Upcoming elections for federal office:
The following states have elections for federal office in the next 90 days:
S- State Primary; R- State Runoff (if necessary)
*Dates subject to change.
February 2026:
February 5th: New Jersey (Special Primary)
March 2026 – 30 Day Notice:
March 3rd:
Arkansas (S)
North Carolina (S)
Texas (S)
March 10th: Mississippi (S)
March 17th: Illinois (S)
March 31st: Arkansas (R)
April 2026 – 60 Day Notice:
April 7th: Mississippi (R)
April 16th: New Jersey CD 11 (Special General)
April 18th: Louisiana (S)
May 2026 – 90 Day Notice:
May 5th:
Indiana (S)
Ohio (S)
May 12th:
Nebraska (S)
North Carolina (R)
West Virginia (S)
May 19th:
Alabama (S)
Georgia (S)
Idaho (S)
Kentucky (S)
Oregon (S)
Pennsylvania (S)
May 26th: Texas (R)
May 30th: Louisiana (R)
2026 State Primary Elections: To register and request an absentee ballot use FVAP's easy online assistant at www.fvap.gov/FPCA to walk you through state-specific form completion. Once you complete the FPCA, print, sign, and send it to your election office. Most states accept the FPCA by email or fax while some require it by mail. Check your state-specific guidelines at FVAP.gov.
Once you receive your requested absentee ballot, vote and return it as soon as you get it. Remember to carefully follow the instructions, especially using a "security envelope" if required, and sign the package as indicated when returning it. To save time, send voted ballots electronically if allowed by state law. Voters can check if their state accepts completed absentee ballots by email, fax, or via an online portal at FVAP.gov/guide. If a requested ballot has not arrived, use the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB) immediately at www.fvap.gov/FWAB. It works like a backup ballot. If your official absentee ballot arrives after sending in the FWAB, complete and send in the official ballot, too. Only one will be counted. To make sure the voted ballot is received by your state. Go to FVAP.gov, click on your state and then the "check the status of your voted ballot" button.
To find your state's election website for specific information on candidates, elections, contact information, and links to your local election offices, visit FVAP.gov and select your state from the dropdown menu. You can also reach out directly to your election office for status updates on your registration and absentee ballot.
Georgia Special Election for U.S. Congressional District 14: The State of Georgia will conduct a U.S. Congressional District 14 special general election on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026. Service members, eligible family members, and overseas citizens can register to vote until February 9th, 2026, and request an absentee ballot by email, fax, or mail until February 27th. Ballots must be postmarked by March 10th, 2026, but still must be received by the 3rd day after the election. Detailed instructions and county contact information are available at (Georgia) FVAP.gov. Voters can verify the status of their voting materials by contacting their election office directly. Special Runoff Election (if necessary) The special runoff election (if required) will be on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026. Service members, eligible family members, and overseas citizens will receive an instant runoff ballot with their general election ballot package. They may also register to vote until March 9th, 2026, and request an absentee ballot by email, fax, or mail until March 27th. Ballots must be postmarked by April 7h, 2026 but still must be received by the 3rd day after the election. Detailed instructions and county contact information are available at (Georgia) FVAP.gov. Voters can verify the status of their voting materials by contacting their election office directly.
The Department of Defense is required to send this email notification starting 90 days before each election for federal office. This information is current as of February 1st, 2026. As updates may occur, please check the election calendars and state guidelines at FVAP.gov for real time information.
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If you would like more information on the Federal Voting Assistance Program, or need help with the absentee voting process, please go to FVAP.gov, call 703-588-1584 (toll free 1-800-438-VOTE or DSN 425-1584), or email (vote@fvap.gov)
