Elections

Hundreds of Laramie County voters have already cast their ballots in the 6th penny election, according to County Clerk Debra Lee.

The measure will now go to Governor Mark Gordon who can choose to sign the bill, veto it, or allow it to become law without his signature.

Several high-profile bills face potentially decisive votes in the Wyoming Legislature today.

The bill is slated for a hearing in the Senate Elections, Corporations, and Political Subdivisions Committee this morning at 8.

In 1992, Wyoming voters overwhelmingly approved a term limits initiative by a 77-23 percent margin. But that initiative was struck down by the Wyoming Supreme Court.

The bill is cosponsored by almost two-thirds of the entire Legislature, making it likely to eventually pass.

Current state law only allows for the removal of city elected officials under a "city commission" form of government.

In Wyoming, all registered voters can vote by mail with an absentee ballot. To get an absentee ballot in Wyoming you need to request one. Here's how.

The primary election is Aug. 18 and the general election is Nov. 3.

Opponents argue that such legislation interferes with voters' rights to cast a ballot for the candidate of their choice, and say the rights of voters should take precedence over those of political parties.