Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of State Bureau of Commissions, Elections & Legislation

2008 Pennsylvania Elections
Important Dates to Remember

First day to circulate and file nomination petitions
January 22
Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions
February 12
First day to circulate and file nomination papers
February 13
Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions
February 27
Last day to REGISTER before the primary
March 24
Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot
April 15
Last day for Cty Brds of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballots
April 18
GENERAL Primary
April 22
First day to REGISTER after the primary
April 23
Last date for Cty Brds of Elections to receive voted military and OVERSEAS ABSENTEE BALLOTS (must be postmarked no later than April 21)

April 29

Last day to circulate and file nomination papers
August 1
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers
August 8
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary
August 11
Last day to REGISTER before the NOVEMBER election
October 9
Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot
October 28
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted absentee ballots
October 31
GENERAL ELECTION
November 4
First day to REGISTER after November election
November 5
Last date for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and OVERSEAS ABSENTEE BALLOTS (must be postmarked no later than November 5th, 2007

November 12

(NOTE: All dates in this calendar are subject to change without notice)

Bucks County Board of Elections
55 E. Court St.
Doylestown, PA 18901
Board of Elections: 215-348-6154
Fax: 215-348-6387

elections@co.bucks.pa.us

Last updated 02/27/2008