Latest News About 2026 Election Day is set Tuesday

Updated 2026-06-18 05:06

Election Day 2026 falls on Nov. 3, 2026, a Tuesday under the U.S. timing rule of the first Tuesday after November’s first Monday; state primary dates vary, and numerous voter registration deadlines early-voting periods happen during October 2026, while certification continues afterward post–Election Day. State primaries are used to select candidates for partisan state offices in the general election on Nov 3, 2026.

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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