| 2008 Pennsylvania Elections: Important Dates To Remember |
| January 22 | First day to circulate and file nomination petitions |
| February 12 | Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions |
| February 13 | First day to circulate and file nomination papers |
| February 20 | Day for casting lots for positions of candidates on the primary ballot |
| February 27 | Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions |
| March 24 | Last day to REGISTER before the primary |
| April 15 | Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot |
| April 18 | Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted absentee ballots |
| April 22 | GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION |
| April 23 | First day to REGISTER after primary |
| August 1 | Last day to circulate and file nomination papers |
| August 8 | Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers |
| August 11 | Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary |
| October 6 | Last day to REGISTER before the NOVEMBER election |
| October 28 | Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot |
| October 31 | Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted absentee ballots |
| November 4 | GENERAL ELECTION |
| November 5 | First day to REGISTER after November election |
