Category: 2026 elections
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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…
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Record high number of Republican senators lose Indiana primaries
Seven Republican state senators lost primary elections in Indiana on May 5, including six who voted against mid-decade redistricting. Two races remained uncalled as of May 6. One Republican state senator who voted against redistricting has won their primary so far — Greg Goode, who defeated two challengers including President Donald Trump-endorsed Brenda Wilson. This…
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Chedrick Greene (D) defeated Jason Tunney (R) and Ali Sledz (L) in the special general election for Michigan Senate District 35
Chedrick Greene (D) defeated Jason Tunney (R) and Ali Sledz (L) to win the special general election for Michigan state Senate District 35 on May 5, 2026. Greene was elected to serve the remainder of Kristen McDonald Rivet's (D) term ending in January 2027. Rivet resigned the seat on January 3, 2025, after being elected…
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One U.S. House primary is contested in New Mexico this year — tying with 2024 and 2016 for the fewest since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Mexico was Feb. 3, 2026. One primary — the Republican primary for the 2nd Congressional District — is contested in New Mexico this year, tying with 2024 and 2016 for the fewest contested primaries. There was one contested primary in…
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Eighteen U.S. House primaries are contested in Georgia this year — the most since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Georgia was March 6, 2026. Eighteen primaries — 11 Democratic and seven Republican — are contested this year. That's the highest number of contested primaries since 2014. In total, there were 12 contested primaries in 2024, 17 in 2022, 16 in…
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Contra Costa County, Calif., Superintendent of Schools candidates discuss early learning in Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both candidates running in the June 2 primary for Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools—Dana Eaton and Jag Lathan—completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. All survey respondents are asked to tell voters about their three key campaign messages.…
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Fourteen candidates are running for Nebraska’s three congressional districts — tying with 2020 for the second-most since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for incumbents running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Nebraska was Feb. 17, 2026. The filing deadline for non-incumbents was March 2, 2026. This year ties with 2020 for the second-highest number of candidates running for the U.S. House since 2014. Fourteen candidates — 10 Democrats and four Republicans —…