2026 Elections
The latest news, analysis and updates on the 2026 elections.
www.politico.com“Election date 2026” depends a lot on which country/state you mean—but here are the most widely reported 2026 election dates and where to watch for updates.
United States (federal)
- Nov 3, 2026 — The 2026 U.S. midterm elections (elections for the House and a portion of the Senate) are scheduled for this date.[2]
- Many outlets are tracking major 2026 contests as a “calendar” of key elections and what’s at stake.[5][7]
India (state assembly elections often in 2026)
- Recent reporting on India’s 2026/near-term state assembly election schedule includes:
- Kerala: voting Apr 9, results May 4[1]
- Tamil Nadu: voting Apr 23, results May 4[1]
- (Also mentioned in the same coverage: elections scheduled across additional states/UTs in that period.)[1]
Other countries
- A “national electoral calendar” style listing shows multiple elections across 2026, including several in November (e.g., Nov 3 in the U.S.) and other scattered dates internationally.[3]
Quick question (so I can give the right “latest news”)
Which election are you asking about—U.S. (federal), U.S. state/local, or another country (and which state/country)? If you tell me, I’ll narrow to the exact upcoming election date(s) and the most recent updates for that jurisdiction.