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Election Schedule – Important Dates
| Required Action | Date of Deadline |
|---|---|
| Deadline to post candidate requirements | Friday, May 7, 2021 |
| Deadline to Post Notice of Candidate Filing Deadline | Monday, December 20, 2021 for local political subdivisions |
| First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail | Wednesday, January 1, 2022* *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2022 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election. |
| First Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot | Wednesday, January 19, 2022 |
| Last Day to Order General Election or Special Election on a Measure | Friday, February 18, 2022 |
| Last Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot | Friday, February 18, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. See note below relating to four-year terms3 |
| Last Day to File a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy | Tuesday, February 22, 2022 |
| Last Day to Register to Vote | Thursday, April 7, 2022 |
| First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Monday, April 25, 2022 |
| Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) | Tuesday, April 26, 2022 |
| Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Tuesday, May 3, 2022 |
| Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail | Saturday, May 7, 2022 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Monday, May 9, 2022 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply) |