2012 Election schedule


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Tuesday - Last day in which nomination petitions/papers may be filed (5 p.m.).

Aug. 19 - Deadline for withdrawal of nominated candidates.

Aug. 21 - Casting of lots for position of names on primary ballot; deadline for receipt of applications for absentee ballots for primary election.

Aug. 23 - Certification of nominees by the Supervisor of Elections; notice of primary election due.

Aug. 24 - Last day for examination of voting machines.

Aug. 29 - Testing of electronic voting machines and tabulating equipment, certification by boards (open to public).

Sept. 3 - First day to receive application for absentee ballots for General Election.

Sept. 8 - Primary election.

Sept. 10 - Casting of lots for position of names on official election ballot.

Sept. 18 - Last day absentee ballots received by Elections will be counted for primary election.

Sept. 22 - All federal ballots mailed out to military and overseas personnel.

Oct. 7 - First day for examination of voting machines; last day for voter registration.

Oct. 17 - Appointment of election officers.

Oct. 26 - Deadline for receipt of absentee ballots for General Election.

Oct. 27 - Last day for examination of voting machines; testing of electronic voting machines and tabulating equipment, certification by boards (open to public).

Nov. 6 - Election Day.

Nov. 16 - Last day absentee ballots received by Elections will be counted for General Election.

Nov. 20 - Run-off Election Day.

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