Wyoming · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 37: County officials-nonpartisan elections.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 37 is a bill introduced in the Wyoming House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: County officials-nonpartisan elections. Primary sponsor: Ken Chestek (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): H Failed Introduction 6-55-1-0-0.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
AN ACT relating to elections; providing for the nonpartisan nomination and election of candidates for specified county elected offices; modifying the procedure to fill vacancies for nonpartisan county elected offices; providing for the order of offices on nonpartisan election ballots; specifying the form of election ballots; making conforming amendments; repealing a conflicting provision; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Chestek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Landon Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Elissa Campbell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Stephan Pappas | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Chris Rothfuss | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- H Failed Introduction 6-55-1-0-0
- H Received for Introduction
- Bill Number Assigned