Author: Briana Ryan

  • Sen. Steve Daines becomes the 10th U.S. senator to announce he won't seek re-election in 2026

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    Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) announced on March 4, 2026, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2026. In announcing his retirement, Daines said, “Serving the people of Montana in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate the past 13 years has been the greatest honor of my professional career, and I am…

  • Rep. Ryan Zinke becomes the 52nd U.S. House member who is not seeking re-election in 2026

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    Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) announced on March 2, 2026, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. In a statement announcing his retirement, Zinke said, “Service is a duty that I will always hold sacred, and I am grateful for the opportunity to make a difference. As for my…

  • Seventy-eight candidates are running for Ohio’s 15 U.S. House districts — the second-most since 2014

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    This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Ohio was Feb. 4, 2026. Seventy-eight candidates — 46 Democrats and 32 Republicans — are running for Ohio’s 15 U.S. House districts. That’s 5.2 candidates per district. There were 4.1 candidates per district in 2024, 4.5 in 2022, 4.2 in 2020,…

  • Thirty-two candidates are running for Louisiana’s six U.S. House districts — the most since 2016

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    This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Louisiana was Feb. 13, 2026. Thirty-two candidates — 15 Democrats and 17 Republicans — are running for Louisiana’s six U.S. House districts. That’s 5.3 candidates per district. There were four candidates per district in 2024, 3.7 in 2022, five in 2020,…

  • Eight candidates are running for West Virginia’s two U.S. House districts — the fewest since 2014

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    This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in West Virginia was Jan. 31, 2026. Eight candidates — four Democrats and four Republicans — are running for West Virginia’s two U.S. House districts. That’s four candidates per district. There were five candidates per district in 2024, 6.5 in 2022, four…

  • What to know about states that don't use primary elections to nominate candidates

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Feb. 26, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: What to know about states that don't use primary elections to nominate candidates Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas have their statewide primaries on March 3, kicking off the 2026 primary season. Generally, political parties…

  • 30% of congressional incumbents not seeking re-election this year have endorsed a successor

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    On Feb. 9, U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), who is not seeking re-election this year, endorsed Micah Lasher (D) in the Democratic primary election to succeed him in representing New York's 12th Congressional District.  In doing so, Nadler joined 17 other retiring members of the U.S. Congress who have so far endorsed candidates in primary…

  • A look at this year's gubernatorial battlegrounds

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, Feb. 18, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at this year's gubernatorial battlegrounds This year, gubernatorial elections are happening in 36 states, including 18 where no incumbent is running for re-election. Currently, Democrats and Republicans each hold 18 of the…

  • Congress considers whether to require voter ID, proof of citizenship for federal elections

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Feb. 12, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Congress considers whether to require voter ID, proof of citizenship for federal elections On Jan. 30, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the SAVE America Act, which would require voters in all…

  • Seven candidates are running in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Alabama on May 19, 2026

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    Seven candidates are running in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Alabama on May 19, 2026. Jared Hudson (R), Steve Marshall (R), and Barry Moore (R) lead in polling and media attention. Incumbent Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R) is running for governor of Alabama rather than for another term in the U.S. Senate. President…