Spring Primary – nonpartisan primary held the third Tuesday in February to nominate candidates to be voted for at the spring election, and in Presidential years, to express preference for the person to be the presidential candidate for each party.

Spring Election – election held the first Tuesday in April for Court of Appeals Judge, Circuit Court Judge, County Nonpartisan Offices, Municipal Offices, School District Offices, and referenda (if necessary).

Partisan Primary – primary held the second Tuesday in September to nominate candidates to be voted for at the general election and referenda (if necessary).

General Election – election held in even-numbered years on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November to elect the President and Vice President of the United States (in Presidential years), United States Senator, Representative in Congress, State Senator, Representative to the Assembly, District Attorney, County Partisan Offices, and referenda (if necessary).