In some states, an employee cannot be fired for running for public office. "Discharging an employee because of nomination for or election to office consists of any employer discharging or causing to leave his, or their employ, temporarily or permanently, any person or persons because he or they have been nominated as a candidate for or elected to any position of honor, trust or emolument, to be voted for at any election." Wyo. Stat. §22-26-117.
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In some states, an employee cannot be fired for running for public office. "Discharging an employee because of nomination for or election to office consists of any employer discharging or causing to leave his, or their employ, temporarily or permanently, any person or persons because he or they have been nominated as a candidate for or elected to any position of honor, trust or emolument, to be voted for at any election." Wyo. Stat. §22-26-117.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Discharging Employee. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/discharging-employee
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