Year: 2026
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Christina Bohannan (D) defeated incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) and Michael Bridgford (Independent) in the general election for Iowa's 1st Congressional District
Christina Bohannan (D) defeated incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) and Michael Bridgford (Independent) in the general election for Iowa's 1st Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Reuters' David Morgan wrote, "Miller-Meeks is one of the most vulnerable House Republicans at a time when high prices for gasoline and other consumer products and an unpopular war against…
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Sarah Trone Garriott (D) defeated incumbent Zach Nunn (R) in the general election for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District
Sarah Trone Garriott (D) defeated incumbent Zach Nunn (R) in the general election for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Iowa Public Radio's Isabella Luu said the 3rd District "hasn’t been held by any incumbent for more than two terms since 2010." Nunn defeated then-incumbent Cindy Axne (D) 50.3%–49.6% in 2022 and won…
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Incumbent Adam Gray (D) defeated Kevin Lincoln II (R) in the general election for California's 13th Congressional District
Incumbent Adam Gray (D) defeated Kevin Lincoln II (R) in the general election for California's 13th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. FOX26's Liz Gonzalez said, "The 13th Congressional District has been among the most closely watched races across the nation in recent elections—and this year likely won’t be any different. While the district has…
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Randy Villegas (D) defeated incumbent David Valadao (R) in the general election for California's 22nd Congressional District
Randy Villegas (D) defeated incumbent David Valadao (R) in the general election for California's 22nd Congressional District on November 3, 2026. The Sacramento Bee's Mathew Miranda said, "Valadao has largely withstood challengers in the Democratic-leaning Central Valley swing district since he entered Congress in 2012. He faces new challenges this year, however, including changes from…
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Manny Rutinel (D) defeated incumbent Gabe Evans (R) and David Wood (L) in the general election for Colorado's 8th Congressional District
Manny Rutinel (D) defeated incumbent Gabe Evans (R) and David Wood (L) in the general election for Colorado's 8th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. As of November 2026, major election forecasters rated the general election Likely Democratic, Lean Democratic, or Toss-up. Evans defeated incumbent Yadira Caraveo (D) 49.0%–48.2% in 2024. Caraveo was elected 48.4%–47.7%…
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Rob Sand (D) defeated Zach Lahn (R) in the general election for governor of Iowa
Rob Sand (D) defeated Zach Lahn (R) in the general election for governor of Iowa on November 3, 2026. The Hill's Caroline Vakil said, "While Iowa hasn’t elected a Democrat for governor in two decades, Democrats see an unusually strong candidate in Sand. He is currently the only member of the party to hold a…
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James Talarico (D) defeated Ken Paxton (R) and five other candidates to win the general election for U.S. Senate in Texas
James Talarico (D) defeated Ken Paxton (R) and five other candidates to win the general election for U.S. Senate in Texas on November 3, 2026. Incumbent John Cornyn (R) lost to Paxton in the Republican primary runoff. As of November 2026, major election forecasters rated the general election Lean Democratic, Tilt Democratic, or Toss-up. Heading…
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Incumbent Derek Tran (D) defeated Chuong Vo (R) in the general election for California's 45th Congressional District
Incumbent Derek Tran (D) defeated Chuong Vo (R) in the general election for California's 45th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. The election took place in the context of redistricting that changed the boundaries of the 45th District from those used in the 2024 election. Inside Elections' Nathaniel Rakich said, "[The district] adds a few…
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Josh Turek (D) defeated Ashley Hinson (R) and Thomas Laehn (L) in the general election for U.S. Senate in Iowa
Josh Turek (D) defeated Ashley Hinson (R) and Thomas Laehn (L) in the general election for U.S. Senate in Iowa on November 3, 2026. Incumbent Joni Ernst (R), first elected in 2014, did not run for re-election. Ernst endorsed Hinson on January 10, 2026. The Iowa Capital Dispatch's Robin Opsahl wrote, "Republicans have seen a…
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Incumbent Marcy Kaptur (D) defeated Derek Merrin (R) and Kathy McKinstry (Independent) (Write-in) in the general election for Ohio's 9th Congressional District
Incumbent Marcy Kaptur (D) defeated Derek Merrin (R) and Kathy McKinstry (Independent) (Write-in) in the general election for Ohio's 9th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. The election took place in the context of redistricting that changed the boundaries of the 9th District from those used in 2024. Inside Elections' Nathaniel Rakich said the new…