Election Results 2026: Global Dashboard, Latest Outcomes & Upcoming Polls

As of January 26, 2026, the global political landscape is shifting rapidly with major election results coming in from Europe and Africa, while South and Southeast Asia prepare for critical votes in February. This live tracker provides the latest confirmed outcomes, expert projections, and a schedule of upcoming polls.

🗳️ Latest Election Results (January 2026)

🇵🇹 Portugal Presidential Election (Round 1)

Date: January 18, 2026
Status: 🔴 Proceeding to Runoff (Scheduled Feb 8, 2026)

For the first time in 40 years, the Portuguese presidential election has failed to produce a first-round winner, triggering a runoff. Official results indicate a polarized contest:

Analysis: The runoff on February 8 will be a decisive battle between the center-left and the rising populist right. Turnout was reported to be higher than in 2021, reflecting the high stakes of Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa’s succession.

🇺🇬 Uganda General Election

Date: January 15, 2026
Focus: Presidential & Parliamentary

Ugandans went to the polls earlier this month. The electoral commission has managed a tense voting process amidst credibility concerns raised by opposition groups. While incumbents maintain a stronghold, final certified seat counts for the Parliament are being solidified. International observers are closely monitoring the post-election stability.

🇨🇿 Czech Republic Parliamentary Election (Recap)

Date: October 3-4, 2025
Outcome: ANO Victory (Andrej Babiš)

Although occurring late last year, the formation of the new Czech government remains a key geopolitical factor in 2026. The populist ANO party secured a decisive victory with 34.5% of the vote, defeating Prime Minister Petr Fiala’s SPOLU coalition (23.4%). Andrej Babiš has returned to power, potentially shifting the country’s stance on EU and foreign policy.

📅 Upcoming Major Elections (February – November 2026)

🇧🇩 Bangladesh General Election

Scheduled: February 12, 2026

This will be the first general election in Bangladesh since the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, is overseeing the transition. The election is viewed as a referendum on the country’s democratic restoration, with major parties vying for control in a fractured political environment.

🇹🇭 Thailand General Election

Scheduled: February 8, 2026

Thailand faces another pivotal general election and constitutional referendum. Following the political upheavals of 2023-2024, the electorate is expected to turn out in large numbers. The contest pits the established conservative royalist factions against reformist movements seeking to rewrite the constitution.

🇺🇸 United States Midterm Elections

Scheduled: November 3, 2026

The 2026 midterms will be the first major electoral test of President Donald Trump’s non-consecutive second term. All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are up for grabs. Historically, the president’s party faces headwinds in midterms. Key battlegrounds include suburban districts that have trended away from Republicans and rural areas where GOP support remains rock-solid.

🇵🇰 Pakistan & Regional Election Watch

While Pakistan’s next General Election is not scheduled for early 2026, the region is active with local and state-level polls:

• Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK): General elections for the Legislative Assembly are expected in 2026.
• Gilgit-Baltistan: Assembly elections are also slated for this year.
• India (State Elections): Neighboring India will hold legislative assembly elections in key states including Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal later in 2026. These results will be crucial indicators of regional stability.

🔍 How to Track & Interpret Election Results

1. Official Sources vs. Media Projections

In the digital age, “results” often appear on social media before they are official. Always distinguish between:

• Exit Polls: Surveys taken as voters leave polling stations. They indicate trends but have margins of error.
• Media Calls/Projections: Major news desks (like AP, BBC, CNN) “call” races when the statistical probability of a different outcome is near zero.
• Certified Results: The final, legal count provided by government electoral commissions (e.g., ECP in Pakistan, FEC in USA).

2. Understanding “Red Mirage” and “Blue Shift”

In many jurisdictions (especially the US), in-person votes are counted first (often favoring conservatives), while mail-in ballots are counted later (often favoring liberals). This can cause early results to shift dramatically as counting progresses. Patience is key.