Public Notice #6080

Posted

PRIMARY ELECTION PROCLAMATION

NIOBRARA COUNTY, WYOMING

 

Notice is hereby given that a Primary Election will be held in Niobrara County on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. for the following purposes:

 

PRIMARY ELECTION FILING DATES AND OFFICES

 

  • May 16 - 31, 2024 – Candidate Filing Period for the Primary Election

PARTISAN OFFICES TO BE NOMINATED BY EACH PARTY

US Officials

  • 1 United States Senator                                                            6-Year Term
  • 1 United States House of Representatives                               2-Year Term 

Wyoming Legislative Officials

  • 1 State Representative- House District 02                                2-Year Term 

County Offices

  • 1 County Commissioner                                                            4-Year Term

PARTISAN OFFICERS TO BE ELECTED AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION

W.S. 22-4-101(b) Committeemen and women shall be electors registered in the party and resident in the precinct.

Republican Party:

    1 Man and 1 Woman for each precinct except South Lusk, get 2 Men and 2 Women           2-Year Term 

Democratic Party: 1 Man and 1 Woman for each precinct                                                        2-Year Term

**Names of candidates will be rotated on the official ballots and will not always appear in the order indicated on the sample ballots**

FILE APPLICATIONS FOR NOMINATION/ELECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING OFFICES

  • Federal and Statewide Offices file with the Secretary of State- Fee: $750.00
  • Statewide Legislative Offices file with the Secretary of State- Fee: $300.00
  • County Offices file with the Niobrara County Clerk- Fee: $100.00; Precinct Committeemen and Committeewomen and Circuit Court Magistrate- Fee: None

VOTER REGISTRATION

Proof of identity is required to register to vote AND WHEN VOTING IN PERSON.

 

Voter Registration closes for Primary Election-                                            August 5, 2024

Registration is allowed at the polls on Election Day.  

ABSENTEE VOTING

Primary Election - UOCAVA Voters-                                   July 5 – August 19, 2024 

Primary Election -                                                                July 23 – August 19, 2024

Any qualified elector may vote by absentee ballot. A qualified elector may apply for an absentee ballot at any time by applying in person, in writing, or by phone, provided they are registered to vote. If the ballot is not to be picked up by the elector, the address to which the absentee ballot is to be mailed, or the name of the individual the elector designates in writing to deliver the ballot to the elector is required. Absentee ballots are not available on Election Day.

 

A photo ID is required to pick up a ballot in person. Ballots must be returned to the county clerk’s office by 7:00 p.m. on August 20, 2024, to be counted for the Primary Election.

 

CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

  • August 13, 2024- Statement of Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Due
  • August 30, 2024- Amended Statement of Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Due

  Each Candidate, Candidate’s Committee, and PACS, except precinct committee people, whether successful or not, shall file a fully itemized Statement of Contributions and Expenditures Report at least seven (7) days before the election. A person found guilty of violating Wyoming campaign finance statutes is subject to criminal charges. Failure to file a required report could result in a two hundred dollar ($200.00) civil penalty. WS 22-25-108.

 

POLLS ARE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. ON THE DAY OF ELECTION

Polling Place locations are as follows:

1-2 Warren – Kottwitz’s Garage –19609 US Hwy 85, Lusk

3-2 Hat Creek – Hat Creek Stage Station – 869 Stage Rd., Lusk

4-1 Lance Creek – Lance Creek Elementary School – 325 20 Mile Rd., Lance Creek

6-1 North Lusk & 6-2 South Lusk – Niobrara Co. Fairgrounds – 4080 US Hwy 20, Lusk

7-1 Manville – Manville High School – 250 Seventh Ave., Manville, WY

GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024

NIOBRARA COUNTY, WYOMING

Notice is hereby given that a General Election will be held in Niobrara County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. for the following purposes:

In addition to the partisan officers nominated at the Primary Election, the following offices will be elected at the General Election:

FEDERAL

  • 1 United States President and Vice-President                                                  4-Year Term

 

RETENTION OF JUDICIAL OFFICERS

File with the Secretary of State May 6 – August 5, 2024

  • 2 Supreme Court Justices                                                                                 8-Year Term             
  • 1       Judge A of the District Court, Eighth Judicial District                                    6-Year Term
  • 1 Judge B of the District Court, Eighth Judicial District                                    6-Year Term
  • 1 Circuit Court Judge, Eighth Judicial District                                                   4-Year Term

MAGISTRATE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Files with the County Clerk May 16 - 31, 2024

  • 1 Magistrate of the Circuit Court                                                                        4-Year Term

NON-PARTISAN OFFICES TO BE ELECTED AT THE GENERAL ELECTION

Candidate Filing Period for School, College, and Special Districts

File with the County Clerk August 7 - August 26, 2024. No Filing Fee

School District

  • 5 Niobrara County School District #1Trustees At Large                                   4-Year Term

Hospital District

  • 2 Niobrara County Hospital District Trustees                                                    4-Year Term
  • 1 Niobrara County Hospital District Trustee                                    Unexpired 2-Year Term

Rural Fire District

  • 3 Niobrara County Rural Fire District Directors                                                4-Year Term

Senior Citizens Service District 

  • 3 Niobrara County Senior Citizen Service District Trustees                             4-Year Term 

Soil Conservation District  

  • 2 Niobrara Soil Conservation District Directors- Rural                                     4-Year Term

**Names of candidates will be rotated on the official ballots and will not always appear in the order indicated on the sample ballots**

The General Election Ballot will also include:

  • Constitutional Amendment A- Exact wording is not currently available.
  • Ballot Propositions (if any)

VOTER REGISTRATION

Proof of identity is required to register to vote AND WHEN VOTING IN PERSON.

 

Voter Registration closes for General Election……………………………………. October 21, 2024

Registration is allowed at the polls on Election Day.

 

ABSENTEE VOTING

General Election - UOCAVA Voters .…………………….September 20 – November 4, 2024 

General Election - .……………………………….………….…. October 8 – November 4, 2024

 

A photo ID is required to pick up a ballot in person. Ballots must be returned to the county clerk’s office by 7:00 p.m. on November 5, 2024, to be counted for the General Election.

CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

  • October 29, 2024 - Statement of Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Due
  • November 15, 2024 - Amended Statement of Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Due

Each Candidate, Candidate’s Committee, and PACS, except precinct committee people, whether successful or not, shall file a fully itemized Statement of Contributions and Expenditures Report at least seven (7) days before the election. A person found guilty of violating Wyoming campaign finance statutes is subject to criminal charges. Failure to file a required report could result in a two hundred dollar ($200.00) civil penalty. WS 22-25-108.

 

If a voter requires assistance to vote at the polls by reason of blindness, disability, or inability to read or write, he may be given assistance by a person of his choice. If there are any additional questions regarding the accessibility of a polling place or use of ADA equipment to mark your ballot, please contact the County Clerk.

 

Dated this 10th day of May, 2024      

Becky L. Freeman, Niobrara County Clerk

Public Notice No. 6080. Published in The Lusk Herald on May 15, 2024.