The election agenda for this week, from Monday, October 26, to Sunday, November 1, 2026, features three confirmed debates and the closing of early voting in several states, just days ahead of the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Decisions made at the polls affect your household: what you pay for rent, healthcare, or your children's school, and the rules that impact your community. For Latino families, who often have multiple people with different work schedules, voting early can help avoid complications on election day. This week, some deadlines are still open, while others are closing. It's a good idea to review them today.
We did not find any confirmed debates this week in California, Texas, Florida, New York, Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, or New Jersey. According to Time (October 13, 2026), no debates were expected in the gubernatorial races in Georgia or Nevada, or in the Texas Senate race. The confirmed debates we found are:
Several of these dates come from secondary sources or are several days old. Before leaving your house, verify with your county election office.
Sources: Iowa Capital Dispatch; TV News Check (KCCI); Nexstar; WTNH; WSHU; PoliticsPA; WVIA; Ballotpedia News; The Political Group; MundoNow; CBS Texas; The Blog Timer; NewsNation; Election Innovation; Ballot Explained; vote.nyc (NYC Board of Elections); Washington Examiner
