Summary: AN ACT relating to municipal elections; creating a pilot program authorizing municipalities to conduct nonpartisan ranked-choice elections as specified; making conforming amendments; requiring rulemaking; specifying applicability; and providing for effective dates.

Why It Matters: Although Wyoming used to be a national leader in women's representation in politics, our state has fallen behind. According to the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), Wyoming is ranked 48th for the percentage of women municipal officeholders. National groups, like RepresentWomen, have data that supports Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) as a solution to this issue. RCV promotes civil campaigns, eliminates vote splitting, and has saved taxpayers and candidates money; all of which help women succeed in electoral races.