Nye County 2008 Important Elections

Candidate Filing

May 5-16, 2008, Weekdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Candidate Filing (Non-Judicial), Minor Party Lists

Period during which non-judicial candidates may file to run for office in 2008. Minor party candidates may not file until their party has submitted its list of candidates to the Secretary of State.

May 28, 2008, 5:00 p.m. Last Day to Withdraw Candidacy (Non-Judicial).

Primary Election

July 12, 2008: Voter Registration Deadline

Last day to register, update registration or change party affiliation for the Primary Election without appearing in person at the Election Department offices.

July 13 – 22, 2008: In-Office Voter Registration

Voters may register, update registration or change party affiliation for the Primary Election IN PERSON only at one of the Election Department’s two offices. Hours vary.

July 26 – August 8, 2008: EARLY VOTING – Various Locations and Hours

August 5, 2008, 5 p.m.: Mail Ballot Request Deadline

Last day for the Election Department to RECEIVE written requests for the Primary Election.

August 12, 2008: PRIMARY ELECTION DAY – Vote 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

General Election

October 4, 2008: Voter Registration Deadline

Last day to register, update registration or change party affiliation for the General Election without appearing in person at the Election Department offices.

October 5 – 14, 2008: In-Office Voter Registration

Voters may register, update registration or change party affiliation for the General Election IN PERSON only at one of the Election Department’s two offices. Hours vary.

October 18 – 31, 2008: EARLY VOTING – Various Locations and Hours

October 28, 2008, 5 p.m.: Mail Ballot Request Deadline

NOVEMBER 4, 2008: GENERAL ELECTION DAY – Vote 7 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.