Elections & Voting

May 22: On or before this date, applications for appointment of challengers for Primary Election shall be filed with the County Board of Elections.
May 29: Last day to apply for a Vote by Mail (formerly civilian absentee ballot) application by mail (for the Primary Election)
May 30: Mailing of sample ballots for Primary Election.
June 1: A qualified overseas voter who wishes to receive a faxed federal ballot for the Primary Election, must apply to the county clerk no later than the fourth day before the Primary Election.
June 4: A Mail-in Ballot Voter, who fails to apply by mail 7 days prior to the election, may apply in person to the County Clerk for a Mail-in Ballot on any day up to 3:00 p.m. the day before the election.
June 5: Primary Election Day. Polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
June 20: Recount application deadline for Primary Election.

General Election

August 13: Drawing of ballot position for General Election candidates.
October 16: Last day to register to vote in the November General Election. Board of Elections office open until 9 p.m.
Last day to file a change of residence application.
October 23: On or before this date, applications for appointment of challengers for General Election shall be filed with the County Board of Elections.
October 30: Last day to apply for a Vote by Mail (formerly civilian absentee ballot) application by mail (for the General Election)
October 31: Mailing of sample ballots for General Election.
November 2: A qualified overseas voter who wishes to receive a faxed federal ballot for the General Election, must apply to the county clerk no later than the fourth day before the general election.
November 5: A Mail-in Ballot voter, who fails to apply by mail 7 days prior to the election, may apply in person to the County Clerk for a Mail-in Ballot on any day up to 3:00 p.m. the day before the election.
November 6: General Election Day. Polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
November 21: Recount application deadline for General Election.