Elections are moments of decision, responsibility, and hope. As we cast ballots and consider leaders, we remember that wisdom, justice, and peace come from God.
Prayer helps us pause amid noise, seek the Lord’s will, and ask for His protection and guidance over our communities and country.
These short, Scripture-shaped prayers invite you to intercede for the election process, candidates, voters, and officials. Use them before voting, as results are counted, and in conversations with neighbors.
May God’s truth, mercy, and righteousness lead us, and may His peace guard every heart and every polling place.
Short prayers For Election
1. 1 Timothy 2:1-2
“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority…”
Scripture calls us to pray for leaders, aspiring and elected. Elections shape those who will serve the common good. Ask God to guide the process and grant leaders who protect peace and promote godliness.
Prayer:
“Father, I lift this election to You. Guide candidates, officials, and voters with Your wisdom. Grant leaders who seek justice, guard freedom, and serve with humility. Keep polling places peaceful, counting honest, and hearts calm. Let Your will be done, and Your peace rest on our land. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
2. James 1:5
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God… and it shall be given him.”
Elections require wisdom, how to vote, whom to trust, and how to speak with others. God promises wisdom to those who ask in faith. Pray for clarity that aligns with truth and love.
Prayer:
“God of all wisdom, grant clear understanding in this election. Help voters discern truth, weigh issues faithfully, and choose with integrity. Give candidates wise counsel and humble hearts. Keep confusion and deception far. Let Your light guide our decisions and honor Your name. Through Jesus Christ, Amen.”
3. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
Elections can stir anxiety and certainty alike. Trusting the Lord keeps us steady and humble. Pray to acknowledge God in every step and to follow His straight path.
Prayer:
“Lord, I trust You above my opinions and fears. Direct our paths in this election; make crooked places straight. Guard us from pride, panic, and partiality. Lead voters and leaders to decisions that honor You and bless our neighbors. Establish Your way among us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
4. Proverbs 21:1
“The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD… he turneth it whithersoever he will.”
God governs even those who govern us. He can turn hearts toward justice and truth. Pray that every aspirant and eventual leader be guided by the Lord’s hand.
Prayer:
“Sovereign Lord, hold the hearts of leaders and candidates in Your hand. Turn them toward righteousness, humility, and service. Bend agendas to justice and mercy. Overrule ambition with Your purposes, and make decisions that bless the vulnerable and honor truth. We trust Your rule. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
5. Daniel 2:21
“And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings…”
Elections are part of God’s larger timeline. He raises up leaders and brings them low. Ask Him to appoint those who will seek the good and to keep us anchored in His sovereignty.
Prayer:
“Eternal God, You order times and seasons. Set up leaders who value truth, justice, and compassion. Remove what harms and plant what heals. Keep us from fear and fix our hearts on Your sovereignty. Guide the outcome for Your glory and our neighbor’s good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
6. Micah 6:8
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good… to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God.”
God’s priorities do not change with election cycles. Justice, mercy, and humility remain the path. Pray that voters and candidates alike embody these virtues.
Prayer:
“Holy God, teach us to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly in this election. Shape candidates with compassion and integrity. Form voters with wisdom and courage. Let our public life reflect Your heart, and may humility guide every decision and conversation. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
7. Proverbs 29:2
“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.”
Righteous leadership brings communal joy. Pray for leaders whose character promotes flourishing and fairness. Ask the Lord to lift up those who will serve, not be served.
Prayer:
“Righteous Lord, raise up leaders of integrity who love truth and do good. Grant them courage to serve the people, not themselves. Let their decisions foster joy, justice, and peace. Turn our nation toward what is right and pleasing to You. Through Christ our King, Amen.”
8. Proverbs 11:1
“A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.”
God delights in honesty. Elections require accurate counts, fair processes, and transparent oversight. Pray for integrity from registration to results.
Prayer:
“God of truth, establish honesty in this election. Protect systems, workers, and counts from error and manipulation. Let every vote be handled with care and every result display fairness. Delight over our land with justice and transparency. Keep us upright before You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
9. Deuteronomy 16:19
“Thou shalt not wrest judgment… neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise.”
Bribery and bias twist justice. Pray that all who administer the election resist pressure, money, and manipulation. Ask God to preserve impartial judgment.
Prayer:
“Judge of all the earth, guard this election from corruption and coercion. Give officials clean hands and clear eyes. Remove bribes and bias, and establish impartial judgment. Let fairness prevail at every step, for Your name’s sake and for our neighbor’s good. Through Jesus, Amen.”
10. Amos 5:24
“But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.”
God desires justice to flow freely, not sporadically. Ask Him to flood the election with what is right, fair, and compassionate. May righteousness wash away deceit.
Prayer:
“Lord, let justice roll like waters in this election. Sweep away lies, intimidation, and injustice. Let righteousness flow through campaigns, polls, and the final tally. Refresh our civic life with truth and mercy, and renew our hearts in Your ways. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
11. Psalm 85:10
“Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.”
God joins what we often separate, truth with mercy, righteousness with peace. Pray for honest debate that remains compassionate, and for firm convictions carried with gentleness.
Prayer:
“God of mercy and truth, knit our public life together with both. Make words honest and hearts tender. Let righteousness and peace embrace in our conversations and decisions. Heal division and bless our land with Your reconciling presence. Through Jesus Christ, Amen.”
12. Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”
Peacemaking is active, not passive. Elections need calm streets, respectful dialogue, and restrained emotions. Ask God to make us His peacemakers.
Prayer:
“Prince of Peace, make us peacemakers in this election season. Calm tempers, quiet fears, and curb anger. Grant peaceful polling places and patient conversations. Use Your church to model unity in love, and bring blessing to our communities. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
13. Romans 12:18
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
We cannot control everything, but we can control our words and demeanor. Pray to live peaceably, with neighbors, family, and those who disagree. Peace honors God and protects community.
Prayer:
“Lord, help me live peaceably with all during this election. Tame my tongue, soften my tone, and anchor my heart in Your love. Keep strife far from our homes and neighborhoods. Let Your peace preserve unity even amid differences. Through Jesus Christ, Amen.”
14. Ephesians 4:29
“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying…”
Words can heal or harm. Elections invite harsh speech; God calls us to edify. Pray for conversations that build up and reflect Christ.
Prayer:
“Holy Spirit, guard my speech this election. Let no corrupt word pass my lips. Give me language that builds, corrects with kindness, and honors truth. Help me speak as one who belongs to Jesus, bringing grace to every hearer. In His name, Amen.”
15. Colossians 4:6
“Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt…”
Gracious words carry strength and flavor. Ask God to season our dialogue with grace and wisdom, especially when we disagree. Truth travels best on gentleness.
Prayer:
“Gracious God, season my words with Your grace and wisdom. In debates and decisions, keep me humble, clear, and kind. Help our communities speak truth without cruelty, and conviction without contempt. Let our speech point to Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
16. Philippians 4:6-7
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer… let your requests be made known unto God.”
Anxiety runs high around elections. Prayer brings God’s peace to guard our hearts and minds. Ask for calm confidence in Christ, not circumstances.
Prayer:
“Father, I bring election anxieties to You. Replace worry with Your peace that passes understanding. Guard hearts and minds across our nation. Help us to trust, to wait, and to love well. Keep us steady in Christ as results unfold. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
17. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
When tensions rise, God is near. He is not shaken by turmoil. Pray for His refuge over neighborhoods, polling places, and hearts.
Prayer:
“Present Help, be our refuge throughout this election. Protect polling sites, keep workers safe, and guard communities from unrest. Strengthen weary souls and steady fearful hearts. Show Yourself near and mighty to save. We rest in You, through Jesus Christ, Amen.”
18. Psalm 33:12
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD…”
Our ultimate hope is not in candidates but in the Lord. Pray that hearts turn toward God in reverence and trust, whatever the outcome.
Prayer:
“Lord, bless this nation by turning our hearts to You. Lift our eyes above parties and personalities to Your throne. Teach us to fear You, love our neighbor, and do what is right. Let our confidence be in Your steadfast love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
19. Jeremiah 29:7
“And seek the peace of the city… and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.”
God’s people are called to bless the places they live. Pray actively for the peace, welfare, and flourishing of your community through this election.
Prayer:
“God of our city, grant peace and welfare to our community. Guide local elections, protect workers and voters, and provide wise leadership. Let Your blessing rest on our neighborhoods, schools, and streets. Make us instruments of Your peace. Through Jesus, Amen.”
20. Psalm 24:1
“The earth is the LORD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.”
All belongs to God, including nations and leaders. Remembering His ownership brings humility and trust. Pray with confidence in His sovereign care.
Prayer:
“Sovereign Lord, this world is Yours, and so are we. Hold this election under Your providence. Keep us humble, honest, and hopeful. Order the outcome for Your glory and the common good. Teach us to rest in Your faithful rule. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
21. Psalm 72:1
“Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son.”
Righteous rule is God’s gift. Pray that those elected will judge with fairness, defend the poor, and pursue peace. Ask for wisdom that reflects God’s heart.
Prayer:
“Righteous God, grant wisdom and justice to those who will lead. Teach them to defend the vulnerable, promote peace, and uphold what is right. Let their decisions be guided by Your righteousness and compassion. Bless our land through wise governance. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
22. Isaiah 32:17
“And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.”
Right living produces lasting peace. Pray that righteousness marks our leaders and citizens, bringing quietness and assurance to society.
Prayer:
“Lord, sow righteousness in this election and reap peace. Form leaders and voters who love what is right. Quiet our fears with the assurance that comes from obedience to You. Let justice and mercy shape our future. Through Christ our peace, Amen.”
23. 2 Chronicles 7:14
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray… then will I hear from heaven…”
Renewal begins with God’s people. Humility, prayer, repentance, and seeking His face invite healing. Pray for the church to lead in repentance and hope.
Prayer:
“Holy God, humble our hearts. Teach us to pray, to turn from sin, and to seek Your face. Forgive, cleanse, and heal our land. Let Your church shine with grace and truth during this election, pointing many to Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
24. John 17:21
“That they all may be one… that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.”
Jesus prayed for the unity of His people. In election seasons, unity displays the gospel. Ask God to keep believers one in Christ, even amid differences.
Prayer:
“Lord Jesus, make Your church one. Guard us from division, slander, and suspicion. Help us love across differences and display the unity of the Spirit. Let our oneness testify to Your saving power during this election. In Your name, Amen.”
25. Galatians 6:9
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
Serving the common good takes perseverance. Pray for poll workers, volunteers, pastors, and neighbors who labor quietly. Ask God to reward faithful service with peace and fruit.
Prayer:
“Lord of the harvest, strengthen all who serve during this election—workers, observers, volunteers, and caregivers. Keep them steady, fair, and kind. Refresh weary hands and hopeful hearts. Let well-doing bear good fruit for our communities. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
26. Proverbs 11:14
“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.”
Wise counsel brings stability. Pray that candidates and voters seek trustworthy advisors and reliable information. Ask for safety through sound counsel.
Prayer:
“Wise God, surround our leaders and citizens with good counsel. Silence reckless voices and amplify wisdom. Help us weigh sources carefully and choose truth over rumor. Establish safety through honest guidance and thoughtful decisions. Keep us from folly. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
27. Zechariah 8:16
“These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour…”
Truth-telling is holy work. Elections are vulnerable to misinformation. Pray for truthful reporting, honest campaigning, and discerning hearts.
Prayer:
“God of truth, make honesty prevail in this election. Guard our mouths and keyboards. Give discernment to voters, integrity to candidates, and accuracy to media. Let truth flourish and lies wither. Honor Your name through our words and deeds. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
28. Matthew 22:37-39
“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God… and… Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Love for God and neighbor guides civic life. Pray that love shapes our votes, our voices, and our view of those who differ. Love casts out fear.
Prayer:
“Lord, let love lead us in this election. Teach us to honor You above all and to love our neighbors—especially those who disagree. Make our choices compassionate, our tone gentle, and our hearts humble. Perfect us in Your love. Through Jesus, Amen.”
29. Romans 13:1
“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God…”
God establishes authority and calls us to respect lawful governance. Pray for a spirit of order, lawful conduct, and mutual respect before and after the election.
Prayer:
“God of order, grant respect for lawful authority during and after this election. Keep protests peaceful, celebrations humble, and transitions honorable. Teach us to submit where right and to do right always. Uphold justice and protect the vulnerable. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
30. Jude 24-25
“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling… to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty…”
God keeps His people and deserves our praise. End this season with confidence in His keeping power and with worship. He remains wise and worthy, whatever the outcome.
Prayer:
“Only Wise God, keep us from stumbling in this election season. Hold our hearts in peace and our steps in righteousness. Receive glory in our words and deeds. Lead us safely beyond this moment into faithful service to You. Through Jesus Christ our Savior, Amen.”
Conclusion
Prayer steadies us when the world feels unsettled. As ballots are cast and results unfold, keep returning to Scripture and prayer. The Lord hears, leads, and protects.
He is near to the humble, generous with wisdom, and faithful in every generation. Continue to pray for peace at polling places, integrity in process, and righteousness in leadership.
Intercede for neighbors, officials, and those who disagree with you, asking God to bind us together in love. May Christ’s peace rule in our hearts, His truth guide our steps, and His mercy rest on our land. Amen.