Year: 2026
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Iowa's 2026 legislative primaries feature the most contested incumbents since 2012
There are 100 incumbents running for re-election in the primaries for Iowa's state Legislature on June 2. Fifteen of those incumbents (15%) are contested, the most since 2012, when there were 16. There are a total of 125 seats up for election this year, including all 100 seats in the state House and 25 seats…
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Partisan balance at stake in June 2 Orange County, California Board of Supervisors primaries
Eleven candidates are running for three seats on the Orange County Board of Supervisors on June 2. Two incumbents are running for re-election, and the other seat is open. Although elections for the Orange County Board of Supervisors are officially nonpartisan, heading into the elections, media outlets reported that Democrats had a 3-2 majority on…
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The total number of New Mexico state representatives in contested primaries has increased for the fifth year in a row
New Mexico is holding elections for all 70 seats in its state House this year. New Mexico doesn’t hold state Senate elections during midterm election years. Here’s a look at how New Mexico’s 2026 state House elections compare to previous years. There are 64 incumbents running for re-election, of whom 13 (20.3%) are contested in…
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Utah’s Redrawn 2nd Congressional District Draws Republican Primary Contest Between Moore and Lisonbee
Incumbent Blake Moore (R) and Karianne Lisonbee (R) are running in the Republican primary for Utah's 2nd Congressional District on June 23, 2026. The election is taking place in the context of redistricting, which changed the district boundaries from those used in 2024. Incumbent Celeste Maloy (R) is running for re-election in the 3rd District.…
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Four Republicans compete for Tennessee's open 6th District as incumbent runs for governor
Natisha Brooks (R), Johnny Garrett (R), Jon Henry (R), and Van Hilleary (R) are running in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 6th Congressional District on August 6, 2026. As of May 2026, Garrett and Hilleary led in fundraising and local media attention. Incumbent John Rose (R) is running for governor. The election is also taking…
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Elections Ballotpedia is covering in June 2026
In June 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4,827 elections across 26 states. These include 18 statewide elections, 91 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, and two recall elections in two states. In May 2026, Ballotpedia tracked 10,104 elections across 29 states. This included 13 statewide elections, 181 special elections, and nine recall elections.…