Key Dates for the 2026 Election Cycle

Important deadlines and voting periods for Hamilton County voters and candidates.

• First Day to Pick Up Petitions
  (60 days prior to qualifying deadline)
  Monday, December 22, 2025
• Qualifying Deadline
  (3rd Thursday in February)
  Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12:00 Noon
• Withdrawal Deadline
  Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12:00 Noon
• Voter Registration Deadline
  Monday, April 6, 2026
• Early Voting Period
  Wed, April 15 – Thu, April 30, 2026
• First Day to Request Absentee Ballot
  (90 days prior to election)
  Wednesday, February 4, 2026
• Last Day to Request Absentee Ballot
  (10 days prior to election)
  Saturday, April 25, 2026

• First Day to Pick Up Petitions
  (60 days prior to qualifying deadline)
  Friday, January 9, 2026
• Qualifying Deadline
  (2nd Tuesday in March)
  Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 12:00 Noon
• Withdrawal Deadline
  Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 12:00 Noon
• Voter Registration Deadline
  Tuesday, July 7, 2026
• Early Voting Period
  Fri, July 17 – Sat, August 1, 2026
• First Day to Request Absentee Ballot
  (90 days prior to election)
  Friday, May 8, 2026
• Last Day to Request Absentee Ballot
  (10 days prior to election)
  Monday, July 27, 2026

• First Day to Pick Up Petitions
  (60 days prior to qualifying deadline)
  Monday, June 22, 2026
• Qualifying Deadline
  (3rd Thursday 3rd month before election)
  Thursday, August 20, 2026, 12:00 Noon
• Withdrawal Deadline
  Thursday, August 27, 2026, 12:00 Noon
• Voter Registration Deadline
  Monday, October 5, 2026
• Early Voting Period
  Wed, October 14 – Thu, October 29, 2026
• First Day to Request Absentee Ballot
  (90 days prior to election)
  Wednesday, August 5, 2026
• Last Day to Request Absentee Ballot
  (10 days prior to election)
  Saturday, October 24, 2026