Election season is upon us. Here are some important dates to note for Pennsylvania elections,
2020 Pennsylvania Elections Important Dates to Remember
2020 Important Election Dates (printable .pdf)
| First day to circulate and file nomination petitions | January 28 |
| Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions | February 18 |
| First day to circulate and file nomination papers | February 19 |
| Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions | March 4 |
| Last day to REGISTER before the primary | April 13 |
| Last day to apply for a civilian absentee/mail-in ballot | April 21 |
| Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee/mail-in ballots | April 28 |
| GENERAL PRIMARY | April 28 |
| First day to REGISTER after the primary | April 29 |
| Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (must be postmarked no later than May 20) | May 5 |
| Last day to circulate and file nomination papers | August 3 |
| Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers | August 10 |
| Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary | August 10 |
| Last day to REGISTER before the NOVEMBER election | October 19 |
| Last day to apply for a civilian absentee/mail-in ballot | October 27 |
| Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee/mail-in ballots | November 3 |
| GENERAL ELECTION | November 3 |
| First day to REGISTER after November election | November 4 |
| Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (must be postmarked no later than November 4) |