These House members are running or weighing bids for Senate or governor
Below is a look at some of the House members, and a smattering of senators, who may land new titles after 2026. Arizona Republican Rep.
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NRCC names 26 House Democrats to initial target list for 2026
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has yet to release its list of targeted Republicans as part of its Red to Blue program for the 2026 cycle.Â
House Democrats emerge from retreat hopeful about 2026 but aware of challenge
A path to victory While Democratic senators face a daunting map in 2026, House Democrats have reason for optimism.
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At the Races: We don’t need no Education (Department)
Speaker likes the midterm map: At a Punchbowl News event this week, Speaker Mike Johnson expressed optimism about defying trends and expanding the House GOP majority in 2026.
House Democrats decamp to Virginia for annual retreat as stopgap fight plays out
Underscoring Democrats’ plans for the next two years is their goal to win control of the House in the 2026 midterm elections.
Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath explores run for governor in Georgia
Gonzales rates the 2026 gubernatorial election in Georgia as a Battleground race. Republicans could have a contested primary in the race to succeed Kemp.
Slotkin leads return of the national security women for Democrats
But as the party turns toward 2026 and into 2028, it’s entirely unclear what type of candidate Democratic primary voters will be looking for to win a presidential race again.
DCCC announces leadership roster for 2026 cycle
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced its leadership team for the 2026 cycle on Thursday. Washington Rep.
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At the Races: Great egg-spectations
random and not because it’s located in a perennially competitive House district held by Democrat Jared Golden in a state with a battleground Senate race featuring Appropriations Chair Susan Collins in 2026
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At the Races: Talkin’ ’bout a Resolution
She is the first former Biden Cabinet secretary to formally announce a 2026 campaign, but at least two others are considering bids.
House members running for governor could complicate fight for majority
But the open seats they’d leave behind could have an impact on which party controls Congress after the 2026 midterm elections. The path from Washington back home is well traveled.
GOP senators fall in line behind Trump’s nominees, even the contentious ones
Jon Ossoff, perhaps the most vulnerable Democratic senator facing reelection in 2026, voted to support two of Trump’s nominees, although he didn’t vote on four nominees whom some other swing-state Democrats
Voting in House dipped in 2024 as several members dealt with health issues
Prior to winning a 12th term last fall, the Tucson-area congressman announced that he would not run for reelection in 2026.
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At the Races: Budget blues
Kennedy Jr. to be Health and Human Services secretary, but regardless of that, he faces a contentious Republican primary in 2026, with the Bayou State moving to a new, partisan system.
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At the Races: Democrats take a stand
Martin Heinrich, a fellow Democrat, announced he was passing on a 2026 gubernatorial run.
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At the Races: March for Life brings abortion votes
Haley Stevens, the new chair of the New Democrat Coalition Action Fund, sees her group of center-left Democrats as key to winning control of the House in 2026.Â
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted will succeed JD Vance in Senate
Husted’s appointment would run through November 2026, when a special election will be held for the final two years of Vance’s term.
Florida AG Ashley Moody picked for Rubio’s Senate seat
Florida will hold a special election in 2026 for the final two years of Rubio’s term – and while Moody could run to keep the seat, it appears she could have at least one Republican challenger.Â
Next Florida senator pursued conservative policies in courts
That experience on immigration, health, environmental and other issues is set to shape her approach in the Senate and potentially a 2026 election bid for the seat.
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At the Races: Stand by me
Byron Donalds, R-Fla., is making known to campaign donors and others that he’s running for governor of the Sunshine State in 2026. DeSantis, the Republican incumbent, is term-limited.