Wyoming State Constitutional Convention 1889

The Wyoming Constitution Convention began September 2, 1889 without the authorization from an enabling act. The articles were individually voted on, creating the final Constitution of Wyoming on September 30, 1889. It was later ratified on November 5, 1889.

Committee on Elections, Rights of Suffrage, and Qualifications to Office

Also referred to as Committee No. 5

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Session 5709: 1889-09-09 00:00:00

The committee was referred files on the Oath of all Civil Officers, Female Suffrage, Qualifications of Electors, and the Ballot.

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Concerning the Ballot [File No. 39, Committee on Elections, Rights of Suffrage, and Qualifications to Office]

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Concerning the Ballots

All elections by the people must be by ballot. An absolutely secret ballot is hereby guaranteed and it shall be the duty of the Legislature to enact such laws as shall carry this section into effect.

Hubert E. Teschemacher

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