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HB 54 — Elections-independent candidate requirements.
Last action — H Failed Introduction 32-30-0-0-0
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Summary
AN ACT relating to elections; requiring independent candidates to swear that they are unaffiliated or not registered with a major or minor political party; revising the number of signatures required for independent candidates to appear on the general election ballot; revising the deadline to file a petition as an independent candidate; and providing for an effective date.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Compared against the Wyoming Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
The bill modifies the requirements for independent candidates regarding party affiliation, increases the number of signatures required for petitions, and adjusts the filing deadline for independent candidates.
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Wyo. Stat. § 22-5-301(a)
I hereby request that my name be printed on the official ballot at the next general election as an independent candidate for the office of .... and declare that if nominated and elected, I will qualify for the office.→ that I am an unaffiliated voter or am otherwise not registered in a major or minor political party and that I resided at the physical residential addresses listed below during the past five (5) years, and having obtained the number of signatures required by law for nomination by petition, I hereby request that my name be printed on the official ballot at the next general election as an independent candidate for the office of .... and declare that if nominated and elected, I will qualify for the office.Candidates must now declare that they are unaffiliated with major or minor political parties.
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Wyo. Stat. § 22-5-304(a)
two percent (2%)→ five percent (5%)The required number of signatures for statewide independent candidacy petitions is increased from 2% to 5%.
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Wyo. Stat. § 22-5-304(b)
two percent (2%)→ five percent (5%)The required number of signatures for countywide independent candidacy petitions is increased from 2% to 5%.
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Wyo. Stat. § 22-5-304(c)
two percent (2%)→ five percent (5%)The required number of signatures for district independent candidacy petitions is increased from 2% to 5%.
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Wyo. Stat. § 22-5-307
not less than seventy (70) days before a general election→ not less than seventy (70) eighty-one (81) days before the date of the primary election in the applicable general election year.The deadline for filing independent candidate petitions is extended from 70 days to 81 days before the primary election.
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Wyo. Stat. § 22-5-307
the county clerk shall be filed not less than seventy (70) days before a general election.→ and with the county clerk.The process for filing petitions must now include approval with the county clerk.
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Wyo. Stat. § 22-5-307
not more than fourteen (14) additional days after obtaining approval of the candidate's petition to file the petition with the appropriate filing office.→ not more than fourteen (14) additional days after obtaining approval of the candidate's petition.Clarifies the timeline for filing petitions after obtaining approval.
Action History
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H Failed Introduction 32-30-0-0-0
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H Received for Introduction
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Bill Number Assigned
Sponsors
- Elections and Political Subdivisions Corporations · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 93 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (93)
93 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 93 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 54 do?
- AN ACT relating to elections; requiring independent candidates to swear that they are unaffiliated or not registered with a major or minor political party; revising the number of signatures required for independent candidates to appear on the general election ballot; revising the deadline to file a petition as an independent candidate; and providing for an effective date.
- Who sponsors HB 54?
- HB 54 is sponsored by Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions.
- What is the current status of HB 54?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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