Engaging the Community
Discover upcoming important dates, events and meetings designed to foster civic engagement.
Feb 24, 2026
Candidacy Filing Deadline
Here you will find information on qualifications, requirements, and how to file as a candidate for the local races that will be on the ballot for 2026.
may 07, 2026
HARC School Board Primary Forum
Where: Washington County Free Library-Downtown: Rooms 308/309
Time: 6:00-8:00PM
may 21, 2026
HARC Commissioner Primary Forum
Where: Washington County Free Library-Downtown: Rooms 308/309
Time: 6:00-8:00PM
may 28, 2026
Hancock BOCC Candidate Forum
Where: Hancock Town Hall – 126 West High Street, Hancock
Time: 6:00-8:00PM
jun 2, 2026
Close of Registration & Party Affiliation Deadline
Deadline to register to vote or change party affiliation for the primary election- 5:00PM
jun 11, 2026
Early Voting Begins for the Primary
2nd Thursday before an election through the Thursday before an election, 7:00AM-8:00PM.
jun 18, 2026
Early Voting Ends for the Primary
Last day of early voting- 7:00AM-8:00PM
Jun 23, 2026
Primary Election Day
The Gubernatorial Primary Election day is June 23, 2026 from 7 am to 8 pm. To vote in person on election days, vote at your assigned polling place.
Jun 21, 2026
Primary Election Day
The Gubernatorial Primary Election day is June 23, 2026 from 7 am to 8 pm. To vote in person on election days, vote at your assigned polling place.
oct 01, 2026
HARC School Board General Election Forum
Where: Washington County Free Library-Downtown: Rooms 308/309
Time: 6:00-8:00PM
oct 13, 2026
Close of Registration for the General Election
Deadline to register to vote for the general election- 5:00PM
oct 15, 2026
HARC Commissioner General Election Forum
Where: Washington County Free Library-Downtown: Rooms 308/309
Time: 6:00-8:00PM
oct 22, 2026
Early Voting Begins for the General Election
2nd Thursday before an election through the Thursday before an election- 7:00AM-8:00PM
oct 29, 2026
Early Voting Ends for the General Election
Last day of early voting- 7:00AM-8:00PM
Nov 3, 2026
Election Day for the General Election
The Gubernatorial General Election day is Nov 3, 2026 from 7 am to 8 pm. To vote in person on election days, vote at your assigned polling place.