2026 Midterm Election Calendar - BallotReady For Organizations
See upcoming elections and what's at stake in the 2026 cycle based ongoing BallotReady research.
organizations.ballotready.orgThe next major election-date in the U.S. in 2026 is Election Day: November 3, 2026.[2]
What that “2026 election date” usually refers to
Most people mean the 2026 U.S. midterm/general election cycle, which includes 435 House seats, U.S. Senate seats (Class 2), plus governor and other state elections, all held on the same Election Day.[2]
Where to check the exact dates (state-by-state)
Because primaries and filing deadlines vary by state, you’ll need the state-specific schedule for the exact dates that matter to you (primary, early voting, runoff rules, etc.). A consolidated 2026 calendar with state-by-state key dates (including primary dates like Pennsylvania/Georgia/North Carolina on May 19, 2026, and California on June 2, 2026) is available here.[2]
Quick question (so I give the right “election date”)
Do you mean U.S. federal (midterms) on Nov 3, 2026, or an election in a specific country/state (tell me which one)?[2]