Primary Season Tracker
Track every primary — see who's voted, who's next, and how turnout stacks up.
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37 days awayTuesday, May 5, 2026
Indiana
Semi-Open Primary — Check Your Registration
Unaffiliated voters may choose a party primary.
Average voter turnout since 2000
Most voters wait until November.
The real decisions happen in the primary.
Ohio
Semi-Open Primary — Check Your Registration
Unaffiliated voters may choose a party primary.
Average voter turnout since 2000
Most voters wait until November.
The real decisions happen in the primary.
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
44 days awayNebraska
Top-Two Primary — All Candidates, One Ballot
Top-two for state legislature (nonpartisan); open primary for other offices.
Average voter turnout since 2000
75% of voters skip the primary.
Skip the primary, and others choose for you.
West Virginia
Semi-Closed Primary — Check Your Registration
Parties decide whether to allow unaffiliated voters.
Average voter turnout since 2000
Most voters wait until November.
The real decisions happen in the primary.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
48 days awayLouisiana
Hybrid Primary — Varies by Race
Semi-closed partisan primaries for congressional races (new in 2026); other races use a 'jungle primary' where all candidates appear on one ballot.
Average voter turnout since 2000
76% of voters skip the primary.
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
51 days awayAlabama
Open Primary — Any Voter Can Choose
Average voter turnout since 2000
79% of voters skip the primary.
Skip the primary, and others choose for you.
Georgia
Open Primary — Any Voter Can Choose
Average voter turnout since 2000
Most voters wait until November.
The real decisions happen in the primary.
Idaho
Semi-Closed Primary — Check Your Registration
Parties decide whether to allow unaffiliated voters.
Average voter turnout since 2000
Most voters wait until November.
The real decisions happen in the primary.
Kentucky
Closed Primary — Party Members Only
Average voter turnout since 2000
74% of voters skip the primary.
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Oregon
Semi-Closed Primary — Check Your Registration
Parties decide whether to allow unaffiliated voters.
Average voter turnout since 2000
About 31% vote in the primary.
Show up and make your voice count.
Pennsylvania
Closed Primary — Party Members Only
Average voter turnout since 2000
Most voters wait until November.
The real decisions happen in the primary.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
65 days awayCalifornia
Top-Two Primary — All Candidates, One Ballot
All candidates appear on one ballot; top two advance regardless of party.
Average voter turnout since 2000
75% of voters skip the primary.
Skip the primary, and others choose for you.
Iowa
Semi-Open Primary — Check Your Registration
Unaffiliated voters may choose a party primary.
Average voter turnout since 2000
Only 13% show up for the primary.
Your vote carries 8x more weight in the primary.
Montana
Open Primary — Any Voter Can Choose
Average voter turnout since 2000
70% of voters skip the primary.
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New Jersey
Closed Primary — Party Members Only
Average voter turnout since 2000
Only 9% show up for the primary.
Your vote carries 11x more weight in the primary.
New Mexico
Semi-Open Primary — Check Your Registration
Unaffiliated voters may choose a party primary.
Average voter turnout since 2000
Most voters wait until November.
The real decisions happen in the primary.
South Dakota
Semi-Closed Primary — Check Your Registration
Parties decide whether to allow unaffiliated voters.
Average voter turnout since 2000
79% of voters skip the primary.
Skip the primary, and others choose for you.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
72 days awayMaine
Semi-Open Primary — Check Your Registration
Unaffiliated voters may choose a party primary.
Average voter turnout since 2000
Most voters wait until November.
The real decisions happen in the primary.
Nevada
Semi-Open Primary — Check Your Registration
Unaffiliated voters may choose a party primary.
Average voter turnout since 2000
Most voters wait until November.
The real decisions happen in the primary.
North Dakota
Open Primary — Any Voter Can Choose
Average voter turnout since 2000
79% of voters skip the primary.
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South Carolina
Open Primary — Any Voter Can Choose
Average voter turnout since 2000
Only 15% show up for the primary.
Your vote carries 7x more weight in the primary.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
79 days awayDistrict of Columbia
Closed Primary — Party Members Only
Oklahoma
Semi-Closed Primary — Check Your Registration
Parties decide whether to allow unaffiliated voters.
Average voter turnout since 2000
77% of voters skip the primary.
Skip the primary, and others choose for you.
Virginia
Open Primary — Any Voter Can Choose
Average voter turnout since 2000
Every vote shapes your choices in November.
The primary decides who's on the ballot.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
86 days awayMaryland
Semi-Closed Primary — Check Your Registration
Parties decide whether to allow unaffiliated voters.
Average voter turnout since 2000
79% of voters skip the primary.
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New York
Closed Primary — Party Members Only
Average voter turnout since 2000
Only 8% show up for the primary.
Your vote carries 13x more weight in the primary.
Utah
Semi-Closed Primary — Check Your Registration
Parties decide whether to allow unaffiliated voters.
Average voter turnout since 2000
Only 13% show up for the primary.
Your vote carries 8x more weight in the primary.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
93 days awayColorado
Semi-Open Primary — Check Your Registration
Unaffiliated voters may choose a party primary.
Average voter turnout since 2000
79% of voters skip the primary.
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
114 days awayArizona
Semi-Open Primary — Check Your Registration
Unaffiliated voters may choose a party primary.
Average voter turnout since 2000
79% of voters skip the primary.
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
128 days awayKansas
Semi-Closed Primary — Check Your Registration
Parties decide whether to allow unaffiliated voters.
Average voter turnout since 2000
76% of voters skip the primary.
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Michigan
Open Primary — Any Voter Can Choose
Average voter turnout since 2000
77% of voters skip the primary.
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Missouri
Open Primary — Any Voter Can Choose
Average voter turnout since 2000
78% of voters skip the primary.
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Washington
Top-Two Primary — All Candidates, One Ballot
All candidates appear on one ballot; top two advance regardless of party.
Average voter turnout since 2000
70% of voters skip the primary.
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
130 days awayTennessee
Closed Primary — Party Members Only
Average voter turnout since 2000
77% of voters skip the primary.
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Saturday, August 8, 2026
132 days awayHawaii
Open Primary — Any Voter Can Choose
Average voter turnout since 2000
70% of voters skip the primary.
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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
135 days awayConnecticut
Semi-Closed Primary — Check Your Registration
Parties decide whether to allow unaffiliated voters.
Average voter turnout since 2000
Only 12% show up for the primary.
Your vote carries 8x more weight in the primary.
Minnesota
Open Primary — Any Voter Can Choose
Average voter turnout since 2000
Most voters wait until November.
The real decisions happen in the primary.
Vermont
Open Primary — Any Voter Can Choose
Average voter turnout since 2000
79% of voters skip the primary.
Skip the primary, and others choose for you.
Wisconsin
Open Primary — Any Voter Can Choose
Average voter turnout since 2000
79% of voters skip the primary.
Skip the primary, and others choose for you.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
142 days awayAlaska
Top-Four Primary — Top Four Advance
Top-four primary with ranked-choice general election. A repeal initiative is on the November 2026 ballot.
Average voter turnout since 2000
About 31% vote in the primary.
Show up and make your voice count.
Florida
Closed Primary — Party Members Only
Average voter turnout since 2000
Most voters wait until November.
The real decisions happen in the primary.
Wyoming
Closed Primary — Party Members Only
Average voter turnout since 2000
About 34% vote in the primary.
Show up and make your voice count.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
156 days awayMassachusetts
Semi-Open Primary — Check Your Registration
Unaffiliated voters may choose a party primary.
Average voter turnout since 2000
About 35% vote in the primary.
Show up and make your voice count.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
163 days awayNew Hampshire
Semi-Open Primary — Check Your Registration
Unaffiliated voters may choose a party primary.
Average voter turnout since 2000
79% of voters skip the primary.
Skip the primary, and others choose for you.
Rhode Island
Semi-Open Primary — Check Your Registration
Unaffiliated voters may participate without formally affiliating.
Average voter turnout since 2000
Most voters wait until November.
The real decisions happen in the primary.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
170 days awayDelaware
Closed Primary — Party Members Only
Average voter turnout since 2000
Only 10% show up for the primary.
Your vote carries 10x more weight in the primary.