Random hand count audits of election results.

HB 51 requires Wyoming county clerks to conduct a hand-count audit of ballots in one randomly selected precinct per county after each primary and general election. The Secretary of State randomly chooses the precincts, and county clerks must compare the hand count results to the electronic tabulation within one week of the election. The Secretary of State must adopt implementing rules by July 1, 2026, to define audit procedures and scope. This bill directly affects county election officials and the Secretary of State's office by adding a mandatory verification step to election results.