| Deadline to post candidate requirements 1 Form 1-15 (PDF) | Monday, November 8, 2021 |
| Deadline to Post Notice of Candidate Filing Deadline (Local Political Subdivisions Only) | Thursday, June 23, 2022 for local political subdivisions that have a first day to file for their candidates1 |
| First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). | Saturday, January 1, 2022* *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2022 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election. |
| First Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot (Local Political Subdivisions Only) | Saturday, July 23, 2022 |
| First Day to File a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy (General Election for State and County Officers) | Saturday, July 23, 2022 |
| Last Day to Order General Election or Special Election on a Measure | Monday, August 22, 2022 |
| Last Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot (Local Political Subdivisions Only)2 | Monday, August 22, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. |
| Last Day to File a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy (General Election for State and County Officers) | Monday, August 22, 2022 |
| Last Day to File a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy (Local Political Subdivisions Only) | Friday, August 26, 2022 |
| Last Day to Register to Vote | Tuesday, October 11, 2022* *First business day after Columbus Day |
| First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Monday, October 24, 2022 |
| Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) | Friday, October 28, 2022 |
| Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Friday, November 4, 2022 |
| Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail | Tuesday, November 8, 2022 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, November 9, 2022 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply) |
State of Texas Election Calendar 2022-2024 Elections
Please find important dates around registration and voting for every election from 2022-2024.
Nov 8, 2022- Mid Term Election
May 6, 2023 – Uniform Election Date
| Deadline to post candidate requirements 5 Form 1-15 (PDF) | Friday, May 6, 2022 |
| Deadline to Post Notice of Candidate Filing Deadline (Local Political Subdivisions Only)1 | Monday, December 19, 2022 for local political subdivisions that have a first day to file for their candidates1 |
| First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). | Sunday, January 1, 2023* *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2023 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election. |
| First Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (for local political subdivisions ONLY)1 | Wednesday, January 18, 2023 |
| Last Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (for local political subdivisions ONLY)2 | Friday, February 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. See note below relating to four-year terms 3 |
| Last Day to Order General Election or Election on a Measure | Friday, February 17, 2023 |
| Last Day to Register to Vote | Thursday, April 6, 2023 |
| First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Monday, April 24, 2023 |
| Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) | Tuesday, April 25, 2023 |
| Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Tuesday, May 2, 2023 |
| Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail | Saturday, May 6, 2023 (election day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Monday, May 8, 2023 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)4 |
Nov 7, 2023 – Uniform Election Date
| Deadline to post candidate requirements 5 Form 1-15 (PDF) | Monday, November 7, 2022 |
| First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). | Sunday, January 1, 2023* *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2023 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election. |
| Deadline to post notice of candidate filing deadline | Thursday, June 22, 2023 for local political subdivisions that have a first day to file for their candidates1 |
| First Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (for local political subdivisions ONLY)1 | Saturday, July 22, 2023 (“first day” does not move; office hours not required) |
| Last Day to Order General Election or Election on a Measure | Monday, August 21, 2023 |
| Last Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (for local political subdivisions ONLY)2 | Monday, August 21, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.See note below relating to four-year terms 3 |
| Last Day to Register to Vote | Tuesday, October 10, 2023* *First business day after Columbus Day |
| First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Monday, October 23, 2023 (17th day before election day falls on a Saturday, first day moves to next business day) |
| Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) | Friday, October 27, 2023 |
| Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Friday, November 3, 2023 |
| Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail | Tuesday, November 7, 2023 (election day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, November 8, 2023 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)4 |
March, 5 2024 – Primary Election Date
| Day to file for a place on the Primary ballot for precinct chair candidates. | Tuesday, September 12, 2023 |
| First day to file for all other candidates for offices that are regularly scheduled to be on the Primary ballot; first day for independent candidates to file declaration of intent. | Saturday, November 11, 2023 |
| Filing deadline for primary candidates; filing deadline for independent candidates to file declaration of intent. | Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM |
| First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Postcard Application (FPCA). | Monday, January 1, 2024* *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2024 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election. |
| Last Day to Register to Vote | Monday, February 5, 2024 |
| First Day of Early Voting | Tuesday, February 20, 2024* *First business day after Presidents’ Day |
| Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) | Friday, February 23, 2024 |
| Last Day of Early Voting | Friday, March 1, 2024 |
| Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail | Tuesday, March 5, 2024 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, March 6, 2024 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)4 |
May, 4 2024 – Primary Election Date
| Deadline to post candidate requirements5 Form 1-15 | Thursday, May 4, 2023 |
| Deadline to Post Notice of Candidate Filing Deadline (Local Non-County Political Subdivisions Only)1 | Monday, December 18, 2023 |
| First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail | Monday, January 1, 2024* *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2024 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election. |
| First Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot (Local Non-County Political Subdivisions Only)1 | Wednesday, January 17, 2024 |
| Last Day to Order General Election or Special Election on a Measure | Friday, February 16, 2024 |
| Last Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot (Local Non-County Political Subdivisions Only)2 | Friday, February 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. See note below relating to four-year terms3 |
| Last Day to File a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy (Local Non-County Political Subdivisions Only) | Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. |
| Last Day to Register to Vote | Thursday, April 4, 2024 |
| First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Monday, April 22, 2024 |
| Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) | Tuesday, April 23, 2024 |
| Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Tuesday, April 30, 2024 |
| Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail | Saturday, May 4, 2024 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Monday, May 6, 2024 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)4 |
May, 28 2024 – Primary Runoff Election Date
| First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) | Monday, January 1, 2024* *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2024 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election. |
| Last Day to Register to Vote | Monday, April 29, 2024 |
| First Day of Early Voting | Monday, May 20, 2024 |
| Last Day to Apply by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) | Friday, May 17, 2024 |
| Last Day of Early Voting | Friday, May 24, 2024 |
| Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail | Tuesday, May 28, 2024 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, May 29, 2024 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)4 |
Nov 4, 2024 – Presidential Election Date
| Deadline to post candidate requirements5 Form 1-15 | Sunday, November 5, 2023 |
| Deadline to Post Notice of Candidate Filing Deadline (Local Non-County Political Subdivisions Only) | Thursday, June 20, 2024 for local political subdivisions that have a first day to file for their candidates¹ |
| First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail | Monday, January 1, 2024* *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2024 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election. |
| First Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot (Local Non-County Political Subdivisions Only)1 | Saturday, July 20, 2024 |
| First Day to File a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy (General Election for State and County Officers) | Saturday, July 20, 2024 |
| Last Day to Order General Election or Special Election on a Measure | Monday, August 19, 2024 |
| Last Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot (Local Non-County Political Subdivisions Only)2 | Monday, August 19, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. See note below relating to four-year terms 3 |
| Last Day to File a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy (General Election for State and County Officers) | Monday, August 19, 2024 |
| Last Day to File a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy (Local Non-County Political Subdivisions Only) | Friday, August 23, 2024 |
| Last Day to Register to Vote | Monday, October 7, 2024 |
| First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Monday, October 21, 2024 |
| Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail(Received, not Postmarked) | Friday, October 25, 2024 |
| Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Friday, November 1, 2024 |
| Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail | Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, November 6, 2024 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)4 |
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