Tag: U.S. House of Representatives

  • U.S. House races see Democrats in more contests than Republicans

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    Ballotpedia is tracking U.S. House races without a Democratic or Republican candidate in 2026. As of March 10, 2026, three races have no Democrat, while 35 have no Republican. The races without a Democratic candidate are New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, and Wyoming’s At-Large Congressional District. Thirteen states have races…

  • Rep. Kevin Hern becomes the 16th U.S. House member to run for the U.S. Senate in 2026

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    Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) announced on March 11, 2026, that he will run to represent Oklahoma in the U.S. Senate in 2026 rather than for another term in the U.S. House of Representatives.  On March 4, 2026, President Donald Trump (R) announced that he was nominating incumbent Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to serve as Secretary…

  • Rep. Ryan Zinke becomes the 52nd U.S. House member who is not seeking re-election in 2026

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    Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) announced on March 2, 2026, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. In a statement announcing his retirement, Zinke said, “Service is a duty that I will always hold sacred, and I am grateful for the opportunity to make a difference. As for my…

  • Most U.S. representatives in the 119th Congress are part of Generation X, while most U.S. senators are Baby Boomers

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    For the first time since the 113th Congress, which spanned from 2013 to 2015, a plurality of members of the U.S. House of Representatives is part of Generation X. Meanwhile, a plurality of members of the U.S. Senate are Baby Boomers. At the start of the 119th Congress, the median age of U.S. senators was…

  • Nineteen U.S. House primaries are contested in North Carolina this year — the second-most since 2014

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    This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina was Dec. 19, 2025. Sixty-seven candidates — 40 Democrats and 27 Republicans — are running for North Carolina’s 14 U.S. House districts. That’s 4.8 candidates per district. There were 4.6 candidates per district in 2024 and 7.14 in 2022.…

  • More former members of Congress have announced candidacies for a non-consecutive term in any cycle since 2016

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    This year, 19 former House members announced candidacies for a non-consecutive term. Three former Senators have announced campaigns for office, meaning a total of 22 former members of Congress have announced candidacies, the highest number in any cycle going back to 2016. The 19 House members are running in 13 states, though two — Rod…

  • Rep. Dan Newhouse becomes the 43rd U.S. House member who is not running for re-election in 2026

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    Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) announced on Dec. 17, 2025, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. On his retirement, Newhouse posted on X, "I am announcing today that I will not seek reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. Serving the Fourth District of Washington has been the…

  • Rep. Jasmine Crockett becomes the 13th U.S. House member who is running for the U.S. Senate in 2026

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    Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) announced on Dec. 8, 2025, that she will run to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate in 2026 rather than for another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. As of Dec. 9, 2025, independent race forecasters The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, and Sabato’s Crystal Ball have rated the general…

  • Rep. Marc Veasey becomes the 27th U.S. House member who is running for another office in 2026

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    Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) announced on Dec. 8, 2025, that he will run for Tarrant County judge in 2026 rather than for another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. On his decision, Veasey posted on X, “After reflection, prayer, and long conversations with my family, I have decided not to seek re-election to Congress…