2022 local electoral calendar

This local electoral calendar for 2022 lists the subnational elections that were and are scheduled to be held in 2022. Referendums, recall and retention elections, and national by-elections (special elections) are also included. Specific dates are given where these are known.

Schedule[]

January[]

9 January: Venezuela, Barinas, Governor
11 January: United States, Florida's 20th congressional district, U.S. House of Representatives special election
16 January: Italy, Rome Trionfale by-election
23 January
- Finland, County Elections
- Senegal, departmental and municipal elections [fr]

February[]

3 February: United Kingdom, Southend West, House of Commons by-election
5 February: Nigeria, Kebbi, ^[1]
10 February – 7 March: India, Uttar Pradesh, Legislative Assembly
12 February: Nigeria, Federal Capital Territory, ^[2]
12 February: Australia, New South Wales by-elections, Fifty-seventh Legislative Assembly 2019–2023
13 February: Spain, Castile and León, Cortes of Castile and León^[3]
14 February: India
- Goa, Legislative Assembly
- Uttarakhand, Legislative Assembly
15 February: Canada, Saskatchewan, Athabasca, Legislative Assembly by-election
20 February: India, Punjab, Legislative Assembly
23 February: Nigeria, Enugu, ^[4]
26 February: Nigeria
- Akure North/Akure South Federal Constituency, House of Representatives by-election^[5]
- Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency, House of Representatives by-election^[5]
- Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, House of Representatives by-election^[5]
28 February – 5 March: India, Manipur, Legislative Assembly

March[]

3 March: United Kingdom, Birmingham Erdington, House of Commons by-election
12 March: Malaysia, Johor, Legislative Assembly
15 March: Canada, Alberta, Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche, Legislative Assembly by-election
16 March: Netherlands, municipal elections
19 March: Australia, South Australia, House of Assembly and Legislative Council
22 March: Canada, Manitoba, Fort Whyte, Legislative Assembly by-election
27 March: Germany, Saarland, Landtag

April[]

3 April: Serbia, Belgrade City Assembly^[6]
11 April:
- Nigeria, Katsina, ^[7]
- Canada, Quebec, Marie-Victorin, National Assembly by-election

May[]

5 May: United Kingdom, Local elections
7 May:
- Australia, Tasmania, (Elwick and McIntyre) Legislative Council
- Nigeria, Benue, ^[8]
8 May: Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Landtag
9 May: Philippines, provincial, city and municipal
15 May: Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Landtag
22 May: Thailand, Bangkok, Governor

June[]

1 June: South Korea, Mayors
2 June: Canada, Ontario, Legislative Assembly of Ontario
6 June: Mexico, local elections
18 June: Nigeria, Ekiti, Governor^[9]
20 June: Canada, New Brunswick, Legislative Assembly by-elections

July[]

16 July: Nigeria, Osun, Governor^[9]

August[]

September[]

11 September: Russia, Governors (1st round), Legislative Assemblies
25 September: Russia, Governors (2nd round, if necessary)

October[]

2 October: Brazil, Governors (1st round) and Legislative Assemblies
3 October: Canada, Quebec, National Assembly of Quebec
8 October: New Zealand, local elections
9 October: Germany, Lower Saxony, Landtag
15 October: Canada, British Columbia, Municipal Elections
30 October: Brazil, Governors (2nd round, if necessary)

November[]

8 November:
- United States, Midterm elections
  - Washington, D.C., Mayor, Attorney General and Council
  - Alabama
    - Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor
    - Allow Denial of Bail for Offenses Enumerated by State Legislature Amendment, Authorize Certain Cities to Use Special Property Tax Revenue to Pay for Capital Improvements Directly Amendment, Prohibit Changes to Election Conduct Laws within Six Months of General Elections Amendment, and Remove Orphans' Business from Probate Court Jurisdiction Amendment referendums
    - Senate and House of Representatives
  - Alaska
    - Governor and Lieutenant Governor
    - House of Representatives and Senate
    - Constitutional Convention Question referendum
  - Arizona
    - Governor, Attorney General, State Treasurer, Secretary of State, Superintendent of Public Instruction and Corporation Commission
    - House of Representatives and Senate
    - Supreme Court retention
    - In-State Tuition for Non-Citizen Residents Measure, Legislative Changes to Ballot Initiatives with Invalid Provisions Amendment, Reduce Number of Income Tax Brackets to Flat Rate of 2.50%, and Single-Subject Requirement for Ballot Initiatives Amendment referendums
  - Arkansas
    - Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer and State Auditor
    - House of Representatives and Senate
    - 60% Supermajority Vote Requirement for Constitutional Amendments and Ballot Initiatives Measure, Government Burden of Free Exercise of Religion Amendment, and Legislature Power to Convene Special Sessions Amendment referendums
  - California
    - Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Controller, Insurance Commissioner, Superintendent of Public Instruction and Board of Equalization
    - Assembly and Senate
    - Changes to Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Cap Initiative, Flavored Tobacco Products Ban, Legalize Sports Betting on American Indian Lands Initiative, and Plastic Waste Reduction Regulations Initiative referendums
  - Colorado
    - Governor, Attorney General, Board of Education, Secretary of State and Treasurer
    - House of Representatives and Senate
    - State Income Tax Rate Reduction Initiative referendum
  - Connecticut
    - Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Comptroller
    - Senate and House of Representatives
    - Allow for Early Voting Amendment referendum
  - Delaware
    - Attorney General, Treasurer, and Auditor
    - and
  - Florida
    - Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer, and Commissioner of Agriculture
    - House of Representatives and Senate
    - Supreme Court retention
    - Amendment 1 and Amendment 2 referendums
  - Georgia
    - Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Commissioner of Agriculture, Commissioner of Insurance, Commissioner of Labor, Public Service Commission, Secretary of State, and Superintendent of Schools
    - and
26 November
- Australia, Victoria, Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council
- Taiwan, local elections

December[]

5 December: Philippines, barangays (villages)

Unknown date[]

India
- Himachal Pradesh, Legislative Assembly (in November)
Italy
- Local elections (1st and 2nd round)
Nigeria
- Adamawa, ^[10]
- Anambra, ^[11]^[12]^[13]
- Imo, ^[14]
- Kwara, ^[13]^[15]
- Osun, ^[16]^[17]
Philippines
- Maguindanao, provincial division plebiscite (by 9 September)
United Kingdom
- Northern Ireland, Assembly (by 5 May)

References[]

^ Aliyu, Haruna. "KSIEC slates Feb 5 for LG polls in Kebbi". Vanguard. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
^ "INEC to conduct FCT council elections February 12". Premium Times. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
^ "Mañueco convoca elecciones en Castilla y León para el 13 de febrero y abre un nuevo ciclo electoral". . Retrieved 22 December 2021.
^ "ENSIEC fixes February 23 for local council elections in Enugu". Peoples Gazette. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
^ ^a ^b ^c Olokor, Friday (14 January 2022). "INEC fixes six by-elections for February 26". The Punch. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
^ "Izbori 3. aprila". B92.net (in Serbian). Archived from the original on 2021-11-26. Retrieved 2021-09-02.
^ Ibrahim, Tijjani. "Katsina Fixes April 11 For LG Polls". Daily Trust. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
^ Ejembi, Rose. "Benue local govt polls to hold May 7". The Sun. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
^ ^a ^b Adenekan, Samson. "INEC fixes dates for Ekiti, Osun polls". Premium Times. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
^ "Adamawa electoral commission postpones LG polls indefinitely over lack of funds". Peoples Gazette. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
^ "Groups Protest Delayed Local Govt Election in Anambra". Pointblank News. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
^ "Anambra protesters ground Awka, demand LG election". The Punch. 17 September 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
^ ^a ^b "LG Election: KWSG shift poll to next year as council tenures expires, Thursday". Ilorin.Info. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
^ Adedeji, Tunji. "ISIEC postpones Imo LG polls over insecurity, razing of offices by hoodlums". Daily Post. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
^ Sardauna, Francis; Olaitan, Kemi; Shittu, Hammed; Eleke, David-Chyddy; Fasua, Kayode; Uneze, Amby (19 April 2021). "Litigations Stall LG Elections in Anambra, Katsina, Kwara". ThisDay. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
^ "16 political parties register for Osun LG polls". Vanguard. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
^ Abubakar, Shina. "LG Administration: Osun electoral body confirms reversal to presidential system". Vanguard. Retrieved 26 November 2021.

[1] Aliyu, Haruna. "KSIEC slates Feb 5 for LG polls in Kebbi". Vanguard. Retrieved 26 November 2021.

[2] "INEC to conduct FCT council elections February 12". Premium Times. Retrieved 26 November 2021.

[3] "Mañueco convoca elecciones en Castilla y León para el 13 de febrero y abre un nuevo ciclo electoral". . Retrieved 22 December 2021.

[4] "ENSIEC fixes February 23 for local council elections in Enugu". Peoples Gazette. Retrieved 26 November 2021.

[February_26_Nigeria-5] Olokor, Friday (14 January 2022). "INEC fixes six by-elections for February 26". The Punch. Retrieved 15 January 2022.

[6] "Izbori 3. aprila". B92.net (in Serbian). Archived from the original on 2021-11-26. Retrieved 2021-09-02.

[7] Ibrahim, Tijjani. "Katsina Fixes April 11 For LG Polls". Daily Trust. Retrieved 12 January 2022.

[8] Ejembi, Rose. "Benue local govt polls to hold May 7". The Sun. Retrieved 28 February 2022.

[:0-9] Adenekan, Samson. "INEC fixes dates for Ekiti, Osun polls". Premium Times. Retrieved 30 December 2021.

[10] "Adamawa electoral commission postpones LG polls indefinitely over lack of funds". Peoples Gazette. Retrieved 29 November 2021.

[11] "Groups Protest Delayed Local Govt Election in Anambra". Pointblank News. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.

[12] "Anambra protesters ground Awka, demand LG election". The Punch. 17 September 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.

[NigeriaDelay-13] "LG Election: KWSG shift poll to next year as council tenures expires, Thursday". Ilorin.Info. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2021.

[14] Adedeji, Tunji. "ISIEC postpones Imo LG polls over insecurity, razing of offices by hoodlums". Daily Post. Retrieved 13 March 2022.

[15] Sardauna, Francis; Olaitan, Kemi; Shittu, Hammed; Eleke, David-Chyddy; Fasua, Kayode; Uneze, Amby (19 April 2021). "Litigations Stall LG Elections in Anambra, Katsina, Kwara". ThisDay. Retrieved 19 June 2021.

[16] "16 political parties register for Osun LG polls". Vanguard. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2021.

[17] Abubakar, Shina. "LG Administration: Osun electoral body confirms reversal to presidential system". Vanguard. Retrieved 26 November 2021.

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