TENTATIVE DATES
+ WHITE COUNTY PRIMARY - TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026
NOTE: The White County Primary must be called by each local party (Republican and Democratic) by August 25, 2025. One or both parties may call for a primary and will indicate what offices will be a part of that primary. If neither calls for a primary then there will be no local primary.

IMPORTANT DATES
+ First Day to Pick Up a Qualifying Petition for Office: Monday, December 22, 2025

+ Candidate Qualifying Petition Deadline: NOON, Thursday, February 19, 2026

+ Sheriff POST Certification Deadline: Thursday, February 5, 2026

+Road Superintendent Certification Deadline: Thursday, February 5, 2026

+ Withdrawal Deadline for Candidates: NOON, Thursday, February 26, 2026

+ First Day to Request an Absentee Ballot: Wednesday, February 4, 2026

+Last Day to Request and Mail an Absentee Ballot: Saturday, April 25, 2026

+ Last Day to Register to Vote: Monday, April 6, 2026

+ Early Voting: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - Thursday, April 30, 2026

+Offices on the County Primary Ballot:
   -County Mayor/Executive
   -County Commissioners Districts 1-7 (2 each district)
   -County Trustee
   -Sheriff
   -Circuit Court Clerk
   -County Clerk Register of Deeds
   -Road Superintendent
   -School Board Districts 5,6, & 7