Wyoming | Instant InitiativeInitiative Rules & Requirements
Indirect Statute Initiative
- Signature Requirement
- 40,669 signatures required (15% of votes in last general election).
- Filing Deadline
- February 6, 2026.
- Filing Office
- https://sos.wyo.gov/Elections/Initiatives_Referendums.aspx
- Filing Fee
- $1,000
- Review Process
- Conferences between proponents and SOS/AG to finalize text.
- Subject Restrictions
- Cannot be used for appropriations or local laws.
- Distribution Rules
- 15% of voters in 2/3 (16) of the 23 counties.
- Circulator Rules
- Must be 18+ and a resident of Wyoming.
- Ballot Title Process
- Secretary of State and AG draft the title and summary.
Notes: Wyoming has one of the highest percentage requirements (15%) and strict geographic distribution rules.
Last verified: 3/29/2026
Referendum
- Signature Requirement
- 40,669 signatures required (15% of votes in last general election).
- Filing Deadline
- February 6, 2026.
Filing Officehttps://sos.wyo.gov/Elections/Initiatives_Referendums.aspx Review ProcessConferences between proponents and SOS/AG to finalize text. Subject RestrictionsCannot be used for appropriations or local laws. Distribution Rules15% of voters in 2/3 (16) of the 23 counties. Circulator RulesMust be 18+ and a resident of Wyoming. Ballot Title ProcessSecretary of State and AG draft the title and summary. 
