2026 Primary Election Calendar: What Races Are Today?

Follow 2026 primary election calendar dates ahead of midterms. Learn more as this year's primary results are tabulated and winners are announced for every state.

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Tommy Tuberville decided to run for Alabama governor rather than seek re-election to the Senate, creating another open seat in a deep-red state. Both parties have contested primaries.

A number of Republican candidates are vying for the chance to challenge incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff, a Democrat. Ossoff's seat in a state Trump won in the 2024 presidential election is seen as one of November's most competitive.