Important Dates for Voters
This is a list of dates and deadlines important for Philadelphia voters. Click here Election calendar 2025
Date | Event |
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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) |