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Amending Election Timing for Runoff Elections

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This resolution proposes changing the Wyoming Constitution to adjust when and how the legislature reapportions its members, allowing primary elections in May and subsequent runoff elections if needed.

What it does

  • Proposes an amendment to Article 13 of the Wyoming Constitution (not specifically Article 3, Section 48 as stated).
  • Changes the timing for the legislature to reapportion based on federal census data.
  • Allows the legislature to convene a special session if necessary for reapportionment.

Who it affects

  • The Wyoming Legislature
  • Voters in Wyoming

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and was introduced but failed in the House.
  • It is unclear how many voters would support this constitutional amendment if it were put to a vote.
  • The exact impact on election dates and processes is dependent on voter approval.

Plain language

Terms to know

Reapportionment
Redrawing the boundaries of legislative districts based on population data from a census.
Primary Elections
Elections held before general elections to choose party candidates for office.

Official record

Sources

Validated
Official bill pageIntroduced textOfficial digestCurrent bill textStored full record

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 6, 3:56 AM

Chip Neiman

R · H01

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that constituents want candidates to have majority support rather than just a plurality, especially in primaries where winners often receive less than half the vote. The amendment is necessary to adjust election dates to allow time for potential runoff elections.

Public statementFloor statement at 28:43 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he does not perceive any existing problem in the state's election system that requires fixing.

Public statementFloor statement at 31:15 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker states that the proposed measure is not needed in their state.

Public statementFloor statement at 31:39 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

H Failed Introduction 29-30-1-0-02022-02-17 · House29 yes 30 no
Yes
29
No
30
Absent
0
Excused
1
Conflict
0

Yes 29

Art WashutR · H36Barry CragoR · H40Bill FortnerH52Charles J GrayH57Chip NeimanR · H01Christopher KnappR · H53Clarence StyvarR · H12Clifford M JenningsH30Dan LaursenR · H25Dan ZwonitzerH43Donald E Burkhart JrH15Evan J SimpsonH21JD WilliamsR · H02Jeremy HaroldsonR · H04Jerry D PaxtonH47John BearR · H31John Romero-MartinezH44John WinterR · H28Kevin O'HearnH59Mark H BakerH60Ocean AndrewR · H46Pepper OttmanR · H34RODRIG-WILLIAMSRobert A ClausenH06Robert WharffR · H49Scott HeinerR · H18Susan S WilsonH07Theodore J BlackburnH42Timothy P HallinanH32

No 30

Albert P Sommers Jr.H20Andrea LeBeauH33Andrew W SchwartzH23Bob NicholasR · H08Catherine R ConnollyH13Chad BanksH17Clark D StithH48Cyrus WesternH51Danny EyreH19Ember OakleyH55Eric BarlowR · H03James A RoscoeH22Jamie L FlitnerH26Jared OlsenR · H11Jerry A ObermuellerH56John C EklundH10Joseph E MacGuireH35Karlee ProvenzaD · H45Lloyd LarsenR · H54Mark S KinnerH29Marshall BurtH39Michael D GreearH27Mike YinD · H16Patrick SweeneyH58Sandy NewsomeH24Shelly DuncanH05Steve HarshmanR · H37Thomas J WaltersH38Trey SherwoodD · H14William D HendersonH41

Excused 1

Landon BrownR · H09

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H Failed Introduction 29-30-1-0-0House
  2. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  3. Bill Number AssignedLSO