Title 22 — Title 22 — Elections

Determination of existence. The officer or governmental body having the power to fill a vacancy in the office shall determine whether a vacancy exists in the office.

Filling vacancy of congressman; generally. A vacancy in the office of representative in congress shall be filled for the unexpired term at a special election called for the purpose by the governor, provided the vacancy does not occur within six (6) months of the next general elec…

Filling vacancy of congressman; procedure. The governor shall call such special election by issuing a writ of election to the county clerk of each county voting for the office and to the secretary of state. The writ shall specify the day of the election.

Filling vacancy of congressman; whether filled at general or special election. If the vacancy in the office of representative in congress occurs within six (6) months prior to the next general election, the vacancy shall be filled at the general election. Otherwise the special el…

Filling vacancy of congressman; nominations by state central committees; independent candidates. An elector qualified to hold the office of representative in congress shall be nominated by the state central committee of the respective parties to fill a vacancy for the unexpired t…

of candidates. Filling vacancy of congressman; certification Within five (5) days after the end of the candidate filing period, the secretary of state shall certify to the clerks of counties voting to fill the vacancy the name of each candidate qualified to appear on the ballot, …

requirements. Filling vacancy of congressman; party A candidate for the unexpired term of the office of representative in congress may seek election only as a candidate of the political party in which he was registered on the date the vacancy occurred. A candidate for the unexpir…

ballot. Conduct of special election; preparation of A special election to fill a vacancy shall be conducted by the county clerk as nearly as possible in the manner of a general election. The county clerk shall have twelve (12) days to prepare the special election ballot after the…

judges. Supreme court justices and district court A vacancy in the office of justice of the supreme court or judge of any district court shall be filled by a qualified person appointed by the governor under section 4, of article 5 of the constitution of Wyoming.

Certificate of appointment. The officer or governmental body filling a vacancy by temporary appointment shall issue a "Certificate of Appointment" to the person filling the vacancy. The certificate shall be lawful authority to hold the office.