Tag: U.S. House
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One U.S. House primary is contested in New Mexico this year — tying with 2024 and 2016 for the fewest since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Mexico was Feb. 3, 2026. One primary — the Republican primary for the 2nd Congressional District — is contested in New Mexico this year, tying with 2024 and 2016 for the fewest contested primaries. There was one contested primary in…
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Eighteen U.S. House primaries are contested in Georgia this year — the most since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Georgia was March 6, 2026. Eighteen primaries — 11 Democratic and seven Republican — are contested this year. That's the highest number of contested primaries since 2014. In total, there were 12 contested primaries in 2024, 17 in 2022, 16 in…
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Eight candidates are running for Maine’s two U.S. House districts — the most since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maine was March 16, 2026. The number of candidates running for the U.S. House in Maine is the most since 2014. Eight candidates — five Democrats and three Republicans — are running for Maine’s two congressional districts. That’s four candidates per…
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Rep. Daniel Webster becomes the 56th U.S. representative to announce he won’t seek re-election in 2026
Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Fla.) announced on April 28, 2026, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. In a statement announcing his retirement, Webster said, “I’ve never taken for granted my responsibility to Florida’s hardworking taxpayers and families to advance common-sense reforms and principled policy. The time has come…
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Analilia Mejia takes office — ending the vacancy in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District
On April 20, 2026, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) swore Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-N.J.) into the U.S. House of Representatives, filling the vacancy in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. The vacancy began on Nov. 20, 2025, after Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) resigned to prepare to serve as governor of New Jersey. In the…
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Tony Gonzales’ resignation leaves Texas’ 23rd Congressional District vacant
On April 14, 2026, Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) resigned, leaving Texas’ 23rd Congressional District vacant. Gonzales resigned after allegations of sexual misconduct. As of April 14, 2026, Republicans have a 217 to 213 majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, with four vacancies. Additionally, Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif.) is an independent who caucuses with Republicans.…
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Eric Swalwell’s resignation leaves California’s 14th Congressional District vacant
On April 14, 2026, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) resigned, leaving California’s 14th Congressional District vacant. Swalwell resigned after the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN reported on allegations of sexual misconduct. As of April 14, 2026, Republicans have a 217 to 213 majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, with four vacancies. Additionally, Rep. Kevin Kiley…
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Clayton Fuller takes office — ending the vacancy in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District
On April 14, 2026, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) swore Rep. Clayton Fuller (R-Ga.) into the U.S. House of Representatives, filling the vacancy in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. The vacancy began on Jan. 5, 2026, after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) resigned from office. In a runoff election on April 7, 2026, Fuller…
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A record-high number of U.S. House candidates filed to run in California after the state conducted mid-decade redistricting
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in California was March 6, 2026. A record 289 candidates, 5.6 per district, are running for California's 52 congressional districts in the state’s June 2 top-two primaries. That’s the most candidates to run for the U.S. House since 2014 and the most…
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Three Democrats, four Republicans, and one independent candidate are running in the top-two primary for California's 4th Congressional District on June 2, 2026
Three Democrats, four Republicans, and one independent candidate are running in the top-two primary for California's 4th Congressional District on June 2, 2026. As of March 2026, incumbent Mike Thompson (D) and Eric Jones (D) led in fundraising and local media attention. Local political observers describe the primary in terms of the ideological and generational…