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2026 Election Center
Track the key races, dates, battleground states, and election information that matter across America.
2026 General Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Key Election Facts
General Election
November 3, 2026
U.S. House
All 435 Seats
U.S. Senate
35 Seats
Governor Races
36 States + 3 Territories
Election Type
Midterm Election
Swing State Watch
The battleground states that could decide control of Congress and governorships in 2026.
Georgia
Races to Watch
U.S. Senate, Governor
Why It Matters
A rapidly diversifying southern state that has become a true battleground in recent cycles.
View State DetailsArizona
Races to Watch
U.S. Senate, Governor
Why It Matters
Fast-growing Sun Belt state with competitive suburban and Hispanic voter blocs.
View State DetailsPennsylvania
Races to Watch
U.S. Senate, Governor
Why It Matters
A classic Rust Belt swing state with sharply divided urban and rural electorates.
View State DetailsWisconsin
Races to Watch
U.S. Senate, Governor
Why It Matters
One of the closest battlegrounds in the nation, decided by razor-thin margins.
View State DetailsMichigan
Races to Watch
U.S. Senate, Governor
Why It Matters
A blue-wall state that has flipped between parties in recent elections.
View State DetailsNevada
Races to Watch
U.S. Senate, Governor
Why It Matters
A diverse western state where shifts in Hispanic and working-class voters are pivotal.
View State DetailsNorth Carolina
Races to Watch
U.S. Senate, Governor
Why It Matters
A southern state with growing suburban battlegrounds and tight statewide races.
View State DetailsOhio
Races to Watch
U.S. Senate, Governor
Why It Matters
A formerly blue state trending red, but with competitive Senate contests.
View State DetailsTexas
Races to Watch
U.S. Senate, Governor
Why It Matters
The largest red state, with growing Democratic areas making down-ballot races competitive.
View State DetailsFlorida
Races to Watch
U.S. Senate, Governor
Why It Matters
A once-purple state that has trended red but still features high-stakes contests.
View State DetailsSenate Races
35 Senate seats are up for election in 2026 — 33 regular Class II seats plus special elections in Florida and Ohio.
Ratings per Cook Political Report & Sabato's Crystal Ball, late July 2026. * = incumbent.
Georgia
Toss-UpOssoff (D)* vs Collins (R)
Maine
Toss-UpCollins (R)* vs Jackson (D)
North Carolina
Lean DemocratCooper (D) vs Whatley (R)
Michigan
Toss-UpRogers (R) vs Dem nominee
Texas
Toss-UpTalarico (D) vs Paxton (R)
New Hampshire
Lean DemocratPappas (D) vs GOP nominee
Ohio (Special)
Lean RepublicanHusted (R)* vs Brown (D)
Florida (Special)
Likely RepublicanMoody (R)* vs Vindman (D)
Alaska
Likely RepublicanSullivan (R)* vs Peltola (D)
Montana
Likely DemocratAlme (D) vs GOP nominee
Toss-Up
Lean Republican
Lean Democrat
Likely Republican
Likely Democrat
House Races
All 435 House seats are on the ballot. Below are key Republican-held toss-up districts to watch.
Ratings per Cook Political Report, August 2026.
AZ-06
Toss-Up- Incumbent
- Juan Ciscomani (R)
- Last Updated
- Aug 2026
CA-22
Toss-Up- Incumbent
- David Valadao (R)
- Last Updated
- Aug 2026
CO-08
Toss-Up- Incumbent
- Gabe Evans (R)
- Last Updated
- Aug 2026
NJ-07
Toss-Up- Incumbent
- Tom Kean Jr. (R)
- Last Updated
- Aug 2026
PA-07
Toss-Up- Incumbent
- Ryan Mackenzie (R)
- Last Updated
- Aug 2026
PA-08
Toss-Up- Incumbent
- Rob Bresnahan (R)
- Last Updated
- Aug 2026
NY-17
Toss-Up- Incumbent
- Mike Lawler (R)
- Last Updated
- Aug 2026
VA-02
Toss-Up- Incumbent
- Jen Kiggans (R)
- Last Updated
- Aug 2026
WI-03
Toss-Up- Incumbent
- Derrick Van Orden (R)
- Last Updated
- Aug 2026
Governor Races
36 states and 3 territories will hold gubernatorial elections in 2026.
Georgia
- Current Governor
- Brian Kemp
- Party
- Republican
- Race Rating
- Toss-Up
- Key Issue
- Election integrity
- Notes
- Term-limited; open seat. Rick Jackson is the GOP nominee.
Nevada
- Current Governor
- Joe Lombardo
- Party
- Republican
- Race Rating
- Toss-Up
- Key Issue
- Economy & public safety
- Notes
- Incumbent; rated Cook's most endangered GOP governor.
Iowa
- Current Governor
- Kim Reynolds
- Party
- Republican
- Race Rating
- Toss-Up
- Key Issue
- Taxes & agriculture
- Notes
- Open seat — Reynolds not seeking re-election.
Wisconsin
- Current Governor
- Tony Evers
- Party
- Democrat
- Race Rating
- Toss-Up
- Key Issue
- Election administration
- Notes
- Rated toss-up by Cook, Inside Elections, and Sabato.
Ohio
- Current Governor
- Mike DeWine
- Party
- Republican
- Race Rating
- Lean R
- Key Issue
- Energy & jobs
- Notes
- Term-limited; open seat.
Michigan
- Current Governor
- Gretchen Whitmer
- Party
- Democrat
- Race Rating
- Lean D
- Key Issue
- Economy
- Notes
- Term-limited; open seat.
Kansas
- Current Governor
- Laura Kelly
- Party
- Democrat
- Race Rating
- Lean R
- Key Issue
- Taxes & budget
- Notes
- Term-limited; open seat tilting GOP.
Texas
- Current Governor
- Greg Abbott
- Party
- Republican
- Race Rating
- Solid R
- Key Issue
- Border security
- Notes
- Running for re-election.
Florida
- Current Governor
- Ron DeSantis
- Party
- Republican
- Race Rating
- Solid R
- Key Issue
- Insurance crisis
- Notes
- Term-limited; open seat.
Pennsylvania
- Current Governor
- Josh Shapiro
- Party
- Democrat
- Race Rating
- Likely D
- Key Issue
- Energy policy
- Notes
- Running for re-election.
California
- Current Governor
- Gavin Newsom
- Party
- Democrat
- Race Rating
- Solid D
- Key Issue
- Cost of living
- Notes
- Term-limited; open seat.
Poll Averages
| Race | Republican | Democrat | Ind./Other | Spread | Polling Source | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA — Collins (R) vs Ossoff (D) | 43% | 52% | — | D +9 | AARP | 2026-07-23 |
| NC — Whatley (R) vs Cooper (D) | 44% | 53% | — | D +9 | Fox News | 2026-07-29 |
| ME — Collins (R) vs Jackson (D) | 46% | 49% | — | D +3 | UNH | 2026-07-21 |
| TX — Paxton (R) vs Talarico (D) | 48% | 51% | — | D +3 | Fox News | 2026-07-30 |
| OH — Husted (R) vs Brown (D) | 50% | 47% | — | R +3 | Siena/NYT | 2026-07-01 |
| MI — Rogers (R) vs Stevens (D) | 46% | 43% | — | R +3 | Mitchell Research | 2026-07-31 |
| NH — Brown (R) vs Pappas (D) | 38% | 52% | — | D +14 | UNH | 2026-06-30 |
| AK — Sullivan (R) vs Peltola (D) | 47% | 45% | — | R +2 | Siena/NYT | 2026-07-01 |
Election Calendar
Key dates and milestones on the road to November 2026.
Primary Season
March – September 2026
States hold primaries to select general election nominees.
State Filing Deadlines
Varies by State
Candidates must file to appear on the ballot.
Voter Registration Deadlines
Varies by State
Deadlines range from 15–30 days before Election Day.
Early Voting Periods
October 2026
Many states offer in-person early voting ahead of Election Day.
General Election Day
November 3, 2026
Election Day across all 50 states.
Primary Calendar
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| State | Primary Date | Runoff Date | Senate Race | House Seats | Governor Race | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2026-03-03 | 2026-05-26 | Yes | 38 | Yes | — |
| Florida | 2026-03-17 | — | No | 28 | No | — |
| North Carolina | 2026-05-05 | — | Yes | 14 | No | — |
| Ohio | 2026-05-05 | — | Yes | 15 | Yes | — |
| Pennsylvania | 2026-05-19 | — | Yes | 17 | Yes | — |
| Georgia | 2026-05-19 | 2026-07-21 | Yes | 14 | Yes | Runoff if needed. |
| Nevada | 2026-06-09 | — | Yes | 4 | Yes | — |
| Arizona | 2026-08-04 | — | Yes | 9 | Yes | — |
| Michigan | 2026-08-04 | — | Yes | 13 | Yes | — |
| Wisconsin | 2026-08-11 | — | Yes | 8 | Yes | — |
Voter Resources
Everything you need to participate in the 2026 election.
Local election records: Bedford County, Tennessee
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