The amendment allows county clerks to remove election judges who break their oath or do not follow the law.
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HB0321
Election Judge Selection
Last scannedOct 10, 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.
What it does
- 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.
Who it affects
- 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.
Limits and unknowns
- 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.
Plain language
Terms to know
- election judge
- A person who helps run an election at a polling place.
- counting board
- A group that counts votes after the polls close.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 9:27 PM
Couldn't find a published reason.
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
1 roll call
H09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-0-1-0-02025-02-07 · House8 yes 0 no
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- 8
- No
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- Absent
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- Excused
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- Conflict
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Official activity
Bill history
- H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H09 - MineralsHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO
Changes
Amendments
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