Primary Election Dates
U.S. Vote Foundation’s Federal and State Primary Elections page helps you to find the date of the next upcoming primary election in your state. Use the quick links on this page to find out important deadlines and voting requirements for your state. For local elections, see your state’s election dates and deadlines page.
| State | Date of Primary | Deadlines | Voting Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Tue May 19, 2026 - Alabama Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Alaska | Tue Aug 18, 2026 - Alaska Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| American Samoa | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Arizona | Tue Aug 4, 2026 - Arizona Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Arkansas | Tue Mar 3, 2026 - Arkansas Congressional Preferential Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| California | Tue Jun 2, 2026 - California Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Colorado | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Connecticut | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Delaware | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| District of Columbia | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Florida | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Georgia | Tue May 19, 2026 - Georgia Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Guam | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Hawaii | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Idaho | Tue May 19, 2026 - Idaho Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Illinois | Tue Mar 17, 2026 - Illinois Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Indiana | Tue May 5, 2026 - Indiana State Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Iowa | Tue Jun 2, 2026 - Iowa Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Kansas | Tue Aug 4, 2026 - Kansas Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Kentucky | Tue May 19, 2026 - Kentucky Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Louisiana | Sat May 16, 2026 - Louisiana Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Maine | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Maryland | Tue Jun 23, 2026 - Maryland Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Massachusetts | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Michigan | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Minnesota | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Mississippi | Tue Mar 10, 2026 - Mississippi Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Missouri | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Montana | Tue Jun 2, 2026 - Montana Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Nebraska | Tue May 12, 2026 - Nebraska State Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Nevada | Tue Jun 9, 2026 - Nevada Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| New Hampshire | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| New Jersey | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| New Mexico | Tue Jun 2, 2026 - New Mexico Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| New York | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| North Carolina | Tue Mar 3, 2026 - North Carolina Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| North Dakota | Tue Jun 9, 2026 - North Dakota Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Northern Mariana Islands | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Ohio | Tue May 5, 2026 - Ohio Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Oklahoma | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Oregon | Tue May 19, 2026 - Oregon Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Pennsylvania | Tue May 19, 2026 - Pennsylvania Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Puerto Rico | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Rhode Island | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| South Carolina | Tue Jun 9, 2026 - South Carolina Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| South Dakota | Tue Jun 2, 2026 - South Dakota Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Tennessee | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Texas | Tue Mar 3, 2026 - Texas Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Utah | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Vermont | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Virgin Islands | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Virginia | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Washington | New primary dates will be posted when available. | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| West Virginia | Tue May 12, 2026 - West Virginia Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Wisconsin | Tue Aug 11, 2026 - Wisconsin Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |
| Wyoming | Tue Aug 18, 2026 - Wyoming Congressional Primary Election | Check Deadlines | View State Requirements |