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(a) Any vacancy occurring prior to an election day shall be filled by the county clerk from the list of alternates. If no alternates exist, any elector who is qualified may be appointed. Any expedient method of notice of appointment to the county clerk and to the appointee may be used. Vacancies may be filled temporarily or for the term.
(b) If a judge is not present when polls open, or is unable to complete his duties, the vacancy shall be filled by a registered elector appointed by those judges present at the precinct polling place when the vacancy occurs and approved by the county clerk. If a member of a counting board is not present when the polls close, or is unable to complete his duties, the vacancy shall be filled by a registered elector appointed by those members of the counting board who are present.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wyoming Statutes Title 22. Elections § 22-8-112. Filling vacancies - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wy/title-22-elections/wy-st-sect-22-8-112/
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