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Fremont County to seek Attorney General opinion after Supreme Court map ruling; at least one commissioner and tribes oppose district changes
Summary
Following a letter from Wyoming Secretary of State about Louisiana v. Callais, the Fremont County Board agreed to request an Attorney General opinion on potential effects; Commissioner Clarence Thomas told the board he, his constituents and the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Tribes oppose any removal of current districts.
The Fremont County Board of Commissioners agreed on May 12 to seek an opinion from the Wyoming Attorney General after reading a letter from Secretary of State Chuck Gray about the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais.
Chair Larry Allen read the letter, which discussed the ruling and its possible implications for Wyoming’s election maps. Commissioners did not adopt any redistricting action at the meeting but directed staff to request a formal opinion from the state Attorney General to clarify whether county election practices or districting require changes following the decision.
Commissioner Clarence Thomas, District One, told the board he, his constituents and representatives of the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Tribes oppose any removal of the current commissioner districts. The opposition was recorded in the meeting minutes; no legal challenge or formal petition was filed during the session.
The board’s request for the Attorney General opinion places the matter in a legal review stage; any future changes to district boundaries or election procedures would depend on the AG’s guidance and any subsequent legal or legislative steps.
The board did not set a timeline for the AG request or for any follow‑up public hearings; commissioners will consider the Attorney General’s guidance when it becomes available.
