WyomingIndependent candidates would swear they lack major or minor party registration
If enacted, Wyoming candidates running independently for offices contested by political parties would swear on their petitions that they lack major or minor party registration.
What it does
If enacted, independent candidates for offices contested by political parties would swear on their ballot petitions that they are unaffiliated or not registered with a major or minor party.
Argument forThe sworn statement could make a candidate’s party status clearer to election officials before the candidate appears on the ballot.
Argument againstA candidate registered with a major or minor party could not truthfully sign the statement, which might limit who can seek the independent ballot line.
More detail
Independent candidates would swear to their party registration status on their nomination petitions. This applies to independent candidates seeking Wyoming public offices contested by political parties. The statement must say the candidate is an unaffiliated voter or is otherwise not registered with a major or minor political party. The requirement would take effect as soon as all steps needed for the bill to become law are complete.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
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