About politics countdowns
Democracy runs on dates, and this page counts down to all of them: the 2026 US midterm elections, the 2028 US presidential race, Brazil's 2026 general election, France's 2027 presidential vote and more — each with a live clock ticking toward polls opening.
Election countdowns are practical tools: registration deadlines, early-voting windows and campaign milestones all key off Election Day. Each event page explains what is on the ballot, how the voting system works — from the Electoral College to France's two rounds to Brazil's same-day electronic count — and when results are expected.
Dates here follow each country's law: fixed rules like America's first-Tuesday-after-first-Monday are exact, while elections awaiting an official decree (like France 2027) carry an "expected" badge until confirmed. Bookmark this page through the 2026–2028 cycle — it stays current automatically.
FAQ
When is the next major election?
The grid above sorts by date — as of mid-2026, Brazil votes October 4, 2026 and the US midterms follow on November 3, 2026.
When is the next US presidential election?
Tuesday, November 7, 2028 — our countdown page covers the primaries, the Electoral College and inauguration day.
Why do some elections show an "expected" badge?
Some countries fix exact dates late (France sets its 2027 dates by decree). We mark those as expected and update the moment they are official.