The bill proposes significant changes to the nomination and election processes for various county elected offices in Wyoming, establishing a nonpartisan framework for these positions. Specifically, it designates the roles of county clerk, county treasurer, county assessor, county coroner, sheriff, county and prosecuting attorney, district attorney, and clerk of the district court as nonpartisan. The bill also modifies the procedure for filling vacancies in these offices, allowing for a more streamlined appointment process by the county commissioners and removing the requirement for political party involvement in the vacancy notification process.

Additionally, the bill outlines the order of offices on nonpartisan election ballots and specifies the format for these ballots, ensuring clarity and consistency in the electoral process. It includes provisions for the nomination of candidates through nonpartisan primary elections and establishes criteria for write-in candidates. The bill repeals conflicting provisions and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 5-3-201, 7-4-101, 9-1-801, 18-3-101, 22-4-304, 22-5-203, 22-5-215, 22-5-304, 22-6-117, 22-6-125, 22-6-126, 22-18-111