Petitioning
2026 Carroll County Candidate Deadlines
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 Primary Election
Deadlines:
1st Day to Pick-Up Petitions – Monday, December 22, 2025
Qualifying Deadline – Thursday, February 19, 2026 NOON
Withdrawal Deadline – Thursday, February 26, 2026 NOON
Dates above also apply to Independent candidates seeking election to eligible County and Special School District offices that will be on the May 5 and August 6 ballots.