Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Candidates for office have until May 31 to submit their names
Filing is now open for this year’s elections. Whether you are thinking of running for a city, county, state or national seat, you have until the end of the month to submit your name.
“At the Secretary of State’s Office, we are very excited about the beginning of the 2024 Election Cycle and the Candidate Filing period. Running for office is a pivotal part of our Constitutional republic, and is also a tremendously rewarding experience,” Secretary of State Chuck stated as filing opened.
“We encourage candidates to consult our 2024 Campaign Guide, and contact us with any questions. At our office, we’re focused on serving the people of Wyoming and conducting a great election.”
File your application for federal and state offices, including the Wyoming State Legislature, with the Office of the Secretary of State.
This year, Crook County’s state representative seat (currently held by Chip Neiman) will be elected for a two-year term, as well as a six-year term for one U.S. Senator (the seat currently filled by John Barrasso) and a two-year term for Wyoming’s U.S. Representative (the seat occupied by Harriet Hageman).
Applications for these offices can be located on the Secretary of State’s website at sos.wyo.gov. The candidate filing website can be found at http://www.wycandidatefiling.gov.
At the county level, one county commissioner seat with a four-year term will be voted on this year (currently held by Kelly Dennis). Committeemen and women will also be elected for every county precinct for two-year terms.
Application forms for these seats will be available when filing dates open.
Two four-year city council member terms will be voted on this year for three county towns: Sundance, Pine Haven and Moorcroft. Candidates should contact city hall for the council they wish to run for.
County boards will not appear on the primary ballot and will instead be voted on at the general election.
Filing for the above seats closes on May 31. Filing dates for the school board, hospital district, museum district, senior services district and conservation district will begin in August because these seats will be elected at the general election.
This year’s primary election is scheduled for August 20 and the general for November 5.
