The Johor state election is set for July 11, 2026, with nomination day on June 27 and early voting scheduled for July 7. The Johor State Legislative Assembly was dissolved on June 1, clearing the way for the poll of all 56 seats [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11].

Before dissolution, Barisan Nasional (BN) held a dominant 40 of the 56 seats, followed by Pakatan Harapan (PH) with 12 seats, Perikatan Nasional (PN) 3 seats, and Muda 1 seat [1, 2, 5]. BN, led by UMNO, is expected to refresh its lineup, possibly dropping incumbents including Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad and Mohd Puad Zarkashi, while introducing at least 12 new faces [2]. UMNO is negotiating seat allocations with coalition partners MIC and MCA, discussing possible seat swaps in Tenggaroh, Kemelah, Perling, and Layang-Layang [2].

PH plans to contest all 56 seats in Johor, with PKR fielding 20 candidates, Amanah 19, and DAP 17 [4]. PKR's Johor candidate list is 99% finalized, featuring a mix of experienced leaders, youth, and women candidates [5]. Amanah will contest 19 seats with about 6-7 incumbents and the rest new faces, half of whom are youth [6]. DAP announced four candidates, including two targeting new or strategic constituencies [7]. PH chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he would attend PH's candidate announcement in Bukit Gambir on June 22, stating Johor "deserves leadership with integrity and that is capable and hardworking" [9].

Perikatan Nasional will hold an emergency supreme council meeting also on June 22 to discuss coalition membership, logo use, and election strategies for Johor and Negri Sembilan [10, 11]. PN chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said membership issues remain subject to Bersatu's decisions, with the current PN composition unchanged [10].

Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) plans to announce its Johor candidates today after receiving over 300 applications for Johor and Negri Sembilan [8].

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi emphasized that the Sultan of Johor has the final say on who becomes Menteri Besar after the election, urging respect for royal authority and decorum. He said, "There is no need for name-calling or insults. Maintain proper manners and decorum. That is Tuanku's decree" [3].

Outstation voters are making travel plans to return to Johor to cast their ballots. One returning voter, Balqis Muzakkir, said, "I am really looking forward to it and would not allow distance to prevent me from making my voice heard through the ballot box." Another, Tan Sheau Hui, said she planned "to cross the border early to avoid heavy traffic, as many Malaysians are likely to be returning home to vote" [1].

Former Titi Serong state assemblyman Hasnul Zulkarnain Abd Munaim rejoined Amanah on June 18, adding strength to PH’s Johor lineup, according to party leadership [12].

The next key events are the nomination day on June 27 and PH’s candidate announcement ceremony in Bukit Gambir on June 22, alongside the PN supreme council meeting. Early voting will take place on July 7 before polling on July 11 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11].