Category: 2025 elections
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Aftyn Behn (D), Matt Van Epps (R), and four independent candidates are running in the special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District
Aftyn Behn (D), Matt Van Epps (R), and four independent candidates are running in the special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District on December 2, 2025. The special election will fill the vacancy created when the former incumbent, Rep. Mark Green (R), resigned on July 20, 2025. The Tennessee Lookout's Sam Stockard wrote, "The special…
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Virginia Democrats gain 13 seats in the House of Delegates
Democrats expanded their majority in the Virginia House of Delegates on November 4, 2025, gaining 13 seats. The Virginia House was one of two state legislative chambers with elections in 2025. Twelve Republican incumbents lost in Virginia, tying 2017 for the most incumbents defeated since 2011. Two incumbents lost in the 2023 elections, one Republican…
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At least 15 Republican incumbents lost re-election in New Jersey and Virginia
At least 15 incumbents lost in the state legislative elections in New Jersey and Virginia, with six New Jersey contests still uncalled as of 4:30 p.m. EST on Nov. 5. That’s the most general election incumbent defeats in an odd year since 21 were defeated in 2011. All 15 defeated incumbents were Republicans. Twelve Republican…
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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.…
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Record high fundraising in the Virginia House of Delegates races
Candidates for the Virginia House of Delegates raised a record $63.7 million in campaign funds by Sept. 30 this year, compared to the previous high of $59.6 million in 2021. Democratic House candidates have raised a total of $44.2 million this cycle, their most in the last two decades. Republicans have raised $19.6 million, down…
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Where Virginia gubernatorial candidates stand on K-12 education
Virginia is one of two states holding gubernatorial elections this November, along with New Jersey. In both states, the incumbents are term-limited, and both elections made our list of the top 10 November races to watch. Here's a look at where the candidates in Virginia stand on issues related to K-12 education. Who are the…
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In 215 races, both candidates share the same last name
In 215 contests across 15 states, 438 candidates running for office this year share the same last name. Every single one of these contests is for a local election. Of these contests, all but one are nonpartisan elections. One contest, District 20 of the New York City Council, was a partisan contest where Allen Wang…
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A look at elections for downballot state offices in 2025
In the 2025 elections, while much attention is focused on the top statewide offices, such as governor or attorney general, these are not the only statewide offices up for election in 2025. Other states will be holding elections for various statewide offices, including those for state supreme court and public service commission. Here is a…
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Four seats on the Albuquerque Public Schools board are up for election
Four seats on the Albuquerque Public Schools school board in New Mexico are up for election on November 4, 2025. Albuquerque Journal’s Noah Alcala Bach wrote, "The balance of power between the two primary factions that make up the Albuquerque Public Schools board is on the ballot this November." Eight candidates are running in the…
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Six candidates are running for three seats on the South-Western City 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 South-Western City Schools Board of Education on Nov. 4, 2025. The three candidates who receive the most votes will serve four-year terms on the board. Incumbents Camille Peterson and Chris Boso are running for re-election, while incumbent Kelli Martindale is not running for re-election. The six candidates are running…