| January 26, 2016
First day to circulate and file nomination petitions
| February 16, 2016
Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions
| February 17, 2016
First day to circulate and file nomination papers
| March 2, 2016
Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions
| March 28, 2016
Last day to register before the primary
| April 19, 2016
Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot
| April 22, 2016
Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballots
| April 26, 2016
General Primary
| April 27, 2016
First day to register after primary
| May 3, 2016
Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots
| August 1, 2016
Last day to circulate and file nomination papers
| August 8, 2016
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers
| August 15, 2016
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary
| October 11, 2016
Last day to register before the November election
| November 1, 2016
Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot
| November 4, 2016
Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballots
| November 8, 2016
General Election
| November 9, 2016
First day to register after November Election
| November 15, 2016
Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots
2016 Election Calendar
Local Events
| April 13, 2016 @ 6:30pm
Columbia County Republican Committee Meeting
| September 23 - October 1, 2016
Fair Week- visit our booth in the Industrial Building!