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Many senators and representatives are retiring from their seats. Many of these positions have Democratic candidates stepping up, but we don't yet know if they are progressive or not. Do you know of any progressive candidates stepping up to fill their shoes? Maybe it's up to you to Run For Something! Note: The "notes" for each district are AI-generated and, so far, unverified. If you are familiar with this district and wish to help update the status, please contact us.
| State | Primary | District | Incumbent/Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | May 19, 2026 | AL-01 | Barry Moore D+ Running for Senate |
Democratic primary now includes Tom Holmes, Clyde Jones (local organizer), and Kimberly Thomas (candidate on official FEC filings), reflecting a broader Democratic field than previously noted. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Alabama | May 19, 2026 | Senate | Tommy Tuberville C Running for Governor |
Democratic candidates who have officially qualified for the U.S. Senate nomination include Dakarai Larriett, Kyle Sweetser, and Mark S. Wheeler II, per official filings, showing the Democratic field has expanded beyond an undeveloped state. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Arizona | July 21, 2026 | AZ-01 | David Schweikert D- Running for Governor |
Verified Democratic filings for the open AZ-01 include Amish Shah, Marlene Galán-Woods, Jonathan Treble, Andres Barraza, Brian Del Vecchio, and Brandon Donnelly, expanding the confirmed candidate field. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Arizona | July 21, 2026 | AZ-05 | Andy Biggs B Running for Governor |
Confirmed Democratic candidates filing for AZ-05 now include Blake Bracht, Brian Hualde, Chris James, Elizabeth Lee, Evan Olson, and Justin Poff, consistent with initial baseline but confirmed as certified filings. FEC Ballotpedia |
| California | June 2, 2026 | CA-01 | Doug LaMalfa D+ Deceased Special Aug 4 |
Progressive candidates: Audrey Denney, Mike McGuire |
| California | June 2, 2026 | CA-06 | Ami Bera D- Running in CA-03 |
Progressive candidates: Lauren Babb Tomlinson, Tyler Vandenberg |
| California | June 2, 2026 | CA-11 | Nancy Pelosi F Retiring |
Progressive candidates: Connie Chan, Saikat Chakrabarti |
| California | June 2, 2026 | CA-14 | Eric Swalwell C- Running for Governor |
Progressive candidates: Aisha Wahab, Dr. Aisha Wahab, Matt Ortega |
| California | June 2, 2026 | CA-26 | Julia Brownley D+ Retiring |
Democratic candidate Jacqui Irwin has officially declared her campaign for the open 26th District seat and is joined on FEC filings by Kyle Rohrbach, pending further mainstream news coverage. FEC Ballotpedia |
| California | June 2, 2026 | CA-38 | Linda Sánchez F Running in CA-41 |
Democratic primary features L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis (former Labor Secretary, endorsed by Reps. Chu, Correa, Garcia and Mayor Bass), Pico Rivera Councilmember Monica Sánchez (endorsed by Rep. Linda Sánchez), and TJ Adams-Falconer (former Obama communications advisor). FEC Ballotpedia |
| California | June 2, 2026 | CA-41 | Ken Calvert F Running in CA-40 |
Progressive candidate: Shonique Williams |
| Florida | August 18, 2026 | FL-02 | Neal Dunn F Retiring |
In this Republican-leaning Panhandle seat, the 2026 candidate field now includes Democratic contenders Yen Bailey, Nicholas Zateslo, and Amanda Green, FEC Ballotpedia |
| Florida | August 18, 2026 | FL-16 | Vern Buchanan F Retiring |
Declared Democratic candidates include Jan Schneider (attorney; 2024 nominee with 40.5% of the vote), Jonathan “Jon” Harris (retired Army officer), and Glenn Pearson (small business owner), all on official filed lists for this open seat. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Florida | August 18, 2026 | FL-19 | Byron Donalds F Running for Governor |
Democratic primary includes Howard Sapp ($3K cash on hand) and Jared Kane competing in this heavily Republican district (R+14). FEC Ballotpedia |
| Florida | August 18, 2026 | Senate | Marco Rubio Resigned to serve as secretary of state |
The special 2026 Senate Democratic field now includes Joey Atkins, Jennifer Jenkins, Hector Mujica, Tamika Lyles, Alex Gould, Paul Ron Cruz, and Alan Grayson (all filed or declared) with Josh Weil having withdrawn; this expands the baseline list of Democrats in the special election. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Georgia | May 19, 2026 | GA-01 | Earl "Buddy" Carter F Running for Senate |
Democratic primary includes Joseph Palimeno (Camden County Democratic vice chair), Amanda Hollowell (political organizer), Michael McCord (business consultant), and two others. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Georgia | May 19, 2026 | GA-10 | Mike Collins B Running for Senate |
Democratic candidate Lexy Doherty (education consultant, 2024 nominee) is running for this Athens-area district. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Georgia | May 19, 2026 | GA-11 | Barry Loudermilk D+ Retiring |
Chris Harden (attorney) and Barry Wolfert (realtor, Medicare for All advocate) are competing in the Democratic primary, with Harden reporting the strongest early fundraising. Iris Medina-Elston has also entered, emphasizing voting rights and community investment. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Georgia | May 19, 2026 | GA-14 | Marjorie Taylor Greene Resignation Special Mar 10 |
Moderate Shawn Harris is the only Democrat running. This heavily Republican district (R+27) has not elected a Democrat in decades. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Illinois | March 17, 2026 | IL-02 | Robin Kelly D- Running for Senate |
Progressive candidate: Robert Peters |
| Illinois | March 17, 2026 | IL-04 | Jesus Garcia B- Retiring |
Patty Garcia (chief of staff to Rep. García) is only Democratic candidate after incumbent announced retirement at the last minute. Mayra Macías and Democratic Socialist Byron Sigcho-Lopez are running as independents. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Illinois | March 17, 2026 | IL-08 | Raja Krishnamoorthi F Running for Senate |
Progressive candidate: Junaid Ahmed |
| Illinois | March 17, 2026 | IL-09 | Janice Schakowsky C Retiring |
Progressive candidates: Bushra Amiwala, Daniel Biss, Kat Abughazaleh, Mike Simmons |
| Illinois | March 17, 2026 | Senate | Dick Durbin Retiring |
Progressive candidates: Bryan Maxwell, Juliana Stratton, Kevin Ryan |
| Iowa | June 2, 2026 | IA-02 | Ashley Hinson F Running for Senate |
State Rep. Elinor Levin (labor-backed progressive) has built early grassroots support and reported strong Q4 fundraising. Josh Turek (Paralympian, state representative) is also running, highlighting healthcare access and rural investment priorities. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Iowa | June 2, 2026 | IA-04 | Randy Feenstra F Running for Governor |
Democratic primary includes Dave Dawson (prosecutor, former state legislator), Stephanie Steiner (retired women's health nurse, small-farm owner), and Ashley WolfTornabane. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Iowa | June 2, 2026 | Senate | Joni Ernst D Retiring |
Democratic candidates include State Sen. Zach Wahls (labor endorsements), chamber director Nathan Sage (veteran), and State Rep. Josh Turek (two-time Paralympic gold medalist). Wahls and Turek have union backing; Sage led early fundraising through mid-2025. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Kentucky | May 19, 2026 | KY-06 | Andy Barr F Running for Senate |
Democratic primary includes former State Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson (caucus chair, leading in fundraising), former federal prosecutor Zach Dembo, David Kloiber, and Erin Petrey. FEC Ballotpedia) |
| Kentucky | May 19, 2026 | Senate | Mitch McConnell F Retiring |
Progressive candidate: Charles Booker |
| Louisiana | May 16, 2026 | LA-05 | Julia Letlow F Running for Senate |
Declared Democratic candidate Larry Foy (religious scholar) has filed for the open LA-05 U.S. House seat for 2026, appearing on official filings. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Maine | June 9, 2026 | ME-02 | Jared Golden B- Retiring |
Democratic candidates include State Auditor Matt Dunlap and Jordan Wood who both pivoted from Senate races. State Sen. Joe Baldacci is considering entering. This Trump+9 district is challenging territory for Democrats. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Maryland | June 23, 2026 | MD-05 | Steny Hoyer F Retiring |
Progressive candidates: Harry Jarin, Terry Jackson |
| Massachusetts | September 1, 2026 | MA-06 | Seth Moulton F Running for Senate |
Democratic primary includes Jamie Belsito (Topsfield Town Moderator, former state rep), Daniel Koh (former White House deputy director), Tram Nguyen (state rep), and Rick Jakious (Moulton's chief of staff). FEC Ballotpedia |
| Michigan | August 4, 2026 | MI-10 | John James D Running for Governor |
Democratic primary includes Eric Chung ($578K cash on hand), Tim Greimel ($389K cash), Christina Hines ($206K cash), and Tripp Adams ($173K cash). Chung leads in fundraising. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Michigan | August 4, 2026 | MI-11 | Haley Stevens F Running for Senate |
Progressive candidate: Aisha Farooqi |
| Michigan | August 4, 2026 | Senate | Gary Peters D Retiring |
Progressive candidate: Abdul El-Sayed |
| Minnesota | August 11, 2026 | MN-02 | Angie Craig Running for Senate |
Democratic primary includes former State Sen. Matt Little, State Rep. Liz Reyer, and Erin Maye Quade. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Minnesota | August 11, 2026 | Senate | Tina Smith F Retiring |
Progressive candidate: Peggy Flanagan |
| Nebraska | May 12, 2026 | NE-02 | Don Bacon F Retiring |
Progressive candidate: John Cavanaugh |
| Nevada | June 9, 2026 | NV-02 | Mark Amodei C- Retiring |
Former state Assembly leader Teresa Benitez-Thompson has emerged as a leading Democratic contender, emphasizing housing affordability and public education funding. Businessman Greg Kidd is also running, positioning himself on economic reform and technology policy. FEC Ballotpedia |
| New Hampshire | September 8, 2026 | NH-01 | Chris Pappas C Running for Senate |
Progressive candidate: Heath Howard |
| New Hampshire | September 8, 2026 | Senate | Jeanne Shaheen C Retiring |
Progressive candidate: Karishma Manzur |
| New Jersey | June 2, 2026 | NJ-11 | Mikie Sherrill Resignation Special Apr 16 |
Progressive candidate: Analilia Mejia |
| New Jersey | June 2, 2026 | NJ-12 | Bonnie Watson Coleman C- Retiring |
Progressive candidates: Bonnie Watson-Coleman, Kyle Little |
| New York | June 23, 2026 | NY-07 | Nydia Velazquez C+ Retiring |
Progressive candidate: Claire Valdez |
| New York | June 23, 2026 | NY-12 | Jerrold Nadler Retiring |
Progressive candidate: Karen Ortiz |
| New York | June 23, 2026 | NY-21 | Elise Stefanik Retiring |
Progressive candidate: Dylan Hewitt |
| North Carolina | March 3, 2026 | Senate | Thom Tillis F Retiring |
Former Gov. Roy Cooper is running and has secured endorsements from Gov. Josh Stein and AG Jeff Jackson. Cooper is viewed as Democrats' strongest chance to flip the seat, with his popularity and winning record seen as key assets. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Ohio | May 5, 2026 | Senate | J.D. Vance Resigned to serve as vice president |
A special election will be held November 3, 2026. Former Sen. Sherrod Brown has filed, consolidating Democratic support. Rep. Emilia Sykes D has not entered the race. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Pennsylvania | May 19, 2026 | PA-03 | Dwight Evans F Retiring |
Progressive candidate: Chris Rabb |
| South Carolina | June 9, 2026 | SC-01 | Nancy Mace C+ Running for Governor |
Democratic primary includes Robert Beers, Mac Deford (2024 primary candidate), Max Diaz, Matthew Fulmer, and Mayra Rivera-Vazquez competing for this Charleston-area seat. FEC Ballotpedia |
| South Carolina | June 9, 2026 | SC-05 | Ralph Norman D- Running for Governor |
Democratic primary includes Andrew Clough, Mallory Dittmer, and Alex Harper competing for this open seat. FEC Ballotpedia |
| South Dakota | June 2, 2026 | SD-AL | Dusty Johnson D Running for Governor |
Democratic primary includes Nicole Gronli (former USDA Rural Development state director), Billy Mawhiney (Sioux Falls nonprofit executive), and Scott Schlagel (former correctional officer). FEC Ballotpedia) |
| Tennessee | August 6, 2026 | TN-06 | John Rose F Running for Governor |
Democratic primary includes Lore Bergman (2024 nominee), Craig Ballin, and Mike Croley competing for this Middle Tennessee seat. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Texas | March 3, 2026 | TX-08 | Morgan Luttrell C Retiring |
Democratic candidate Laura Jones, former San Jacinto County Democratic Party chair and prior nominee, is running in this open Republican-leaning district, alongside GOP primary contenders. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Texas | March 3, 2026 | TX-10 | Michael McCaul Retiring |
Multiple Democrats have filed in the primary, including Dawn Marshall, Bernie Reyna, and Caitlin Rourk, among others. GOP candidates are also in the race for this open seat. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Texas | March 3, 2026 | TX-19 | Jodey Arrington F Retiring |
Democratic candidate Kyle Rable has announced for this open West Texas seat. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Texas | March 3, 2026 | TX-21 | Chip Roy C Running for Attorney General |
With the incumbent running for attorney general, Democratic candidates include Kristin Hook, Gary Taylor, Regina Vanburg, and Daniel Weber. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Texas | March 3, 2026 | TX-22 | Troy Nehls C- Retiring |
Democratic candidates include Chris Fernandez, Sterling Gadison, and Marquette Greene-Scott. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Texas | March 3, 2026 | TX-30 | Jasmine Crockett D+ Running for Senate |
Progressive candidate: Frederick Haynes III |
| Texas | March 3, 2026 | TX-33 | Marc Veasey F Retiring |
Progressive candidate: Zeeshan Hafeez |
| Texas | March 3, 2026 | TX-35 | Greg Casar B+ Running for TX-37 |
The open seat features Democratic primary candidates Maureen Galindo, Johnny Garcia, John Lira, and Whitney Masterson-Moyes. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Texas | March 3, 2026 | TX-37 | Lloyd Doggett F Retiring |
Progressive candidate: Greg Casar |
| Texas | March 3, 2026 | TX-38 | Wesley Hunt C- Running for Senate |
Democratic primary candidates for this open Houston-area seat include Curtis Cook II, Theresa Courts, Marvalette Hunter, Melissa McDonough, and others. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Washington | August 4, 2026 | WA-04 | Dan Newhouse F Retiring |
Democratic candidate John Duresky (government project controller, 24-year Air Force veteran) is the main Democratic contender in this reliably Republican district with a top-two primary. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Wisconsin | August 11, 2026 | WI-07 | Tom Tiffany C+ Running for Governor |
Democratic primary includes Chris Armstrong ($5,130 cash on hand), Fred Clark, and Ginger Murray. Armstrong leads in early fundraising for this northwestern Wisconsin district. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Wyoming | August 18, 2026 | Senate | Cynthia Lummis C Retiring |
Scott Morrow (attorney) has filed as a Democratic candidate, focusing on public lands stewardship and rural healthcare access. No other major non-Republican candidates have reported significant fundraising activity. FEC Ballotpedia |
| Wyoming | August 18, 2026 | WY-AL | Harriet Hageman D+ Running for Senate |
No candidates have officially declared for this open seat yet. Filing deadline is May 29, 2026, with the primary on August 18, 2026. This heavily Republican seat and Democratic recruitment is expected to be minimal. FEC Ballotpedia |