Wyoming’s Secretary of State office handles a lot more than most voters realize.
From election security and business filings to notaries, securities regulation, and critical state technology systems, the office touches some of the most important infrastructure keeping Wyoming running.
In this episode, CJ Young — a Rawlins native, Cheyenne small business owner, former Wyoming state elections director, and Navy Reserve officer — makes the case that modernizing the Secretary of State’s office requires someone who already understands how it works from the inside.
CJ takes us behind the scenes of Wyoming’s election security efforts, including the creation of an election security task force bringing together:
He explains why tabletop exercises involving cyberattacks, power outages, and other election-day disruptions are important for preparing Wyoming's election infrastructure before something goes wrong.
The conversation also explores overseas military ballots and the potential for technologies such as a secure digital ballot or ballot-tracking system.
Elections are only one part of the job.
Wyoming continues to see significant business formation, putting additional pressure on systems that CJ says still rely heavily on older technology, manual processing, and large volumes of physical mail.
We discuss what modernization could look like, including better technology, more efficient workflows, and giving the people closest to the work the tools and authority they need to improve the system.
CJ also explains how anonymous LLCs, fraudulent shell companies, and outdated filing systems can create problems most Wyoming residents never see.
The Secretary of State’s office is responsible for much more than elections and business registrations.
CJ breaks down several lesser-known responsibilities, including:
These responsibilities make the office an important part of both Wyoming’s economy and the everyday operation of state government.
The stakes extend beyond a single elected office.
Wyoming is adding businesses rapidly, technology is changing how elections and government services operate, and increasingly sophisticated fraud and cybersecurity threats are creating new challenges for state agencies.
CJ’s approach is straightforward: bring in the right tools, trust the people closest to the work, increase transparency, and make the Secretary of State’s office faster, more efficient, and harder to exploit.
If you care about election security, business formation, government transparency, or how Wyoming actually operates behind the scenes, this conversation offers a closer look at an office that affects far more of everyday life than most people realize.
Essential listening for Wyoming voters who want to understand what the Secretary of State actually does, why the office matters, and CJ Young’s case for why his experience prepares him to lead it from day one.
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