Tag: Congress
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Aftyn Behn (D), Matt Van Epps (R), and four independent candidates are running in the special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District
Aftyn Behn (D), Matt Van Epps (R), and four independent candidates are running in the special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District on December 2, 2025. The special election will fill the vacancy created when the former incumbent, Rep. Mark Green (R), resigned on July 20, 2025. The Tennessee Lookout's Sam Stockard wrote, "The special…
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Rep. Jared Golden becomes the 32nd U.S. House member who is not seeking re-election in 2026
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) announced on Nov. 5, 2025, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. On his retirement, Golden posted on X, “After much deliberation, I’ve decided not to seek reelection in 2026. I’m confident that were I to run again, I would win. But recent events…
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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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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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Incumbent John Cornyn (R), Wesley Hunt (R), Ken Paxton (R), and 10 other candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Texas on March 3, 2026
Incumbent John Cornyn (R), Wesley Hunt (R), Ken Paxton (R), and 10 other candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Texas on March 3, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025. As of October 2025, Cornyn, Hunt, and Paxton led in polling, fundraising, endorsements, and media attention. The Texas Tribune's…
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Jessica Karlsruher (R), Scott MacLeod (R), and six other candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 10th Congressional District on March 3, 2026
Jessica Karlsruher (R), Scott MacLeod (R), and six other candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 10th Congressional District on March 3, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025. As of October 2025, Karlsruher and MacLeod led in local media attention. Incumbent Michael McCaul (R), first elected in 2004, is not running…
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Joshua Cortez (R), Carlos De La Cruz (R), John Lujan (R), and two other candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 35th Congressional District on March 3, 2026
Joshua Cortez (R), Carlos De La Cruz (R), John Lujan (R), and two other candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 35th Congressional District on March 3, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025. As of October 2025, Cortez, De La Cruz, and Lujan led in media attention. The Texas Tribune’s Kayla…
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Rep. Michael McCaul becomes the 27th U.S. House member who is not seeking re-election in 2026
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) announced on Sept. 14, 2025, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. On his retirement, McCaul said, “It’s been an honor to serve for over two decades in the Congress [...] I’m looking now for a new challenge. I’m going to serve the remainder…
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Rep. Chip Roy becomes the 18th U.S. House member to announce a bid for another office in 2026
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) announced on Aug. 21, 2025, that he will run for attorney general of Texas in 2026 rather than another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Incumbent Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is running for the U.S. Senate rather than another term as attorney general. In a statement announcing his candidacy,…
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Rep. Nancy Mace becomes the eighth Republican representative to announce a gubernatorial bid for 2026
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) announced on Aug. 4, 2025, that she will run for governor of South Carolina in 2026 rather than another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Incumbent Gov. Henry McMaster (R) is term-limited. As of July 29, 2025, independent race forecasters The Cook Political Report and Inside Elections have rated the…