Wyoming has become the first state in the nation to mandate proof of citizenship in all elections, including federal contests.
Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray (R) announced the development on Friday, calling it the top priority of the state’s conservative election integrity reform agenda. “I’m pleased to announce that the Governor has allowed proof of citizenship and proof of residency for registering to vote to become law without his signature,” Gray posted on X. “With HB156 becoming law, Wyoming will further advance election integrity, as the only state in the nation to require proof of citizenship for all elections, an important priority of President Trump.”
House Bill 156 requires voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship and Wyoming residency when registering to vote and establishes a residency duration requirement before eligibility. While some states have citizenship requirements for voter registration, Wyoming is the first to extend that rule to federal elections.
The law aligns with President Trump’s push for nationwide proof of citizenship requirements under the SAVE Act. “HB156 was the first priority of our conservative election integrity reform agenda. It will ensure that we protect Wyoming elections and is also key in supporting President Trump’s pivotal work to have proof of citizenship for registering to vote at the federal level. I am thrilled that the priorities of the people of Wyoming have won out.”
