Election Dates & Deadlines
Below are some important election dates and deadlines for the 2022 Election year:*
January 3: The first-day candidates running for statewide and multi-county races can file their “Notice of Intent to Gather Signatures” with the Lieutenant Governor’s office. All other candidates must file at their county clerk’s office.
March 11-17: Candidates running for statewide and multi-county races file their declaration of candidacy with the Lieutenant Governor’s office no later than 5 p.m. on the 17th. All other candidates must file at their county clerk’s office.
March 31: Last day for a registered voter may change their voter affiliation before the regular primary election.
April (TBD): Candidates participating in their party’s state convention, must submit signatures no later than 5p.m., 14 days before the state convention.
April 21: Political parties must certify the names of candidates nominated at convention to the Lieutenant Governor’s office
May 14: First day for candidates on the primary election ballot to submit their candidate profile.
June 7: First day to send out mail ballots to active registered voters.
June 17: Last day an individual can register to vote for the primary election and to submit an alternative address form to the county clerk’s office.
June 21: Last day to send out mail ballots to active registered voters.
Regular Primary Election – June 28, 2022
Regular General Election – November 8, 2022
*Election dates and deadlines are subject to change by the legislature. This website will be updated as necessary.