2012 PENNSYLVANIA ELECTIONS
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

First day to circulate and file nomination petitions

January 24

Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions

February 14

First day to circulate and file nomination papers

February 15

Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions

February 29

Last day to REGISTER before the primary

March 26

Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot

April 17

Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted absentee ballots

April 20

GENERAL PRIMARY

April 24

First day to REGISTER after primary

April 25

Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots
(must be postmarked no later than April 23,2012 )

May 1

Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions

August 1

Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination petitions

August 8

Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary

August 13

Last day to REGISTER before the NOVEMBER election

October 9

Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot

October 30

Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted absentee ballots

November 2

GENERAL ELECTION

November 6

First day to REGISTER after November election

November 7

Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots
(must be postmarked no later than November 5, 2012 )

November 13