Policy for the People

2. Voter Participation and Access

Wyoming consistently ranks among the states with lower voter turnout rates. In recent presidential elections, our turnout has been below the national average; that drops significantly in midterm and off-year elections. This is unacceptable for a state that prides itself on independence and self governance. Too many eligible voters (especially young people) are staying home on Election Day.

While traveling across Wyoming, I’ve heard directly from young Wyomingites who seemed resigned to their reality that participation just doesn’t matter. This apathy concerns me deeply, and it’s one of the key reasons I decided to run for Secretary of State. We must reverse this trend and make voting more accessible while maintaining the highest standards of election integrity.

As Secretary of State, I will prioritize increasing voter participation through practical, common-sense solutions:

Better voter education: Clear, straightforward information on how, when, and where to register and vote. Provide access to the data showing the safety of our processes. This can be delivered through schools, community organizations, online resources, and local outreach.
Improved election information: Timely, transparent communications about candidates, ballot measures, and procedures so voters feel informed and confident.
More convenient voting options: Expanded early voting hours and locations where feasible, while respecting Wyoming’s unique rural challenges and county level administration of elections.

Security and participation are not opposites; they can reinforce each other.

I will support efforts to:

Maintain clean, accurate voter rolls through regular maintenance and verification.
Continue to conduct strong, transparent post-election audits.
Ensure only eligible citizens vote.

At the same time, we can reduce unnecessary barriers so that every eligible Wyomingite who wants to vote can do so easily. The Secretary of State’s office oversees statewide election uniformity, voter registration systems, and candidate certification. I want to use this role to deliver both higher participation and ironclad integrity.

Wyoming deserves a government that earns the trust of its people, and that starts with making sure every lawful voice counts. Let’s get more Wyomingites engaged in shaping our future.

4. Changing the Tone

3. Combating LLC Fraud While Protecting Wyoming’s Business Climate

1. Election Integrity and Security

Election integrity is the bedrock of our constitutional republic. Wyoming’s elections are among the most secure in the nation, backed by transparent processes, dedicated local officials, and rigorous verification.

All the data I have reviewed, combined with conversations with our county clerks, confirm that our Wyoming elections are both safe and secure. Our hardworking county clerks and election volunteers deserve our thanks and continued support for their vigilance.

Recent examples demonstrate this strength. Following the 2024 Primary Election, the statewide post-election audit delivered “no findings or observations,” confirming the accuracy of results across Wyoming. Wyoming law requires county clerks to conduct post-election ballot audits of a statistically significant sample (developed with the University of Wyoming’s expertise, capped at 5% of ballots cast). These pencil and paper audits compare ballot images to cast vote records, and provide high confidence conclusions that only eligible voters participate and that outcomes are accurate and trustworthy.

Our clerks have proactively listened to concerns raised by citizens both in and out of state. They continue to update best practices to maintain and strengthen public trust. We must continue using these smart, data-driven strategies that respect the expertise of our county clerks and volunteers who actually run our elections day in and day out.

To further strengthen this foundation, I support:

Modernizing voter roll maintenance through improved data sharing with the Department of Transportation (DMV) and other reliable sources. Recent 2025 legislation (House Enrolled Act 62) already expanded these capabilities for detecting moves out of state and verifying citizenship. These are efforts we should fully implement and build upon.
Continued investment in up-to-date technology while preserving paper ballots and continued robust auditing.
Ongoing transparency, including public observation of audits where appropriate.
Policies that balance security with accessibility to achieve both secure elections and high voter turnout.

Wyoming deserves a system that inspires confidence in every election. By showing up on election day, by supporting our local election officials, and by pursuing targeted, practical improvements, we can ensure our elections remain accurate, trustworthy, and worthy of our great state.

Wyoming faces a documented challenge with LLC fraud and abuse that is harming our state’s reputation and burdening our local communities. Bad actors are exploiting our privacy friendly, low cost formation laws to create anonymous shell companies for scams, cybercrime, identity theft, fraudulent address usage, and other illegal activities. This must be treated as one of the highest priorities for the Secretary of State’s Office and state government.

We will protect Wyoming’s pro-business advantages (including strong privacy protections that benefit legitimate entrepreneurs, asset protection, and economic growth) while aggressively targeting fraud. Our approach: smarter government, not bigger government. We will leverage technology, targeted enforcement, enhanced transparency, and partnerships to safeguard Wyoming’s name without making it harder for honest businesses to operate here.

Key Components of the Plan:

1. Upgrade Screening and Technology on the Front End

Implement advanced screening software using AI and machine learning to detect high risk filings in real time, including patterns such as: mass filings from a single registered agent, mismatched or suspicious addresses, rapid formation followed by inactivity, and other indicators of synthetic identity fraud.
Integrate automated cross checks with public databases, watch lists (e.g., sanctions, known fraud indicators), and address verification tools to flag potential issues before approval.
Modernize the Wyoming Secretary of State’s online filing system for better data validation while keeping the process fast and affordable for legitimate users.
Goal: Prevent fraud proactively so Wyoming remains one of the easiest and most attractive states for honest business formation. Be reactive by working with law enforcement to punish fraudsters, thus making our state less appealing to bad actors.

2. Create a Small, Dedicated Enforcement Team

Establish a small, specialized investigative unit within the Secretary of State’s Office focused exclusively on business entity fraud.
This team will handle administrative investigations, rapid response to complaints, and entity dissolutions where fraud is evident. This will reduce the load on county law enforcement and assessors in high-impact areas like Sheridan and Fremont counties.
Emphasize efficiency: Equip existing staff with better tools and training rather than adding layers of bureaucracy. Use data analytics to prioritize cases with the greatest harm to Wyoming citizens and reputation.

3. Balanced Transparency Without Sacrificing Privacy

Require some enhanced due diligence and basic contact/ownership information for commercial registered agents handling high volumes of entities. This would only be available to law enforcement and regulators upon legitimate request, but not broadly to the public.
Maintain Wyoming’s core privacy strengths: No routine public disclosure of beneficial owners for legitimate LLCs, preserving asset protection and personal security for honest business owners.
Targeted reforms only: Additional verification for red flag filings (e.g., use of virtual addresses without proper authorization) while keeping standard processes streamlined.
This strikes the right compromise: bad actors lose their hiding places, but Wyoming continues to offer superior privacy compared to other states.

4. Strong Partnerships for Proactive and Reactive Action

Collaborate closely with county officials (Assessors, Treasurers, Sheriffs), the Attorney General’s Office, FBI, and federal partners to share intelligence and coordinate responses.
Work with the Wyoming Legislature on targeted statutory updates to give the SOS Office clearer authority for swift action against fraudulent entities.
Engage legitimate registered agents and business associations to develop best practices and voluntary compliance standards.
Partner with technology providers and data analytics firms to keep our systems state of the art without reinventing the wheel.
Support local efforts in Sheridan, Fremont, and other affected counties through training, resources, and joint task forces.

Expected Outcomes

Reduced fraudulent filings and complaints to local agencies.
Stronger reputation as a trustworthy business destination.
Continued growth in legitimate LLC formations and associated revenue.
More efficient use of taxpayer dollars through prevention and smart enforcement.
Wyoming leads the way in responsible innovation: protecting privacy for good actors while closing loopholes for criminals.

Core Principle: We don’t need more government, we need smarter, more effective government that uses 21st century tools and focused partnerships. Honest businesses should find Wyoming even more welcoming, while bad actors find it increasingly inhospitable.

I will foster an atmosphere of trust and collaboration in the Secretary of State’s office. Drawing on my background in professional collaboration and mediation, I am committed to finding common ground; not just with fellow board members and legislators, but with everyday Wyoming citizens as well.

When we take the time to know one another as people rather than viewing each other as political obstacles, we can more effectively work together to serve the residents of Wyoming. Our elected officials must listen to the citizens they represent and to our states’ network of experienced, well informed advisors. No one should assume that winning an election suddenly makes them the smartest person in the room.

I will also significantly improve communication and support between the Secretary of State’s office and our county clerks. In conversations with clerks across the state, they have consistently requested better guidance, up to date training, and assistance in achieving greater uniformity in election administration. These improvements are both necessary and achievable. Our dedicated county clerks and election volunteers deserve this level of support.

Additionally, it has been more than two decades since Wyoming last passed meaningful election cleanup legislation. We need a straightforward housekeeping bill to correct typos, modernize outdated language, and clarify confusing provisions, all without altering core election policy. This practical, low drama approach has been neglected for too long. It would serve Wyoming voters far better than the prolonged, contentious battles over sweeping reform packages we’ve seen in recent years.