2009 PENNSYLVANIA ELECTIONS
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
First day to circulate and file nomination petitions ……………………… February 17
Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions ……………………… March 10
First day to circulate and file nomination papers ………………………… March 11
Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions ..... March 25
Last day to REGISTER before the primary ……………………………… April 20
Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot …………………………. May 12
Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted civilian………. May 15
absentee ballots
MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ……………………………………………… May 19
First day to REGISTER after primary …………………………………… May 20
Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted military and…… May 26
overseas absentee ballots (must be postmarked no later than May 18)
Last day to circulate and file nomination papers ………………………… August 3
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers August 10
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary ……... August 10
Last day to REGISTER before the NOVEMBER election ……………… October 5
Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot ………………………… October 27
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian……… October 30
absentee ballots
MUNICIPAL ELECTION ….………………………………………….. November 3
First day to REGISTER after November election ……………………… November 4
Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted military and…… November 10
overseas absentee ballots (must be postmarked no later than November 2)