2011 Important Election Dates

Municipal Primary - May 17, 2011

First day to obtain signatures for candidates' nomination petitions. February 15
County Board of Elections shall publish Primary Election Proclamation. February 22
Last day to circulate and file petitions. March 8
First legal date for Political Bodies and Minor Political Parties to obtain signatures to candidates' nomination papers. March 9
Last day candidate who has filed nomination petition may withdraw. March 23
Last day to register to vote for the Primary. April 18
As soon as possible after ballots are printed and in no event later than this day, County Boards of Elections must begin to deliver or mail all absentee ballots for the Primary Election. May 3
Last day before the Primary Absentee Ballot Application shall be received in the office of the County Board of Elections at any time prior to 5:00 pm from certain persons. May 10
All civillian absentee ballots must be received by the County Board of Elections no later than 5:00 pm of this date to be valid. May 13
MUNICIPAL PRIMARY - Polls to remain open continuously between the hours of 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. May 17
First day to register to vote after the Primary. May 18
County Return Board meets at 9:00 am to compute and canvass the returns of the Primary. May 20
By this date, County Return Board to certify the result of the Primary to the Secretary of the Commonwealth and other such authorities as may be provided by law. June 6
Last day to circulate and file nomination papers nominating independent candidates or Minor Politcal Party candidates. August 1

Municipal Election - November 8, 2011

No later than this date candidate nominated at the Primary may withdraw his name as a candidate for any such office. August 15
Last day to register to vote for the Election. October 11
As soon as possible after ballots are printed and in no event later than this day, County Board of Elections must begin to deliver or mail all absentee ballots for the Election. October 25
No earlier than this date nor later than November 4, County Board of Elections to issue Election Proclamation. October 29
Last day before the Election Absentee Ballot Application shall be received in the office of the County Board of Elections at any time prior to 5:00 pm from certain persons. November 1
All civillian absentee ballots must be received by the County Boards of Elections no later than 5:00 pm on this date to be valid. November 4
MUNICIPAL ELECTION - Polls to remain open continuously between the hours of 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. November 8
First day to register to vote after the Election. November 9
County Return Board meets at 9:00 am to compute and canvass the returns of the Election. November 11
By this date, County Board of Elections to certify the results of the Election to the Secretary of the Commonwealth and to such other authorities as may be provided by law. November 28