HISTORICAL FACTS: 23 | History Defined

Weekly Brew: June 26, 2026

In the 31 states where we have completed an analysis of all available candidate-filing data for state legislative elections, an average of 26.5% of incumbent state legislators are running in contested primaries this year — the second-highest since 2010. The 17.4% average of open seats is the second-lowest since 2010.

Ballotpedia · Jun 26

The average state constitution has been amended 130 times

Welcome to the Friday, June 26, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jun 26

All six criminal justice ballot measures in 2026 continue trend toward increasing criminal penalties and bail restrictions

In 2026, voters will decide six ballot measures related to criminal sentencing, penalties, and bail requirements. Each would make criminal justice policy more punitive by increasing penalties or expanding the circumstances under which courts could deny or restrict bail.

Ballotpedia · Jun 26

Colorado voters to decide initiative requiring vehicle and fuel tax revenue to fund roads

Voters in Colorado will decide on a ballot measure that would require vehicle-related and fuel tax revenue to be used for road transportation on Nov. 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Jun 26

Micah Lasher (D) defeated Alex Bores (D), George Conway (D), Jack Schlossberg (D), and four other candidates in the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District

Micah Lasher (D) defeated Alex Bores (D), George Conway (D), Jack Schlossberg (D), and four other candidates in the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. As of April 2026, Bores, Conway, Lasher, and Schlossberg led in polling, fundraising, and local media attention.

Ballotpedia · Jun 26

Three U.S. House candidates that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed won their June 23 primaries

Welcome to the Thursday, June 25, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jun 25

Incumbent April McClain Delaney defeats David Trone and six others in the Democratic primary for Maryland's 6th Congressional District

Incumbent April McClain Delaney (D) defeated David Trone (D) and six others in the Democratic primary to represent Maryland's 6th Congressional District on June 23. McClain Delaney and Trone led in endorsements and fundraising.

Ballotpedia · Jun 25

Claire Valdez defeated three other candidates in the Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District on June 23, 2026

Claire Valdez (D) defeated Vichal Kumar (D), Antonio Reynoso (D), and Julie Won (D) in the Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. Reynoso, Valdez, and Won led in fundraising and media attention. Incumbent Rep. Nydia Velazquez(D), who was first elected in 1992, did not…

Ballotpedia · Jun 25

Since 2016, nine former members of Congress have run in Florida, of whom four are running in 2026

In the 2026 election cycle, 22 former members of the United States House of Representatives — 13 Democrats and nine Republicans — have announced candidacies for a non-consecutive term in the 2026 election cycle. As of June 24, 2026, six have lost their primaries, four have advanced from the primary,…

Ballotpedia · Jun 25

Jenny Honeycutt (R) defeated Mark Smith (R) in the Republican primary runoff for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District

Jenny Honeycutt (R) defeated Mark Smith (R) in the Republican primary runoff for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District on June 23, 2026. Honeycutt and Smith were the top two finishers in the June 9 primary. Honeycutt received 22.1% of the primary vote and Smith received 18.0%. They advanced to a…

Ballotpedia · Jun 25