Primary Rules
How Wyoming's Primary Works
Wyoming uses a Closed Primary system
Closed Primary
Only voters registered with a political party can vote in that party's primary election. Independent and unaffiliated voters are excluded.
& Party Affiliation Statistics
Key voter registration statistics · Updated 2026
How many registered Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are in Wyoming?
| Party | Registered Voters | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Democratic | 41,884 | 12.28% |
Republican | 256,092 | 75.1% |
Independent/Other | 43,015 | 12.61% |
Wyoming uses a Closed Primary system
How many eligible Wyoming residents actually vote?
| Election | Turnout | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 General | 61.3% | 271,123 |
| 2022 General | 45.6% | 198,198 |
| 2020 General | 64.7% | 278,503 |
| 2024 Presidential Primary | N/A — Caucus held | — |
| 2024 State Primary | 54% | 122,693 |