Primary definition
The last day to file election or voting documents for a specific election and process. Examples include paperwork to circulate a petition, to file paperwork to become a candidate, or to file campaign financial disclosures.
Also known asSubmission Deadline · Document Deadline · Paperwork Deadline · Deadline for Filing · Filing Due Date
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
The last day to file election or voting documents for a specific election and process. Examples include paperwork to circulate a petition, to file paperwork to become a candidate, or to file campaign financial disclosures.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Filing Deadline. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/filing-deadline
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