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Election Dates
Find statewide primary election dates, poll hours where listed, and links to state election pages with registration deadlines, absentee voting, early voting, and official source links.
Last reviewed: August 21, 2026. This page includes 55 primary election dates across 51 state guides in the generated Elections data.
At a Glance
Primary election rows are generated from the statewide election models for 2026.
US territories are excluded from the nextgen Elections build.
First listed primary date: North Carolina North Carolina Primary Election 2026.
Last listed primary date: Louisiana Louisiana Congressional General Election/Open Primary Election.
Primary Dates
Rows link to the state election detail pages with voter registration deadlines, absentee and early voting dates, poll hours, and verification links.
Primary Calendar
| Date | State | Election | Poll hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina election dates and deadlines | North Carolina Primary Election 2026 | 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. | |
| Texas election dates and deadlines | Texas Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | |
| Mississippi election dates and deadlines | Mississippi Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | |
| Illinois election dates and deadlines | Illinois Primary Election 2026 | 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | |
| Arkansas election dates and deadlines | General Primary Election - Preferential Primary Runoff. | 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
Primary Calendar
| Date | State | Election | Poll hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana election dates and deadlines | Indiana Primary Election 2026 | 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | |
| Ohio election dates and deadlines | Primary Election Day | 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. | |
| Nebraska election dates and deadlines | Nebraska Primary Election 2026 | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |
| West Virginia election dates and deadlines | West Virginia Primary Election 2026 | 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. | |
| Louisiana election dates and deadlines | Party Primary Election | 7 a.m.-8 p.m. | |
| Alabama election dates and deadlines | 2026 Primary Election | 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. | |
| Georgia election dates and deadlines | Georgia Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | |
| Idaho election dates and deadlines | Idaho Primary Election 2026 | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |
| Kentucky election dates and deadlines | Kentucky Primary Election 2026 | 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | |
| Oregon election dates and deadlines | Oregon Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |
| Pennsylvania election dates and deadlines | Primary Elections | 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |
| Texas election dates and deadlines | Runoff Primary Election | 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Primary Calendar
| Date | State | Election | Poll hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| California election dates and deadlines | 2026 California Primary | 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |
| Iowa election dates and deadlines | Iowa Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |
| Montana election dates and deadlines | Montana Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |
| New Jersey election dates and deadlines | New Jersey Primary Election 2026 | 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |
| New Mexico election dates and deadlines | New Mexico Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | |
| South Dakota election dates and deadlines | South Dakota Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | |
| Maine election dates and deadlines | Maine Primary Election 2026 | 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |
| Nevada election dates and deadlines | Nevada Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | |
| North Dakota election dates and deadlines | North Dakota Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | |
| South Carolina election dates and deadlines | South Carolina Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | |
| Alabama election dates and deadlines | 2026 Primary Runoff Election | 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. | |
| Oklahoma election dates and deadlines | Oklahoma Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | |
| Washington DC election dates and deadlines | Primary Election Day | 7 a.m.-8 p.m. | |
| Maryland election dates and deadlines | PRIMARY ELECTION | 7am to 8pm | |
| New York election dates and deadlines | New York Primary Election 2026 | 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | |
| Utah election dates and deadlines | Utah Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |
| Louisiana election dates and deadlines | 2nd Party Primary Election | 7 a.m.-8 p.m. | |
| Colorado election dates and deadlines | Colorado Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Primary Calendar
| Date | State | Election | Poll hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona election dates and deadlines | July 21, 2026 Primary Election | 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Primary Calendar
| Date | State | Election | Poll hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas election dates and deadlines | Kansas Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | |
| Michigan election dates and deadlines | Primary Election | 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. | |
| Missouri election dates and deadlines | Missouri Primary Election 2026 | 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | |
| Virginia election dates and deadlines | Primary Elections | 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. | |
| Washington election dates and deadlines | Washington Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |
| Tennessee election dates and deadlines | Tennessee Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT | |
| Hawaii election dates and deadlines | Hawaii Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | |
| Connecticut election dates and deadlines | Connecticut Primary Election 2026 | 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |
| Minnesota election dates and deadlines | Minnesota Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |
| Vermont election dates and deadlines | Vermont Primary Election 2026 | 5:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | |
| Wisconsin election dates and deadlines | Wisconsin Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |
| Alaska election dates and deadlines | Alaska Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |
| Florida election dates and deadlines | Florida Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | |
| Wyoming election dates and deadlines | Wyoming Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Primary Calendar
| Date | State | Election | Poll hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts election dates and deadlines | Massachusetts Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |
| New Hampshire election dates and deadlines | New Hampshire Primary Election 2026 | 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | |
| Rhode Island election dates and deadlines | Rhode Island Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |
| Delaware election dates and deadlines | Delaware Primary Election 2026 | 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Primary Calendar
| Date | State | Election | Poll hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana election dates and deadlines | Louisiana Congressional General Election/Open Primary Election | 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Related Guides
Use the linked state pages for full election calendars, registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, and poll hours.
For open, closed, partially closed, and unaffiliated voter rules, review the primary and delegate rules guide.
Primary schedules and ballot access can change. Confirm dates and local details with your state or local election office.
The main Elections index includes primary, general, special, and referendum election context by state.
Questions
This page lists statewide primary election dates for 2026 and links each row to the matching state election page with deadlines and official source links.
The first listed primary election date is March 3, 2026 for North Carolina.
The last listed primary election date is November 3, 2026 for Louisiana.
Open the linked state election page for registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official source links for that state's listed elections.
Yes. Primary election dates, ballot availability, local election hours, and deadlines can change. Confirm final details with your state or local election office before voting.