2026 general election

Thailand's Constitutional Court is preparing to rule on a legal challenge to the legitimacy of the country's 2026 general election, according to Reuters. The case could determine whether the vote proceeds as planned, adding fresh uncertainty to Thai politics, where courts have previously dissolved parties and removed prime ministers. The ruling is being closely watched ahead of the election.

A Thai court has dismissed a petition challenging the legality of the general election scheduled for 2026, removing a potential legal obstacle to the vote going ahead. The ruling means the election timetable stands as planned, though the specific grounds for the dismissal and details of who filed the petition were not immediately available.

Quebecers are looking ahead to the province's 2026 general election, scheduled for October 5. Local coverage reports that preparations are complete in cities such as Rimouski, while analysts highlight 16 key races to watch across the province. Interest in advance voting options for the 2026 ballot is growing as the campaign takes shape.

The US Supreme Court has issued a ruling concerning a Department of Homeland Security voter database, and officials say it will have no impact on California's 2026 general election. The decision clarifies how federal data access rules apply to states, but California's voting procedures for 2026 remain unchanged, according to local reporting in Lassen County.

The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board has released its endorsements for the 2026 Illinois general election. The board's picks offer voters a guide to the races it considers most consequential and signal the paper's positions ahead of the campaign season. Readers across Illinois are weighing the recommendations against their own views as the election cycle takes shape.

Duval County, Florida has begun sending out 34,198 vote-by-mail ballots for the 2026 general election. Officials say the mailing covers voters with valid requests on file. The move marks an early step in election preparations and is drawing local attention to mail voting procedures.

California's 2026 attorney general election is shaping up as a repeat of the primary matchup, with incumbent Democrat Rob Bonta heavily favored to win re-election. The rematch dynamic echoes the earlier contest, and with Bonta holding the advantages of incumbency and strong name recognition in the state, observers see the outcome as likely to favor the incumbent heading into the general election.

Ohio voters are being pointed to a guide for the 2026 general election, laying out what will be on the ballot, polling information and other voting details. The guide is intended to help residents prepare ahead of Election Day, covering key races, ballot measures and how to find polling locations across the state.