Story, Wyoming Public Records

Wyoming residents can register to vote online through the Wyoming Secretary of State's website at https://sos.wyo.gov/Elections/RegisterToVote.aspx, or by submitting a paper application to the Sheridan County Clerk. The registration deadline is no later than 14 days before any election, though Wyoming allows in-person registration up to and including Election Day at designated locations. Voters must be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, Wyoming residents, and not currently adjudicated as mentally incompetent or convicted of a felony unless rights have been restored. Acceptable ID for registration includes Wyoming driver's license or ID number, or last four digits of Social Security number. Because Story is an unincorporated community, it does not hold municipal elections for mayor or town council. Instead, residents vote in Sheridan County Commissioner elections - three commissioners elected to staggered four-year terms - state legislative races, and federal elections. The area falls within Wyoming House District 1 and Senate District 1. To find their assigned polling place, local voters can contact the Sheridan County Clerk at (307) 674-2500 or check the Wyoming Secretary of State's polling place lookup at https://sos.wyo.gov/Elections/PollLocations.aspx by entering their address. Story-area voters typically vote at polling locations in or near the community, though some may be assigned to precincts in nearby towns depending on their exact address. Wyoming maintains public voter registration lists; the rolls are available for inspection and can be purchased by political parties, candidates, and researchers for lawful purposes through the Sheridan County Clerk for a fee. Campaign finance records for candidates and political committees are filed with and searchable through the Wyoming Secretary of State's Campaign Finance system at https://www.wycampaignfinance.gov, providing transparency into contributions and expenditures. Election results by precinct, including Story-area precincts, are published by the county after certification and are available on the Sheridan County website and through the Secretary of State. Wyoming voters will decide races for Governor, incumbent Mark Gordon is term-limited, making this an open gubernatorial race, all statewide offices including Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, and Superintendent of Public Instruction, all 60 Wyoming House seats including District 1, and half of the 30 Wyoming Senate seats, though Senate District 1's specific cycle should be verified. U.S.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Story voters are published by the Wyoming Secretary of State Elections (https://sos.wyo.gov/elections/).S. House seat will also be contested. Voters should verify specific local races through the Sheridan County Clerk as candidate filing occurs in spring 2026. Wyoming permits absentee voting by mail for any voter who requests it; no excuse is required. Absentee ballot applications are available from the Sheridan County Clerk's office, by download from the Secretary of State website, or by written request. Applications must be received by the Sheridan County Clerk no later than the day before the election, though earlier requests are encouraged. Voted absentee ballots must be received by the Sheridan County Clerk by 7:00 p.m. On Election Day to be counted. Wyoming also offers early in-person voting at the Sheridan County Clerk's office beginning approximately two weeks before Election Day during extended business hours.