February 2026
- Feb. 4 – Filing deadline for constitutional amendments, declarations of candidacy, and local questions for May 5 Primary/Special Election.
- Feb. 17 – Boards certify validity of partisan and local option petitions.
- Feb. 20 – Protests against petitions due by 4 p.m.
- Feb. 23 – Write‑in declarations must be filed by 4 p.m.
- Feb. 24 – Official ballots for May 5 must be certified.
April 2026
- April 6 – Deadline to register to vote for May 5 Primary/Special Election.
- April 7 – Non‑UOCAVA absentee ballots ready and early in‑person absentee voting begins.
May 2026
- May 5 – Primary/Special Election Day (polls open 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.).
July 2026
- July 6 – Deadline to register to vote for Aug. 4 Special Election.
- July 28 – Absentee ballot applications for Aug. 4 must be received by close of business.
August 2026
- Aug. 4 – Special Election may be held (polls 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.).
- Aug. 8 – Mail‑returned absentee ballots for Aug. 4 must be postmarked by Aug. 3 and received.
- Aug. 24 – Write‑in declarations for Nov. 3 must be filed by 4 p.m.
- Aug. 25 – Official ballots for Nov. 3 must be certified.
October 2026
- Oct. 5 – Deadline to register for November 3 General Election.
November 2026
- Nov. 3 – General/Special Election Day (polls open 6:30 a.m–7:30 p.m.)
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