2026 Elections · Federal hub

The 2026 election, in one place.

Every 2026 federal race in one place, with the voter workbench to find your ballot and compare candidates on the record.

Election Day
Nov 3
U.S. House seats
435
U.S. Senate seats
35
Governorships
36

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2026 Election FAQs

When are the 2026 elections?

The 2026 U.S. midterm general election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. All 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, and 36 governorships are on the ballot, alongside many state legislative and local races. Primary election dates vary by state and run from March through September 2026.

Who is running for Senate in 2026?

CivicAlign tracks every declared 2026 Senate candidate in all 33 states with Senate races on the ballot, including incumbents, primary challengers, and general-election nominees. Candidate data is synced daily from official FEC filings.

How do I find candidates running in my state?

Choose your state from the selector above or enter your address to see all 2026 federal candidates on your ballot — Senate, House, and Governor — filtered to your district where applicable.

How does CivicAlign compare candidates?

For every candidate we surface party, incumbent status, key policy positions, voting record (for sitting members of Congress), and FEC campaign finance totals. Registered users get AI-powered alignment scores that match candidates against their personal policy priorities.

Are 2026 governor races on this site?

Yes. All 36 gubernatorial elections being held in 2026 are tracked, including open-seat contests where the incumbent is term-limited or retiring.

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