Author: Briana Ryan
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Rep. Jodey Arrington becomes the sixth member of Texas’ congressional delegation to announce their retirement
Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) announced on Nov. 11, 2025, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. In a video announcing his retirement, Arrington said, “As much good as we’ve done together, there’s a time and season for everything. And this season is coming to a close. That’s why…
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Forty-five members of Congress have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026—the most at this point since 2018
Forty-five members of Congress—37 representatives and eight senators—have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026. That’s the most retirement announcements at this point in an election cycle since 2018. Since our Oct. 20 update, six representatives have announced that they will not seek re-election to the U.S. House in 2026. Here are the six…
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman becomes the 36th U.S. House member who is not seeking re-election in 2026
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) announced on Nov. 10, 2025, that she will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. On her retirement, Coleman posted on X, “I believe in giving voice to truth, speaking truth to power, and I believe as a consequence of that, we have been able to…
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Rep. Elise Stefanik becomes the 11th Republican U.S. House member to announce a gubernatorial bid for 2026
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) announced on Nov. 7, 2025, that she will run for governor of New York in 2026 rather than for another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. As of Nov. 4, 2025, independent race forecasters The Cook Political Report, Sabato’s Crystal Ball, and Inside Elections have rated the 2026 general election…
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi becomes the 34th U.S. House member who is not seeking re-election in 2026
Former U.S. House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced on Nov. 6, 2025, that she will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. In a video announcing her retirement, Pelosi said, "I want you, my fellow San Franciscans, to be the first to know. I will not be seeking re-election to…
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Rep. Jared Golden becomes the 32nd U.S. House member who is not seeking re-election in 2026
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) announced on Nov. 5, 2025, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. On his retirement, Golden posted on X, “After much deliberation, I’ve decided not to seek reelection in 2026. I’m confident that were I to run again, I would win. But recent events…
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Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia becomes the sixth member of Illinois’ congressional delegation to announce their retirement
Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Ill.) announced on Nov. 5, 2025, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. On his retirement, Garcia said, “I didn’t want to be forced into going into another term if I would have won, knowing my new urgencies as it relates to my health,…
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Six candidates are running in the general election for three seats on the Lakota Local Schools Board of Education on Nov. 4, 2025
Six candidates are running in the nonpartisan general election for three at-large seats on the five-member Lakota Local Schools Board of Education in Butler County, Ohio, on Nov. 4, 2025. The three candidates who receive the most votes will serve four-year terms on the board. According to Journal News’ Michael D. Clark, “The stakes in…
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A look at the congressional and state legislative special elections happening on Nov. 4
Ballotpedia is covering contested special elections for one congressional district and 23 state legislative districts on Nov. 4. Congressional special election Amanda Edwards (D), Jolanda Jones (D), Christian Menefee (D), Carmen Montiel (R), and 12 other candidates are running in a special election to succeed former Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas) in Texas' 18th Congressional District.…