Candidate Filing Begins

First day candidates may file for partisan nomination for the 2018 general election

Candidate Filing Ends

Deadline for candidates to file for partisan nomination for the 2018 general election.

Party Filing Deadline

Deadline for a new political party, or a current party lacking automatic ballot access, to register with the Secretary of State.

Semiannual Reports Due

July semiannual campaign finance reports are due for state officeholders and candidates. Reports are due for local officeholders and candidates where required by law or ordinance.

Local Filing Period Begins

Filing period begins for local offices on May 5 uniform election ballot. Filing runs through February 16.

Year-end Reports Due

Year-end campaign finance reports are due for federal officeholders and candidates.