Welcome to the Cooke County Republican Party!

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - Primary Election

First day to file for a place on the Primary ballot for precinct chair candidates.

Tuesday, September 9, 2025  

First day to file for all other candidates for offices that are regularly scheduled to be on the Primary ballot; first day for independent candidates to file declaration of intent.

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Cooke County GOP Headquarters will be open 9:00am - Noon to accept applications.

Filing deadline for primary candidates; filing deadline for independent candidates to file declaration of intent.

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM  

Cooke County GOP Headquarters will be open 4:00pm - 6:00pm to accept applications.

First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Postcard Application (FPCA).

Thursday, January 1, 2026* 
*First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2026 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election. 

Last Day to Register to Vote

Monday, February 2, 2026

First Day of Early Voting

Tuesday, February 17, 2026*
*First business day after President's Day

Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked)

Friday, February 20, 2026

Last Day of Early Voting

Friday, February 27, 2026 

Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)⁴