Types of Elections

Spring Primary

Nonpartisan primaries are held the third Tuesday in February to nominate candidates to be voted for at the spring election.

Spring Election

Election held the first Tuesday in April for Court of Appeals Judge, Circuit Court Judge, County Nonpartisan Offices, Municipal Offices, School District Offices, and referenda (if necessary).

Partisan Primary Election

Primary held the second Tuesday in August to nominate candidates to be voted for at the General Election and referenda (if necessary). At a partisan primary, you may only vote for candidates in one political party. Voting in more than one political party may void your voting choices.

General Election

Election held in even-numbered years on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. These elections are held to elect the following:
  • President and Vice President of the United States
  • Governor and Lieutenant Governor
  • Attorney General
  • State Treasurer
  • Secretary of State
  • United States Senator
  • Representative in Congress
  • State Senator (odd-numbered districts)
  • State Representatives
  • County Partisan Offices
  • Referenda (if necessary)
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