Dr. Merav Ben-David
@MBenDavidWY
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Scientist, educator, Wyomingite, and former candidate for the US Senate. Running for House District 46
Wyoming, USA
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I'm the climate scientist who will flip Wyoming blue in one week. Help us get another 5,000 followers.
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It’s time to reject “I’m not a scientist” as an excuse for inaction. It’s time to send an actual scientist to the U.S. Senate. If you’re ready to put
#ScienceInTheSenate
, join me today at .
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Retweet if you think
@edmarkey
could use a climate scientist at his side in the U.S. Senate.
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I'm the climate scientist who's going to flip Wyoming blue on November 3rd.
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I am running to be a new kind of senator for Wyoming. I will be the 1st scientist in the senate since 1982, the 1st female scientist and the 1st climate scientist *ever* elected to the senate.
It is time for
#ScienceInTheSenate
. It is time to
#VoteMerav
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Asked about children in cages, the first lady said "give me a f***ing break."
You know who didn't get a f***ing break? The children.
Full Melania Trump video: “They said, ‘Oh what about the children that were separated?’ Give me a fucking break.”
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#Wyoming
is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places on earth. Let's keep it that way.
Photographer captures wintery scene after a September snowstorm swept through Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
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The American people did no such thing - he got 3 Million fewer votes than Hillary. Also, four years ago you thought we shouldn't fill a Supreme Court seat in an election year. What changed, Cynthia?
The American people have entrusted
@realDonaldTrump
with the duty of nominating SCOTUS Justices who will uphold and defend the Constitution. The US Senate has a duty to vet and vote on these nominees in a timely and respectful manner worthy of our nation's highest court. (4/5)
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Twenty-two years ago today, Matthew Shepard was murdered for being gay. I join all Wyomingites in marking the anniversary of his death. May his memory be a blessing, and may we recognize - now and forever - that love is love is love is love.
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Shouldn't you be talking about a comprehensive stimulus package right now? And about getting Americans healthcare?
Just finished a great phone call with
@POTUS
. He’s in good spirits and we talked business — especially how impressed Senators are with the qualifications of Judge Barrett. Full steam ahead with the fair, thorough, timely process that the nominee, the Court, & the country deserve.
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Honored to have your support, Mr. Vice President.
If you want to join
@joebiden
in supporting
#ScienceInTheSenate
, help us talk to to voters by signing up for a phone or texting shift at !
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Pence is saying our air and water are cleaner than ever before. Wyomingites are choking on your 'clean air' right now.
#VPDebate
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#MyNameIs
Merav. It means “Much Water.” I was born in a drought year much like the one Wyoming is in right now, but the night I was born it finally rained and the drought was broken.
Wyoming is experiencing a drought of good leadership - one I’ll break when I am in the Senate☂️.
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Hi Wilde and Zuki, please meet Chilkoot. He’s also riding with Biden and helping the BenDavid campaign for US Senate in Wyoming
Say hello to the Lincoln Project’s official mascots Wilde and Zuki.
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In a state with only 45k Dems, we got nearly 80k votes. That's huge. And it could never have happened without our brilliant (all-woman) organizing team:
@ana_kevorkian
,
@inorle
and
@RNovogrodsky
, under the fearless leadership of
@kayorganizes
. Show them some love.
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Voter suppression is for cowards. Pass it on.
Two conservative activists, Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, have been charged with multiple felonies in Michigan for a series of false robocalls that aimed to dissuade residents in Detroit and other cities from voting by mail.
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As we wish the President and First Lady a speedy recovery, let's remember that they have access to excellent medical care, they won't face financial ruin from medical bills. And unlike hourly workers, they can take time to recover. Shouldn't all Americans have this peace of mind?
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In the middle of a global pandemic,
@realdonaldtrump
and
@senatemajldr
are trying to deprive millions of Americans of healthcare coverage. By ramming a Supreme Court nominee through the Senate. Right before the presidential election. All while trying to suppress your vote.
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I spent years studying this remarkable ecosystem. I documented the importance of spawning salmon to trees and soils. I showed how this world-class marvel helps absorb greenhouse gasses. I am livid.
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High-level Republicans are reaching out to say that they're voting for us. They say so in private out of fear of retribution from their party. That's what I call a silent majority.
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While we didn't win this election, we are declaring victory: we built something amazing. We started with nothing - no name recognition, no money, no volunteers - and in less than a year, we built a grassroots campaign unlike any Wyoming has ever seen. TY.
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Another day of campaigning.
Another day of more and more Republicans telling us that they're voting for us.
Three days.
Let's leave it all on the field.
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#Wyoming
, the move away from fossil fuels is inevitable. We have to prepare Wyomingites for the jobs of the future. If we want to
#KeepWyomingWyoming
, we need a new vision. Let's put
#ScienceInTheSenate
.
The fires across the West Coast are just the latest examples of the very real ways our changing climate is changing our communities. Protecting our planet is on the ballot. Vote like your life depends on it—because it does.
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I’m honored to receive the endorsement of
@foe_us
! To be listed with 7 other US Senate candidates is a real privilege!
FOE Action is proud to endorse
@MBenDavid2020
— a scientist running to combat the climate crisis — for Wyoming Senator!
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How it started: How it's going:
Election Day is tomorrow. Leave it all on the field.
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Don’t forget
#Wyoming
#RageDonate
now to these races we can flip to retake the Senate:
1. Arizona: Mark Kelly (D)
2. Colorado: Hickenlooper (D)
3. Maine: Sarah Gideon (D)
4. N Carolina: Cunningham (D)
5. S Carolina: Harrison (D)
6. Montana: Bullock (D)
7. Georgia: Ossoff (D)
8. Iowa: Greenfield (D)
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Happy to hear President Trump is feeling “good and strong." Let's just remember he received top level care at a government funded, government run hospital ("SOCIALIZED MEDICINE!") while trying to take healthcare away from millions of Americans.
We need universal healthcare now.
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.
@ewarren
has stood up against corruption and for working families her entire career. I'm honored to have her support.
Flipping Wyoming and getting
#ScienceInTheSenate
? We've got a plan for that. Join us at .
As the dangers of dismissing science become clearer and clearer by the day, I'm thrilled to endorse
@MBenDavid2020
for United States Senate in Wyoming. Dr. Ben-David is an accomplished scientist, a brilliant teacher, and a fearless leader. I know she’ll make Wyoming proud.
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Let me get this straight. HHS wants to spend $300 million lying to the public about the administration's COVID response. But making regular COVID tests free for every American is somehow too expensive? 🤔 🤔 🤔
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Retweet if you've made a plan to vote, or if you've voted already.
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Congratulations
@JoeBiden
and
@KamalaHarris
. There is a lot to fix from the last 4 years — but we have to make the
#climatecrisis
priority
#1
. Without it, the rest is moot. Let’s get to work.
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Thank you all Democratic donors! Your support is critical to our campaign and
#Wyoming
is worth the effort. We pledge to hold Justice Ginsbrug’s legacy in the Equality State
Following news of the death of RBG, ActBlue says it raised $91.4 million from 8:00 p.m. ET Friday, September 18, through the end of Saturday, September 19.
On Saturday, donors set the record for dollars raised in a single day on the site, drawing in $70.6 million.
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Mitch McConnell should really take unemployment benefits more seriously -- after November, he’ll need them.
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That's a great looking billboard you got there, John.
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#Wyoming
, the move from fossil fuels to renewables is happening, whether we like it or not - whether we fight it or not. Let's make sure we are the ones driving this train, not running after it!
A solar and wind company is now worth more than Exxon, which not long ago was the most profitable corporation on earth
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.
@realdonaldtrump
has no idea what he's talking about. Trust me. I'm a climate scientist.
#Debates2020
#ScienceInTheSenate
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I’m making calls for
@ossoff
and
@ReverendWarnock
. Spoke to a woman who plans to write in Trump. I did not bother to explain the consequences. Should I feel bad?
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The bravery and creativity of these young people is inspiring. I hope WE shall never find ourselves forced to dance our opinions. Never take the First Amendment for granted. This November, vote for those committed to protecting it:
@joebiden
and
@KamalaHarris
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Retweet if you'd like to see a climate scientist defeat a climate denier in the reddest state in the nation. Then go to to make it happen.
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.
@SenatorEnzi
, 4 years ago you spoke out against filling Scalia's seat. You're not running for reelection - time to put country over party.
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Here’s what my opponent Cynthia Lummis has to say about her *own* record. She was a disaster in the House, she shouldn't be allowed near the Senate.
Let's expect more from our next Senator. Pitch in at to help us blanket
#Wyoming
's airwaves with this ad!
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Trump to the American people: "vote for me or forget about your stimulus."
Is extortion one of the official powers of the President now?
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Science is on the ballot. Let’s make sure it wins.
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Remember when
@realdonaldtrump
said "we're gonna bring coal back"? Four years later, how's that looking?
Despite ruinous regulatory rollbacks, we now have fewer coal jobs and the values of the top five coal producers have all collapsed.
#BrokenPromises
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If my opponent actually cared about religious freedom, she wouldn’t have voted against protecting sacred Native American sites from being destroyed in the name of fossil fuels (H.R. 538, Vote
#543
, 2015).
Who are her real constituents?
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A big thank-you to everyone who's already shared our new video! Let's keep this momentum going -- and make sure to support my campaign at !
It’s time to reject “I’m not a scientist” as an excuse for inaction. It’s time to send an actual scientist to the U.S. Senate. If you’re ready to put
#ScienceInTheSenate
, join me today at .
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Meet Nagini, the UW rescue boa! Remember: snakes belong in the wild or with scientists – not in the Senate.
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How it started: How it's going:
Follow and RT to keep our momentum going!
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Time to call out Wyoming's failed leadership, reset our priorities, and put Wyomingites first.
#FailureFriday
#VoteMerav
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Our 2nd biggest coal company, operating the 2nd biggest mine, is slashing production by 50%. That means layoffs of hardworking Wyomingites and bonuses for the CEO. We don’t long for the days of horse drawn carriages, why pretend we can go back to the days coal was king?
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Next time a homeless veteran asks you for help, think about the fact that
@CynthiaMLummis
was one of THREE congress members who voted against a bill to help them (H.R. 2646, 2011).
They were willing to sacrifice their lives for us. She's willing to let them die in the streets.
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Hey
#Wyoming
, don't wait,
#vote
early! Check out where your nearest secure ballot drop box is at .
#VoteMerav
#ScienceInTheSenate
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Coal made
#Wyoming
the energy powerhouse that it is today, no doubt. But the free market is speaking: coal is expensive, whether "clean" or otherwise, and alternative energy is becoming cheaper by the day. We've talked about diversification for decades -- time to make it happen!
Wyoming faces a decision: put all its chips on developing clean coal technology, or transition to new industries.
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We’re ready! Our debate is on Oct 8. It’ll be fantastic to go into it with your support!
@JeffMerkley
@brianschatz
@ChrisMurphyCT
@CoryBooker
check out
@MBenDavid2020
in
#WYSen
, a genuine climate scientist, and
@Bradshaw2020
in
#TNSen
, a fierce environmental justice advocate
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Sunrise. Laramie
#Wyoming
. May you all have a pleasant, healthy and safe day. And please remember those who can no longer enjoy our 🌎 beauty. Wear a mask!
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The Cowgirl Run Fund is bringing meaningful change to women’s representation in
#Wyoming
. It centers women’s voices regardless of party affiliation. I tip my hat to
@wywomensnetwork
for you work to improve the Equality State!
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Politically motivated ignorance is dangerous. In both COVID and climate change,
@realDonaldTrump
and
@CynthiaMLummis
refuse to recognize the threat. The results are devastating.
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When the evidence is unequivocal and 99 percent of scientists with expertise in the matter agree, it's not "a contentious matter of public debate."
We need scientists at all levels of government. Let's start with
#ScienceInTheSenate
.
Amy Coney Barrett thinks climate change is up for debate. It’s not.
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To take a break from the Supreme Court and national division, let’s listen to Dana, a proud Wyoming Republican, tell why she’s voting for me for US Senate.
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Here in
#Wyoming
, Native Americans on the Wind River Reservation have been hit hard by this pandemic.
@realDonaldTrump
admission adds insult to injury. We should not send his crony
@CynthiaMLummis
to the senate. A scientist who cares would be much better!
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Am making calls to GA voters on behalf of
@ossoff
and
@ReverendWarnock
. The volunteer coordinator turned 11 today!! Yes 11! I hope he gets the best birthday present an election can bring!
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The VP candidates are talking about science. You know what'd be great right now? Having a scientist in the US Senate!
#VPDebate
#ScienceInTheSenate
It’s time to reject “I’m not a scientist” as an excuse for inaction. It’s time to send an actual scientist to the U.S. Senate. If you’re ready to put
#ScienceInTheSenate
, join me today at .
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Responsibility? Wyomingites are struggling while the HEROES Act gathers dust on
@senatemajldr
's desk, but
@CynthiaMLummis
wants the Senate to spend its time turning SCOTUS into a tool to take our healthcare away in the middle of a global pandemic. How is that responsible?
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Chilkoot supports the
@USPS
. But don't wait for him to deliver your ballot. Drop it off at your county courthouse today!
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And a Senate that believes in science.
We need a president who believes in science and listens to someone other than himself.
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A 65 year-old woman just told us she registered to vote for the first time today – to vote for us.
Wyoming has same-day voter registration.
Polls close at 7pm MT.
Let's go make some history.
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Here's what the smoke looked like when I was walking my dogs yesterday:
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@thomaskaine5
Absolutely. As a wildlife biologist I make sure to get all possible vaccines (rabies, polio). The diseases are worse than the vaccines. And this one is even more critical for the sake of others. Not just me.
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Togwotee 2005-2021
She left me and took part of my soul with her
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This is why we need term limits and election finance reform.
In secret tapes, mine executives detail their sway over leaders from Juneau to the White House
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#Wyoming
faces a simple choice this November -- stick with Lummis and her record of running our economy down a cliff, or go with a new vision and bold leadership that help our state come back stronger than ever!
The choice is clear: on November 3rd,
#VoteMerav
🔥🔥
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I was 5 when I started helping on the family farm and never really stopped working. My work is a labor of love, but I appreciate the benefits (including weekends!) that we have thanks to the toil of labor advocates past and present. Happy labor day everyone.
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Personally I'd spend more time on rural healthcare rather than supporting a pointless amendment and campaigning in a state that isn't my own. I guess my opponent
@CynthiaMLummis
and I have different priorities.
The integrity of
#SCOTUS
must be preserved. 'Packing the court' shouldn't be a threat.
I am joining a bipartisan group endorsing the
@Keep9Amendment
to the Constitution to permanently prohibit packing SCOTUS + preserving the current number of 9 Justices.
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It didn't have to be this way.
200,000
The number of dead in the U.S. from COVID-19 is equivalent to a 9/11 attack every day for 67 days. It is roughly equal to the population of Salt Lake City or Huntsville, Alabama.
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In 2009 I swore my allegiance to the US Constitution. I took an oath to protect it from all threats. To watch my senate race opponent supporting this attack on the Constitution makes losing the election all that more difficult. Shame on you
@SenLummis
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@edmarkey
is a trailblazing activist, an effective Senator, and a hero to young people across the country. I'm delighted to have his support - and I can’t wait to serve alongside him in Washington.
.
@MBenDavid2020
is a wildlife ecologist who has seen firsthand the devastating impact of the climate crisis on our environment and our communities. She understands that the problems facing Wyoming and our country demand bold, urgent action—and she’s prepared to lead that fight.
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Congratulations
@RepDebHaaland
! I join many Wildlife professionals in celebrating your confirmation.
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Why we need
#ScienceInTheSenate
: a thread.
Here in
#Wyoming
, the
#MullenFire
is nearly 14,000 acres large & multiple areas have already been evacuated. Next year's wildfire season will likely be worse. It's time to get real about droughts, wildfires & Wyoming's future.
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As scientists we have a moral obligation to speak up!
I talked to
@WyClimate
, who has spent his career studying the fire history of the Rocky Mountains going back thousands of years.
He’s absolutely shocked at this year’s fire season:
“I don't think I've been an alarmist enough about climate change.”
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Listen 👏 to 👏 the 👏 scientists.
#ScienceInTheSenate
Tonight,
@FLOTUS
and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!
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Trump *is* the swamp. Time to vote him and his spineless enablers out.
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We just passed 3,000 followers -- please help us keep the momentum going! RT and follow if you're ready for the first woman scientist in the US Senate
#ScienceInTheSenate
.
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Proud to have support across party lines. Check out this story from Dana, a Wyoming Republican, explaining why she's voting for me this year.
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We're only $3,200 short of our fundraising goal for this quarter! The FEC deadline is in 8 hours, will you help us bridge the gap?
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REMINDER:
Wyoming has same-day voter registration.
Share this post widely.
Go vote.
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