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Elections and Voter Registration

Important Dates to Remember

See also: When Elections are Held

NOTE: All dates in this calendar are subject to change without notice.

2010 PENNSYLVANIA ELECTIONS IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
First day to circulate and file nomination petitionsFebruary 16
Last day to circulate and file nomination petitionsMarch 9
First day to circulate and file nomination papersMarch 10
Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitionsMarch 24
Last day to REGISTER before the primaryApril 19
Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballotMay 11
Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballotsMay 14
PRIMARYMay 18
First day to REGISTER after primaryMay 19
Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (must be postmarked no later than May 17)May 25
Last day to circulate and file nomination papersAugust 2
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papersAugust 9
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primaryAugust 9
Last day to REGISTER before the NOVEMBER ElectionOctober 4
Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballotOctober 26
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballotsOctober 29
GENERAL ELECTIONNovember 2
First day to REGISTER after November electionNovember 3
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted miliary and overseas absentee ballots (must be postmarked no later than November 1)November 9