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2026 election and voting dates
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This article will include information about election dates, candidate ballot access requirements, and voter participation dates and deadlines in the 2026 election cycle.
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2026 election dates
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2026 filing deadlines
The following table lists filing deadlines and primary dates for statewide elections in 2026. Please note that dates are subject to change.
| State | Election date | Filing deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | May 19, 2026 | Jan. 23, 2026 - Alabama statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Alaska | Aug. 18, 2026 | June 1, 2026 - Alaska statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Arizona | Aug. 4, 2026 | April 6, 2026 - Arizona statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Arkansas | March 3, 2026 | Nov. 11, 2025 - Arkansas statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| California | June 2, 2026 | March 6, 2026 - California statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Colorado | June 30, 2026 | March 18, 2026 - Colorado statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Delaware | Sept. 15, 2026 | July 14, 2026 - Delaware statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Florida | Aug. 18, 2026 | April 24, 2026 - Florida statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Georgia | May 19, 2026 | March 6, 2026 - Georgia statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Hawaii | Aug. 8, 2026 | June 2, 2026 - Hawaii statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Illinois | March 17, 2026 | Nov. 3, 2025 - Illinois statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Indiana | May 5, 2026 | Feb. 6, 2026 - Indiana statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Iowa | June 2, 2026 | March 13, 2026 - Iowa statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Kentucky | May 19, 2026 | Jan. 9, 2026 - Kentucky statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Louisiana | April 18, 2026 | Jan. 16, 2026 - Louisiana statewide party primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Maryland | June 23, 2026 | Feb. 24, 2026 - Maryland statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Michigan | Aug. 4, 2026 | April 21, 2026 - Michigan statewide primary candidate filing deadline March 23, 2026 - Michigan statewide primary Court of Appeals incumbent candidate filing deadline April 21, 2026 - Michigan statewide primary Court of Appeals non-incumbent candidate filing deadline | Source, Source |
| Missouri | Aug. 4, 2026 | March 31, 2026 - Missouri statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Nevada | June 9, 2026 | March 13, 2026 - Nevada statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| North Carolina | March 3, 2026 | Dec. 19, 2025 - North Carolina statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Ohio | May 5, 2026 | Feb. 4, 2026 - Ohio statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Oklahoma | June 16, 2026 | April 3, 2026 - Oklahoma statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Oregon | May 19, 2026 | March 10, 2026 - Oregon statewide primary new candidate filing deadline March 3, 2026 - Oregon statewide primary incumbent candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Rhode Island | Sept. 8, 2026 | June 24, 2026 - Rhode Island statewide primary candidate filing deadline July 10, 2026 - Rhode Island statewide deadline to submit nomination papers | Source, Source |
| South Dakota | June 2, 2026 | March 31, 2026 - South Dakota statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Tennessee | Aug. 6, 2026 | March 10, 2026 - Tennessee statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Texas | March 3, 2026 | Dec. 8, 2025 - Texas statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Vermont | Aug. 11, 2026 | May 28, 2026 - Vermont statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Washington | Aug. 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 - Washington statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| West Virginia | May 12, 2026 | Jan. 31, 2026 - West Virginia statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
| Wyoming | Aug. 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 - Wyoming statewide primary candidate filing deadline | Source |
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See also
- State legislative elections, 2026
- State executive official elections, 2026
- Ballot access for political candidates
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