Poll watchers-polling stations observation.
HB 53 clarifies and formalizes the role of poll watchers in Wyoming elections. The bill requires political parties with candidates on the ballot to certify poll watchers (who must be registered county voters) before each election, limiting them to one per polling place per party unless the chief judge allows more. Poll watchers may observe voter turnout, registration, and vote counting but cannot challenge voters, disrupt operations, or identify how individuals voted. They must wear ID badges and are permitted to observe polling place setup before and shutdown after elections, including during absentee voting periods. The law ensures poll watchers can observe all election processes without interference while maintaining election integrity.
Bill status
failed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2026
Last action Feb 9, 2026
Floor votes · House Feb 9, 2026
How they voted
34–24
Passed
Total votes 58
Feb 9, 2026
D
Democratic6
100% Nay
R
Republican52
65% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 9, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (34-24)
house
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced
H Failed Introduction 36-26-0-0-0
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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