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HB0321

Election Judge Selection

Last scannedOct 24, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

The bill amends provisions related to the appointment of election judges and members of counting boards in Wyoming.

Amends W.S. 22-8-101(e) to give priority to lists provided by county chairmen of major and minor political parties when appointing new election officials if there are not enough nominees from local party leaders.
Allows the county clerk to use any qualified elector if no alternates are available to fill a vacancy for an election judge or member of counting boards.

County clerks who appoint election judges and members of counting boards.
Local political parties' county chairmen whose lists are prioritized for appointments.
Election judges and members of counting boards appointed under this act.

The bill did not pass and was not considered by the Committee of the Whole (COW).
It is unclear how this change will affect the fairness or efficiency of election processes.
There are no details on how the prioritization of party lists might impact the diversity of appointed officials.

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H09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-0-1-0-02025-02-07 · House8 yes 0 no

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The amendment allows county clerks to remove election judges who break their oath or do not follow the law.