Author: Lara Bonatesta
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Nebraska has the fewest candidates running for its single state legislative chamber since 2010
There are 57 candidates running for Nebraska’s unicameral Legislature this year, the fewest since 2010, when there were 51. This marks a departure from the last two times Nebraska held state legislative elections, which had the most and second-most candidates running since 2010. Seventy-three candidates ran in 2024, and 66 candidates ran in 2022. According…
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Four candidates are running in the May 19 Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District
Shaun Griffith, Christopher Rabb, Ala Stanford, and Sharif Street are running in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District on May 19, 2026. Incumbent Dwight Evans is not running for re-election. Rabb, Stanford, and Street led in media attention, campaign fundraising, and endorsements. There are no Republicans running in the district. Local media outlets…
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A look at the notable Republican primaries for U.S. Senate happening in May
There are eight states holding primaries for U.S. Senate this month. Additionally, on May 5, Ohio is holding a primary for the special election to fill the rest of the six-year term that Vice President J.D. Vance (R) was elected to in 2022. Eight Democratic primaries and eight Republican primaries are contested this month. Republicans…
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A look the May 2 mayoral election in Texas and an update on mayoral partisanship in the 100 most populous cities
Three of the 100 most populous cities – all in Texas – are holding mayoral elections on Saturday, May 2. Those elections are taking place in Arlington, Irving, and Lubbock. Other than the Feb. 10 election for mayor of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, these are the first top-100 mayoral elections taking place this year. Here’s a…
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Mayes Middleton and Chip Roy seeking Republican nomination for Texas Attorney General in May 26 runoff
Mayes Middleton (R) and Chip Roy (R) are running in the Republican primary runoff for Texas Attorney General on May 26, 2026. Middleton and Roy were the top two finishers among the four candidates in the March 3 primary. Middleton and Roy advanced because no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the…
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A look at the June 9 Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Maine
Three candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Maine on June 9. As of April 2026, Janet T. Mills (D) and Graham Platner (D) lead in media attention, fundraising, polling, and endorsements. The winner of the primary will face incumbent Susan Collins (R) in the general election. According to the New…
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Chris Taylor elected to Wisconsin Supreme Court, expanding liberal majority from 4-3 to 5-2 and securing liberal control through 2030
Chris Taylor defeated Maria S. Lazar in the general election for Wisconsin Supreme Court on April 7, 2026. As a result, the Court's liberal majority expanded from 4-3 to 5-2. Incumbent Rebecca Bradley did not run for re-election. Wisconsin’s Supreme Court elections are officially nonpartisan, but candidates often take stances on specific issues and receive…