New Hand-Counting Brief

Equality State Policy Center  Marissa Carpio mcarpio@equalitystate.org July 29th, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Equality State Policy Center Highlights Risks of Hand-Counting Ballots in Wyoming Elections Laramie, WY- The Equality State Policy Center (ESPC) released a new brief underscoring the potential risks and consequences associated with proposals to replace machinery with manual hand-counting of ballots …

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Our 2020 Impact Report Is Here!

When all of us here at ESPC paused recently to take stock of what your support accomplished for the people of Wyoming in 2020—a year filled with challenges—we were truly blown away. I hope you’ll read our inaugural impact report and feel as proud as we are of what you helped us achieve for Wyoming! …

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The Fragility of Democracy & What You Can Do to Protect It

January 31, 2021 Thank you to everyone who signed our joint statement condemning the January 6 insurrection in Washington, D.C., and demanding transparency and accountability for those who incited, abetted, and participated in the attack. The insurrection attempt and violent attack on our nation’s capitol was fomented in large part by lies and disinformation about so-called …

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Wyoming Groups Call for Transparency and Accountability in the Aftermath of the Attack on the Capitol

January 17, 2021 Last week, horrified Americans watched as a violent assault was staged in our nation’s capital, putting the lives of our elected leaders and other public servants in danger, and disrupting a constitutionally mandated meeting of Congress to advance the peaceful transfer of presidential power. Here in Wyoming, we watched the shocking footage …

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How Does the Process Work: 25th Amendment

January 7, 2021

The 25th Amendment allows for the vice president and a majority of the Cabinet to declare a president unfit for office. The vice president then becomes acting president. The section of the amendment specifically addressing this procedure has never been invoked.

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