Key Dates for 2026 General Election

Voter Registration Deadline (book closing) 

• October 5

Vote-by-Mail Ballot Send Deadline - for UOCAVA Voters (Absent Stateside and Overseas Uniformed and Civilian Voters) 

• September 19

Vote-by-Mail Ballot Send Deadline - For Domestic Voters (7-day mailing window) 

• September 24 - October 1

Vote-by-Mail Ballot Request Deadline (To be mailed a ballot) 

• October 22

Early Voting - Mandatory (8-day period starting on 10th day and ending on 3rd day before Election Day) 

• October 24 - October 31

Early Voting Period - Additional Optional Days (A county may offer early voting on one or more of these days) 

• October 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and November 1

Election Day 

• November 3