An election may be held on May 5, 2020 for any jurisdiction or school district that wishes to place a proposal on the ballot. Ballot referendums are also possible on this date which is accomplished by individuals circulating petitions to force a municipality to place a question before the voters.
The deadline for individuals to file petitions with a local municipality or the county to place a proposal on the May ballot is January 28, 2020.
The deadline for municipalities or school districts to certify ballot wording to the county and local clerks is February 11, 2020 in order for a proposal to be placed on the May ballot.