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Election Calendar

Election Calendar

2023 Pennsylvania Elections Important Dates to Remember

February 14
First day to circulate and file Nomination Petitions

March 7
Last day to circulate and file Nomination Petitions

March 8
First day to circulate and file Nomination Papers

March 22
Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed Nomination Petitions

May 1
Last day to Register before the Primary

May 9
Last day to apply for a Mail - In or Civilian Absentee Ballot

May 16
Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted Mail - In or Civilian Absentee Ballots

May 16
2021 General Primary

May 17
First day to Register after Primary

May 23
Last day for the County Board of Elections to receive voted Military and Overseas Absentee Ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 p.m. on May 15th)

August 1
Last Day to circulate and file Nomination Papers

August 8
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by Nomination Papers

August 14
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at Primary.

October 23
Last day to Register before the November Election

October 31
Last day to apply for Mail - In or  Civilian Absentee Ballot

November 7
Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted Mail - In or  Civilian Absentee Ballots

November 7
Municipal Election

November 8
First day to Register after Election

November 14
Last day for the County Board of Elections to receive voted Military and Overseas Absentee Ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 p.m. on November 6)


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