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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: 2026

Withdraw

March 2026
Withdrawal Deadline for Federal, State, and Legislative Offices

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

Last day to withdraw from the primary election.
Withdrawal Deadline for County Offices, Precinct Committeemen, and Nonpartisan Offices

March 20 / 12:00 am - 5:00 pm

Last day to withdraw with the county clerk or the clerk of the political subdivision for the primary election.
September 2026
Candidate Withdrawal Deadline

September 4 / 12:00 am - 5:00 pm

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