This week's question was, In what month will the first candidate filing deadlines of the 2022 election cycle occur?

You answered: December.
You are correct!

The first filing deadlines for statewide primary candidates are set to take place in Texas and North Carolina on December 13 and 17, respectively.

Eight states have filing deadlines in January and February of 2022. Eighteen states have deadlines in March while 12 have deadlines set in April and May. The remaining 10 states have filing deadlines in June and July.

Use the map below to view filing deadlines and primary election dates for the 2022 election cycle in each state.

Thanks for your response!