Multiple US States Hold Federal and State Elections
Voters in Arkansas, Connecticut, Illinois, and Idaho elect leaders for federal and state offices across several election dates in late October and early November 2026.
Voters across several U.S. states are electing leaders for federal, state, and local offices. In Arkansas, elections took place on Tuesday, October 30, 2026, featuring races for U.S. Senate, governor, U.S. House, and mayor of Little Rock. Connecticut also held elections on Tuesday for governor, U.S. House, and various state-level executive and legislative positions.
Upcoming elections are scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in Illinois and Idaho. Illinois voters will decide races for U.S. Senate and governor, while Idaho voters will elect a U.S. Senator, governor, and state superintendent of public instruction.
The Associated Press is monitoring vote tallies across these states and will declare winners only when no scenario exists for a trailing candidate to close the gap. Recount rules vary by state: Connecticut triggers automatic recounts for margins under 0.5% or 20 votes, while Idaho provides funding for recounts if the margin is 0.1% or less. Arkansas and Illinois do not have automatic recount laws, though candidates may request them under specific conditions.
