Election Calendar
2023 Pennsylvania Elections Important Dates to Remember
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day to circulate and file nomination petitions | February 14 |
| Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions | March 7 |
| First day to circulate and file nomination papers | March 8 |
| Last day to file objections to nomination petitions | March 14 |
| Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions | March 22 |
| Last day to REGISTER before the primary | May 1 |
| Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot | May 9 |
| Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.) | May 16 |
| MUNICIPAL PRIMARY | May 16 |
| First day to REGISTER after primary | May 17 |
| Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 P.M. on May 15) | May 23 |
| Last day to circulate and file nomination papers | August 1 |
| Last day to file objections to nomination papers | August 8 |
| Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers | August 8 |
| Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary | August 14 |
| Last day to REGISTER before the November election | October 23 |
| Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot | October 31 |
| Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.) | November 7 |
| MUNICIPAL ELECTION | November 7 |
| First day to REGISTER after November election | November 8 |
| Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 P.M. on November 6) | November 14 |
NOTE: All dates in this calendar are subject to change without notice.