2026 Election Calendar
Federal primary, runoff, and general election dates for all 50 states. Plan your campaign outreach and never miss a critical deadline.
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Primary Elections
State primary elections run from March through September 2026. The earliest primaries are in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas on March 3rd.
50 states hold congressional primaries
General Election
The 2026 general election takes place on Tuesday, November 3rd. All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats will be contested.
November 3, 2026 - Federal Election Day
Runoff Elections
Ten states hold runoff elections when no candidate receives a majority in the primary. Runoffs typically occur 2-4 weeks after the primary.
10 states with runoffs: AL, AR, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, SD, TX