<P> As a matter of convenience and cost saving , elections for many of these state and local offices are held at the same time as either the federal presidential or midterm elections . There are a handful of states , however , that instead hold their elections during odd - numbered `` off years . '' </P>
<P> As a matter of convenience and cost saving , elections for many of these state and local offices are held at the same time as either the federal presidential or midterm elections . There are a handful of states , however , that instead hold their elections during odd - numbered `` off years . '' </P>
when do most states hold elections for state offices
when do most states hold elections for state offices
at the same time as either the federal presidential or midterm elections
at the same time as either the federal presidential or midterm elections