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Upcoming events

Candidates for local, state and congressional offices will be appearing in a number of debates, fund-raisers and other public events leading up to the June 5, 2012 election. Here’s our first stab at making a roundup of the political calendar so far. If you have a political event to add, please put the details in the comment box below and we’ll add it to the calendar.

Jan. 31
Campaign finance disclosure statements are due for the period ending Dec. 31, 2011

March 9
Deadline for candidates to enter races with an incumbent seeking re-election

March 14
Deadline for candidates to enter races with no incumbent

March 15
Random alphabet drawing to determine order candidates will appear on the ballot

March 22
Campaign finance disclosure statements are due for the period Jan. 1 through March 17

April 26
Sample ballots mailed

May 7
Voting by mail begins for the June 5 primary election

May 21
Deadline to register to vote in the 2012 primary election

May 24
Campaign finance disclosure statements are due for the period March 18 through May 19

May 29
Deadline to request a ballot by mail

June 5
Election Day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

July 31
Campaign finance disclosure statements are due for the period May 20 through June 30





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