Election Calendar

2019 Pennsylvania Elections


Important Dates to Remember
February 19 First day to circulate and file nomination petitions
March 12 Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions
March 13 First day to circulate and file nomination papers
March 27 Last day for candidates who have filed nomination petitions to withdraw
April 22 Last day to register before the primary
May 14 Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot
May 17 Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballots
May 21 Primary
May 22 First day to register after the primary
May 28 Last day for the County Board of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (must be postmarked no later than May 20)
August 1 Last day to circulate and file nomination papers
August 8 Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers
August 12 Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary
October 7 Last day to register before the November election
October 29 Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot
November 1 Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballots
November 5 Election
November 6 First day to register after November election
November 12 Last day for the County Board of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (must be postmarked no later than November 4)

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