IMPORTANT DATES / DEADLINES for Elections 2008

Thursday, October 4, 2007 First day to file an application for the office of
Precinct Chairman.

Monday, December 3, 2007 Candidate filing period begins (except for

Precinct Chairs).

Wednesday, January 2, 2008, 6:00pm Deadline for filing for public or party office.

Last day a candidate can withdraw from the

Primary ballot.

Monday, February 4, 2008 Last day a person may register to vote for the
Primary Election.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Early voting period begins for the Primary
Election.

Friday, February 29, 2008 Last day of early voting for the Primary
Election.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008 PRIMARY ELECTION DAY

Precinct Conventions

Friday, March 14, 2008 Last day a primary runoff candidate may
withdraw from ballot.

Saturday, March 29, 2008 SD/County Conventions

Monday, March 31, 2008 Early voting period begins for the Primary
Runoff Election.

Friday, April 4, 2008 Last day of early voting for the Primary
Runoff Election.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008 PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION DAY

Monday, April 28, 2008 New County Chairmen and Precinct Chairmen
take office.

June 12-14, 2008 Republican Party of Texas State

Convention (Houston, TX)
September 1-4, 2008 Republican National Convention
(Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN)

Monday, October 6, 2008 Last day a person may register to vote for the
General Election.

Monday, October 20, 2008 First day of early voting in the General
Election.

Friday, October 31, 2008 Last day of early voting in the General
Election.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008 GENERAL ELECTION DAY