Is Today Election Day in the U.S.?
Instant yes/no for the federal Election Day calendar (the Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years), plus a countdown to the next one and official places to check how to vote.
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What this date means
Federal law sets the date for congressional elections as the Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years (2 U.S.C. §7). Presidential elections use the same November Tuesday in years divisible by four.
- 2026 midterms: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — all 435 House seats and about one-third of the Senate.
- Many states also hold statewide and local races that day; some use other dates for purely local contests.
- Early voting and mail ballots often open weeks before Election Day — check your state, because deadlines differ.
Quick checklist before Election Day
- Confirm you are registered at Vote.gov or your state election site.
- Find your polling place and hours (often published by your county clerk or secretary of state).
- If you vote early or by mail, note the ballot-return deadline — it can be before Election Day.
- Bring whatever ID your state requires, if any.
This page does not endorse candidates or parties. It only answers whether today is the federal Election Day date and points to official voting resources.
Upcoming federal Election Days
Computed from the statutory rule (Tuesday after the first Monday in November, even years). Odd-numbered years are not federal Election Days under that rule.
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FAQ
When is Election Day 2026?
Tuesday, November 3, 2026. That is the next federal Election Day after 2024 — the midterm elections for the House and Senate (and many state races).
Why is it always a Tuesday in November?
Federal statute (2 U.S.C. §7) sets congressional elections for the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The same November Tuesday is used for presidential elections in leap years of the four-year cycle.
Is Election Day a federal holiday?
No. Election Day is not one of the nationwide federal holidays on the OPM list. Some states or employers give time off to vote; rules vary. Federal offices and most banks are usually open.
Do primaries use the same date?
No. Primary election dates are set by each state and can fall on many different days through the year. This tool only checks the federal November Election Day.
What if my local election is on another day?
Cities, school boards, and some states run elections outside the federal November date. Always verify with your local election office for municipal or special elections.
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