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Ballot Return Statistics | 2012 General Election
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Important Dates for 2012 General Election
May 30, 2012 | First day for nonaffiliated and minor political party candidates to file certificates of nomination for general election. |
August 28, 2012 | Last day for nonaffiliated and minor political party candidates to file certificates of nomination for general election. |
August 28, 2012 | Voters' pamphlet filing and withdrawal deadline for statements filed by paper for Candidates. |
August 28, 2012 | Voters' pamphlet filing and withdrawal deadline for statements filed electronically and by paper for Measures. |
August 30, 2012 | Voters' pamphlet filing and withdrawal deadline for statements filed electronically by Candidates only. |
September 22, 2012 | Ballots mailed to long-term absent electors (overseas and military) |
September 25, 2012 | Seven day campaign finance transaction reporting begins for general election |
October 8, 2012 | Ballots mailed to out-of-state voters |
October 16, 2012 | Voter registration deadline |
October 19-23, 2012 | Ballots mailed (other than long-term and out-of state) |
November 6, 2012 | Election Day |
December 6, 2012 | Certification of election results |