Category: 2026 elections
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Virginia Supreme Court voids election results for Virginia redistricting referendum, blocking implementation of a map that would have shifted four congressional seats towards Democrats
The Virginia Supreme Court voided and nullified the election results for the April 21 Virginia redistricting amendment on May 8, 2026. The court issued a ruling that stated that the Virginia General Assembly violated procedural requirements when placing the Virginia redistricting amendment on the April 2026 ballot. Voter approved the amendment at the April 21…
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Seven incumbents in Maryland are running in contested U.S. House primaries this year — the second-most since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maryland was Feb. 24, 2026. Seven incumbents — six Democrats and one Republican — are running in contested primaries. That’s the second-highest number of incumbents running in contested primaries since 2014. There were five incumbents in contested primaries in 2024, six…
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Fifty-two candidates are running for New Jersey’s 12 U.S. House districts — the second-most since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey was March 23, 2026. Fifty-two candidates — 38 Democrats and 14 Republicans — are running for New Jersey’s 12 congressional districts. That’s 4.3 candidates per district. That’s the second-highest number of candidates running in New Jersey since 2014. There…
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Eight primaries are contested in Oklahoma this year — tying with 2016 for the second-most since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Oklahoma was April 3, 2026. Eight primaries — four Democratic and four Republican — are contested this year. In total, there were five contested primaries in 2024, four in 2022, six in 2020, nine in 2018, eight in 2016, and seven…
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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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Jon Echols (R) and Jeff Starling (R) are running in the Republican primary for Oklahoma Attorney General on June 16, 2026
Jon Echols (R) and Jeff Starling (R) are running in the Republican primary for Oklahoma Attorney General on June 16, 2026. Incumbent Gentner Drummond (R), first elected in 2022, is running for governor. The last election for Oklahoma Attorney General without an incumbent on the ballot was in 2010. The Southwest Ledger's M. Scott Carter…
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Five incumbents in Oregon are running in contested U.S. House primaries this year — tying with 2018 for the most since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for incumbents running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Oregon was March 3, 2026. The filing deadline for non-incumbents was March 10, 2026. Five incumbents — four Democrats and one Republican — are running in contested primaries. This year ties with 2018 for the highest number of incumbents running in…
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Abdul El-Sayed (D), Mallory McMorrow (D), Haley Stevens (D), and two other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan on August 4, 2026
Abdul El-Sayed (D), Mallory McMorrow (D), Haley Stevens (D), and two other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan on August 4, 2026. As of May 2026, El-Sayed, McMorrow, and Stevens led in polling, endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. Incumbent Gary Peters (D) is not running for re-election. Crain's…
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Jay Byars (R), Jenny Honeycutt (R), Sam McCown (R), Alex Pelbath (R), Mark Smith (R), and six other candidates are running in the Republican primary for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District on June 9, 2026
Jay Byars (R), Jenny Honeycutt (R), Sam McCown (R), Alex Pelbath (R), Mark Smith (R), and six other candidates are running in the Republican primary for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District on June 9, 2026. As of May 2026, Byars, Honeycutt, McCown, Pelbath, and Smith led in fundraising and local media attention. Incumbent Nancy Mace…
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Thirty-nine candidates are running for Kentucky’s six U.S. House districts — the most since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Kentucky was Jan. 9, 2026. The number of candidates running for the U.S. House in Kentucky is the most since 2014. Thirty-nine candidates — 16 Democrats and 23 Republicans — are running for Kentucky’s six congressional districts. That’s 6.5 candidates per…