Wyo. Code R. 002-0005-18
Effective Date: 03/21/2008 to 07/08/2008
Rule Type: Expired Emergency Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 002.0005.18.03212008
Rules for Candidates
Section 1. Authority.
The Secretary of State, pursuant to W.S. 22-2-121, is authorized to promulgate such rules as are necessary to maintain uniform voting procedures and orderly voting.
Section 2. Purpose.
These rules are promulgated to establish procedures for candidates filing for office.
Section 3. Applicability.
These rules apply to all candidates whose names appear on a ballot of an election administered by a county clerk.
Section 4. Campaign Requirements.
Candidates are required to file in specific filing offices. At the time of filing, candidates are to be provided with the following information and time-line requirements:
(a) A copy of the candidate campaign guide; (b) Receipts reporting form; and (c) Receipts and Expenditures reporting form.
Section 5. Candidate Withdrawal.
(a) These rules apply to all candidates whose name appears on the ballot of an election administered by a county clerk and are to be used when a candidate withdraws from an election.
(b) Upon receipt of written and signed notification by a candidate of his intention to withdraw from a race, a candidate’s name will be removed from the ballot. If the ballot has been finalized and approved for printing prior to notification, the county clerk will prominently post a notice at each polling place declaring the withdrawal. The notice shall state the full name of the candidate as it is printed on the ballot, the office the candidate was seeking, and all other pertinent information the clerk deems helpful to the voters. If the withdrawal notice is received by a filing office other than the county clerk, a copy of the withdrawal will be immediately transferred to the county clerk conducting the election.
(c) Prior to Election Day, but during absentee voting, the notice shall be posted in a prominent location at all absentee voting locations so it is easily visible to all absentee voters. A withdrawal notice shall be included with all absentee ballots mailed to voters.
(d) If time allows, notice should be provided with the publication of the sample ballots and polling place information.