Cheyenne Artificial Intelligence Candidate Sues For Spot On The Ballot
Cheyenne Artificial Intelligence Candidate Sues For Spot On The Ballot
Publish Date: 2026-06-04 19:43:00
Source Domain: cowboystatedaily.com
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Victor Miller’s AI Pledge: Victor Miller, a resident of Cheyenne, plans to give up his spot on the Wyoming Republican primary election ballot to an artificial intelligence bot named “Virtual Integrated Citizen” (VIC), as part of a mission to replace human politicians with AI governance.
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Registration Denial and Lawsuit: Despite efforts to register as a candidate for the U.S. Senate race, the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office denied Miller’s registration, prompting him to file a civil rights lawsuit against Secretary of State Chuck Gray, claiming unconstitutional requirements and violations of his First Amendment rights.
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VIC’s Previous Election: In 2024, Miller attempted to run for Cheyenne mayor using a similar setup but was initially barred; however, he later placed VIC on the ballot, which garnered national and international attention.
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Gray’s Stance: Secretary of State Chuck Gray has clearly stated that state and federal laws require candidates to be human beings and firmly opposes allowing AI to participate in the electoral system, viewing Miller’s initiative as a mockery.
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Legal Actions and Complaints: Miller’s lawsuit encompasses multiple alleged violations, including First and Fourteenth Amendment rights, state equal protection and due process, and various elements of the Wyoming Constitution. It argues that the requirement to provide his full name infringes on his political expression.
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Landon Miller’s Candidacy: Miller’s nephew, Landon Miller, has successfully registered to run for Cheyenne City Council under the same arrangement to act as a “meat avatar,” relinquishing his decision-making powers to the AI.
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Ongoing Battle: The lawsuit is ongoing, with Miller contending that only his choice of a single-name ballot infringes upon his constitutional rights, specifically labeling the state’s insistence on an exact name as unconstitutional.
