Post by Logan on Mar 12, 2016 22:26:56 GMT -6
CHEYENNE – This could be the last year that Wyoming uses its often-times confusing caucus process to award the state’s Republican and Democratic delegates for presidential contests.
Top lawmakers on the Legislature’s Management Council voted Wednesday to approve a study that would look at abandoning caucuses and switching to a primary in order to select the two parties’ presidential nominees.
The Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Interim Committee will look at the issue during the coming months as part of its list of interim assignments.
The panel will be tasked with recommending whether the Legislature should consider a bill during the 2017 general session to adjust the state’s statutes to allow a primary.
Read more: www.wyomingnews.com/news/lawmakers-to-consider-abandoning-caucus-process/article_373ca786-e68b-11e5-aef6-b3e86530618d.html
Top lawmakers on the Legislature’s Management Council voted Wednesday to approve a study that would look at abandoning caucuses and switching to a primary in order to select the two parties’ presidential nominees.
The Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Interim Committee will look at the issue during the coming months as part of its list of interim assignments.
The panel will be tasked with recommending whether the Legislature should consider a bill during the 2017 general session to adjust the state’s statutes to allow a primary.
Read more: www.wyomingnews.com/news/lawmakers-to-consider-abandoning-caucus-process/article_373ca786-e68b-11e5-aef6-b3e86530618d.html