Candidate Filing
May 5-16, 2008, Weekdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Candidate Filing (Non-Judicial), Minor Party Lists
Period during which non-judicial candidates may file to run for office in 2008. Minor party candidates may not file until their party has submitted its list of candidates to the Secretary of State.
May 28, 2008, 5:00 p.m. Last Day to Withdraw Candidacy (Non-Judicial).
Primary Election
July 12, 2008: Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register, update registration or change party affiliation for the Primary Election without appearing in person at the Election Department offices.
July 13 – 22, 2008: In-Office Voter Registration
Voters may register, update registration or change party affiliation for the Primary Election IN PERSON only at one of the Election Department’s two offices. Hours vary.
July 26 – August 8, 2008: EARLY VOTING – Various Locations and Hours
August 5, 2008, 5 p.m.: Mail Ballot Request Deadline
Last day for the Election Department to RECEIVE written requests for the Primary Election.
August 12, 2008: PRIMARY ELECTION DAY – Vote 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
General Election
October 4, 2008: Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register, update registration or change party affiliation for the General Election without appearing in person at the Election Department offices.
October 5 – 14, 2008: In-Office Voter Registration
Voters may register, update registration or change party affiliation for the General Election IN PERSON only at one of the Election Department’s two offices. Hours vary.