For those about to run, we salute you!

AJQ’s presentation from our Jan. 11 candidate info event:

This is a possible timeline to help you plan your campaign.

2025 Political Calendar

  
      Tuesday, May 6

      Nomination papers released by Board of Registrars

      Tuesday, July 15, Deadline: 5 pm

      Deadline to submit nomination papers for certification to Board of Registrars

      Tuesday, July 29, Deadline: 5 pm

      Deadline to file certified nomination papers, including Statement of Candidacy, with Clerk

      Wednesday, July 30

      Post a list of candidates in City Clerk’s Office

      Thursday, July 31, Deadline: 5 pm

      Deadline for objections and/or withdrawal of nomination papers

      Friday, August 1, 10 am

      Ballot position drawing for Preliminary Election
    
      Monday, August 11, Deadline: 5 pm

      Last Day and Hour for All Candidates to File Campaign Finance Reports

      Saturday, August 23

      Deadline to Register to Vote for Preliminary Election

      Saturday, August 23, 8:30 am

      Early Voting Begins

      Monday, August 25, Deadline: 5 pm

      Last Day to Apply for Vote by Mail Ballots for Preliminary Election

      Tuesday, August 26

      Post warrant for Preliminary

      Thursday, August 28

      Early voting ends

Friday, August 29, Deadline: 5 pm

      Last Day and Hour to Apply for Absentee Ballots in person for Preliminary Election

      Tuesday, September 2

      Preliminary Election (polls open 7 am - 8 pm)

Monday, September 8, Deadline: 5 pm

      Last Day and Hour to File Recount Petition or withdraw from nomination (written acceptance required by a write-in or sticker candidate who won in a write-in campaign to the City Clerk).  Last Day and Hour for Objections.

      Tuesday, October 14, Deadline: 5 pm

      Last Day and Hour for All Candidates to File Campaign Finance Reports 

Saturday, October 25

      Deadline to Register to Vote for November 4, 2025 City Election
      
Saturday, October 25, 8:30 am

      Early voting begins

      Tuesday, October 28, 5 pm

      Deadline to Apply for Vote by Mail Ballots for the Election

Tuesday, October 28

      Post Warrant for the Election

      Friday, October 31

      Early voting ends

      Monday, November 3

      12 Noon: Last Day and Hour to Apply for Absentee Ballot for November 4, 2025 City Election

      Tuesday, November 4, 7 am - 8 pm

      Election Day

      Friday, November 14, Deadline: 5 pm

      Last Day and Hour to File Recount Petition

      Monday, January 26, 2026, Deadline: 5 pm

      Last Day and Hour for All Candidates to File Campaign Finance Reports