Only 402 out of nearly 24,000 registered Democrats in Wyoming participated in the April 13 Democratic Caucus, with 386 of them voting for President Joe Biden.
The low voter turnout can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, the presidential primary has essentially been decided, with Biden and Trump being the presumptive candidates for the general election. Secondly, Wyoming has a sparse population of about 581,000, similar to cities like Baltimore, Maryland, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Additionally, not everyone in the state is of voting age. As of April 1, there were a total of 218,815 registered voters in Wyoming, with 23,463 Democrats, 178,126 Republicans, and 15,779 unaffiliated voters. There are also fewer than 2,000 Constitution and Libertarian party voters in the state.
Out of the 402 Democrats who voted in the caucus, 386 (96%) voted for President Biden, while the rest either voted uncommitted or for other candidates like Marianne Williamson and David Olscamp.
David Olscamp, a Colorado businessman, advocates for an open convention in 2024 to select a different nominee than President Biden. His platform focuses on making everyday life more affordable and maintaining compassion with limits.
Uncommitted Movement
A movement advocating for the “uncommitted” vote emerged across the US, urging Democrats to express their dissatisfaction with President Biden’s response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. This movement influenced some voters in Wyoming, with 13 Democrats casting their votes as “uncommitted” in the caucus.
Groups like Wyoming 4 Palestine and Free Palestine Casper have been active in advocating for the uncommitted vote. Despite their efforts, only a small number of voters in Wyoming chose to vote uncommitted.
Similar movements were seen in other states like Michigan and Minnesota during their primary elections, where a significant percentage of voters opted for the uncommitted option over supporting President Biden.
