2008 Important Dates

First day to circulate and file nomination petitions January 22
Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions February 12
First day to circulate and file nomination papers February 13
Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions February 27
Last day to REGISTER before the primary March 24
Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot April 15
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted absentee ballots April 18
GENERAL PRIMARY April 22
First day to REGISTER after Primary April 23
Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (must be postmarked no later than April) April 29
Last day to circulate and file nomination papers August 1
Last day for withdrawal by political body candidates who filed nomination papers August 8
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by a political party August 11
Last day to REGISTER before the General Election October 6
Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot October 28
Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted absentee ballots October 31
GENERAL ELECTION November 4
First day to register after election November 5
Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (must be postmarked no later than Nov. 5) November 12
(NOTE: All dates are subject to change without notice)