Category: 2026 elections
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Tom Malinowski became the first former House member running for a formerly held seat to be defeated in 2026
Rep. Tom Malinowski (D) became the first former member of Congress to face voters in a bid for their old office in the 2026 election cycle. In the special election for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, Analilia Mejia (D) defeated Malinowski 29% to 28%. Malinowski represented New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District from 2019 to 2023.…
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30% of congressional incumbents not seeking re-election this year have endorsed a successor
On Feb. 9, U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), who is not seeking re-election this year, endorsed Micah Lasher (D) in the Democratic primary election to succeed him in representing New York's 12th Congressional District. In doing so, Nadler joined 17 other retiring members of the U.S. Congress who have so far endorsed candidates in primary…
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Recent midterm election years featured more open state legislative seats than presidential years
According to Ballotpedia’s annual competitiveness analyses, midterm election years like 2026 tend to feature more open state legislative seats than presidential election years. Voters across 46 states will choose who will represent them in 6,155 state legislative districts this November. On March 3, 2026, three states—Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas—will hold the first primary elections…
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Barr, Cameron, Morris, and nine others running in Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Kentucky on May 19
Andy Barr, Daniel Cameron, Nate Morris, and nine others are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Kentucky on May 19, 2026. Incumbent Mitch McConnell (R) is not running, opening the seat for the first time since McConnell's election in 1984. As of Feb. 16, 2026, Barr, Cameron, and Morris led in polling,…
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Both candidates for North Carolina District Court District 35 Seat 1 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both candidates running in the March 3 Republican primary for North Carolina District Court District 35 Seat 1—Eric F. Eller and S. Justin Ray—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…
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Twenty-one candidates are running in special general election on March 10 to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene (R)
Twenty-one candidates are running in a special general election on March 10, 2026, to represent Georgia's 14th Congressional District. Shawn Harris (D), Clayton Fuller (R), Nicky Lama (R), Colton Moore (R), and Brian Stover (R) have received the most media attention. Gov. Brian Kemp (R) called the special election after former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene…
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A look at gubernatorial battlegrounds in 2026
Thirty-six states are holding elections for governor in 2026. Of those, Ballotpedia has identified seven as general election battlegrounds: These battleground races were selected using the following criteria. For more information on our methodology, click here: In addition to the competitiveness data above, races were included if they were particularly compelling or meaningful to the…
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Seven candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Georgia governor
Seven candidates are running in the Democratic Party primary for governor on May 19, 2026. Four candidates—Keisha Bottoms, Geoff Duncan, Jason Esteves, and Michael Thurmond—lead in polling, fundraising, and media coverage ahead of the primary. Roy Barnes (D) (1998) was the last Democrat elected governor in the state. The Current's Craig Nelson wrote that at…
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All candidates for Arkansas State Circuit Court District 4 Division 2 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
All candidates running in the March 3 election for Arkansas State Circuit Court District 4 Division 2—Seth Creed, Wendy Howerton, and Kristin Pawlik—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…
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Seven candidates are running in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Alabama on May 19, 2026
Seven candidates are running in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Alabama on May 19, 2026. Jared Hudson (R), Steve Marshall (R), and Barry Moore (R) lead in polling and media attention. Incumbent Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R) is running for governor of Alabama rather than for another term in the U.S. Senate. President…