| Office | Reason for Open Chair or Seat | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term Limit | Voluntary | Vacant | Total | ||
| Governor | Republican | 11 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Democratic | 8 | 1 | 0 | 9 | |
| Senator | Republican | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Democratic | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| Congressman | Republican | 0 | 23 | 1 | 24 |
| Democratic | 0 | 15 | 1 | 16 | |
| Totals | 19 | 49 | 2 | 70 | |
Alabama
- Senate Class 2
- Republican - Senator Thomas H. "Tommy" Tuberville
- Open Seat. 24 April 2025: Media reports state Senator Thomas H. "Tommy" Tuberville will run for Governor in 2026. 27 May 2025: Senator Thomas H. "Tommy" Tuberville announces his candidacy for Governor in 2026.
- Governor
- House CD 1
- Republican - Congressman Felix Barry "Barry" Moore
- Open Seat. 12 August 2025: Candidate for US Senate Class 2 in 2026.
Alaska
- Governor
- Republican - Governor Mike J. Dunleavy
- Open Chair. Term Limit.
Arizona
- House CD 1
- Republican - Congressman David S. Schweikert
- Open Seat. 30 September 2025: Candidate for Governor in 2026.
- House CD 5
- Republican - Congressman Andy Biggs
- Open Seat. Candidate for Governor in 2026.
California
- Governor
- Democratic - Governor Gavin Newsom
- Open Chair. Term Limit. At term limit
- House CD 11
- Democratic - Congressman Nancy Pelosi
- Open Seat. 6 November 2025: "... I will not be seeking reelection to Congress ...."
Colorado
- Governor
- Democratic - Governor Jared Polis
- Open Chair. Term Limit. At term limit
Florida
- Governor
- Republican - Governor Ronald D. "Ron" DeSantis
- Open Chair. Term Limit. At term limit.
- House CD 7
- Republican - Congressman Cory Lee Mills
- Open Seat. Candidate for the U.S. Senate Class 3 seat in 2026 (?).
- House CD 19
- Republican - Congressman Byron Donalds
- Open Seat. 26 February 2025: Candidate for Governor in 2026.
Georgia
- Governor
- Republican - Governor Brian Porter Kemp
- Open Chair. Term Limit. At term limit.
- House CD 1
- Republican - Congressman Earl Leroy "Buddy" Carter
- Open Seat. 8 May 2025: Candidate for the Senate Class 2 Seat in 2026.
- House CD 10
- Republican - Congressman Michael A. "Mike" Collins, Jr.
- Open Seat. 28 July 2025: Member of Congress Collins declared his candidacy for US Senate in 2026.
Illinois
- Senate Class 2
- Democratic - Senator Richard J. "Dick" Durbin
- Open Seat. 23 April 2025: "...I am announcing today that I will not be seeking reelection at the end of my term...."
- House CD 2
- Democratic - Congressman Robin L. Kelly
- Open Seat. 6 May 2025: Candidate for the US Senate Class 2 seat in 2026.
- House CD 4
- Democratic - Congressman Jesús G. "Chuy" García
- Open Seat. 3 November 2025: Media reports state he will not run for re-election.
- House CD 7
- Democratic - Congressman Danny K. Davis
- Open Seat. 31 July 2025: Member of Congress Davis will not run for re-election in 2026. "There comes a time when one must listen for new voices and prepare the path for new leadership .... I am proud to endorse State Representative La Shawn K. Ford ...."
- House CD 8
- Democratic - Congressman S. Raja Krishnamoorthi
- Open Seat. 7 May 2025: Candidate for the US Senate Class 2 seat in 2026.
- House CD 9
- Democratic - Congressman Janice D. "Jan" Schakowsky
- Open Seat. 5 May 2025: ".. I am not going to run again for Congress."
Iowa
- Senate Class 2
- Republican - Senator Joni K. Ernst
- Open Seat. 2 September 2025: "I will not be seeking reelection in 2026 ...."
- Governor
- Republican - Governor Kimberly K. "Kim" Reynolds
- Open Chair. 11 April 2025: "After a lot of thought, prayer, and conversations with my family, I have decided that I will not seek re-election in 2026...."
- House CD 2
- Republican - Congressman Ashley Hinson Arenholz
- Open Seat. 2 September 2025: Candidate for the US Senate Class 2 seat in 2026.
- House CD 4
- Republican - Congressman Randall "Randy" Feenstra
- Open Seat. Running for Governor in 2026.
Kansas
- Governor
- Democratic - Governor Laura Kelly
- Open Chair. Term Limit. At term limit.
Kentucky
- Senate Class 2
- Republican - Senator Mitch McConnell
- Open Seat. 28 February 2024: "I turned 82 last week. The end of my contributions are closer than I prefer ... this will be my last term as Republican leader of the Senate ... " 20 February 2025: "Representing our commonwealth has been the honor of a lifetime. I will not seek this honor an eighth time. My current term in the Senate will be my last."
- Governor
- Democratic - Governor Andy Beshear
- Open Chair. Term Limit.
- House CD 6
- Republican - Congressman Garland "Andy" Barr
- Open Seat. Candidate for the U.S. Senate Class 2 seat in 2026.
Maine
- Governor
- Democratic - Governor Janet Trafton Mills
- Open Chair. Term Limit. At term limit. 14 October 2025: Candidate for Governor in 2026.
- House CD 2
- Democratic - Congressman Jared Forrest Golden
- Open Seat. 5 November 2025: "After much deliberation, I have decided not to seek reelection...."
Massachusetts
- House CD 6
- Democratic - Congressman Seth W. Moulton
- Open Seat. 15 March 2025: Candidate for US Senate Class 2 in 2026. "... I'm running for US Senate in Massachusetts."
Michigan
- Senate Class 2
- Democratic - Senator Gary C. Peters
- Open Seat. 28 January 2025: Senator Peters will not seek re-election. "I believe now is time for me to ... turn over the reins."
- Governor
- Democratic - Governor Gretchen Whitmer
- Open Chair. Term Limit. At term limit.
- House CD 10
- Republican - Congressman John James
- Open Seat. 7 April 2025: Candidate for Governor in 2026.
- House CD 11
- Democratic - Congressman Haley Stevens
- Open Seat. 22 April 2025: Announced her candidacy for the US Senate Class 2 seat.
Minnesota
- Senate Class 2
- Democratic - Senator Tina Flint Smith
- Open Seat. 13 February 2025: Senator Smith will not seek re-election: "This job has been the honor of a lifetime .... Thank you so much, Minnesota."
- House CD 2
- Democratic - Congressman Angela Dawn "Angie" Craig
- Open Seat. 29 April 2025: Announced her candidacy for the US Senate Class 2 Seat in 2026.
Mississippi
- Governor
- Republican - Governor Tate Reeves
- Open Chair. Term Limit.
Montana
- Governor
- Republican - Governor Greg Gianforte
- Open Chair. Term Limit.
Nebraska
- House CD 2
- Republican - Congressman Donald John "Don" Bacon
- Open Seat. 30 June 2025: "After consultation with my family and much prayer, I have decided not to seek reelection in 2026 and will fulfill my term in the 119th Congress through January 2, 2027...."
New Hampshire
- Senate Class 2
- Democratic - Senator Jeanne Shaheen
- Open Seat. 12 March 2025: Announced she will not run for re-election: "... It was a difficult decision, made more difficult by the current environment in the country ...."
- House CD 1
- Democratic - Congressman Christopher C. "Chris" Pappas
- Open Seat. Running for the US Senate Class 2 Seat in 2026.
New Jersey
- Governor
- Democratic - Governor Philip "Phil" Murphy
- Open Chair. Term Limit. At term limit.
- House CD 11
- Democratic - Congressman Rebecca Michelle "Mikie" Sherrill
- Open Seat. 4 November 2025: Elected as Governor. A 2026 Special Election will be called in CD 11 to fill the vacated U.S. House Seat.
- House CD 12
- Democratic - Congressman Bonnie Watson Coleman
- Open Seat. 10 November 2025: "Today, I'm announcing that I will not seek reelection next year."
New Mexico
- Governor
- Democratic - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
- Open Chair. Term Limit. At term limit.
New York
- House CD 21
- Republican - Congressman Elise M. Stefanik
- Open Seat. 7 November 2025: Candidate for Governor in 2026. "I am running for Governor ...."
North Carolina
- Senate Class 2
- Republican - Senator Thomas Roland "Thom" Tillis
- Open Seat. 29 June 2025: "It’s not a hard choice, and I will not be seeking re-election...."
Ohio
- Governor
- Republican - Governor Michael "Mike" DeWine
- Open Chair. Term Limit. At term limit.
Oklahoma
- Governor
- Republican - Governor J. Kevin Stitt
- Open Chair. Term Limit. At term limit.
Pennsylvania
- House CD 3
- Democratic - Congressman Dwight Evans
- Open Seat. 30 June 2025: "After some discussions this weekend and thoughtful reflection, I have decided that the time is right to announce that I will not be seeking reelection in 2026."
South Carolina
- Governor
- Republican - Governor Henry Dargan McMaster
- Open Chair. Term Limit. At term limit.
- House CD 1
- Republican - Congressman Nancy Ruth Mace
- Open Seat. 4 August 2025: "I'm running for governor...."
- House CD 5
- Republican - Congressman Ralph W. Norman, Jr.
- Open Seat. 25 July 2025: Member of Congress Norman is a candidate for Governor in 2026. "I'm running for governor to shake things up...."
South Dakota
- House At-Large
- Republican - Congressman Dustin "Dusty" Johnson
- Open Seat. Candidate for Governor in 2026.
Tennessee
- Senate Class 1
- Republican - Senator Marsha Blackburn
- Open Seat. 6 August 2025: Candidate for Governor in 2026. "It's official! I'm running for Governor ...."
- Governor
- Republican - Governor William "Bill" Lee
- Open Chair. Term Limit. At term limit.
- House CD 6
- Republican - Congressman John W. Rose
- Open Seat. Running for Governor in 2026.
- House CD 7
- Republican - Congressman Mark E. Green
- Vacant Office. 9 June 2025: "It is with a heavy heart that I announce my retirement from Congress ... I was offered an opportunity in the private sector ... today I notified ... the House of Representatives that I will resign from Congress as soon as the House votes ... on the reconciliation package ... there will be a special election to replace me ..." 4 July 2025: Member of Congress Mark E. Green (Republican) announced his resignation effective 20 July 2025. State law gives Governor William "Bill" Lee (Republican) 10 days to call a Special Election. The primary is 50 to 55 days after the Special Election is called and the Special General Election is 50 to 55 days later. The estimated dates for the special primary is 7 October and the special general election is 2 December. 24 July 2025: Governor William "Bill" Lee (Republican) issues the Writs of Election to fill the vacant seat of former Member of Congress Mark E. Green (Republican). The filing deadline is 12 August 2025, the Primary Election (for Democrats and Republicans) is 7 October 2025 and the General Election is 2 December 2025.
Texas
- House CD 8
- Republican - Congressman Morgan Joe Luttrell
- Open Seat. 11 September 2025: Announced he will not run for re-election.
- House CD 10
- Republican - Congressman Michael T. McCaul
- Open Seat. 14 September 2025: Announced he will not seek re-election. "I'm looking now for a new challenge. I'm going to serve the remainder of my term. But I'm looking for a new challenge ...."
- House CD 18
- Democratic - Congressman Sylvester Turner
- Vacant Office. 5 March 2025: Passed away.
- House CD 19
- Republican - Congressman Jodey Cook Arrington
- Open Seat. 11 November 2025: "... I am announcing I will not be seeking reelection."
- House CD 21
- Republican - Congressman Chip Roy
- Open Seat. 21 August 2025: Member of Congress Roy is a candidate for Attorney General.
- House CD 37
- Democratic - Congressman Lloyd Alton Doggett, II
- Open Seat. 21 August 2025: "If this racially gerrymandered Trump map is rejected, as it should be, I will continue seeking reelection ... If the courts give Trump a victory ... I will not seek reelection ...."
- House CD 38
- Republican - Congressman Wesley P. Hunt
- Open Seat. 6 October 2025: Candidate for the US Senate Class 2 seat in 2026.
Virginia
- Governor
- Republican - Governor Glenn A. Youngkin
- Open Chair. Term Limit. At Term Limit Nominations-- Democrats and Republicans will nominate by Convention.
Wisconsin
- Governor
- Democratic - Governor Anthony Steven "Tony" Evers
- Open Chair. 24 July 2025: Governor Evers will not seek re-election. "... I'm announcing I will not be running for a third term ..."
- House CD 7
- Republican - Congressman Thomas "Tom" Tiffany
- Open Seat. 23 September 2025: Announced candidacy for Governor.
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