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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Full Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: $56,860
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Wyoming State Senate - District 15South Goshen Conservation District Board - RuralEastern Wyoming College Board - At LargeNorth Platte Valley Conservation District Board - UrbanLingle-Fort Laramie Conservation District Board - At Large...
Job description
The County Treasurer or Finance Officer is responsible for the safekeeping of public funds as well as receiving and distributing the revenue and public funds of the county. The County Treasurer or Finance Officer oversees the financial and budgetary administration ensuring regulation is followed in accounting matters as well as county purchasing.
Eligibility requirements
No person except a qualified elector shall be elected or appointed to any civil or military office in the state. (Wyo. Constitution, Art. 6, Sec. 15)
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 2125 East A Street Torrington, WY 82240
Filing phone number: 307-532-4051
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's Office.
Filing requirements: Candidates should produce a completed filing application (found on the Secretary of State website) and a filing fee of $25. Independent candidates seeking partisan office must also complete a nominating petition. A petition for a county office shall be signed by registered electors, resident in the jurisdiction and eligible to vote for the petitioner, numbering not less than two percent (2%) of the total number of votes cast in the county for U.S. Representative in last general election.
FAQ
How often is County Treasurer-Finance Officer elected?
The position of County Treasurer-Finance Officer is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Goshen County County, WY?
Candidates should produce a completed filing application (found on the Secretary of State website) and a filing fee of $25. Independent candidates seeking partisan office must also complete a nominating petition. A petition for a county office shall be signed by registered electors, resident in the jurisdiction and eligible to vote for the petitioner, numbering not less than two percent (2%) of the total number of votes cast in the county for U.S. Representative in last general election.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's Office.
Where is the filing office?
2125 East A Street Torrington, WY 82240.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 307-532-4051.
How do I get started running for County Treasurer-Finance Officer?
You can start running for County Treasurer-Finance Officer by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for County Treasurer-Finance Officer does not include a primary or runoff election.
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