Write-In Candidate Filing Deadline for County Offices and Precinct Committeemen
Deadline for write-in candidates to file declarations of intent with the county clerks.
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Deadline for write-in candidates to file declarations of intent with the county clerks.
Last day to withdraw with the county clerk or the clerk of the political subdivision for the primary election.
Deadline for clerks of political subdivisions to certify candidates to be placed on the ballot.
Last day for the Secretary of State to provide the sample form for the primary election ballots.
Deadline for nonpartisan write-in candidates for office to file a declaration of intent with the clerk of the political subdivision for the Nov. 3 election.
Last day partisan and nonpartisan candidates can withdraw from the Nov. 3 election.
Last day for the Secretary of State to certify candidates for the Nov. 3 election.
Deadline for the Secretary of State to provide the layout for the Nov. 3 election sample ballot.