Absentee Voting in Albany County: How to Vote Before Election Day
2026 General Election: Tuesday, November 3.
Completed absentee ballots must be RECEIVED by the Albany County Clerk's Office by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. A postmark does not count as receipt.
Whether you're working, traveling, managing family responsibilities, or simply prefer to vote ahead of Election Day, absentee voting offers flexibility.
In Wyoming, registered voters can request an absentee ballot without providing a special reason.
Here's what you need to know.
Important Election Dates
October 6 – November 2: In-person absentee voting at the Albany County Election Building, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
October 19: Regular voter registration deadline. In-person registration and voting options remain available for eligible voters.
November 2: Final day for in-person absentee voting and the last day before Election Day to request an absentee ballot.
November 3: General Election Day.
IMPORTANT: ABSENTEE BALLOT DEADLINE
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — 7:00 P.M.
Your completed absentee ballot must be RECEIVED by the Albany County Clerk's Office by this deadline.
A postmark does not count as receipt. Ballots arriving after 7:00 p.m. will not be counted.
Albany County Absentee Voting: Request, Vote, Return
1. REQUEST YOUR BALLOT
Any registered Wyoming voter may request an absentee ballot during the election year, but not on Election Day.
You can request your ballot:
Online: Through the Albany County Clerk's official website.
By phone: Call 307-721-2546.
By mail: Send a written request to the Albany County Clerk.
In person: Visit the County Clerk's Office.
What you'll need:
Your full name, date of birth, current Wyoming residence address, mailing address, the election for which you are requesting a ballot, and a statement of eligibility.
Absentee ballot requests do not automatically carry over from one election year to another.
2. COMPLETE AND SIGN
Once you receive your absentee ballot:
Carefully follow the instructions included with your ballot.
Mark your selections.
Sign the required affidavit on your ballot envelope.
Prepare your completed ballot for return according to the enclosed instructions.
Prefer to vote absentee in person?
Albany County offers in-person absentee voting at the Election Building on the east side of the Albany County Courthouse.
Dates: October 6 – November 2, 2026
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Bring an acceptable form of identification when voting in person.
The absentee polling location is closed on Election Day.
3. RETURN YOUR BALLOT
Your completed absentee ballot must be received by 7:00 p.m. on November 3, 2026.
Albany County provides several return options:
By Mail
Return your completed ballot using the provided envelope with appropriate postage.
Mail delivery within Albany County may take up to seven days, and longer when mailed from outside the county.
In Person
Deliver your completed ballot to the Albany County Clerk's Office or the Election Building.
Secured Ballot Drop Box
Use the secured drop box located in front of the Election Building on the east side of the Albany County Courthouse.
Location:
Albany County Courthouse
525 E. Grand Avenue
Laramie, WY 82070
As Election Day approaches, consider returning your ballot in person or using the county's secured drop box instead of relying on mail delivery.
Not Registered to Vote Yet?
The regular voter registration deadline was October 19, 2026, but eligible residents still have in-person options.
You may register and vote absentee during the same visit to the county's absentee voting location through November 2.
Eligible residents may also register and vote at an Albany County Vote Center on Election Day.
Bring the documentation required to establish your eligibility, identity, citizenship, and Wyoming residency.
For questions about your registration, identification requirements, or absentee ballot status, contact the Albany County Elections Office.
Questions? Contact Albany County Elections
Albany County Clerk's Office
525 Grand Avenue, Suite 202
Laramie, WY 82070
Phone: 307-721-2546
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
For the official ballot request form, voting instructions, deadlines, and the latest information, visit the Albany County government's website.
Paid for by the Albany County Republican Party. This article provides election information and is not an official Albany County government notice.
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