Events that are planned not only for elections, but relevant for cultural engagement.
Counties and clubs have their outings, canvassing, and outreach efforts, but the following are events in preparation for the General Election and any major event that may be taking place. Your involvement in the election chooses the people you want to represent you.
Important Election Dates
2025 Pennsylvania Elections – Important Dates to Remember
Note: All dates in this calendar are subject to change without notice in the event of court order or passage of amendatory legislation.
Municipal Primary, May 20, 2025
| Municipal Primary Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day to circulate and file nomination petitions | February 18 |
| Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions | March 11 |
| First day to circulate and file nomination papers (for Statewide and Congressional Offices) | March 12 |
| Last day to file objections to nomination petitions | March 18 |
| Ballot Lottery | March 19 |
| Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions | March 26 |
| Last day to register before the primary | May 5 |
| Last day to apply for a civilian absentee/mail-in ballot | May 13 |
| Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee/mail-in ballots (must be received by 8 pm) Municipal Primary Day: Polls Open 7 am to 8 pm | May 20 |
| Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 pm on May 19) | May 27 |
Municipal Election, November 4, 2025
| Municipal Election Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day to register after the primary | May 21 |
| 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 11 |
| Last day to register before the November election | October 20 |
| Last day to apply for a civilian absentee/mail-in ballot | October 28 |
| Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee/mail-in ballots (must be received by 8 pm) Municipal Election Day: Polls Open 7 am to 8 pm | November 4 |
| Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 pm on November 3) | November 12 |
If you cannot make the polls, you can request a Mail-In Ballot in Pennsylvania:
https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication/#/OnlineMailInBegin
