Top official applauds red state’s historic legislation to protect election integrity
Wyoming’s Republican Secretary of State, Chuck Gray, is celebrating a major victory for election integrity as the state becomes the first in the country to pass legislation requiring proof of citizenship in order to vote. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Gray called the development a “wonderful” moment for the state.
“This bill requires proof of citizenship for registering to vote and also proof of residency for registering to vote. It is a landmark bill that was the number one priority of our conservative election integrity reform agenda,” Gray told Fox News Digital. “Wyoming is the first state in the nation to have an ironclad proof of citizenship requirement in state law.”
The new measure, which mandates voters show one of nine different options proving citizenship and residency, is set to become law on July 1 after Wyoming’s Republican Governor, Mark Gordon, allowed the bill to become law without his signature. While Gordon expressed some concerns about the bill, he acknowledged that it offers “useful improvements” that warranted its passage.
Gray expressed confidence that the law will withstand any legal challenges and emphasized the significance of being the first state to implement such a stringent proof of citizenship requirement. He highlighted the alignment of Wyoming’s law with President Trump’s federal efforts through the SAVE Act, which aims to prevent noncitizens from voting in federal elections.
“This is a huge priority of President Trump, and we support him 100%. The people of Wyoming are the real winners here, and I believe it will have a significant impact nationally,” Gray said. “I’m hopeful that it will also pave the way for the passage of the SAVE Act in Congress, as this is a crucial step towards ensuring election integrity.”
President Trump recently signed an executive order requiring proof of American citizenship for voter registration and called for all ballots to be reviewed by Election Day. The order also directs the attorney general to collaborate with state election officials to identify cases of election fraud and conditions federal election-related funds on states complying with federal election integrity measures.
Gray believes that Wyoming’s groundbreaking legislation will set a precedent for other states to follow suit in implementing similar proof of citizenship requirements. He sees this development as a significant step towards fair and secure elections, both in Wyoming and across the nation.
In conclusion, the passage of Wyoming’s proof of citizenship requirement marks a major milestone in the ongoing efforts to uphold election integrity. With strong support from President Trump and a firm commitment to safeguarding the voting process, Wyoming is leading the way in setting a standard for secure and transparent elections.
