2028 US Election Calendar
A planning guide to Election Day and the steps around it.
Sources reviewed October 1, 2026. Seasonal ranges are typical timing, not confirmed dates for every 2028 event.
CONFIRMED DATE
Tuesday, November 7, 2028
The presidential general election takes place on this date. USAGov confirms Election Day.
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PARTY-ANNOUNCED DATES
Democratic nomination calendar
The DNC announced its 2028 convention for August 7–10, 2028. Convention date announcement.
The DNC approved this early-state sequence on August 15, 2026:
- South Carolina: January 22, 2028
- Nevada: February 1, 2028
- New Hampshire: February 8, 2028
- New Mexico: February 15, 2028
- Michigan: February 22, 2028
- Virginia: February 29, 2028
DNC calendar announcement. These are the party’s approved dates, not a substitute for state election-office instructions. Confirm the applicable election date, eligibility, and deadlines with your state before making a voting plan.
A 2028 Republican convention date was not verified in this review. This calendar does not assume the two parties use the same schedule.
The typical election cycle
- January–June of election year
Primaries and caucuses
Dates differ by state and party. Check the official schedule before planning.
- July–early September
Party conventions
Parties nominate their candidates. This range describes the typical cycle.
- December after Election Day
Electoral College vote
Electors cast their votes.
- January after the election
Counting and inauguration
Congress counts electoral votes; Inauguration Day is January 20.
Source: USAGov election process. This is an overview, not a complete list of announced party or state dates.
Find the dates that apply to you
Registration deadlines, early voting, mail voting, and polling hours depend on your location. Confirm them with your election office.