Election Schedule

Election Worker Checking In Voters

Candidate Filing Begins (for most offices)	December 1, 2025 at Noon
Deadline to Withdraw Notice of Candidacy (for most offices)	December 16, 2025 at 5 pm
Candidate Filing Ends (for most offices)	December 19, 2025 at Noon
First Day to Mail Out Absentee Ballots (if ballots available)	January 12, 2026
Last Day to Register to Vote or Update Registration	February 6, 2026 at 5 pm
Early Voting Begins	February 12, 2026 at 8 am
Last Day to Request Absentee Ballot	February 17, 2026 at 5 pm
Early Voting Ends	February 28, 2026 at 3 pm
Deadline for Receipt of Absentee-by-Mail Ballots	March 3, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Primary Election Day	March 3, 2026 (polls open at 6:30 am and close at 7:30 pm)
Sample Hand-to-Eye Recount
County Canvass	March 13, 2026 at 11 am