Key Dates for General Primary Election

March 2
First day to request an Absentee Ballot

March 2 - 6
Candidate Qualifying Period

March 31
Uniformed and Overseas Citizens (UOCAVA) Absentee Ballot Mail Out

April 13
Logic and Accuracy Testing of Voting Equipment

April 20
First Day to mail Absentee Ballots

April 20
Voter Registration Deadline

April 27
First day for Early Voting

May 8
Last day to request an Absentee Ballot

May 15
Last day for Early Voting

May 15
Last day to return Absentee Ballot in Drop Box

May 19
Last day for an Absentee Ballot submitted

May 22
Last day To Return UOCAVA Absentee Ballot
(must be postmarked by May 19, 2026)

Tuesday, May 19
Election Day*