Latest News and Events
News and events leading up to election day.
February 2026
February 27, 2026
CEC Office, Susupe
Pursuant to 1 CMC § 9910 (a) and (b), the Commonwealth Election Commission hereby gives notice that the Commonwealth Election Commission will meet at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Commonwealth Election Commission office in Susupe. Additional information concerning this meeting is available at the Office of the Commonwealth Election Commission, Susupe, Saipan.
January 2026
January 30, 2026
CEC Office, Susupe
Pursuant to 1 CMC § 9910 (a) and (b), the Commonwealth Election Commission hereby gives notice that the Commonwealth Election Commission will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Commonwealth Election Commission office in Susupe. Additional information concerning this meeting is available at the Office of the Commonwealth Election Commission, Susupe, Saipan.
January 2026
January 9, 2026
CEC Office, Susupe
Pursuant to 1 CMC § 9910 (a) and (b), the Commonwealth Election Commission, hereby gives notice that the Commonwealth Election Commission will meet at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 09, 2026, at the Commonwealth Election Commission office in Susupe. Additional information concerning this meeting is available at the Office of the Commonwealth Election Commission, Susupe, Saipan.
Important Dates for Election 2026
- July 6, 2026 120 days ‣Last day to establish residency requirements. ‣First day for submission for nominating petition and candidacy.
- August 5, 2026 90 days ‣Last day of submission of nominating petitions & candidacy documents. August 20, 2026 75 days ‣Request for absentee ballots commence.
- September 4, 2026 60 days ‣Last day for voter’s registration for election.
- September 18, 2026 46 days ‣Last day for Commission’s action on nominating petitions candidacy documents. ‣Early voting for Northern Island ONLY commences.
- October 9, 2026 25 days ‣Deadline for application for absentee voting by electronic/mail. October 19, 2026 15 days ‣Designation of polling places & distribution of listing.
- October 27, 2026 7 days ‣Early voting for Saipan, Tinian & Rota commences. ‣Specimen ballot to be posted in each polling place. November 2, 2026 1 day ‣ Last day of early voting.
- November 3, 2026 0 days ‣2026 GENERAL ELECTION
- November 18, 2026 15 days ‣Removal of all campaign materials from public places.
- December 23, 2026 50 days ‣Submission of Campaign Financial Statement.
- January 11, 2027 2nd Monday ‣ Elected Officials take Office
as of April 9, 2026
as of October 28, 2024
