Wyoming

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Wyoming

Welcome to the portal for Ballotpedia's coverage of Wyoming politics! Ballotpedia's encyclopedic coverage of Wyoming politics includes information on the local, state and federal levels, as well as state policies.

Wyoming, nicknamed "The Equality State," is bordered by Montana, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska and South Dakota. It became the 44th state when it was admitted to the Union in 1890. Cheyenne is the state’s capital and also the most populous city.

Wyoming has two members of the U.S. Senate, one member of the U.S. House of Representatives, 31 members of the State Senate and 62 members of the House of Representatives.

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Capital:
Cheyenne
Motto:
Equal Rights
Population:
577,719
Land Area of State:
97,088 square miles
Admitted to U.S.:
1890
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Cities and counties in Wyoming

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Policy issues in Wyoming

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Pensions: Public pensions