Alternative polling locations approved

New polling locations for several of the county’s locations were approved after a public hearing on Tuesday morning. The changes are in response to state orders regarding social distancing during the COVID-19 epidemic and will affect both the primary and general elections.

The changes affect Sundance Inside North, Inside South and Outside, all of which will move to the gymnasium in the old elementary school – now Crook County School District’s central office.

Beulah, Aladdin and Elmore will be moved into to the courthouse basement to comply with social distancing and also to ensure that no fewer than four election judges are present.

Pine Haven will meanwhile be moved to the Vineyard Church, again for the purposes of social distancing.

A directive has also been issued to allow more flexibility than usual for absentee voting. Secretary of State Ed Buchanan has reminded the public that this option, which has been allowed in Wyoming for decades, is both a safe and secure way to cast your vote.