29 chapters · 480 sections in this title.
W.S. § 22-17-101 Right to contest elections; exception; grounds
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Right to contest elections; exception; grounds. (a) A qualified elector may contest the right of a person declared elected to an office in the elector's county, municipality, district or precinct, other than the office of state legislator, United States president and vice-preside…
W.S. § 22-17-102 Commencement by verified petition; contents
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Commencement by verified petition; contents. (a) Election contests for all primary election offices and all general election offices other than state legislators, United States president and vice-president and presidential elector, may be commenced by the contestant filing with t…
W.S. § 22-17-103 Summons; conduct of suit
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Summons; conduct of suit. Summons shall be issued against the person whose election is being contested and upon the election official responsible for conducting the election. The suit shall be conducted as a civil action and shall be considered for an expedited docket.
W.S. § 22-17-104 Judgment for costs
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Judgment for costs. If the proceedings in an election contest are dismissed for insufficiency, or want of prosecution, or if the election is confirmed by the court, judgment shall be rendered for costs against the party contesting the election and in favor of the party whose elec…