Utah’s 2026 midterm filing window opened Friday and unleashed a flood of candidates for 75 Utah House seats and 15 Utah Senate seats on the November ballot. And yes, there were surprises—starting at the top.

⏰ Tick Tock
4 days - Last day candidates (except congressional candidates) can file for the 2026 election. (1/9/2026)
15 days - Start of the 2026 Utah Legislature (1/20/2026)
63 days - First day congressional candidates can file to run for the 2026 election. (3/9/2026)
71 days - Neighborhood caucus night. (3/17/2026)
96 days - Utah Forward Party nominating convention (4/11/2026)
110 days - Utah State Republican and Democratic State Party nominating conventions (4/25/2026)
169 days - Utah's 2026 primary election (6/23/2026)
302 days - 2026 midterm elections (11/3/2026)
1,037 days - 2028 presidential election (11/7/2028)