Petition Deadline

Petitions are due by noon on March 23, 2026 for U.S. Senator, Judicial, State Attorney, and Public Defender candidates. 


Petitions are due by noon on May 11, 2026 for U.S. Representative in Congress, Governor and Cabinet, State Senator, State Representative, Multi-County, County and Special District candidates. 


Candidates may also qualify by paying the qualifying fee.


Please refer to the Candidate Petition Handbook for additional information.