Wyoming candidate filing & campaign-finance deadlines
Official 2026 report due dates for Wyoming state candidates file with Wyoming Secretary of State.
Final deadline of this cycle.
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Get deadline remindersIncluded in every Electbase plan · See pricingThis page also covers Wyoming candidate-filing (ballot access) deadlines for 2027–2028 — the process of becoming a qualified candidate, distinct from the campaign-finance reporting below. Here's how to run for office in Wyoming: what to file, when, and with whom.
2 report deadlines for the 2026 cycle.
These are the campaign-finance report due dates a Wyoming state candidate files with Wyoming Secretary of State for the 2026 election cycle, stored verbatim from the official schedule. The 2026 primary is Aug 18, 2026.
| Due | Type | Report | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-election | WY Primary Report Pre-primary Statement of Contributions & Expenditures (file August 4–11 for the August 18 primary). |
— – Aug 18, 2026 | |
| Pre-election | WY General Report Pre-general Statement of Contributions & Expenditures (file October 20–27 for the November 3 general). |
Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 |
Shaded rows are deadlines that have already passed.
Good to know
Wyoming's minimal candidate regime — a Primary Report and a General Report, each filed within a 7-to-14-day window before the election (the window's last day is stored as the deadline; you may file any day in the window, opening August 4 and October 20 respectively). There is NO 2026 year-end report for candidates (the annual report applies only in odd/non-election years). Statement of Formation and post-election amendments are event-driven.
Wyoming candidate-filing deadlines — 2027–2028.
Deadlines to become a qualified candidate for office in Wyoming — declarations of candidacy, nominating petitions, and related ballot-access filing requirements — compiled from Wyoming Secretary of State, Elections Division. Distinct from the campaign-finance report deadlines above.
2027
Municipal
Mayor, City Council, and Municipal Officers
Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Nonpartisan filing
Files with: County Clerk / City Clerk (varies by municipality)
Fee: $25 filing fee (typical, may vary by municipality)
Wyoming Election Code § 22-23-301, § 22-23-303 · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
The filing deadline for Mayor, City Council, and Municipal Officers in Wyoming Municipalities (Statewide Framework) for the 2027 Wyoming Municipal Elections (Framework) is not yet a confirmed date (election not yet scheduled); check with County Clerk / City Clerk (varies by municipality). Source: Wyoming Legislature.
2028
Federal
U.S. House of Representatives — At-Large
Filing window: –
Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing
Files with: Wyoming Secretary of State, Elections Division
Fee: $750 filing fee for statewide office
Wyoming Election Code § 22-5-209 · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
Filing for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Wyoming Primary Election (Aug 22, 2028) closes Jun 2, 2028. Opens May 18, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Wyoming Legislature.
President of the United States
Not yet published. Presidential nominees are certified by each political party following the primary election and party convention process. No separate general election filing deadline applies; party certification follows primary.
Filing authority: Wyoming Secretary of State, Elections Division.
Next check: Jun 1, 2028.
Wyoming Secretary of State, Elections Division · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
The official filing deadline for President of the United States in Statewide for the 2028 Wyoming General Election (Nov 7, 2028) has not yet been published; check with Wyoming Secretary of State, Elections Division. Source: Wyoming Secretary of State.
U.S. House of Representatives — At-Large
Not yet published. U.S. House nominees are determined through party primary; general election placement requires party certification of primary winner.
Filing authority: Wyoming Secretary of State, Elections Division.
Next check: Jul 1, 2028.
Wyoming Secretary of State, Elections Division · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
The official filing deadline for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Wyoming General Election (Nov 7, 2028) has not yet been published; check with Wyoming Secretary of State, Elections Division. Source: Wyoming Secretary of State.
U.S. House of Representatives — At-Large
Filing window: Closes
Candidacy method: Independent · Deadline type: Independent candidate filing
Petition deadline: Aug 29, 2028
Files with: Wyoming Secretary of State, Elections Division
Fee: $750 filing fee · Signatures: Not less than 2% of the total number of votes cast for U.S. Representative in the last general election (2024). For 2026, this requirement was approximately 5,263 signatures.
Wyoming Election Code § 22-5-301 to 22-5-308 (Independent Candidates) · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
Filing for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Wyoming General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Aug 29, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Wyoming Legislature.
U.S. House of Representatives — At-Large
Filing window: Closes
Candidacy method: Write In · Deadline type: Write-in filing
Write-in deadline: Nov 9, 2028
Files with: Wyoming Secretary of State, Elections Division
Fee: Filing fee required (amount to be set by Secretary of State)
Wyoming Statutes § 22-16-106 - Write-in Candidates · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
Filing for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Wyoming General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Nov 9, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Wyoming Legislature.
State Legislative
Wyoming House of Representatives — All Districts (60 members, 2-year terms)
Filing window: –
Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing
Files with: Wyoming Secretary of State, Elections Division
Fee: $600 filing fee
Wyoming Election Code § 22-5-209 · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
Filing for Wyoming House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Wyoming Primary Election (Aug 22, 2028) closes Jun 2, 2028. Opens May 18, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Wyoming Legislature.
Wyoming State Senate — Staggered Districts (15 members, some seats up)
Filing window: –
Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing
Files with: Wyoming Secretary of State, Elections Division
Fee: $600 filing fee
Wyoming Election Code § 22-5-209 · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
Filing for Wyoming State Senate in Statewide for the 2028 Wyoming Primary Election (Aug 22, 2028) closes Jun 2, 2028. Opens May 18, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Wyoming Legislature.
County
County Officers (County Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor, Sheriff, et al.)
Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Candidate filing
Files with: County Clerk (per county)
Fee: Filing fee set by county
Wyoming Election Code § 22-23-303 (Municipal Elections, Applied to County) · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
The filing deadline for County Officers (County Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor, Sheriff, et al.) in All Wyoming Counties for the 2028 Wyoming General Election (Nov 7, 2028) is not yet a confirmed date (awaiting local confirmation); check with County Clerk (per county). Source: Wyoming Legislature.
School Board
School District Trustee / Community College Board Member — Multiple Districts
Filing window: –
Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Nonpartisan filing
Files with: County Clerk (per county)
Fee: Filing fee required (amount varies)
Wyoming Election Code § 22-22-102 (School Board Elections) · accessed Jul 13, 2026
Last verified Jul 13, 2026
Filing for School District Trustee / Community College Board Member in Wyoming Public School Districts and Community Colleges for the 2028 Wyoming School Board General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Aug 29, 2028. Opens Aug 9, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Wyoming Legislature.
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Electbase compiles these dates from official state sources as a workflow aid. It is not legal advice. Confirm every deadline with your filing authority before you rely on it.
Last updated August 27, 2026