Category: 2026 elections
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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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Incumbent Sylvia Garcia (D), Jarvis Johnson (D), and Robert Slater (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Texas' 29th Congressional District on March 3, 2026
Incumbent Sylvia Garcia (D), Jarvis Johnson (D), and Robert Slater (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Texas' 29th Congressional District on March 3, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025. As of November 2025, Garcia and Johnson led in local media attention. The primary is taking place in the context of redistricting…
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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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Five candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 8th Congressional District on March 3, 2026
Five candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 8th Congressional District on March 3, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025. Two candidates lead in media attention and endorsements: Jessica Steinmann (R) and Nick Tran (R). Incumbent Morgan Luttrell (R) is not running for re-election. For a list of U.S. Representatives who…
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Jon Bonck (R), Barrett McNabb (R), Shelley deZevallos (R), and two other candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 38th Congressional District on March 3, 2026.
Jon Bonck (R), Barrett McNabb (R), Shelly deZevallos (R), and two other candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 38th Congressional District on March 3, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025. As of October 2025, Bonck, McNabb, and deZevallos led in fundraising and local media attention. Incumbent Wesley Hunt (R) is…
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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signs legislation changing the state's spring election dates
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) signed two pieces of legislation on Oct. 30 to move back the state’s 2026 spring election dates, a move the bills' supporters have said is necessary to give lawmakers more time to potentially redraw the state’s congressional maps if the U.S. Supreme Court rules in the state’s favor in Louisiana…
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Thirteen candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 21st Congressional District on March 3, 2026
Thirteen candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 21st Congressional District on March 3, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025. Two candidates lead in media attention and endorsements: Mark Teixeira (R) and Trey Trainor (R). Incumbent Chip Roy (R) is running in the Republican primary for Texas Attorney General in 2026.…
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Incumbent John Cornyn (R), Wesley Hunt (R), Ken Paxton (R), and 10 other candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Texas on March 3, 2026
Incumbent John Cornyn (R), Wesley Hunt (R), Ken Paxton (R), and 10 other candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Texas on March 3, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025. As of October 2025, Cornyn, Hunt, and Paxton led in polling, fundraising, endorsements, and media attention. The Texas Tribune's…