Tag: 2026 election coverage
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Forty-five members of Congress have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026—the most at this point since 2018
Forty-five members of Congress—37 representatives and eight senators—have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026. That’s the most retirement announcements at this point in an election cycle since 2018. Since our Oct. 20 update, six representatives have announced that they will not seek re-election to the U.S. House in 2026. Here are the six…
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman becomes the 36th U.S. House member who is not seeking re-election in 2026
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) announced on Nov. 10, 2025, that she will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. On her retirement, Coleman posted on X, “I believe in giving voice to truth, speaking truth to power, and I believe as a consequence of that, we have been able to…
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Incumbent Sylvia Garcia (D), Jarvis Johnson (D), and Robert Slater (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Texas' 29th Congressional District on March 3, 2026
Incumbent Sylvia Garcia (D), Jarvis Johnson (D), and Robert Slater (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Texas' 29th Congressional District on March 3, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025. As of November 2025, Garcia and Johnson led in local media attention. The primary is taking place in the context of redistricting…
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Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia becomes the sixth member of Illinois’ congressional delegation to announce their retirement
Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Ill.) announced on Nov. 5, 2025, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. On his retirement, Garcia said, “I didn’t want to be forced into going into another term if I would have won, knowing my new urgencies as it relates to my health,…
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Ohio Redistricting Commission approves new congressional map in the only state required by law to redistrict before 2026
Ohio became the fourth state to redraw its congressional district boundaries ahead of the 2026 elections. On Oct. 31, 2025, the Ohio Redistricting Commission voted unanimously to approve a compromise map that, according to data from the commission based on recent statewide election results, could make two districts more competitive for Republicans. Ohio was the…
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Jon Bonck (R), Barrett McNabb (R), Shelley deZevallos (R), and two other candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 38th Congressional District on March 3, 2026.
Jon Bonck (R), Barrett McNabb (R), Shelly deZevallos (R), and two other candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 38th Congressional District on March 3, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025. As of October 2025, Bonck, McNabb, and deZevallos led in fundraising and local media attention. Incumbent Wesley Hunt (R) is…
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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signs legislation changing the state's spring election dates
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) signed two pieces of legislation on Oct. 30 to move back the state’s 2026 spring election dates, a move the bills' supporters have said is necessary to give lawmakers more time to potentially redraw the state’s congressional maps if the U.S. Supreme Court rules in the state’s favor in Louisiana…
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Thirty-nine members of Congress have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026
Thirty-nine members of the U.S. Congress—eight U.S. Senate members and 31 U.S. House members—have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026. Compared to previous election cycles, 39 is the most retirement announcements we have followed at this point since 2018. Since our Sept. 15 update, four U.S. House members have announced that they will…
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Incumbent Tony Gonzales (R), Brandon Herrera (R), and Susan Storey Rubio (R) are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 23rd Congressional District on March 3, 2026
Incumbent Tony Gonzales (R), Brandon Herrera (R), and Susan Storey Rubio (R) are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 23rd Congressional District on March 3, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025. This is a rematch of the 2024 primary. Gonzales defeated Herrera 50.6%–49.4% in the runoff after neither candidate won a majority…
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Rep. Tom Tiffany becomes the ninth Republican U.S. House member to announce a gubernatorial bid for 2026
Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wisc.) announced on Sept. 23, 2025, that he will run for governor of Wisconsin in 2026 rather than another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Incumbent Gov. Tony Evers (D) is not running for re-election. As of Sept. 23, 2025, independent race forecasters The Cook Political Report, Sabato’s Crystal Ball, and…