2010 Pennsylvania Elections Important Dates to Remember
First day to circulate and file nomination petitions.................................................February 16
Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions.................................................March 9
First day to circulate and file nomination papers...................................................March 10
Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions.......................March 24
Last day to REGISTER before the primary ...........................................................April 19
Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot.....................................................May 11
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballots......May 14
GENERAL PRIMARY May 18
First day to REGISTER after the primary.............................................................May 19
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive
voted military and overseas absentee ballots
(must be postmarked no later than May 17).......................................................May 25
Last day to circulate and file nomination papers..................................................August 2
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers..................August 9
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary...........................August 9
Last day to REGISTER before the NOVEMBER election..........................................October 4
Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot...................................................October 26
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballots....October 29
GENERAL ELECTION November 2
First day to REGISTER after November election..................................................November 3
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive
voted military and overseas absentee ballots
(must be postmarked no later than November 1)................................................November 9
Note: All dates in this calendar are subject to change without notice.