Latest News About 2026 Election Day arrives Tuesday

Updated 2026-06-18 05:06

Election Day 2026 will be Tuesday, November 3, 2026 following the U.S. rule of the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November; state primary dates vary, and numerous voter registration deadlines early-voting periods occur in October 2026, while certification continues afterward post–Election Day. Primaries are used to determine candidates for state partisan offices in the Nov 3, 2026 general election.

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2026 Statewide Primary Calendar - 270toWin

Primary dates for the 2026 statewide elections. State primaries will be held for Senate, House and gubernatorial races. Link to live results on primary day.

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Summary 2026 State Primary Election Dates

State primary dates for 2026 are listed here. Political parties use primaries to determine which candidates will run for their state's partisan offices in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

www.ncsl.org