Important 2022 Election Dates

November 2021

13 – First day to file for partisan nomination for 2022 general election

December 2021

8 – Last day a vacancy creating an unexpired term can be on the primary ballot
13 – Last day to file for partisan nomination for the 2022 general election (see December 20 for exception)
14 – Deadline for candidate’s name to be removed from primary ballot
20 – Extended deadline to file for partisan nomination for certain vacated offices
21 – Deadline for major parties to certify primary candidates
23 – Deadline for county chair to conduct drawings for primary ballot order

January

2 – Deadline for parties without ballot access to register with Secretary of State
18 – January semiannual reports due for state candidates and officeholders
19 – First day to file for May 7 general election ballot
31 – First day to register to vote for March 1 primary | 30-day-out campaign finance reports due for state candidates facing primary opposition | Year-end campaign finance reports due for federal candidates and officeholders

February

14 – Early voting begins | Personal financial statements due for state candidates and officeholders
18 – Deadline to request an absentee ballot for March 1 primary | Last day to file for May 7 ballot | Pre-primary campaign finance reports due for federal candidates on primary ballot
22 – Last day to file declaration of write-in candidacy for May 7 ballot | 8-day-out campaign finance reports due for state candidates facing primary opposition
25 – Early voting ends

March

1 – Primary Election Day
2 – First day independent candidates for offices not involved in runoffs may begin collecting signatures
8 – Minor party precinct conventions
10 – Deadline for county chair to canvass election results
12 – Minor party county conventions
16 – Deadline for runoff candidates to withdraw from ballot
19 – Minor party district conventions

April

7 – Last day to register to vote for May 7 general election
8-10 – Libertarian Party state convention in Irving
15 – April quarterly campaign finance reports due for federal candidates and officeholders
25 – Last day to register to vote for May 24 runoff election | Early voting begins for May 7 general election

May

3 – Early voting ends for May 7 general election
7 – General Election Day
13 – Deadline to request an absentee ballot | Pre-runoff campaign finance reports due for federal candidates in runoffs
16 – Early voting begins | Runoff campaign finance reports due for state candidates in runoffs
20 – Early voting ends
23 – Deadline for new parties to submit petitions
24 – Runoff Election Day
25 – First day independent candidates for offices involved in runoffs may begin collecting signatures

June

2 – Deadline for county chair to canvass election results
11 – State party chair canvasses runoff elections
23 – Deadline for independent candidates to file applications/petitions

July

15 – July semiannual campaign finance reports are due for state candidates and officeholders | July quarterly campaign finance reports are due for federal officials and candidates
23 – First day write-in candidates may file declarations of candidacy

August

22 – Deadline for write-in candidates to file declarations of candidacy
26 – Deadline to withdraw or be declared ineligible for general election and have name removed from ballot

September

October

10 – Last day to register to vote for general election
11 – 30-day-out campaign finance reports due for state candidates facing general election opposition
15 – October quarterly campaign finance reports are due for federal officials and candidates
24 – Early voting begins
27 – Pre-general election campaign finance reports due for federal candidates on general election ballot
28 – Deadline to request an absentee ballot
31 – 8-day-out campaign finance reports due for state candidates facing general election opposition

November

4 – Early voting ends
8 – General Election Day

December

8 – Post-general election campaig

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Walmart has announced plans to eliminate synthetic dyes and over 30 other ingredients from its U.S. private brand food products such as Great Value, Marketside, Freshness Guaranteed, and Bettergoods, with a target completion date of January 2027, as outlined in a recent corporate statement.

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  • The initiative removes 11 synthetic dyes, such as Red No. 40 and Yellow No. 5, along with preservatives and artificial sweeteners, responding to customer demand for simpler ingredients while maintaining taste and value.
  • The move affects all Walmart U.S. food private brands, supporting a more transparent food system and aligning with evolving health-conscious trends.
  • Walmart President and CEO John Furner said, “Our customers want products with familiar ingredients, and we’re delivering on that promise.”
  • The transition will leverage natural alternatives, with the company collaborating with suppliers to meet the 2027 deadline.

“Our customers have told us that they want products made with simpler, more familiar ingredients - and we’ve listened. By eliminating synthetic dyes and other ingredients, we’re reinforcing our promise to deliver affordable food that families can feel good about.”

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This shift could set a new standard for the U.S. food industry, boosting consumer trust and influencing market trends.

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