By now, you’ve probably heard the bellyaching from the left about Wyoming’s new election law, House Bill 156. If you haven’t, let me break it down for you.
Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray is standing up for good old-fashioned election integrity. The kind where you prove you’re a U.S. citizen and a real Wyoming resident before you get to vote.
Seems like common sense, right?
Well, not if you’re a left-wing activist or one of those lawyer types from out of state.
The folks at the Equality State Policy Center (ESPC), along with the ACLU and backed by the liberal lawyer Marc Elias, have sued Gray and the state.
They claim the new law is going to scare off voters and make it harder for people to vote. Let’s call that what it is – hogwash.
Proof of Citizenship Is Just Common Sense
Here’s what the law says in plain English: if you want to vote, you need to show proof that you’re an American and that you live in Wyoming. Not last week, not on vacation – actually live there.
You wouldn’t let someone from California walk into your house and tell you how to raise your kids. Why should they get to vote in your state?
Chuck Gray says this is about protecting Wyoming elections from outside interference. He’s right.
Chuck Gray isn’t playing games. He said this law was the “number one priority” for his conservative election integrity agenda during this year’s legislative session.
That’s because Gray, like most Wyoming folks, believes voting is sacred – and shouldn’t be open to just anyone who strolls in with a half-filled form.
Liberals Cry ‘Voter Suppression’ – But Wyoming’s Track Record Is Solid
The ESPC lawsuit says this law is going to hurt “young voters, women who changed their names, low-income voters, and Hispanic voters.” They say these people won’t be able to find the right paperwork.
But let’s not forget – under Wyoming’s old rules, voters already had to show ID and sign under penalty of perjury that they’re citizens. This law just makes sure folks back that up with real proof, like a passport or birth certificate.
The left loves to talk about problems that don’t exist.
There’s no evidence that non-citizens are voting in Wyoming. You hear them say that over and over.
But here’s the thing: when you lock your doors at night, do you wait until someone breaks in first? Or do you do it to keep your house safe, even if crime’s low?
It’s called prevention, folks. And it’s smart.
Chuck Gray Isn’t Backing Down
Gray knows the left’s playbook: drag conservative laws into court, bleed you dry with legal fees, and scare people into backing down.
But he’s not having it. He said he’ll “vigorously defend” the law and fight these “false claims”.
And here’s the kicker – Gray isn’t doing this because it’s easy. He’s doing it because it’s right.
The lawsuit is nothing more than a political stunt.
They’re trying to make Wyoming’s elections more like California’s – open, messy, and vulnerable.
Even the Governor Got Cold Feet
Governor Mark Gordon let the bill become law without signing it. He wrote a letter whining about legal questions and possible confusion.
But Gray stood firm.
He knows the law is clear and fair. And the truth is, this law is modeled after similar laws in Kansas and New Hampshire.
Sure, those states faced lawsuits, too – but that’s because the left hates any law that makes it harder to cheat.
Gray’s position is simple: make voting secure, and let the chips fall where they may.
At the end of the day, this isn’t about left or right. It’s about right and wrong.
Do we want elections run by local folks with skin in the game? Or do we want big-city lawyers, radical activists,
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