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Two ballot measures were on the statewide ballot; both were legislative referenda and both passed.

2 Constitutional Amendments Were Referred

Constitutional Amendment A: Administration of Government
Amendment would clarify and modernize the oath of office taken by all elected and appointed officials:
This measure would clarify and modernize the oath of office taken by all elected and appointed officials of whom the oath is required. The new oath will be: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, obey and defend the constitution of the United States, and the constitution of the state of Wyoming; that I have not knowingly violated any law related to my election or appointment, or caused it to be done by others; and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity."
PASSED 82% - 18%

Constitutional Amendment B: Election Reform
Initiative Reform: This measure would change the requirement for petition signatures for an initiative or referendum. Currently a petition must be signed by at least fifteen percent (15%) of the qualified voters in at least two-thirds (2/3) of the counties, as determined by those who voted in the last general election. This amendment would change the requirement to at least fifteen percent (15%) of the qualified voters in at least two-thirds (2/3) of the senate districts, as determined by those who voted in the last general election.
PASSED 54% - 46%


For additional information please check with the Wyoming Secretary of State: http://soswy.state.wy.us/election/election.htm