The SDTC is gearing up to offer a strong slate of candidates. Below is a draft of key dates leading to the election. Sherman has not had a primary in recent memory, so those dates are not included below.
| Key Activity | Date |
| Serialized Absentee Ballot Applications Available to those wishing over five applications | July 5 |
| Public notice of party caucus at least five full days in advance | July 10 to 17 |
| Party caucus to endorse candidates | July 15 to 22 |
| Last day to certify endorsement and submit to town clerk | July 23 |
| Sample absentee ballots become available | Aug 6 |
| Candidate withdrawal deadline | Sept 19 |
| Absentee ballots become available | Oct 3 |
| Sample ballot finalized with Secretary of State | Oct 10 |
| Early voting period | Oct 20 – Nov 2 |
| Deadline to submit list of unofficial checkers | Nov 2 |
| Election Day | Nov 4 |