Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Major Global Elections in 2026
In 2026, many countries around the world will hold important elections.
Some of the most notable ones include Bangladesh and Nepal, which had big changes in their governments in 2024 and 2025.
Myanmar will have its first elections since a military coup in 2021.
The United States will have midterm elections that could affect the rest of President Trump's term.
Other important elections will happen in Colombia, Israel, Brazil, and Russia.
These elections will decide who leads these countries and how they will make important decisions in the future.
Over 40 countries will hold elections in 2026, including Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Colombia, Israel, Brazil, Russia, and the United States.
Bangladesh will hold its first elections since the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) expected to win.
Nepal will hold its first elections after overthrowing its government in September 2025, with Balendra Shah, a popular mayor, as a high-profile candidate.
Myanmar will hold the second phase of its national elections, the first since the 2021 military coup, with the military-aligned Union Solidarity and Development Party expected to return to power.
The United States will hold midterm elections on November 3, 2026, which could determine the future course of the Trump administration.
- Who
- Over 40 countries, including Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Colombia, Israel, Brazil, Russia, and the United States
- What
- General, legislative, presidential, and parliamentary elections
- When
- Throughout 2026, with notable elections in January, February, March, May, October, and November
- Where
- Globally, with significant elections in Asia, Europe, and the Americas
- Why
- To choose political leaders and determine the future direction of their respective countries
- Bangladesh Elections
- February 12, 2026
- Nepal Elections
- March 5, 2026
- US Midterm Elections
- November 3, 2026
- Myanmar Elections
- January 11, 2026 (Second Phase)
- Colombia Elections
- May 31, 2026
- Israel Elections
- October 27, 2026
- Brazil Elections
- October 4, 2026
- Russia Elections
- No date set (Parliamentary)
