2011 Pennsylvania Elections Important Dates to Remember
First day to circulate and file nomination petitions.................................................February 15
Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions.................................................March 8
First day to circulate and file nomination papers...................................................March 9
Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions.......................March 23
Last day to REGISTER before the primary ...........................................................April 18
Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot.....................................................May 10
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballots......May 13
GENERAL PRIMARY May 17
First day to REGISTER after the primary.............................................................May 18
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive
voted military and overseas absentee ballots
(must be postmarked no later than May 17).......................................................May 24
Last day to circulate and file nomination papers..................................................August 1
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers..................August 8
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary...........................August 15
Last day to REGISTER before the NOVEMBER election..........................................October 11
Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot.................................................November 1
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballots...November 4
MUNICIPAL ELECTION November 8
First day to REGISTER after November election..................................................November 9
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive
voted military and overseas absentee ballots
(must be postmarked no later than November 1)................................................November 15
Note: All dates in this calendar are subject to change without notice.