Wyo. Code R. 002-0005-18
Effective Date: 12/15/2009 to 10/22/2013
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 002.0005.18.12152009
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.
(a) 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:
(i) A copy of the candidate campaign guide; (ii) Receipts reporting form; and (iii) Receipts and Expenditures reporting form.
(b) The candidate filing period closes at 5 p.m. on the last day of the filing period.
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.
(e) Once a candidate has withdrawn his name from the election, he may not subsequently change his mind and request his name be placed on the ballot. If the nomination period has not yet closed, a candidate who has withdrawn may file another application.
(a) A candidate is required to use his full name on his application for nomination or election. Fictitious or pseudo names will not be allowed. The Secretary of State or a county clerk may ask for verification of name at time of filing. A candidate may not change his name after the application period for nomination or election has closed.
(b) A candidate may not change the ballot name he used on his application between the primary and general election. For example, because of the confusion it could cause the voter, a person who marries or divorces between the primary and general election will not be permitted to change his ballot name on the ballot.