Category: 2026 elections
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Nebraska becomes first state to implement Medicaid work requirements after passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
On May 1, Nebraska became the first state to implement Medicaid work requirements after Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The OBBBA directs states to adopt policies requiring able-bodied Medicaid recipients in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) expansion group to work 80 hours per month beginning January 1, 2027. Nebraska became the…
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So far this year, fewer incumbent state legislators are retiring, but more are running in contested primary elections
Across 20 states with completed candidate filing data, 28% of incumbent state legislators are running in contested primaries this year — the second-highest share since 2010, trailing only 2022. At the same time, the share of open seats, at 15.9%, is the second-lowest since 2010. Among the 20 states with completed 2026 candidate-filing data —…
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Eight candidates are running for Maine’s two U.S. House districts — the most since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maine was March 16, 2026. The number of candidates running for the U.S. House in Maine is the most since 2014. Eight candidates — five Democrats and three Republicans — are running for Maine’s two congressional districts. That’s four candidates per…
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Fifteen Nevada state legislative incumbents face primary challenges, the second most at any point since 2010
Fifteen Nevada state legislative incumbents face primary contests in 2026, the most at any point since 2016, and the second most at any point since 2010. This is a 88% increase in the number of incumbents facing challengers compared to 2024. Twelve of the contested incumbents are Democrats, and three are Republicans. Twelve are state…
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Two hundred and sixty-seven major-party candidates are running for state legislature in California, the smallest at any point since 2010
Two hundred and sixty-seven major party candidates filed to run in California legislative elections, the fewest at any point since 2010. One hundred forty-nine are Democrats, and 119 are Republicans. All 80 Assembly seats and 20 of 40 Senate seats are up for election. Twenty-one seats are open, meaning no incumbents filed. This means newcomers…
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Rep. Daniel Webster becomes the 56th U.S. representative to announce he won’t seek re-election in 2026
Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Fla.) announced on April 28, 2026, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. In a statement announcing his retirement, Webster said, “I’ve never taken for granted my responsibility to Florida’s hardworking taxpayers and families to advance common-sense reforms and principled policy. The time has come…
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No congressional districts are open in Indiana for the first time since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Indiana was Feb. 6, 2026. This year marks the first time since 2014 in which no districts are open, meaning all incumbents — two Democrats and seven Republicans — are running for re-election this year. There were three open districts in…
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Three candidates are running for North Dakota’s At-Large Congressional District — tying with 2020 for the second-fewest since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Dakota was April 6, 2026. Three candidates — one Democrat and two Republicans — are running for North Dakota’s At-Large Congressional District. Seven candidates ran for the district in 2024, two ran in 2022, three ran in 2020, five ran…
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Five candidates are running for three seats on the Georgia Supreme Court in the general election on May 19, 2026
Five candidates are running for three seats on the Georgia Supreme Court in the general election on May 19, 2026. Incumbents Charlie Bethel, Sarah Hawkins Warren, and Ben Land are running for re-election. Miracle Rankin is running against Bethel. Jen Jordan is running against Warren. Land is unopposed. The election is officially nonpartisan. Republican governors…
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Elections Ballotpedia is covering in May 2026
In May 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 9,982 elections across 27states. These include 13 statewide elections, 171 special elections held to fill vacancies in 16 states, as well as nine recall elections in five states. Last month, Ballotpedia tracked 4,074 elections across 25 states. This included two statewide elections, 85 special elections, and five recall elections.…