Primary Elections
Indiana Primary Elections 2026
Primary date, filing deadlines, key contested races, and what to watch in Indiana ahead of the 2026 general election.
May 5, 2026
Primary Date
None
Runoff / RCV
February 2026
Filing Deadline
Moderate — Senate primary comp
Competitiveness
Key 2026 Primary Races
| U.S. Senate | Todd Young (R) up 2026 |
| Governor | Mike Braun (R) not up until 2028 |
| U.S. House | IN-1 (Mrvan) competitive, others safe |
2026 Primary Overview
Indiana is safely Republican. Todd Young is up for Senate re-election and may face a primary if he is seen as insufficiently conservative. IN-1 (Hammond area) is competitive in general.