Nonpartisan, race-by-race coverage of the 2026 cycle, who’s on the ballot and how turnout and voter outreach decide it.
Arizona's 2026 governor's race features incumbent Democrat Katie Hobbs against Republican Andy Biggs in a genuine battleground. Here's a nonpartisan look at the race and why Arizona's vote-by-mail tradition makes the ballot chase central.
The 2026 midterms are set for November 3, with all 435 House seats, a third of the Senate, and 36 governorships on the ballot. Here's a nonpartisan look at the cycle and why, as always in a midterm, turnout decides the close ones.
Beneath the marquee races, 2026 is full of state legislative, county, and municipal contests decided by tiny margins. Here's a nonpartisan look at the down-ballot races where turnout matters most, and why they're where a ground game has the most leverage.
The 2026 cycle is the most text-heavy yet, with campaigns up and down the ballot leaning on SMS and RCS for turnout. Here's a nonpartisan look at how campaigns are reaching voters by text this cycle, and what's changed.
Kansas elects an open-seat governor in 2026, with Democrat Cindy Holscher facing Republican Ty Masterson in a state with a long ticket-splitting tradition. Here's a nonpartisan look at why Kansas stays competitive at the governor level.
Nevada's 2026 governor's race pits Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo against Democrat Aaron Ford in a perennial battleground. Here's a nonpartisan look at the race and why Nevada's turnout machine and mail voting make the ground game central.
New Hampshire's 2026 governor's race features Republican incumbent Kelly Ayotte in a state Harris carried in 2024, one of just two such crossover contests. Here's a nonpartisan look at the race and why New Hampshire's independent streak keeps it competitive.
In 2026, much of the vote is cast before Election Day, turning GOTV into a weeks-long ballot chase. Here's a nonpartisan look at how early and mail voting shape the cycle's turnout fight and why the chase is central.
Thirty-six states elect governors in 2026, and a handful are genuine toss-ups. Here's a nonpartisan look at the most competitive gubernatorial races and why, in statewide contests, the turnout operation is decisive.
Republicans hold the Senate 53-47 heading into 2026, with a handful of seats deciding control. Here's a nonpartisan look at the Senate battlegrounds and why these statewide races are fundamentally turnout fights.
All 435 House seats are up in 2026, but control comes down to a few dozen competitive districts. Here's a nonpartisan look at the battle for the House and why, district by district, the ground game decides the close ones.
Bergen County, New Jersey's most populous, votes November 3, 2026 on the U.S. Senate race, its U.S. House seats, and county and municipal offices across 70 municipalities. Here's a nonpartisan county guide and why turnout decides its local races.
Camden County, South Jersey's population center, votes November 3, 2026 on the Senate race, its House seats, and county and municipal offices. Here's a nonpartisan county guide and why turnout decides its local races.
Essex County, home to Newark and a mix of dense cities and suburbs, votes November 3, 2026 on the Senate race, its House seats, and county and municipal offices. Here's a nonpartisan county guide and why turnout decides its local races.
Gloucester County, NJ votes November 3, 2026 on the U.S. Senate race, its U.S. House seats, and county and municipal offices across 24 municipalities. Here's a nonpartisan county guide with real turnout history and the local ballot picture.
Hudson County, New Jersey's densest, home to Jersey City and Hoboken, votes November 3, 2026 on the Senate race, its House seats, and county and municipal offices. Here's a nonpartisan county guide and why turnout decides its local races.
Middlesex County, one of New Jersey's largest and most diverse, votes November 3, 2026 on the Senate race, its House seats, and county and municipal offices. Here's a nonpartisan county guide and why turnout decides its local contests.
Monmouth County, a large Jersey Shore suburb, votes November 3, 2026 on the Senate race, its House seats, and county and municipal offices. Here's a nonpartisan county guide and why this competitive county turns on turnout and voter ID.
Morris County, an affluent northwestern suburb that's grown more competitive, votes November 3, 2026 on the Senate race, its House seats, and county and municipal offices. Here's a nonpartisan county guide and why turnout and voter ID decide its races.
Ocean County, one of New Jersey's fastest-growing and most Republican, votes November 3, 2026 on the Senate race, its House seats, and county and municipal offices. Here's a nonpartisan county guide and why turnout and bloc voting shape its outcomes.
Passaic County, a diverse mix of dense cities and suburbs anchored by Paterson, votes November 3, 2026 on the Senate race, its House seats, and county and municipal offices. Here's a nonpartisan county guide and why turnout decides its local races.
Union County, a diverse urban-suburban mix anchored by Elizabeth, votes November 3, 2026 on the Senate race, its House seats, and county and municipal offices. Here's a nonpartisan county guide and why turnout decides its local races.
Who's running in Clayton Borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in Deptford Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in East Greenwich Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in Elk Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in Franklin Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in Glassboro Borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in Greenwich Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in Harrison Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in Logan Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in Mantua Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in Monroe Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in National Park Borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in Newfield Borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in Paulsboro Borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in Pitman Borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in South Harrison Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in Swedesboro Borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in Wenonah Borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in West Deptford Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in Westville Borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in Woodbury City, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in Woodbury Heights Borough, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.
Who's running in Woolwich Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey in the November 3, 2026 election, candidates by office and party from the county clerk's filing, plus turnout history and how to vote.