| Office | Reason for Open Chair or Seat | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term Limit | Voluntary | Vacant | Total | ||
| Governor | Republican | 10 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Democratic | 7 | 2 | 0 | 9 | |
| Senator | Republican | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Democratic | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| Congressman | Republican | 0 | 27 | 2 | 29 |
| Democratic | 0 | 21 | 2 | 23 | |
| Totals | 17 | 61 | 4 | 82 | |
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 1
- Republican - Congressman Doug LaMalfa
- Vacant Office. 6 January 2026: Died suddenly. Media reports state he passed after an aneurysm and heart attack.
- House CD 11
- Democratic - Congressman Nancy Pelosi
- Open Seat. 6 November 2025: "... I will not be seeking reelection to Congress ...."
- House CD 14
- Democratic - Congressman Eric Michael Swalwell
- Open Seat. 21 November 2025: Candidate for Governor in 2026. "I'm running for Governor."
- House CD 26
- Democratic - Congressman Julia Brownley
- Open Seat. 8 January 2026: "... Congresswoman Julia Brownley ... announced that she will not seek re-election in 2026 ...."
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 2
- Republican - Congressman Neal Patrick Dunn
- Open Seat. 13 January 2026: "... I have decided not to seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives."
- 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.
- House CD 14
- Republican - Congressman Marjorie Taylor Greene
- Vacant Office. 21 November 2025: "... I'll be resigning from office with my last day being 5 January 2026...." 5 January 2026: Resigned. "... It has been an honor and privilege to serve the people of Georgia's 14th congressional district ...."
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...."
Maryland
- House CD 5
- Democratic - Congressman Steny Hamilton Hoyer
- Open Seat. 10 November 2025: Unconfirmed media reports state Member of Congress Steny Hamilton Hoyer plans to retire. 8 January 2026: Member of Congress Steny Hamilton Hoyer announces retirement. "I did not want to be one of those members who clearly stayed, outstayed his or her ability to do the job.... "
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."
- Governor
- Democratic - Governor Timothy J. "Tim" Walz
- Open Chair. 5 January 2026: "I've decided to step out of the race and let others worry about the election while I focus on the work."
- 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
- House CD 11
- Democratic - Congressman Rebecca Michelle "Mikie" Sherrill
- Vacant Office. 4 November 2025: Member of Congress Mikie Sherrill (Democratic) is elected Governor. A 2026 Special Election will be called in CD 11 to fill the vacated U.S. House Seat. 12 November 2025: Announced she would resign from the US House but did not provide a date. 18 November 2025: Member of Congress Mikie Sherrill (Democratic) announced that she will resign from the U.S. House of Representatives at 11:59 p.m. Thursday 20 November 2025. She will become Governor on 20 January 2026. 21 November 2025: Governor Philip "Phil" Murphy (Democratic) called a Special Election to fill the vacant seat. The Special Partisan Primary is 5 February 2026 and the Special General Election is 16 April 2026. The filing deadline is 1 December 2025 for the primary and 5 February 2026 for independents.
- 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 7
- Democratic - Congressman Nydia Margarita Velázquez
- Open Seat. 20 November 2025: "... I believe that the time is right for me to move on and for a new generation of leaders to step forward ...."
- House CD 12
- Democratic - Congressman Jerrold Lewis "Jerry" Nadler
- Open Seat. 1 September 2025: Media reports state Member of Congress Nadler will not seek re-election.
- House CD 21
- Republican - Congressman Elise M. Stefanik
- Open Seat. 7 November 2025: Candidate for Governor in 2026. "I am running for Governor ...." 19 December 2025: ".... I have made the decision to suspend my campaign for Governor and will not seek re-election to Congress."
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.
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 22
- Republican - Congressman Troy E. Nehls
- Open Seat. 29 November 2025: "After more than ... six years representing this district in Congress, I have made the decision ... to focus on my family and return home after this Congress ...."
- House CD 30
- Democratic - Congressman Jasmine Felicia Crockett
- Open Seat. 8 December 2025: Candidate for the U.S. Senate Class 2 seat in 2026.
- House CD 33
- Democratic - Congressman Marc Allison Veasey
- Open Seat. 8 December 2025: "... I have decided not to see re-election to Congress in 2026." He will run for Tarrant County Judge.
- 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 ...." circa 6 December 2025: ".... as if next year were my last, which in public office it will be...."
- House CD 38
- Republican - Congressman Wesley P. Hunt
- Open Seat. 6 October 2025: Candidate for the US Senate Class 2 seat in 2026.
Washington
- House CD 4
- Republican - Congressman Daniel Milton "Dan" Newhouse
- Open Seat. 17 December 2026: Announced that he will not seek re-election. "This decision comes with no reservation or remorse, only gratitude."
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.
Wyoming
- Senate Class 2
- Republican - Senator Cynthia Marie Lummis
- Open Seat. 19 December 2025: "Deciding not to run for re-election does represent a change of heart for me, but in the difficult, exhausting session weeks this fall I've come to accept that I do not have six more years in me ...."
- House At-Large
- Republican - Congressman Harriet Hageman
- Open Seat. 23 December 2025: Candidate for the US Senate.
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