when is the election

In the United States, the next federal general election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

What’s on the ballot in 2026

• All 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives will be up for election.

• 35 of the 100 U.S. Senate seats will be contested.

• Around 39 U.S. states and territories will also hold gubernatorial and other state‑level elections.

Primary elections in 2026

Most states will hold primaries between March and September 2026 , with many clustered in June.

For example:

• Texas holds its primary on March 3, 2026.

• California and several other large states vote in June 2026.

Quick reference table

Election type| Typical date / window (2026)| Notes
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U.S. general election| November 3, 2026 57| Federal House, Senate, many state offices
State primaries (most)| March–September 2026 3| Exact date varies by state
Louisiana congressional primary| May 16, 2026 3| State‑level elections are in odd‑numbered years

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