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Important 2026 Election Dates

 

**These dates are subject to changes from the 2025 legislative session**
Longer calendars are on the Conducting Your Elections pages when available.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - Primary Election
First day to file for a place on the Primary ballot for precinct chair candidates. Tuesday, September 9, 2025  
First day to file for all other candidates for offices that are regularly scheduled to be on the Primary ballot; first day for independent candidates to file declaration of intent. Saturday, November 8, 2025
Filing deadline for primary candidates; filing deadline for independent candidates to file declaration of intent. Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM  
First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Postcard Application (FPCA). Thursday, January 1, 2026* 
*First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2026 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election. 
Last Day to Register to Vote Monday, February 2, 2026
First Day of Early Voting Tuesday, February 17, 2026*
*First business day after President's Day
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) Friday, February 20, 2026
Last Day of Early Voting Friday, February 27, 2026 
Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)4