Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-Ga.) announced on May 8, 2025, that he will run for the U.S. Senate in Georgia in 2026 rather than another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. As of May 6, 2025, independent race forecasters The Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball have rated the general election for the…
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) announced on May 7, 2026, that he will run for the U.S. Senate in Illinois in 2026 rather than another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The seat is open since incumbent Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) announced he would not seek re-election. As of May 6, 2025, independent race forecasters…
Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) announced on May 6, 2025, that she will run for the U.S. Senate in Illinois in 2026 rather than another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The seat is open since incumbent Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) announced he would not seek re-election. As of May 6, 2025, independent race forecasters…
This November, voters in Colorado will decide on two ballot measures related to funding the Healthy School Meals for All Program, which was created by voter approval of Proposition FF in 2022. One measure would retain existing revenue from Proposition FF, while the other would expand the program’s funding by further reducing state income tax…
Alabama voters will decide on a constitutional amendment related to compensation for district attorneys on May 26, 2026. It is the second measure certified for the state’s May 2026 ballot. The amendment would prohibit lowering compensation for district attorneys during his or her term of office. Currently, the Alabama Constitution provides for the salary, fees,…
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) announced on May 5, 2025, that she will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. On her retirement, Schakowsky said in a statement, “For my entire career, I have made it my mission to mentor and guide the next generation of leaders. In fact, when I talk…
Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) announced on April 29 2025, that she will run for the U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota in 2026 rather than another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The seat is open since incumbent Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) announced she would not seek re-election. As of April 29, 2025, independent race…
Voters in Minnesota will elect one member to the U.S. Senate in the general election on Nov. 3, 2026. Incumbent Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.), who first assumed office in 2018, announced that she would not seek re-election in 2026. As of April 28, 2025, noteworthy declared and potential candidates included the following. Click here to…
Voters in Texas will elect one member to the U.S. Senate in the general election on November 3, 2026. Cook Political Report‘s Jessica Taylor wrote, “Texas isn’t initially a top Democratic target, but the minority party only has two obvious offensive opportunities in North Carolina and Maine. In order to find a way to flip…