Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. In many states early and mail voting are already open, which changes the old timing: the voter you need may be deciding this week, not on the first Tuesday in November. Here is the calendar from now to the morning after.
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| Week of October 5 | Order the main batch. Approve the proof the day it arrives — the clock starts at approval. |
| Week of October 12 | Signs in hand. First wave: supporters’ yards, then busy corners with permission. |
| Week of October 19 | Second wave. Count what has gone missing. Order replacements by Friday, October 23. |
| Week of October 26 | Last orders, approved by Wednesday, October 28. Replace losses before the final weekend. |
| Tuesday, November 3 | Election Day. Respect the distance rule around polling places. |
| The days after | Take every sign down inside your town’s deadline. Keep the stakes for next time. |
Order once, early, with room for losses
Plan one sign for every 50 to 75 votes you need to win, then add a third for weather, theft and supporters who ask for two. The vote math is here, and the calculator on our political signs page does it for your number. Ordering the extra third now costs less than a rush order on October 30.
How long an order takes
A designer proofs your artwork within 2–4 business hours. The signs print the next business day after you approve it and ship free by FedEx Ground, usually two business days, not guaranteed. If one facility is full, the job moves to another and prints the next day, which can add a day. So an order placed and approved on a Monday is usually on a lawn by Thursday or Friday.
The rules that actually get enforced
- Public right-of-way. The strip between the sidewalk and the street, and most medians, usually belong to the town. Signs there get pulled.
- Polling places. Every state sets a distance around them on Election Day. Know it before you plant a sign near a school or a church that is a polling place.
- Removal deadlines. Commonly 48 hours to a week or two after the election, sometimes with fines attached.
- Permission. Always ask the owner. A sign placed without permission gets thrown away and makes an enemy.
Five minutes on the phone with the town clerk covers all four. We are printers, not election lawyers, and the clerk is the one whose answer counts.
After November 3
Pull the signs inside the deadline and keep the steel H-stakes; they last for years. The boards are corrugated polypropylene, which some recyclers take and some do not, so ask yours. And keep the file: if there is a runoff or a next time, a reorder is the same artwork with one line changed.
What it costs
| Signs | Single sided | Double sided |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $95 | $125 |
| 25 | $219 | $279 |
| 50 — 10% off | $359 | $449 |
| 100 — 10% off | $674 | $836 |
| 250 — 10% off | $1,574 | $1,934 |
Common questions
What is the last day to order campaign signs for November 3?
Order by Friday, October 23 to be comfortable. Orders approved by Wednesday, October 28 will very likely still arrive: a proof within 2–4 business hours, printing the next business day after approval, then free FedEx Ground, usually two business days, not guaranteed.
When can campaign signs go up?
It depends on your town. Many set a window before the election and limit size or number per lot; the town or county clerk publishes the rule. On private property with the owner’s permission, most places allow them for the weeks before the vote.
When do campaign signs have to come down?
Most towns set a deadline after the election, commonly between 48 hours and a week or two, sometimes with fines. Check the ordinance and plan the pickup before Election Day, not after.