Dates and Deadlines

  • February 23 - March 13: Filing period for federal and state offices. File with Secretary of State.
  • March 2 - March 20: Filing period for county offices. File with auditor's office.
  • March 24: First day to request mailed absentee ballots. Requests received before this date will be returned to the voter as required by law.
  • April 18: Military and overseas ballots must be ready by this date.
  • May 13: First day for in person early voting and first day mailed ballots may be sent.
  • May 18:
    • Voter pre-registration deadline, 5 PM. Election day registration still available after this date.
    • Deadline to request mailed absentee ballots. Requests must be in our office by 5 PM. In person early voting still available after this date.
  • June 1: Last day for in person early voting.
  • June 2: Polls open 7 AM to 8 PM.

Primary Election Candidate's Guide (Secretary of State)