Important Dates for Voters
This is a list of dates and deadlines important for Philadelphia voters. Click here Election calendar 2025
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| February 18 | First day to circulate and file nomination petitions |
| March 11 | Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions |
| March 12 | First day to circulate and file nomination papers |
| March 18 | Last day to file objections to nomination petitions |
| March 19 | Ballot position lottery |
| March 26 | Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions |
| May 5 | Last day to register to vote in the primary |
| May 13 | Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot |
| May 20 | Last day for County Board of Elections to receive completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.) |
| May 20 | MUNICIPAL PRIMARY |
| May 27 | Last day for County Board of Elections to receive completed military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 P.M. on May 19, 2025) |
| August 1 | Last day to circulate and file nomination papers |
| August 8 | Last day to file objections to nomination papers |
| August 8 | Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers |
| August 11 | Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary |
| October 20 | Last day to REGISTER to vote in the November election |
| October 28 | Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot |
| November 4 | Last day for County Board of Elections to receive completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.) |
| November 4 | MUNICIPAL ELECTION |
| November 12 | Last day for County Board of Elections to receive completed military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 P.M. on November 3, 2025) |