David Jolly: career, record and the 2026 Florida governor race
The former Republican congressman is running as a Democrat with a campaign centered on insurance, healthcare and public schools.
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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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- House profiles
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161 published profiles
Deb Haaland: From New Mexico Organizing to a Historic Cabinet Role and Governor’s Race
The former interior secretary and congresswoman seeks statewide executive office with a record rooted in tribal leadership and public lands.
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.
Doug Jones: career, record and the 2026 Alabama governor race
The former senator and federal prosecutor is campaigning on healthcare access, household costs and changes to how Alabama makes decisions.
Ed Markey: A Long Legislative Career Faces Another Senate Election
The Massachusetts senator’s record spans state government, telecommunications policy, climate advocacy and nuclear security.
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.
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.
Fred Love: career, record and the 2026 Arkansas governor race
The Mabelvale senator brings a long legislative record and community-service background to his challenge for the governorship.
Gary Cordery: career, record and the 2026 Hawaii governor race
The contractor and business owner is making a second gubernatorial run with tax relief and attainable homeownership at its center.
Gina Hinojosa: Public Schools, Labor Law and the Texas Governor Race
The Austin legislator’s challenge to Greg Abbott grows out of a career in education and workers’ rights.
Greg Abbott: The Record Behind a Bid for a Fourth Texas Term
The governor’s 2026 campaign asks Texans to weigh a long executive record against an argument for change.
Greg Lopez: career, record and the 2026 Colorado governor race
The former mayor, federal small-business official and congressman is making another run for governor after leaving the Republican Party.
Gregg Hull: The Rio Rancho Record Behind His New Mexico Governor Campaign
The former mayor’s statewide argument connects business experience and regional leadership to a conditional income-tax proposal. The details explain what he is promising—and what remains to be worked out.
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.
Hannah Pingree: From Island Politics to Maine’s Governor Race
The former House speaker and policy-office director is campaigning on housing, healthcare and the cost of living.
Harriet Hageman: background, record and the 2026 Senate race
Wyoming’s House member seeks an open Senate seat after a legal career focused on land, water and federal regulation.
Helena Foulkes: Background, record and the 2026 Rhode Island governor race
The former CVS Pharmacy president and Hudson’s Bay chief executive brings a corporate-management résumé to Rhode Island’s open governor contest.
Jack Reed: background, record and the 2026 Senate race
A West Point graduate and veteran legislator seeks a sixth Senate term with defense and economic policy central to his record.
James Byrd: background, record and the 2026 Senate race
The former state representative combines legislative experience with an earlier career in energy and information technology.
James Talarico: The Teacher and Texas Lawmaker Running for Senate
Education, prescription costs and a publicly discussed faith shape Talarico’s 2026 campaign.
Jamie Davis: The Louisiana Farmer Behind the Senate Campaign
For readers finding him through Ballotpedia, the essentials are clear: Davis is Louisiana’s Democratic Senate candidate, a farmer and a former parish official. His campaign connects that background to healthcare, land and household costs.
JB Pritzker: career, record and the 2026 Illinois governor race
Illinois’s governor is seeking a third term while defending fiscal changes, social-policy legislation and investment in education and industry.
Jeff Merkley: background, record and the 2026 Senate race
Oregon’s senator draws on housing work and a statehouse career in his campaign for a fourth term.
Jermaine Johnson: Background, record and the 2026 South Carolina governor race
A former professional basketball player and state representative makes public services and affordability the focus of his gubernatorial campaign.
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