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 offices 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 mandates that candidates for these nonpartisan positions be nominated exclusively through nonpartisan primary elections. Additionally, it 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 such appointments.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the order of offices on nonpartisan election ballots and specifies the format for these ballots to ensure clarity and consistency. It repeals conflicting provisions and makes conforming amendments to existing laws to align with the new nonpartisan structure. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the electoral process by promoting nonpartisanship and simplifying the procedures for both nominations and filling vacancies in county offices.

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