IMPORTANT DATES

FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ELECTIONS

August 26, 2008:  Primary Election

• Registration books close July 28, 2008
• Early Voting Dates: Monday, August 11, 2008 - Saturday, August 23, 2008
• Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot: August 20, 2008

November 4, 2008:  General Election

• Registration books close October 6, 2008
• Early Voting Dates: Monday, October 20, 2008 - Saturday, November 1, 2008
• Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot: October 29, 2008

November 25, 2008:  City of Pensacola Run-Off (if necessary)

• Registration books close October 27, 2008

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CANDIDATE QUALIFYING DATES

Federal, Judicial, State Attorney and Public Defender Offices

• Qualifying Dates: Noon, April 28, 2008 - Noon, May 2, 2008
• Petition Dates: Date Pre-filed through Noon, March 31, 2008

(Does not apply to Supreme Court or DCA)

Escambia County Local Offices

• Qualifying Dates: Noon, June 16, 2008 - Noon, June 20, 2008
• Petition Dates: Date Pre-filed through Noon, May 19, 2008

Mayor and Pensacola City Council

• Qualifying Dates: Noon, July 7, 2008 - Noon, July 11, 2008
• Petition Dates: Date Pre-filed through Noon, June 16, 2008