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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

This page lists major election events through December 31, 2008. The 2008 Election Calendar lists all pertinent dates for the 2008 Presidential Primary, Primary and General Elections, and the 2008 School Election Calendar lists all pertinent dates for the 2008 Public School Elections. This page will be updated as necessary.

MAJOR ELECTION EVENTS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008
Subject to Change!
DATE EVENT
JANUARY 8, 2008 Board of Elections Meeting, Carvel State Office Building, 4th Floor, 7 p.m.
JANUARY 12, 2008 Last day to register to vote until after the February 5, 2008, Presidential Primary Election.
FEBRUARY 5, 2008 Presidential Primary - polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
FEBRUARY 6, 2008 Voters can change political party affiliation through March 30, 2008.
FEBRUARY 7, 2008 Board of Elections Meeting, Carvel State Office Building, 4th Floor, 7 p.m. to include certification of the Presidential Primary.
MARCH 4, 2008 Board of Elections Meeting, Carvel State Office Building, 4th Floor, 7 p.m.
MARCH 7, 2008 Deadline at 4:30 p.m. to file as a candidate for the May 13, 2008 School Board Elections.
MARCH 31, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. Last day to change political party affiliation until after the September 9, 2008 Primary Election.
APRIL 1, 2008 Board of Elections Meeting, Carvel State Office Building, 4th Floor, 7 p.m.
MAY 13, 2008 School Board Elections. Polls are open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
MAY 15, 2008 Board of Elections Meeting, Carvel State Office Building, 4th Floor, 7 p.m. The Board will certify the May 13, 2008 School Board Elections at this meeting.
JUNE 3, 2008 Board of Elections Meeting, Carvel State Office Building, 4th Floor, 7 p.m.
JULY 8, 2008 Board of Elections Meeting, Carvel State Office Building, 4th Floor, 7 p.m.
JULY 25, 2008 at 12 Noon Last day for Democrats and Republican to file their candidacy.
AUGUST 1, 2008 at 12 Noon Last day for Democrats and Republican to withdraw their candidacy and have their filing fees returned.
AUGUST 5, 2008 Board of Elections Meeting, Carvel State Office Building, 4th Floor, 7 p.m.
AUGUST 16, 2008 Last day to register to vote until after the September 9, 2008, Primary Election.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 Primary Election - polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 Board of Elections Meeting, Carvel State Office Building, 4th Floor, 7 p.m. to include certification of the Primary Election
OCTOBER 7, 2008 Board of Elections Meeting, Carvel State Office Building, 4th Floor, 7 p.m.
OCTOBER 11, 2008 Last day to register to vote until after the November 4, 2008, General Election.
NOVEMBER 4, 2008 General Election - polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
NOVEMBER 13, 2008 Board of Elections Meeting, Carvel State Office Building, 4th Floor, 7 p.m. to include certification of the City of Wilmington elections.
DECEMBER 2, 2008 Board of Elections Meeting, Carvel State Office Building, 4th Floor, 7 p.m.


Last Updated: Thursday, 20-Mar-2008 16:29:59 EDT
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