Bill > HB0035

This bill modifies Wyoming's procedures for filling vacancies in elected offices, including federal and state positions such as U.S. senators, representatives in Congress, state legislators, and other state officials. The bill establishes more detailed and standardized processes for special elections to fill vacancies, with specific timelines depending on the type of office. For most offices, if a vacancy occurs within a certain timeframe before the next general election (six months for federal offices, three months for state-level offices, and 60 days for governor), the vacancy will be filled at the general election. If the vacancy occurs outside these timeframes, a special election will be held. The bill specifies that candidates must be nominated through petition filing and can only run under the political party they were registered with when the vacancy occurred, or as an independent if they were not affiliated with a party. The bill also clarifies procedures for temporary appointments, notification requirements for resignations, and streamlines the process for declaring and conducting special elections to fill vacant offices. Additionally, the bill repeals two existing sections of law related to vacancy procedures, effectively updating and consolidating the state's election vacancy regulations.

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0035