Downloadable Election Calendar
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December 2011 |
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1-Dec-2011 |
First day a person may file for office to have their name placed on the ballot as a candidate at the 2012 election. (32-606) |
December 1 |
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Last day for clerks and commissioners to notify subdivisions of filing deadlines for statewide primary. (32-404) |
December 1 |
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2-Dec |
Last day to change party affiliation to meet member of party requirement on candidate filings. (32-612) |
First Friday in December |
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14-Dec |
Last day a political subdivision may request the adjustment of election district boundaries (32-552) |
At least 5 months prior to the election |
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16-Dec |
Last day an ordinance may be adopted and effective providing for nomination and election on a partisan ballot for city, village and school offices, normally non-partisan (32557) |
Not less than 60 days prior to the filing deadline |
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January 2012 |
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1-Jan-2012 |
1st day of an election year a person may simultaneously register to vote and make application for early voting ballots through the use of the FPCA or personal letter (32939.02) |
January 1 |
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5-Jan |
Last day for political subdivisions to notify the Secretary of State, County Clerks or Election Commissioners of offices to be filled, terms, vacancies, votes to cast, and filing deadlines for each office. (32-404 and 32-601) |
January 5 |
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Note:County Clerks & Election Commissioners are required to publish this information at least 15 days prior to the filing deadline. |
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15-Jan |
First day to accept early voting ballot request for the primary election (32-941) |
120 days prior to Primary |
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30-Jan |
Last day for publication notice to publish information, from the Jan 5th notice to subdivisions, on offices to be filled, terms, vacancies, votes to cast, and filing deadlines. (32-601) |
15 days prior to the filing deadline |
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February |
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1-Feb |
Last day for political party to file a petition with the Secretary of State to qualify for the upcoming primary election (32-716) |
February 1 |
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Last day for political parties to fix precinct representation to county conventions, if notice is not received, the default number is two per precinct. (32-708) |
February 1 |
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Last day for County Central Committee chairpersons to submit names of poll workers to clerks (not election commissioners) for appointment. If chairperson does not submit names, the county clerk shall appoint the judges and clerks of elections. (32-230) |
February 1 |
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11-Feb |
Deadline for Secretary of State to determine if sufficient signatures are on the petition for a new party. (32-717) |
10 days after the ‘petition for new party’ filing deadline |
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14-Feb |
Last day to publish information from the Jan 5th notice of the Non-incumbent filing deadline (March 1st), if not included in the January 30th notice. (32-601) |
at least 15 days prior to the filing deadline for non-incumbents |
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15-Feb |
Last day for incumbents (any current office holder) to file for office on the primary ballot. (32-606) |
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15-Feb |
Last day for political party to file an affidavit/petition to draft an incumbent partisan candidate. (32-611) |
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21-Feb |
Last day for drafted incumbent partisan candidate to submit a filing form (32-611) |
5 days after the Incumbent filing deadline |
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22-Feb |
Last day for an objection to an incumbent candidate filing. (32-624) Objections must be made within 7 days of the filing deadline. |
within 7 days after the Incumbent filing deadline |
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March |
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1-Mar |
Last day for non-incumbents (new filers) to file for office on primary. (32-606) |
March 1 |
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Last day to withdraw a filing for office (32-622) |
March 1 |
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Last day for a subdivision to certify a special issue for inclusion on the primary ballot. (32559) |
March 1 |
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1-Mar |
Last day for political party to file an affidavit/petition to draft a non-incumbent partisan candidate. (32-611) |
March 1 |
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5-Mar |
Last day for a drafted non-incumbent partisan candidate to submit a filing form (32-611) |
5 days after non-incumbent filing deadline |
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6-Mar |
Last day for drafted candidate per 32-611 to decline the nomination by affidavit/petition (32-622) |
March 6th |
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8-Mar |
Deadline to file objection to a non-incumbent candidate filing (32-624) |
7 days after non-incumbent filing deadline |
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15-Mar |
Last day for political party to submit a letter to Secretary of State regarding non-affiliated voters voting in the primary election (32-912) |
60 days before the Primary Election |
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Last day to issue and mail special absentee ballots to those registered voters with applications on file specifically requesting a "special absentee ballot" (32-808)Note:Federal & State law require 60 days |
60 days before the election |
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23-Mar |
Last day for Secretary of State to certify candidates, offices and issues to be placed on the statewide ballot. (32-801) |
50 days before the election |
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30-Mar |
Deadline to have Early Voting ballots ready and sent to UOCAVA voters with requests on file. (32-808 32-939.02) |
45 days before the election |
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April |
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Apr 1 thru Jun 30 |
Blackout period for special elections. (32-405) |
April, May, June |
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4-Apr |
Deadline for publishing and posting the Notice of Election (32-802) |
40 days before the election |
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Deadline for sending the Notice of Election to the affected political subdivisions (32-802) |
40 days before the election |
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9-Apr |
Deadline to have Early Voting ballots ready to be voted in office. Publication of application required after ballots are available (32-808) |
35 days before the election |
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Last day to make the voter registration lists available to the state and county parties. List is available upon request and free of charge (32-330) |
35 days before the election |
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First day to distribute sample ballots to county, city or village not to exceed 10% of their votes cast in the previous election, IF publications do not reach the entities. (32-804) |
35 days before the election |
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The last day ballots may be required to be corrected except as ordered by the Court. (32819) |
35 days before the election |
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14-Apr |
Last day for Election Commissioners to appoint judges, clerks and inspectors, if needed. (32-221) |
30 days before the statewide primary |
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Apr 14 thru May 7 |
First day a satellite registration office may be open for at least 1 day in each incorporated city of village. (32-303)Note:Publish registration sites per Secretary of State. |
30 days before the election |
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19-Apr |
Deadline for County Clerks and Election Commissioners using vote counting machines to submit a written plan to the Secretary of State outlining procedures that will be followed on election day. (32-1049) |
25 days prior |
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Week of Apr 23rd |
Publication of proposed constitutional amendments to be placed on the primary ballot by the Secretary of State required for three weeks before election, if applicable (49-202) |
Three weeks before the election |
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27-Apr |
Postmark deadline for mailed in registrations (32-321) |
3rd Friday preceding the election |
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At 6 p.m., last day for deputy registrars to register voters for an upcoming election. (32306) |
3rd Friday preceding the election |
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At close of business, last day voter registrations can be completed at DMV or County Treasurers for the person to be registered to vote in an upcoming election. (32-308) |
3rd Friday preceding the election |
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At close of business, last day voter registrations can be completed at or returned to State Agencies or Departments for the person to be registered to vote in an upcoming election. (32-310) |
3rd Friday preceding the election |
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27-Apr |
Last day for voter registration form to be delivered to the election office by someone other than the person registering, for the person to be registered to vote in an upcoming election. (32-325, 32-321) |
3rd Friday preceding the election |
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Last day to mail an Early Voting ballot with a mail-in registration application form to a person not registered to vote. (32-941 and 32-945) |
3rd Friday preceding the election |
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29-Apr |
Last day to notify election workers of appointments and fill vacancies of judges and clerks of election, district inspections and canvas board members to be filled by the County Clerk (32-235, 32-239) |
15 days before the election |
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Last day for Election Commissioners to notify by mail judges, clerks, inspectors, counting board and canvassing board of appointment and training (32-228) |
15 days before the election |
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First day to publish sample ballots in the newspaper. (32-803) |
15 days before the election |
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27-Apr |
1st day Clerks and Election Commissioners may extend their office hours for purpose of voter registration (32-302) |
Seven days preceding voter registration deadline |
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May |
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1-May |
Last day to accept a mail-in registration with an illegible postmark. (32-321) |
2nd Tuesday before the election |
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Last day for the party to notify the clerk or election commissioner of the date, time, and location of the post primary convention. (32-707) |
No later than 1st Tuesday in May |
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Note:If caucus system is used, notification by the party to the clerk or commissioner must take place at least 10 days prior to the caucus date. (32-709) |
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4-May |
Deadline to post the sample ballots in the office of the clerk or commissioner. (32-805) |
Not later than 10 days prior the election |
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Last day for write-in candidate to file notarized affidavit and filing fee with the filing officer. (32-615) |
No later than 10 days prior to the election |
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At 6 p.m. last day for in person voter registration. (32-302) |
2nd Friday preceding the election |
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7-May |
First day the Early Voting Counting Board can convene to check envelopes with signatures and prepare ballots for counting. (32-1027) signatures and prepare ballots for counting. (32 1027) |
2nd Monday prec Election |
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9-May |
At 4 p.m. is the last day to receive an application for Early Voting ballots to be mailed out to a specific address. (32-941) |
Wednesday before the Election |
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Last day for acknowledgments to be sent to persons registered by deputy registrar. (32306) |
5 days prior to Election |
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11-May |
Last day to distribute sample ballots to county, city or village not to exceed 10% of their votes cast in the previous election, IF publications do not reach the entities. (32-804) |
3 days before the Election |
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12-May |
Last day to publish sample ballots in the newspaper (32-803) |
2 days before the Election |
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14-May |
Last day for Early Voting -in person -at the County Clerk or Election Commissioner office (32-942) |
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At noon -registration deadline for former federal employees (32-940) |
1 day before the Election |
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Post Notice of date, time and place Canvass Board will meet -(at least 2 days prior to the time they will convene per Secretary of State directive) |
1 day before the Election |
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First day the Early Voting Counting Board may convene to begin counting early voting ballots. (32-1027)(6) |
Day before Election Day |
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15-May |
Statewide Primary Election Day(32-401) |
1st Tuesday after the 2nd Monday in May |
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Polls open (32-908) 8 a.m. Central Time 7 a.m. Mountain Time |
8:00 AM CDT (7:00 AM MDT) Election Day |
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7 p.m. Central Time (6 p.m. Mountain Time) Deadline for agent to pickup Early Voting ballot (32-943) |
7:00 PM CDT (6:00 PM MDT) Election Day |
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No later than the closing of the polls -deadline for return of voter registration form with an early voting ballot -in person (32-941) |
8:00 PM CDT (7:00 PM MDT) Election Day |
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No later than the closing of the polls -deadline for return of early voting ballot -in person (32-950) |
8:00 PM CDT (7:00 PM MDT) Election Day |
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15-May |
At the time of the closing of the polls is the first any returns or partial returns may be released. (32-1009) |
8:00 PM CDT (7:00 PM MDT) Election Day |
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At the time of the closing of the polls is the deadline for an early voting ballot received by mail to be in the possession of the clerk or commissioner (32-950) |
8:00 PM CDT (7:00 PM MDT) Election Day |
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Upon the completion of Early Voting ballot counting and verification for provisional ballot counting, the Canvassing Board may convene. (32-1031 and 32-1002) |
After the Primary |
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May 15 thru Nov 6 |
No changes shall be made to precinct boundaries or polling places without approval from the Secretary of State. (32-904) |
Between the Primary and the General Election |
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15-May |
Last day an ordinance may be adopted and effective providing for nomination and election on a partisan ballot for city, village and school offices, normally non-partisan (32557) |
Not less than 60 days prior to the filing deadline |
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22-May |
Deadline for verification and notification to the state system of provisional ballots status (32-1002) |
7 days after the Primary |
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10 days after the Canvass Board convenes |
Deadline for losing candidate to request a recount. (32-1121) |
10 days after the Canvass Board convenes |
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10 days after the canvass of votes |
Deadline for filing fee to be paid, if needed, by an undeclared write-in candidate who has been nominated. (32-608) |
10 days after the canvass of votes |
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June |
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1-Jun |
First day County post-primary convention may be held. Meet any time during first 10 days in June. (32-707) |
1st ten days in June |
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4-Jun |
Abstract of votes due in the office of the Secretary of State (32-1035) |
3rd Monday after the Election |
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20 days after votes officially canvassed |
Last day a notice can be filed with a person whose election is being contested. (321109) |
20 days after votes officially canvassed |
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5-Jun |
Last day a political subdivision may request the adjustment of election district boundaries for offices not in primary (32-552) |
5 months prior to the General Election |
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11-Jun |
Board of State Canvassers meets to certify the election results. (32-1037) |
4th Monday after the Primary |
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Last day the copy of a petition may be served on the person whose election is being contested when contesting the election of Constitutional Officers, Public Service Commission, Board of Regents and State Board of Education (32-1102) |
10 days before 40 days after the Election |
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Last day the copy of a petition may be served on the Secretary of State contesting the election of constitutional amendment or statutes by initiative or referendum (32-1108) |
10 days before 40 days after the Election |
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13-Jun |
The prescribed day to conduct recounts for candidates who filed with the Secretary of State at 9:00 A.M. (32-1119) |
5th Wednesday after the Primary |
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22-Jun |
Last day for petition to be filed in Lancaster County district court contesting the election of Constitutional Officers, Public Service Commission, Board of Regents and State Board of Education (32-1102) |
40 days after the Election |
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Last day for petition to be filed in Lancaster County district court contesting the election of constitutional amendment or statutes by initiative or referendum (32-1108) |
40 days after the Election |
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24-Jun |
Last day to deliver certificates of nomination or certificates of election (32-1033) |
40 days after the Election |
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30-Jun |
Last day to publish notice of July 15th and August 1st filing deadlines, if not contained in January notice (32-601) |
15 days prior to July filing deadline for incumbents |
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July |
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1-Jul |
Deadline for governing boards of reclamation districts, counties under township organization, public power districts grossing annual revenues of less than 40 million dollars, and educational service units to notify the Secretary of State, County Clerks or Election Commissioners of offices to be filled, terms, vacancies, votes cast and filing deadlines for each office (32-404, 32-601) |
No later than July 1 |
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6-Jul |
Deadline for filing initiative and referendum petitions (32-1407) |
4 months prior to the General Election |
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8-Jul |
First day to accept Early Voting ballot request for the general election (32-941) |
120 days prior to General |
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8 weeks after the canvass of votes |
Precinct results for US Congress, Legislature, Public Service Commissioners due in the office of the Secretary of State. (32-1036) |
8 weeks after the canvass of votes |
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14-Jul |
Date to have Primary Election Voter History completed by. (32-330) |
60 days after the Election |
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16-Jul |
Last day for incumbents (any current office holder) not on the Primary Ballot to file. (32606) Public Power Districts Board Members (grossing less than 40 million); Reclamation Districts; Education Service Unit Board Members; County Weed Boards; Township Officers; Village Board of Trustees; and Class II Schools. |
July 15th on Sun |
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23-Jul |
Last day for an objection to an incumbent candidate filing. (32-624) Objections must be made within 7 days of the filing deadline. |
7 days after the Incumbent filing deadline |
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August |
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1-Aug |
Last day for new political party to submit petitions with the Secretary of State to qualify for the General Election. (32-716) |
August 1st |
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Last day for non-incumbents (new filers) to file for office. (32-606) Public Power Districts Board Members (grossing less than 40 million); Reclamation Districts; Education Service Unit Board Members; County Weed Boards; Township Officers; Village Board of Trustees; and Class II Schools. |
August 1st |
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Filing deadline for judicial office holders to place their name on the General Election ballot for retention (24-814) |
August 1st |
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Last day for a candidate to withdraw their name and decline to be a candidate for those whose filing deadlines are July 15th and August 1st. (32-622) |
August 1st |
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8-Aug |
Deadline to file objection to a non-incumbent candidate filing (32-624) |
7 days after non-incumbent filing deadline |
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11-Aug |
Deadline for Secretary of State to determine if sufficient signatures were turned in for a new party (32-717) |
Within 10 days after political party petitions are submitted. |
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27-Aug |
Last day for submission of petitions to change political subdivision from district elections to at large; or from at large to district elections. (32-554) |
70 days prior to General |
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September |
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1-Sep |
Last day to hold the state post-primary convention. (32-710) |
September 1 |
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1-Sep |
Last day to hold a congressional post-primary convention. (32-711) |
September 1 |
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4-Sep |
Last day for filing for office by petition. (32-617) |
September 1 |
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Last day for political subdivision to submit a special issue for the general ballot. (32-559) |
September 1 |
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Deadline for candidate of a new political party to file for General Election ballot status to file petition of nomination to be on the General Election ballot (32-621) |
September 1 |
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Note:Filing officer shall notify candidate if sufficient number of signatures have been verified on the petition. Candidate has 5 days to file acceptance of nomination (32-617 subsection 2) |
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Last day for a candidate nominated at the primary election to decline the nomination (32623) |
September 1 |
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Last day to file a petition to fill a vacancy for a non-partisan office (32-625) |
September 1 |
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6-Sep |
Last day to issue and mail special absentee ballots to those registered voters with applications on file specifically requesting a "special absentee ballot" (32-808) |
60 days before the election |
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14-Sep |
Last day for Secretary of State to certify candidates, offices and issues to be placed on the statewide ballot. (32-801) |
50 days before the election |
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21-Sep |
Deadline to have Early Voting ballots ready and sent to UOCAVA voters with requests on file. (32-808 32-939) |
45 days before the election |
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26-Sep |
Deadline for publishing and posting the Notice of Election (32-802) |
40 days before the election |
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Deadline for sending the Notice of Election to the affected political subdivisions (32-802) |
40 days before the election |
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October |
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1-Oct |
Deadline to have Early Voting ballots ready to be voted in office. Publication of application required after ballots are available (32-808) |
35 days before the election |
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Last day to make the voter registration lists available to the state and county parties. List is available upon request and free of charge (32-330) |
35 days before the election |
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First day to distribute sample ballots to county, city or village not to exceed 10% of their votes cast in the previous election, IF publications do not reach the entities. (32-804) |
35 days before the election |
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New or Former Resident Presidential ballots available to Former Residents (32-933) |
35 days before the election |
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The last day ballots may be required to be corrected except as ordered by the Court. (32819) |
35 days before the election |
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Oct 1 thru Dec 31 |
Blackout period for special elections. (32-405) |
Oct, Nov, Dec |
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6-Oct |
Last day for Election Commissioners to appoint judges, clerks and inspectors, if needed. (32-221) |
30 days before the statewide general |
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Oct 6th thru Oct 26th |
First day a satellite registration office may be open for at least 1 day in each incorporated city of village. (32-303)Note:Publish registration sites per Secretary of State. |
30 days before the election |
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11-Oct |
Deadline for clerks and commissioners using vote counting machines to submit a written plan to the Secretary of State outlining procedures that will be followed on election day. (32-1049) |
25 days prior |
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Week of Oct 15th |
Publication of proposed constitutional amendments to be placed on the general ballot by the Secretary of State required for three weeks before election, if applicable. (49-202) |
Three weeks before the l ti election |
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19-Oct |
Postmark deadline for mailed in registrations (32-321) |
3rd Friday preceding the election |
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At 6 p.m., last day for deputy registrars to register voters for an upcoming election. (32306) |
3rd Friday preceding the election |
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At close of business, last day voter registrations can be completed at DMV or County Treasurers for the person to be registered to vote in an upcoming election. (32-308) |
3rd Friday preceding the election |
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At close of business, last day voter registrations can be completed at or returned to State Agencies or Departments for the person to be registered to vote in an upcoming election. (32-310) |
3rd Friday preceding the election |
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Last day for voter registration form to be delivered to the election office by someone other than the person registering to vote, for the person to be registered to vote in an upcoming election. (32-325, 32-321) |
3rd Friday preceding the election |
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Last day to mail an early voting ballot with a mail-in registration application form to a person not registered to vote. (32-941 and 32-945) |
3rd Friday preceding the election |
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1st day Clerks and commissioners may extend their office hours for purpose of voter registration (32-302) |
Seven days preceding voter registration deadline |
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21-Oct |
Last day to notify election workers of appointments and fill vacancies of judges and clerks of election, district inspections and canvas board members to be filled by the County Clerk (32-235, 32-239) |
15 days before the election |
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Last day for Election Commissioners to notify by mail judges, clerks, inspectors, counting board and canvassing board of appointment and training (32-228) |
15 days before the election |
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First day to publish sample ballots in the newspaper. (32-803) |
15 days before the election |
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23-Oct |
Last day to accept a mail-in registration with an illegible postmark. (32-321) |
2nd Tuesday before the election |
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26-Oct |
Last day for write-in candidate to file notarized affidavit and filing fee with the filing officer. (32-615) |
No later than 10 days before the election |
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Deadline to post the sample ballots in the office of the clerk or commissioner. (32-805) |
Not later than 10 days before the election |
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At 6 p.m. last day for in person voter registration. (32-302) |
2nd Friday preceding the election |
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Oct 27 thru Nov 6 |
New or Former Resident Presidential ballots available to New Residents (32-933) |
After close of voter registration through close of polls Election Day |
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29-Oct |
First day the Early Voting Counting Board can convene to check envelopes with signatures and prepare ballots for counting. (32-1027) |
2nd Monday before the Election |
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31-Oct |
At 4 p.m. is the last day to receive an application for Early Voting ballots to be mailed out to a specific address. (32-941) |
Wednesday before the Election |
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Last day for acknowledgments to be sent to persons registered by deputy registrar. (32306) |
5 days prior to Election |
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November |
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2-Nov |
Last day to distribute sample ballots to county, city or village not to exceed 10% of their votes cast in the previous election, IF publications do not reach the entities. (32-804) |
3 days before the Election |
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3-Nov |
Last day to publish sample ballots in the newspaper (32-803) |
2 days before the Election |
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5-Nov |
Last day for Early Voting-in person -at the County Clerk or Election Commissioner office (32-942) |
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At noon -registration deadline for former federal employees (32-940) |
1 day before the Election |
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Post Notice of date, time and place Canvass Board will meet -(at least 2 days prior to the time they will convene per Secretary of State directive) |
1 day before the Election |
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First day the Early Voting Counting Board may convene to begin counting early voting b ll (32 1027)(6) ballots. (32-1027)(6) |
Day before Election Day |
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6-Nov |
Statewide General Election Day-even numbered years-(32-403) |
1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November |
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Polls open (32-908) 8 a.m. Central Time 7 a.m. Mountain Time |
8:00 AM CST (7:00 AM MST) Election Day |
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7 p.m. Central Time 6 p.m. Mountain Time Deadline for agent to pickup Early Voting ballot (32-943) |
7:00 PM CST (6:00 PM MST) Election Day |
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No later than the closing of the polls -deadline for return of voter registration form with an early voting ballot -in person (32-941) |
8:00 PM CST (7:00 PM MST) Election Day |
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No later than the closing of the polls -deadline for return of early voting ballot -in person (32-950) |
8:00 PM CST (7:00 PM MST) Election Day |
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At the time of the closing of the polls is the first any returns or partial returns may be released. (32-1009) |
8:00 PM CST (7:00 PM MST) Election Day |
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At the time of the closing of the polls is the deadline for an early voting ballot received by mail to be in the possession of the clerk or commissioner (32-950) |
8:00 PM CST (7:00 PM MST) Election Day |
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6-Nov |
Upon the completion of early voting ballot counting and verification for provisional ballot counting, the Canvassing Board may convene. (32-1031 and 32-1002) |
after General |
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13-Nov |
Deadline for verification and notification to the state system of provisional ballots status (32-1002) |
7 days after the General |
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10 days after the Canvass Board convenes |
Deadline for losing candidate to request a recount. (32-1121) |
10 days after the Canvass Board convenes |
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10 days after the canvass of votes |
Deadline for filing fee to be paid, if needed, by an undeclared write-in candidate who has been nominated. (32-608) |
10 days after the canvass of votes |
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26-Nov |
Abstract of votes due in the office of the Secretary of State (32-1035) |
3rd Monday after the Election |
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20 days after votes officially canvassed |
Last day a notice can be filed with a person whose election is being contested. (321109) |
20 days after votes officially canvassed |
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DatesStatutory languagePrimary Election May 15th, 2012 General Election November 6th, 2012 |
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3-Dec |
Board of State Canvassers meets to certify the election results. (32-1037) |
4th Monday after the General |
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Last day the copy of a petition may be served on the person whose election is being contested when contesting the election of Constitutional Officers, Public Service Commission, Board of Regents and State Board of Education (32-1102) |
10 days before 40 days after the election |
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Last day the copy of a petition may be served on the Secretary of State contesting the election of constitutional amendment or statutes by initiative or referendum (32-1108) |
10 days before 40 days after the election |
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5-Dec |
The prescribed day to conduct recounts for candidates who filed with the Secretary of State at 9:00 A.M. (32-1119) |
5th Wednesday after the General |
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14-Dec |
Last day for petition to be filed in Lancaster County district court contesting the election of Constitutional Officers, Public Service Commission, Board of Regents and State Board of Education (32-1102) |
40 days after the Election |
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Last day for petition to be filed in Lancaster County district court contesting the election of constitutional amendment or statutes by initiative or referendum (32-1108) |
40 days after the Election |
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16-Dec |
Last day to deliver certificates of nomination or certificates of election (32-1033) |
40 days after the Election |
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8 weeks after the canvass of votes |
Precinct results for Senator, US Congress, Legislature, Public Service Commissioners due in the office of the Secretary of State. (32-1036) |
8 weeks after the canvass of votes |
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Jan 5, 2013 |
Date to have General Election Voter History completed by. (32-330) |
60 days after the Election |
