2026 Primary Election Calendar: All the Dates Ahead of Midterms

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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Dick Durbin, the longtime Democratic senator, declined to seek re-election, leaving open a seat in a state Kamala Harris won in 2024 by 10 points. Both parties have competitive primaries.

April 16ThursdayNew JerseyHouse SpecialRace to WatchThe race is on to replace Rep. Mikie Sherrill, now the state's Democratic governor, in this suburban district.