Amanda Janoo: Background, record and the 2026 Vermont governor race
The economist and community organizer challenges Phil Scott with proposals for primary care, local schools and a different approach to economic development.
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David Crowley: Background, record and the 2026 Wisconsin governor race
Milwaukee County’s executive seeks the governor’s office with a record centered on local finances, housing and public health.
Tom Tiffany: Background, record and the 2026 Wisconsin governor race
The Northwoods congressman and former state legislator campaigns for governor on tax cuts, energy policy and a smaller regulatory burden.
Eric Barlow: Background, record and the 2026 Wyoming governor race
The rancher, veterinarian and former House speaker seeks Wyoming’s governorship with a focus on practical administration and rural services.
Ken Casner: Background, record and the 2026 Wyoming governor race
The Elk Mountain business owner and military veteran returns to the governor’s race with proposals to change healthcare and taxation.
Connie Chan: background, record and the 2026 California House race
From San Francisco neighborhood government to the race for Congress: Connie Chan’s career, housing approach and contest with Scott Wiener.
Richard Pan: background, record and the 2026 California House race
Pediatrician and former California legislator Richard Pan brings a public-health résumé to his 2026 House contest against Kevin Kiley.
Michael Masuda: background, record and the 2026 California House race
Engineer Michael Masuda is challenging Tom McClintock in California’s 5th District, with a campaign centered on implementation and rural services.
Ritesh Tandon: background, record and the 2026 California House race
Silicon Valley engineer and businessman Ritesh Tandon is the Republican challenger to Ro Khanna in California’s 17th Congressional District.
Barry Moore: Career, Background and the 2026 Senate Race
The Alabama congressman brings a farming background, military service and a small-business career to the Republican Senate ticket.
Everett Wess: Career, Background and the 2026 Senate Race
An Alabama attorney and former municipal judge, Wess connects his legal experience with a campaign focused on rights, healthcare and economic opportunity.
Mary Peltola: Career, Background and the 2026 Senate Race
The former Alaska congresswoman’s Senate campaign follows statehouse service, fisheries advocacy and a historic election to the U.S. House.
Tom Cotton: Career, Background and the 2026 Senate Race
Arkansas’s incumbent senator combines military experience, national-security leadership and a conservative platform in his bid for a third term.
Hallie Shoffner: Career, Background and the 2026 Senate Race
The Arkansas farmer and public-service graduate is challenging Tom Cotton with a campaign centered on rural economic pressures.
John Hickenlooper: Career, Background and the 2026 Senate Race
Colorado’s former governor and Denver mayor is seeking a second Senate term after a career that began in geology and small business.
Mark Baisley: Career, Background and the 2026 Senate Race
The Colorado state senator and aerospace engineer is challenging John Hickenlooper with a platform emphasizing technology, limited government and water infrastructure.
Chris Coons: Career, Background and the 2026 Senate Race
The Delaware senator’s record spans county government, manufacturing-sector legal work and influential assignments in foreign affairs and federal spending.
Michael Katz: Career, Background and the 2026 Senate Race
The physician and former Delaware state senator is running as a Republican after earlier campaigns as a Democrat and an independent.
Angie Nixon: Career, Background and the 2026 Senate Race
The Jacksonville lawmaker and union organizer is the Democratic nominee in Florida’s Senate special election.
Mike Collins: Career, Background and the 2026 Senate Race
The Georgia congressman and trucking-company owner is the Republican challenger to Senator Jon Ossoff.
Jim Risch: Career, Background and the 2026 Senate Race
Idaho’s incumbent senator brings experience as a prosecutor, legislative leader, lieutenant governor and governor to another Senate campaign.
Todd Achilles: Career, Background and the 2026 Senate Race
A former Army officer, technology executive and Idaho legislator, Achilles is running for Senate outside the two major parties.
Juliana Stratton: Career, Background and the 2026 Senate Race
Illinois’s lieutenant governor is seeking the open Senate seat after a career in law, mediation and state government.
Don Tracy: Career, Background and the 2026 Senate Race
The attorney, former Illinois Republican chairman and former gaming regulator is seeking the state’s open U.S. Senate seat.