Weekly Brew: October 2, 2026 Each week, the Weekly Brew brings you a collection of the most-viewed stories from the Daily Brew, condensed. But we’ve been thinking: why stop there? Ballotpedia · Oct 2
Who is on the ballot in the 2026 midterms? All 435 U.S. House seats are up for election on November 3, plus Senate and Governor races too The 2026 midterm elections will take place on November 3, involving all 435 House seats and multiple Senate races. Several prominent senators, including Mitch McConnell, will be retiring, creating open-seat contests across states. Key battlegrounds include Kentucky, Iowa, North Carolina, and Michigan for the Senate races. Numerous House races are… The Economic Times · Oct 2
17,205 major party candidates ran for Congress and state offices in 2026, including the most U.S. House candidates since 2018 Welcome to the Sept. 30, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Sep 30
Supreme Court rules Missouri must use old maps for Nov. 3 elections, not maps used in congressional primaries On Sept. 25, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that Missouri must use U.S. House districts enacted in 2022 for the Nov. 3, 2026, general elections. In the primary elections on Aug. 4, Missouri used new district maps enacted in 2025. Ballotpedia · Sep 28
Incumbent Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (D) and Eric Flores (R) run for Texas' 34th Congressional District in toss-up election Incumbent Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (D), Eric Flores (R), Eddie Espinoza (G), and Chris Royal (L) are running in the general election for Texas' 34th Congressional District on Nov. 3. Ballotpedia · Sep 28
Voters to decide on 474 rematches of elections from 2024 and 2022 this year Welcome to the Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Sep 28
This year's congressional primaries drew the most candidates since 2014 Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Sep 22
Incumbent Tom Barrett and William Lawrence are running in battleground Michigan's 7th Congressional District on Nov. 3 Incumbent Tom Barrett (R), William Lawrence (D), and Shane Dedrick (G) are running in the general election for Michigan's 7th Congressional District on Nov. 3. Ballotpedia · Sep 19
Weekly Brew: September 18, 2026 Each week, The Weekly Brew brings you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of September 14 - September 18. Ballotpedia · Sep 18
Seven former U.S. House members will be on the ballot this November Welcome to the Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Sep 17
U.S. House primary candidacies increased in three states after new maps reopened filing deadlines This year, the number of candidates in three states' primaries for the U.S. House of Representatives increased after they reopened their filing deadlines. Ballotpedia · Sep 17
U.S. House primary candidacies increased in three states after new maps reopened filing deadlines Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Sep 15
At Dallas convention, Texas Republicans claim credit for tax cuts, blame Democrats for high prices With high costs top of mind, GOP candidates in competitive races tested a tightrope act: Trump’s policies are helping, but Biden is still the culprit for your gas and grocery bills. The Texas Tribune · Sep 11
Missouri's congressional map remains unsettled after courts issue conflicting orders Welcome to the Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Sep 10
Ballotpedia · Sep 5 Competitive race expected in Florida's 22nd Congressional District, which Biden won in 2020 and Trump won in 2024 Pia Dandiya (D) and Casey Askar (R) are running in the general election for Florida's 22nd Congressional District on November 3, 2026.
Ballotpedia · Sep 5 Thirty-nine candidates are running for Louisiana’s six U.S. House districts — tying with 2016 for the most since 2014 This year, Louisiana and two other states — Alabama and Tennessee — reopened their filing deadlines for primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives after the initial deadline passed. Each state reopened its filing deadline after passing new congressional maps ahead of this year's elections. Here's how this move…
The Economic Times · Sep 4 In blow to Trump, Missouri top court blocks Republican-drawn congressional map The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a Republican-backed congressional map from taking effect in November’s midterm elections, potentially preserving Democratic Representative Emanuel Cleaver’s Kansas City-area seat. The unanimous ruling requires voters to approve the map in a referendum, dealing a setback to Republicans seeking to protect their narrow House…
Ballotpedia · Sep 3 Independence, Missouri, city councilmember becomes first official recalled over a data center project this year Welcome to the Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, Brew.
Ballotpedia · Sep 1 Elections Ballotpedia is covering in September 2026 In September 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 865 elections across 14 states. These include four statewide elections, 10 special elections held to fill vacancies in fourstates, and two recall elections in two states.
Ballotpedia · Aug 31 Five candidates are running in the general election for Michigan's Trump-won, Democratic-held 8th Congressional District Incumbent Kristen McDonald Rivet (D), Thomas J. Smith (R), and three other candidates are running in the general election for Michigan's 8th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.
Ballotpedia · Aug 28 Eleven U.S. House incumbents have lost primary elections so far this year — the second-highest since 2014 So far this year, 11 members of the U.S. House of Representatives have lost re-election in a primary. That’s the second-highest number of incumbents who have lost primary elections since 2014.
Ballotpedia · Aug 26 Voters to decide on at least eight statewide measures on the initiative and referendum process in 2026 — the most since 2000 Welcome to the Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, Brew.
Ballotpedia · Aug 24 Incumbent Henry Cuellar (D), Tano Tijerina (R), and Marlon Duran (G) face off in redrawn Texas congressional district Incumbent Henry Cuellar (D), Tano Tijerina (R), and Marlon Duran (G) are running in the general election to represent Texas' 28th Congressional District on Nov. 3.
Ballotpedia · Aug 24 Moskowitz, Singer compete in Florida's redrawn 25th Congressional District Incumbent Jared Evan Moskowitz (D), Scott Singer (R), Peter Jassenoff (L), and Michaelangelo Hamilton (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in) are running in the general election for Florida's 25th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.
Ballotpedia · Aug 21 Weekly Brew: August 21, 2026 Each week, The Weekly Brew brings you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of August 17 - August 21.