Wyoming Petition Signature Requirements (2026)
How many signatures you need to qualify for the ballot in Wyoming, the 2026 petition filing windows, and how to validate your signatures against the Wyoming voter file.
Signature requirements by office
| Office | Minimum signatures | % of enrolled voters |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary Of State, State Treasurer, State Comptroller | — | 5% |
| Governor | — | 5% |
| State Senator, State Representative | — | 5% |
2026 petition deadlines
Secretary Of State, State Treasurer, State Comptroller; Governor; State Senator, State Representative
- Primary petition opens:
- May 14, 2026
- Primary petition deadline:
- May 29, 2026
- General petition opens:
- August 19, 2026
- General petition deadline:
- August 25, 2026
- Primary election:
- August 18, 2026
- General election:
- November 3, 2026
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Primary petition — signature rules
Major-party statewide candidates: declaration + small filing fee
Primary petition — deadline rules
Filing window mid-May through end of May
General petition — signature rules
Independent statewide candidates: petition with 2% of last gov general vote
General petition — deadline rules
Independent candidates file shortly after primary
Primary petition — signature rules
Major-party governor: declaration + small filing fee
General petition — signature rules
Independent governor: petition with signatures from 2% of district vote in last gov election
Primary petition — signature rules
Major-party candidates: declaration + small filing fee
General petition — signature rules
Independent candidates: petition with 2% of district vote in last gov election
Frequently asked questions
How many signatures do I need to get on the ballot in Wyoming?
Wyoming signature requirements vary by office. Secretary Of State, State Treasurer, State Comptroller: 5% of enrolled voters; Governor: 5% of enrolled voters; State Senator, State Representative: 5% of enrolled voters. See the full table above for all offices.
What is the 2026 petition filing deadline in Wyoming?
For the 2026 cycle in Wyoming, the primary petition deadline is May 29, 2026, and the general petition deadline is August 25, 2026. Confirm exact dates for your office above and with your election authority.
Can I validate Wyoming petition signatures myself?
Yes. Petition Validator lets you upload petition pages and automatically matches each signer against the Wyoming voter file — checking registration, address, and duplicates in seconds per signature. You can start free, no paid Victory Waves account required.
How does signature validation work?
You upload images of your petition pages; our system transcribes each signature and matches the signer's name, address, and date against official voter registration data to confirm they're a registered voter in the correct jurisdiction.
Last updated for the 2026 cycle on May 27, 2026. Always confirm requirements and deadlines with your state or local election authority.