CHEYENNE (WNE) — AARP Wyoming is encouraging voters in Wyoming to be sure their voter registration is current ahead of the 2026 Primary Election in Wyoming, as Secretary of State data suggests nearly 26,000 fewer registered voters this month than there were in January 2025.

Currently, there are 270,925 registered voters in Wyoming. That is down from 296,703 in 2025.

Wyoming law requires the state’s county clerks to purge their voter rolls every two years, meaning clerks are required to remove the names of voters who did not vote in the most recent general election.

In other words, if you voted in the primary election of 2024 but not the general election in 2024, you have likely been purged from the state’s voter rolls. This means you will need to re-register with your county clerk before you are allowed to vote in 2026. You will also need to be registered to vote before you can request an absentee ballot in 2026.

“While the purge is normal, it can be a shock to learn that you aren’t registered to vote when you get to the polls,” said AARP Wyoming’s Tom Lacock in a news release. “If you don’t believe you voted in the 2024 general election, it is a good idea to call your local clerk’s office and double-check ahead of Election Day.”

Prospective voters in Wyoming can register by visiting or calling their local county clerk.