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Election Calendar

Name: Candidate Withdrawal Deadline
Start: 2026-09-04T00:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-09-04T17:00:00-06:00

Download the Election Calendar: 2025 | 2026

Withdraw

March 2026
March 6, 2026 / 12:00 am - 5:00 pm

Withdrawal Deadline for Federal, State, and Legislative Offices

Last day to withdraw from the primary election.
March 20, 2026 / 12:00 am - 5:00 pm

Withdrawal Deadline for County Offices, Precinct Committeemen, and Nonpartisan Offices

Last day to withdraw with the county clerk or the clerk of the political subdivision for the primary election.
September 2026
September 4, 2026 / 12:00 am - 5:00 pm

Candidate Withdrawal Deadline

Last day partisan and nonpartisan candidates can withdraw from the Nov. 3 election.