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Deadline for unregistered citizens to register to vote
Deadline for unregistered uniformed service members and citizens living outside the U.S. to register
Deadline to apply for absentee ballots for primary election
Deadline for the Department of Elections County Offices to issue absentee ballots
Deadline for voters to return voted absentee ballots
PRIMARY ELECTIONS
Deadline for unregistered uniformed service members and citizens outside the U.S. to register to vote
Deadline for the Department of Elections Offices to mail absentee ballots for the November 8, 2022 General Election
Deadline for the Department of Elections Offices to issue absentee ballots
GENERAL ELECTIONS
Deadline for voters to return vote absentee ballots
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