Independent Candidate Petitions
Independent Candidate Petitioning Information
Wyoming Statutes 22-5-301 through 22-5-308 are controlling legislation. The petition shall be approved by the appropriate filing office prior to circulation. The statements below are only a summary and you should consult the statutes as cited.
An unsuccessful candidate at a primary election is not eligible for nomination by petition for the same office at the next general election.
A petition for nomination shall be filed with the appropriate filing office. Federal or state offices file with the Secretary of State's office. Local offices file with the county clerk.
A petition for office shall be signed by registered electors, resident in the jurisdiction, and eligible to vote for the petitioner, numbering not less than two percent (2%) of the total number of votes cast in the state for U.S. Representative in the last general election. The number of signatures required for a statewide race is 5,263 for the upcoming 2026 General Election. (W.S. 22-5-304(a))
Active Independent Candidate Petitions
Current independent candidates approved by the Wyoming Secretary of State for circulation in accordance with: W.S. 22-5-301 through 22-5-308
There are no active independent candidate petitions at this time.