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.
General Primary, April 23, 2024
| General Primary Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day to circulate and file nomination petitions | January 23 |
| Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions | February 13 |
| First day to circulate and file nomination papers (for Statewide and Congressional Offices) | February 14 |
| Last day to file objections to nomination petitions | February 20 |
| Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions | February 28 |
| Last day to register before the primary | April 8 |
| Last day to apply for a civilian absentee/mail-in ballot | April 16 |
| Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee/mail-in ballots (must be received by 8 pm) General Primary Day: Polls Open 7 am to 8 pm | April 23 |
General Election, November 5, 2024
| General Election Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day to register after the primary | April 24 |
| Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (must be postmarked no later than April 23) | May 30 |
| 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 12 |
| Last day to register before the November election | October 21 |
| Last day to apply for a civilian absentee/mail-in ballot | October 29 |
| Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee/mail-in ballots (must be received by 8 pm) General Election Day: Polls Open 7 am to 8 pm | November 5 |
General Election, November 5, 2024
| General Election Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day to register after November election | November 6 |
| Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (must be postmarked no later than November 5) | November 12 |
If you cannot make the polls, you can request a Mail-In Ballot in Pennsylvania:
https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication/#/OnlineMailInBegin
