CNN's guide to the most important elections of 2026
This year's midterms will serve as a referendum on the first two years of President Donald Trump's second term and will shape his final two years in office.
www.cnn.comHere are the latest widely reported “election date 2026” updates—but note: “election date 2026” can refer to many different countries/states/levels (national, local, by-elections, etc.), so the exact answer depends on where you mean.
India (Assembly elections) — dates and counting
Recent coverage says the Election Commission of India announced schedules for multiple states/UTs, including:
- Kerala: polling on April 9, counting on May 4.[2]
- Tamil Nadu: polling on April 23, counting on May 4.[2]
- West Bengal / Puducherry / Assam: reported as part of the same schedule announcement, with May 4 described as the counting date in the related reports.[2]
Where to look next (so you get the truly “latest” date updates)
If you tell me which country/state you mean (e.g., “US federal,” “UK local,” “Texas,” “India—which state?”), I can narrow to the correct election calendar and the newest schedule changes.
Quick question
Which election are you asking about—India (which state/UT), the US (which jurisdiction), or another country?