Complete 2026 midterm election calendar with primary and general election dates for all 50 states. Track U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor races and more from AP News.
A guide to the 2026 midterm elections outlining key dates, primary timelines, Election Day details, post-election processes, and the start of the 120th Congress.
Background and campaign The 2026 midterm elections are the first since 1894 to take place during a non-consecutive second term of the President of the United States.
Early in 2026, the midterm “primary” elections will begin to be held across all states. These primary elections will determine which candidate is nominated to represent each political party for each congressional race. Primary dates vary by state.
In the United States, midterms are held every four years. They get their name from the fact that they occur in the middle of a presidential term.
Get the latest news on U.S. primary elections in 2026. Find more information about Democratic and Republican primary outcomes ahead of this year's midterms.
Get the latest breaking news and coverage of the 2026 midterm elections, including key races in the U.S. House and Senate.
Track the latest projections for the 2026 Midterm Elections, including interactive House and Senate maps, control forecasts, seat distributions, key election matchups and fundraising.
With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, voters are tracking a busy calendar of key dates that will shape the battle for control of Congress, governorships, and statehouses.
Here are the dates to know for the 2026 midterm elections - MSN