Aaron Ford: The Former Teacher and Attorney General Seeking Nevada’s Governorship
The Democratic nominee’s path runs through five degrees, legislative leadership and the state’s top legal office.
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U.S. election profiles
Background, public records and policy positions, with sources for each profile.
Profiles of principal Senate and governor candidates, alongside selected House races. This is not a complete ballot directory: additional independent, third-party and write-in candidates may be on your ballot. Check the linked election sources for current ballot status.
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- Governor races represented
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- House profiles
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161 published profiles
Aaron Guckian: Background, record and the 2026 Rhode Island governor race
A former gubernatorial aide with experience in music, banking and nonprofit development seeks to turn government efficiency into a statewide campaign.
Abdul El-Sayed: Biography, Public Health and His 2026 Senate Run
Who is Abdul El-Sayed? A source-linked guide to his Michigan background, education, public-health career and 2026 U.S. Senate campaign.
Adam Hamilton: Career, Background and the 2026 Senate Race
The pastor and author is challenging Senator Roger Marshall with a campaign focused on affordability and cooperation across party lines.
Alan Wilson: Background, record and the 2026 South Carolina governor race
South Carolina’s four-term attorney general brings a prosecution and National Guard career to the race to succeed Henry McMaster.
Alani Bankhead: The Air Force Veteran Staying in Montana’s Senate Race
Bankhead’s campaign combines an investigative background with healthcare and government-accountability proposals.
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.
Amy Acton: The Public-Health Career Behind Her Ohio Governor Bid
A physician and former health director brings a public-service résumé to the 2026 statewide contest.
Amy Klobuchar: A Senator’s Record in Minnesota’s Governor Race
The DFL nominee seeks to bring a long federal and prosecutorial career back into state executive government.
Andrea James: The Organizer Offering Massachusetts an Independent Choice
A former defense attorney and prison-reform advocate is running on housing, healthcare, childcare and education.
Andy Barr: Career, Background and the 2026 Senate Race
The Kentucky congressman’s Senate bid builds on more than a decade of House service and a specialization in financial policy.
Andy Biggs: career, record and the 2026 Arizona governor race
The congressman and former Arizona Senate president is seeking the governorship with proposals on taxes, housing and state oversight.
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.
Annie Andrews: Background and the Latest South Carolina Senate Polls
Annie Andrews and Darline Graham are tied in NYT/Siena, while ECU gives Graham a lead. Her background, the poll differences and official voting dates.
Ashley Hinson: Career, Background and the 2026 Senate Race
The Iowa congresswoman’s Senate campaign follows a career in television journalism and service in the state legislature.
Ashley Moody: From Florida Courtrooms to a Senate Election
A former prosecutor, judge and attorney general seeks voter approval after her 2025 Senate appointment.
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.
Ben Ray Luján: A Northern New Mexico Career Reaches a Senate Reelection Test
The senator’s record runs from utility regulation to House leadership and federal healthcare and conservation policy.
Bernadette Wilson: career, record and the 2026 Alaska governor race
The Anchorage business owner and conservative organizer is running on an outsider argument, school choice and the Permanent Fund Dividend.
Bert Mizusawa: background, record and the 2026 Senate race
A retired Army major general is challenging Mark Warner with a platform built around security, taxes and federal accountability.
Bill Hagerty: background, record and the 2026 Senate race
Tennessee’s first-term senator combines a business background, state economic-development work and diplomatic experience.
Bobby Charles: A Washington Policy Career Meets Maine’s Governor Race
The former State Department official is presenting a platform centered on taxes, public safety and government accountability.
Brad Little: career, record and the 2026 Idaho governor race
The rancher and two-term governor is asking Idaho voters to continue an administration built around taxes, regulation and workforce investment.
Brett Lindstrom: The Former Republican Running on Nebraska’s America First Line
A financing professional and former senator returned to the governor’s race through a new party after an independent ballot effort failed.
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