Utah Petition Signature Requirements (2026)
How many signatures you need to qualify for the ballot in Utah, the 2026 petition filing windows, and how to validate your signatures against the Utah voter file.
Signature requirements by office
| Office | Minimum signatures | % of enrolled voters |
|---|---|---|
| State Senator, State Representative | — | 5% |
2026 petition deadlines
State Senator, State Representative
- Primary petition opens:
- January 1, 2026
- Primary petition deadline:
- March 4, 2026
- General petition opens:
- June 24, 2026
- General petition deadline:
- August 14, 2026
- Primary election:
- June 23, 2026
- General election:
- November 3, 2026
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Primary petition — signature rules
Major-party candidates: petition with party-vote-based signature count OR convention path
Primary petition — deadline rules
Filing window January 1 through first week of March
General petition — signature rules
Independent legislative candidates: petition with 1000 signatures statewide / 300 in district
General petition — deadline rules
Independent candidates file by mid-August
Frequently asked questions
How many signatures do I need to get on the ballot in Utah?
Utah signature requirements vary by office. State Senator, State Representative: 5% of enrolled voters. See the full table above for all offices.
What is the 2026 petition filing deadline in Utah?
For the 2026 cycle in Utah, the primary petition deadline is March 4, 2026, and the general petition deadline is August 14, 2026. Confirm exact dates for your office above and with your election authority.
Can I validate Utah petition signatures myself?
Yes. Petition Validator lets you upload petition pages and automatically matches each signer against the Utah 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.