2020 PA Election - Important Dates

January 28: First day to circulate and file nomination petitions

February 18: Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions

February 19: First day to circulate and file nomination papers

March 4: Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions

April 13: Last day to REGISTER before the primary

April 21: Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot

April 28: Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted mail-in
and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.)

** PRIMARY ELECTION- APRIL 28 **

April 29: First day to REGISTER after primary

May 5: Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and
overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than
11:59 P.M. on April 27)

August 3: Last day to circulate and file nomination papers

August 10: Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers

August 10: Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary

October 19: Last day to REGISTER before the November election

October 27: Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot

November 3: Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted mail-in and
civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.)

** GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 3 **

November 4: First day to REGISTER after November election

November 10: Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and
overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than
11:59 P.M. on November 2)

Source: PA Department of State