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Election Calendar
2016 Pennsylvania Elections
Note: All dates in this calendar are subject to change without notice.
| Important Dates to Remember |
|
|---|---|
| January 26 | First day to circulate and file nomination petitions |
| February 16 | Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions |
| February 17 | First day to circulate and file nomination papers |
| March 2 | Last day for candidates who have filed nomination petitions to withdraw |
| March 28 | Last day to register before the primary |
| April 19 | Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot |
| April 22 | Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballots |
| April 26 | Primary |
| April 27 | First day to register after primary |
| May 3 | Last day for the County Board of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (must be postmarked no later than April 25) |
| August 1 | Last day to circulate and file nomination papers |
| August 8 | Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers |
| August 15 | Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary |
| October 11 | Last day to register before the November election |
| November 1 | Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot |
| November 4 | Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballots |
| November 8 | General Election |
| November 9 | First day to register after November election |
| November15 | Last day for the County Board of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (must be postmarked no later than November 7) |
Note: All dates in this calendar are subject to change without notice.