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US · November 3, 2026
2026 Arizona Gubernatorial Election

Katie Hobbs won the 2022 race by 0.7 points — the closest Arizona gubernatorial race in modern history. She is running for re-election. Kari Lake, the 2022 Republican nominee, has floated another run; Lake's 2024 US Senate loss complicates that calculus.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 California Gubernatorial Election

Gavin Newsom is term-limited, opening California's most competitive Democratic primary in a generation. The general election is a formality — the D+13 partisan lean means the Democratic nominee is the heavy Polymarket favorite — but the primary field is crowded and genuinely contested.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Florida Gubernatorial Election

Ron DeSantis's term-limited exit opens one of the most competitive Republican primaries in the country. Florida's recent shift to R+3 makes the general less competitive than it was in 2018 or 2022, but the GOP primary features a high-profile field including Byron Donalds, Wilton Simpson, and possibly First Lady Casey DeSantis.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Georgia Gubernatorial Election

Brian Kemp is term-limited. Georgia has shifted from R+6 to R+3 since 2016, and Stacey Abrams — who lost to Kemp twice — has the option of a third run. The Republican primary features Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and AG Chris Carr, two distinct Republican profiles.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Illinois Gubernatorial Election

JB Pritzker is undecided on a third term — he is also a 2028 presidential candidate in Polymarket's top tier. Illinois is D+7, so either a third-term Pritzker or a successor Democrat is favored to win; the question is whether Pritzker runs or positions for a presidential bid.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Michigan Gubernatorial Election

Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited. Michigan is genuinely a tossup — EVEN on Cook PVI — and the 2026 race is the most competitive open-seat contest outside Florida. Democrats will nominate a candidate to succeed Whitmer; Republicans have a strong field including US Rep. John James.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 New York Gubernatorial Election

Kathy Hochul's 2022 6-point win over Lee Zeldin was the tightest New York gubernatorial race since 1994. Her 2026 re-election is Democratic-favored but not safe — D+10 PVI pricing could be offset by a weak incumbency profile and a strong Republican recruit.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Ohio Gubernatorial Election

Mike DeWine is term-limited. Ohio has shifted Republican, but open-seat gubernatorial races historically tighten from incumbent-landslide baselines. The Republican primary is the decisive contest, with Vivek Ramaswamy the current Polymarket favorite.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Election

Josh Shapiro's 14.8-point 2022 win was the largest Pennsylvania gubernatorial margin in 72 years, and his approval ratings have stayed above 55%. Shapiro is running for re-election. Barring a Republican recruit upset, 2026 is his to lose — though he may also run for 2028 president, creating governance speculation.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Texas Gubernatorial Election

Greg Abbott is expected to seek a fourth term, though the possibility of a primary challenge from Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick adds uncertainty. The general election is Republican-leaning but reliably within single digits; Texas Democrats have closed the gap from 13 points (2014) to 11 (2022) and continue to invest statewide.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Wisconsin Gubernatorial Election

Tony Evers is undecided on a third term. Wisconsin is R+2 and the gubernatorial margin has been under 4 points in three consecutive cycles. If Evers runs, the race is a narrow Democratic hold; if he retires, it is a genuine tossup.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Gubernatorial Elections

36 state governor offices are up in 2026. Major open seats (California, Florida, Michigan, Ohio) are term-limited incumbents and feature the most competitive primaries.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Los Angeles Mayor Election

Los Angeles Mayor is the next major municipal race in our coverage.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 US House Elections

All 435 House seats are up in 2026. Control of the chamber is the headline question; Polymarket prices the outcome as a single market with daily updates.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Alaska US Senate Election

Sullivan is a safely-favored incumbent in a ranked-choice state. Independent or Democratic insurgent potential is always on the table in Alaska but rarely materializes at Senate level.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Arizona US Senate Election

Kelly is Arizona Democrats’ strongest statewide incumbent. His astronaut profile and disciplined campaign style have produced two wins. Republican recruitment quality determines margin.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Colorado US Senate Election

Bennet is a safe-favorite incumbent in a state that has trended Democratic. Republicans have had recruitment difficulties here through the 2010s and 2020s.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Florida US Senate Election

Scott's 2024 win (12.9-point margin) mirrors Florida's rightward shift. Democrats have essentially written off the state for statewide races in the short term. Primary is the interesting question.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Georgia US Senate Election

Ossoff is the 2026 cycle’s most vulnerable Democratic incumbent. Brian Kemp’s possible entry would make this the marquee race of 2026. Georgia is genuinely tossup (R+3 PVI, but Biden-2020 + Trump-2024 switches in back-to-back cycles).

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Idaho US Senate Election

Risch is safe; Idaho is among the most Republican states in the nation.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Iowa US Senate Election

Ernst won a tougher-than-expected 2020 race. Iowa has shifted right in the Trump era; Republicans should hold absent a candidate-quality collapse. Democrats are recruiting State Auditor Rob Sand, who has won statewide.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Kentucky US Senate Election

McConnell's retirement creates the cycle's most interesting Republican primary. Kentucky is safely Republican, but the primary choice shapes Senate leadership dynamics in Washington.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Louisiana US Senate Election

Cassidy's impeachment vote in 2021 draws primary challenges. Louisiana's jungle primary format means intra-party dynamics dominate this race.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Maine US Senate Election

Collins is the GOP's most durable New England incumbent. Her 2020 re-election (8.6-point win) exceeded every poll and model. If Governor Janet Mills runs, the race becomes genuinely competitive; otherwise Collins remains a solid favorite.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Michigan US Senate Election

Peters’ retirement creates a Democratic open-seat problem in an EVEN state. Michigan just flipped Republican in the 2024 Senate race (Rogers-Slotkin was 0.3 points). 2026 Senate + 2026 Governor will both be competitive.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Minnesota US Senate Election

Smith is the narrowly-favored incumbent. Minnesota has tightened in the Trump era (Trump won the state in 2024) but retains a narrow Democratic lean. Republican recruitment remains thin.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Montana US Senate Election

Daines is favored but Montana occasionally bucks its partisan lean (Tester held a Senate seat through 2024). Democratic recruitment is the decisive variable.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Nevada US Senate Election

Rosen just won 2024 by 1.6 points despite Trump carrying Nevada. The state has shifted faster right than most observers expected. Rosen's 2026 re-election is a genuine tossup.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 New Hampshire US Senate Election

Shaheen's retirement is a major 2026 Democratic vulnerability. Governor Chris Sununu (R) is the strongest potential Republican recruit. If he runs, this race becomes a tossup.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 North Carolina US Senate Election

Tillis, who has drawn conservative ire for infrastructure and immigration votes, faces a primary challenge and potentially former Governor Roy Cooper in the general. Cooper would make this a top-tier Democratic pickup target.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Ohio US Senate Election

Sherrod Brown's seat (won 2024 by Bernie Moreno after Brown's loss) is technically open under a different schedule, but the adjacent 2026 Ohio Senate cycle features Vance-era dynamics. Republican-lean in modern Ohio; Democrats have had candidate-quality problems statewide for a decade.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Pennsylvania US Senate Election

Fetterman's first re-election. His profile has shifted more moderate than his 2022 campaign; Republicans will test whether that alienates the Democratic base. Swing-state fundamentals apply.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 Texas US Senate Election

Cornyn is the GOP leadership's preferred 2026 incumbent. Texas remains Republican-lean but tightening. Allred's 2024 performance (8.5-point loss to Cruz) is the Democratic ceiling to watch.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 West Virginia US Senate Election

Capito is uncontested within the GOP and faces no Democratic threat. Election-day formality.

US · November 3, 2026
2026 US Senate Elections

The 2026 US Senate election will determine control of the chamber for the second half of Trump's term. 33 seats are up, with majority control in play.

US · February 23, 2027
2027 Chicago Mayor Election

Chicago Mayor is the next major municipal race in our coverage.

South Korea · March 3, 2027
2027 South Korean Presidential Election

2027 South Korean Presidential Election. Five-year cycle.

France · April 25, 2027
2027 French Presidential Election

2027 French Presidential Election. Macron term-limited; wide open field expected.

US · November 2, 2027
2027 Houston Mayor Election

Houston Mayor is the next major municipal race in our coverage.

US · November 2, 2027
2027 Philadelphia Mayor Election

Philadelphia Mayor is the next major municipal race in our coverage.

Australia · May 1, 2028
2028 Australian Federal Election

2028 Australian Federal Election. Standard three-year cycle from 2025.

US · June 15, 2028
2028 Democratic Presidential Primary

The 2028 Democratic presidential primary will select the Democratic nominee. Expected strong field includes several governors, Cabinet members, and senators.

US · June 15, 2028
2028 Republican Presidential Primary

With Trump term-limited, the 2028 Republican presidential primary is open. Leading contenders are drawn from current Cabinet, governors, and senators.

Mexico · July 2, 2028
2028 Mexican Presidential Election

2028 Mexican Presidential Election. Six-year cycle; Sheinbaum term ends 2030 but primary dynamics begin early.

US · November 7, 2028
2028 US Presidential Election

The 2028 US presidential election will choose the 47th president. Trump is term-limited. The Republican and Democratic fields will form through 2026-2027 with primaries beginning early 2028.

United Kingdom · May 1, 2029
2029 UK General Election

2029 UK General Election. By 2029 at latest; snap election possible earlier.

Germany · September 23, 2029
2029 German Federal Election

2029 German Federal Election. Standard four-year cycle.

Canada · October 20, 2029
2029 Canadian Federal Election

2029 Canadian Federal Election. By 2029 latest; earlier possible.

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