Tag: U.S. House
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Two hundred fifty-two candidates are running for Texas’ 38 U.S. House districts — the most since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas was Dec. 8, 2025. Two hundred fifty-two candidates — 98 Democrats and 154 Republicans — are running for Texas’ 38 U.S. House districts. That’s 6.6 candidates per district. There were 4.2 candidates per district in 2024, 5.8 in 2022, 6.4…
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One hundred five candidates are running for Illinois’ 17 U.S. House districts — the most since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Illinois was Nov. 3, 2025. One hundred five candidates — 69 Democrats and 36 Republicans — are running for Illinois’ 17 U.S. House districts. That’s 6.2 candidates per district. There were 2.7 candidates per district in 2024, 5.6 in 2022, 4.1…
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Mark Amodei becomes the 51st U.S. House member who is not seeking re-election in 2026
Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.) announced on Feb. 6, 2026, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. In a statement announcing his retirement, Amodei said, “I came to Congress to solve problems and to make sure our State and Nation have strong voice in the federal policy and oversight…
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Rep. Christian Menefee takes office — ending the vacancy in Texas’ 18th Congressional District
On Feb. 2, 2026, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) swore Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) into the U.S. House of Representatives, filling the vacancy in Texas' 18th Congressional District. The vacancy began on March 5, 2025, after the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas). In a runoff election on Jan. 31, 2026, Menefee defeated…
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Mississippi has no open U.S. House districts this year — the sixth time since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Mississippi was Dec. 26, 2025. Fifteen candidates — nine Democrats and six Republicans — are running for Mississippi’s four U.S. House districts. That’s 3.8 candidates per district. There were three candidates per district in 2024, 5.8 in 2022, 3.8 in 2020,…
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Arkansas has no open U.S. House districts this year — the sixth time since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arkansas was Nov. 12, 2025. Eleven candidates — six Democrats and five Republicans — are running for Arkansas’ four U.S. House districts. That’s 2.8 candidates per district. There were 2.3 candidates per district in 2024, three in 2022, 1.8 in 2020,…
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Rep. Vern Buchanan becomes the 49th U.S. House member who is not seeking re-election in 2026
Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) announced on Jan. 27, 2026, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. In a statement announcing his retirement, Buchanan wrote, “I came to Congress to solve problems, to fight for working families and to help ensure this country remains a place where opportunity is…
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Rep. Julia Letlow becomes the 15th U.S. House member to run for the U.S. Senate in 2026
Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) announced on Jan. 20, 2026, that she will run to represent Louisiana in the U.S. Senate in 2026 rather than for another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is also running in the Republican primary. As of Jan. 20, 2026, independent race forecasters The Cook…
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House passes three-year extension of expanded ACA subsidies
On Jan. 8, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, also known as the expanded premium tax credit (ePTC), for three years. Seventeen Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure 230–196. The legislation would revive the ePTC, which expired on December 31, 2025. Supporters said the vote…
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Rep. Harriet Hageman becomes the 14th U.S. House member to run for U.S. Senate in 2026
Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) announced on Dec. 23, 2025, that she will run for U.S. Senate in 2026 rather than running for another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The seat is open after incumbent Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R) announced she would not seek re-election. As of Dec. 16, 2025, independent race forecasters The…