Important Election Dates
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Filings and withdrawals are due by 5:00 p.m.
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Election Year
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Candidate Filing Period
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2012
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2013
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Candidate Filing Period for March Township Elections
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Opens:
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01/03/12
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01/01/13
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Closes:
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01/17/12
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01/15/13
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Withdraw by:
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01/19/12
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01/17/13
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TOWNSHIP ELECTION DAY
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03/13/12
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03/12/13
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Candidate Filing Period for State Primary and General Election, and for Municipal/School District Elections in which a primary is possible.
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Opens:
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05/22/12
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05/21/13
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Closes:
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06/05/12
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06/04/13
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Withdraw by:
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06/07/12
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06/06/13
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Presidential**
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08/21/12
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PRIMARY
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08/14/12
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08/13/13
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Candidate Filing Period for Municipal/School District Elections in which a primary is not to be held.
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Opens:
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08/07/12
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07/30/13
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Closes:
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08/21/12
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08/13/13
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Withdraw by:
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08/23/12
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08/15/13
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ELECTION DAY
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11/06/12
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11/05/13
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*There are special statutes on withdrawal for state constitutional officers.
**Presidential nominations must be filed with the Secretary of State at least 77 days before the general election.