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(Wyoming New Service) Early voter turnout in Wyoming has been high leading up to Election Day, and a survey shows most think local vote counting will be reliable.

However, many feel differently about vote counting nationally.

A new election year survey from the University of Wyoming shows that nearly 90 percent of people in Wyoming think the vote counting process is very or somewhat reliable in their county, and data is similar at the state level.

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But confidence drops with country-wide vote counting, which just under 60 percent of those surveyed think is reliable.

Libby Skarin, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Wyoming, said that hasn't stopped Wyomingites from participating.

"Overall what we've seen from the majority of people is that people are feeling good about the election," said Skarin. "They know that our elections are safe and secure, and we've seen a lot of folks already turning out to vote early."

According to Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, absentee turnout by mail and in person hit over 100,000 by midday Friday, November 1. That's more than 30 percent of registered voters in the state.

Wyoming voter information is available at letsvotewyo.org.

Polls are open Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Anyone in line to vote at the evening cutoff has the right to remain in line and cast a ballot after that time.

Skarin said voters shouldn't expect any hiccups on Election Day. But if issues come up or a voter has questions, a national election protection hotline is available.

"That hotline is for use for anyone who might be experiencing issues or having questions at the polls," said Skarin. "It will connect you with people, live, who can help walk you through your rights and answer questions for you."

To reach the hotline, voters can dial 866-OUR-VOTE.

Support for this reporting was provided by The Carnegie Corporation of New York.