Category: 2026 elections
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Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) takes positions on 22 state and local ballot measures ahead of the Nov. 2026 election
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) made endorsements on 26 measures that made the ballot in 2026. This includes 22 on the ballot on November 3, 2026, and four on the ballot on other election dates. This includes measures endorsed by local chapters of the DSA. Nineteen of these measures are statewide measures, while seven…
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Democrats and Republicans both targeting Michigan state House in 2026
Elections for all 110 districts in the Michigan House of Representatives will take place on Nov. 3, 2026. Ahead of the general elections, Republicans have a 58-52 majority in the chamber. Republicans won a majority in the chamber in 2024. Democrats need to win at least four districts in 2026 to gain control, and Republicans…
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Wisconsin Assembly majority at stake as both parties target the chamber
General elections for the Wisconsin State Assembly will take place on Nov. 3. According to reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner, President Donald Trump's (R) low approval rating and voter dissatisfaction with Republican leadership in Washington could benefit Democrats in Wisconsin. In an interview with The New York Times, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R) said…
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Utah Supreme Court Justice Jill Pohlman faces a retention vote amid rulings on redistricting
The term of one Utah Supreme Court justice will expire on January 3, 2027. The one seat is up for a retention election on November 3, 2026. Justice Jill Pohlman is standing for retention. Gov. Spencer Cox (R) appointed her in 2022. Originally, Justice Diana Hagen was also scheduled to stand for retention, but Hagen…
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Six candidates compete for two Michigan Supreme Court seats in 2026
Six candidates are running for two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court on November 3, 2026. The two candidates who receive the most votes will win the nonpartisan election. All candidates run on the same ballot. Bridge Michigan's Lauren Gibbons wrote, "The Michigan Supreme Court often has the final say on issues of critical importance,…
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Three weeks out from the November election, write-in candidate and voter participation deadlines approach
With three weeks until the November midterm elections, remaining write-in candidate filing deadlines and voter participation deadlines are coming up fast. Write-in candidate filing deadlines Six states and the Virgin Islands have write-in candidate filing deadlines between Oct. 13 and Oct. 23: Candidates must meet various state-specific filing requirements and deadlines to appear on primary…
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This year's state legislative elections are the third most competitive since 2010, Ballotpedia's 16th Annual State Legislative Competitiveness Report shows
Ballotpedia published its 16th Annual State Legislative Competitiveness Report analyzing all 6,137 state legislative seats that are up for election on November 3, 2026, in 46 states. Competitiveness in 2026 is the third-highest since 2010, behind only fellow midterm years 2018 (36.1) and 2022 (36.6). In 2026, the nationwide State Legislative Competitiveness Index is 35.4,…
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Both major parties are contesting 66% of this year’s state legislative races, the most since 2018
Both major parties are contesting 66% of the state legislative seats up for general election across the country this November. That is just shy of the 2018 record of 66.3%. Of the 6,137 total state legislative seats up for election, 2,085 (34%) are uncontested. A seat has major party competition when candidates from both major…
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Virginia voters will decide 64 local ballot measures on Election Day, more than the last three Novembers combined
Voters across Virginia will decide on 64 local ballot measures on Nov. 3, more than four times as much as the November 2024 election. Ballotpedia has covered every local ballot measure in Virginia beginning in 2023. Between 2023 and 2026, an average of about 24 measures were on the November ballot in Virginia. 1% sales…
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New Hampshire U.S. Senate race between Chris Pappas (D) and John Sununu (R) will help determine control of the chamber
Chris Pappas (D), John Sununu (R), and Edmond Laplante (Constitution Party) are running in the general election for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire on Nov. 3. Incumbent Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D), who first assumed office in 2009, did not seek re-election. This U.S. Senate race is among several that will help determine which party controls…