The key dates for the 2026 elections for the Chair of the English Party Assembly, the Executive Officer for Candidates, and the Executive Officer for Diversity are: | |
| Thursday 22 October, 12:00 | Opening of nominations |
| Thursday 5 November, 17:00 | Close of all nominations |
| Monday 9 November, 12:00 | Deadline for submission of candidates’ manifestos |
| Monday 16 November, 17:00 | Notice of candidates to the electorate |
| Thursday 26 November, 12:00 | Ballot opens |
| Monday 7 November, 12:00 | Renewal deadline for lapsing members to vote |
| Tuesday 8 December, 17:00 | Deadline for return of paper ballot papers |
| Thursday 10 December, 15:00 | Close of ballot |
| Friday 11 December (time to be agreed) | Count and declaration of results |
The key dates for the principal councillor and executive mayors representative to the English Party Board election are: | |
| Monday 19 October, 12:00 | Opening of nominations |
| Friday 29 October, 17:00 | Close of all nominations |
| Monday 2 November, 12:00 | Deadline for submission of candidates’ manifestos |
| Tuesday 3 November, 12:00 | Ballot opens |
| Tuesday 17 November, 15:00 | Close of ballot |
| Wednesday 18 November (time to be agreed) | Count and declaration of results |