Political Calendar

2026 Political Calendar

Important Deadlines for the
General Election - November 3, 2026

Registration Deadlines for the General Election
Date
Requirement
Section of the Law
October 24, 2026Last day application must be received
Sec.
5-210; 5-211; 5-212




Absentee Ballots & Early Vote by Mail Ballot Deadlines for the General Election
Date
Requirement
Section of the Law
September 18, 2026Transmittal of military, UOCAVA and special federal ballots pursuant to applications on file as of that date.Sec.
10-108(1); 11-204(4)
October 24, 2026Last day for board of elections to receive an application.Sec.
8-400(2)(c); 8-700(c), (d)
November 2, 2026

Last day to apply in person at the board of elections for a ballot.


Sec.
8-400(2)(c); 8-700(c), (d)
November 3, 2026Last day to deliver ballot in person at board of electionsSec.
8-412(1)
November 3, 2026

Last day to postmark ballot and the postmarked ballot envelope must be received by the board of elections by November 10, 2026, except that Military/Special Federal/UOCAVA ballots postmarked by Nov. 3rd​ must be received by the board of elections by Nov. 16, 2026.


Sec.
8-412(1); 8-710; 10-114(1); 11-212