Friday, February 19, 2021 (71st day before election day)

5:00 p.m. – Last day for a candidate to withdraw, by submission of a notarized Certificate of Withdrawal (PDF) or a notarized letter. If a candidate withdraws or is declared ineligible by this date, his or her name is omitted from the ballot. (Secs. 145.092(f), 145.094(a)(4); 145.096(a)(4)). For special circumstances regarding withdrawal of a candidate before ballots are prepared, please contact the Elections Division of the Office of the Texas Secretary of State.

5:00 p.m. – Last day to withdraw as a write-in candidate in the general election ordered by a political subdivision other than a county. (Secs. 144.006(c), 146.0301; 146.054(c)). (Candidates may use the Certificate of Withdrawal (PDF)).

First day to post Notice of Drawing for Place on Ballot (PDF) if drawing is to be conducted on Monday, February 22, 2021. This notice must be posted for 72 hours immediately preceding the time of the drawing. (Sec. 52.094(c)).

For an election held by a political subdivision, other than a city, a notice of ballot position drawing must be mailed to candidates by this day (not later than the 4th day before the drawing) if drawing is to be conducted on Monday, February 22, 2021. (Sec. 52.094(d)). Candidates who have not filed by this date should be given a copy of the notice at the time of filing.

For an election held at county or city expense, if a candidate gives the filing authority a written request, accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope, the filing authority must mail the candidate a notice of ballot position drawing. (Sec. 52.094(d)).

Declaration of Write-In Candidacy Form DEADLINE February 16, 2021

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 (30th day before Friday, February 12, 2021, regular filing deadline for a place on the ballot)

First day to file an application for a place on the ballot or a declaration of write-in candidacy. (Secs. 143.007, 144.005 Election Code; Secs. 11.055 and 130.082(g) Educ. Code). See Candidacy Filing outline for more details. The following forms are available on the Secretary of State’s website:

• Application for Place on City/School/Other Political Subdivision Ballot (PDF)
• Declaration of Write-In Candidacy for City, School, or other Political Subdivisions (PDF)

NOTE: We are often asked how filing can begin if you have not yet ordered the general election. You do not need to order your general (regularly occurring) election in order for the filing period to begin.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Saturday, May 1, 2021, Election Day 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Monday, April 19, 2021, First Day of Early Voting in Person

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

The "ORDER OF CANCELLATION" of Elections will go before the Board on March 10, 2021, at 6:00 PM, for approval of cancellation.

La "ORDEN DE CANCELACIÓN" de Elecciones pasará ante la Junta el 10 de marzo de 2021, a las 6:00 PM, para la aprobación de la cancelación.

Friday, February 12, 2021 (78th day before election day)

5:00 p.m. - Last day for a candidate in a political subdivision (other than a county) to file an application for a place on the ballot for the general election for officers for most political subdivisions.

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 (30th day before Friday, February 12, 2021, regular filing deadline for a place on the ballot)

Monday, December 14, 2020 – (30th day before Wednesday, January 13, 2021, the first day to file an application for a place on the ballot) 

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