Buffalo voters can request absentee ballots through Aug. 17

Buffalo-area voters who want to vote absentee in Wyoming’s 2026 primary have until Aug. 17 to request a ballot, one day before the election. The primary is scheduled for Aug. 18, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Absentee voting began July 21. The deadline to request a ballot is separate from the deadline and instructions for returning a completed ballot, so voters should follow the current directions from Johnson County Elections and the Wyoming Secretary of State.

Key dates for Buffalo-area voters

• July 21, 2026: Absentee voting began.
• Aug. 17, 2026: Deadline to request an absentee ballot.
• Aug. 18, 2026: Wyoming primary election.
• 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Scheduled polling hours on Election Day.

Check Johnson County’s local election materials

Johnson County Elections has posted materials for Buffalo-area voters, including sample ballots, candidate lists, precinct details, registration notices and absentee-voting information. Because ballot contents and polling locations can vary by precinct, voters should confirm which materials apply to their address rather than relying on another voter’s sample ballot.

Those county materials can help voters identify their precinct and review the choices that will appear on their ballot. They are election information, not election results.

What to provide when requesting an absentee ballot

Under Wyoming’s absentee-voting guidance, a request must provide the identifying and election information required by the current county or state process. Voters should be prepared to verify their identity and registration information, provide the address connected with their Wyoming registration, identify where the ballot should be sent if a mailing address is different, and specify the election and party information requested by the form.

Voters should use the current instructions from Johnson County Elections or the Wyoming Secretary of State rather than relying on an older request form. The Aug. 17 date is the request deadline; it should not be treated as confirmation that a completed ballot may be returned on that same schedule. Voters who receive an absentee ballot should carefully follow the county and state instructions for completing and returning it.

Requirements for voting in person

Wyoming registration guidance requires proof of citizenship, Wyoming residency and at least 30 days of residency, along with identification. Voters registering or updating their registration should review the state’s current instructions before heading to the polls.

For in-person voting, Wyoming accepts specified forms of identification listed by the Secretary of State. Voters should bring an acceptable document to avoid delays. Under the cited state guidance, voters returning absentee ballots do not need to provide additional identification with the returned ballot.

A practical checklist

• Confirm registration status and residency requirements.
• Find the correct Johnson County precinct for your address.
• Review the applicable sample ballot and candidate list.
• Request an absentee ballot by Aug. 17 if voting absentee.
• Provide the identifying, address and election information required by the current request process.
• Follow the current ballot-return instructions rather than assuming the request deadline is the return deadline.
• Bring acceptable identification if voting in person on Aug. 18.

Election procedures and posted materials can change. Buffalo-area voters should check Johnson County Elections and the Wyoming Secretary of State’s 2026 election calendar for the latest instructions before voting.

Sources

• Johnson County Elections — 2026 election materials
• Wyoming Secretary of State — Absentee Voting Guidance