8 Democratic Senators who voted to re-open government after a 40 day shutdown.
Sen. John Fedderman (D,PA), Sen. Angus King (I,ME), Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D,NV), Sen. Jackie Rosen (D,NV), Sen. Dick Durbin (D,IL), Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D, NH), Sen. Maggie Hassan (D,NH), Sen. Tim Kaine (D,VA).
Eight Senate members are not seeking re-election in 2026.
4 Democrats and 3 Republicans are retiring and 1 Republican is running for governor
They include: Joni Ernst (R,IA), Thom Tillis (R,NC), Dick Durbin (D,IL), Jeanne Shaheen (D,NH), Mitch McConnell (R,KY), Tina Smith (D,MN), Gary Peters (D, MI). Tommy Tuberville (R,AL) is running for Governor.
California 2026: Dem. Nancy Pelosi has been in elective office since 1987. Dem. State Sen. Scott Wiener launched a campaign for her District 11 seat. Also running is Saikat Chakrabarti. Also interested is Pelosi’s daughter, Christine Pelosi, San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chang and former Supervisor jane Kim. (from Roll Call)
NH 2026: Former NH Sen. John Sununu will run for his old seat, after 2 decades out of office. Dem. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is retiring.
November 3, 2025 Elections: NC Republicans approved new redistricting lines. Rep. Don Davis (Dem, 1st district) may be affected. Illinois may add an extra seat- Nov. 3 deadline for the March primaries. VA – Democrats may redraw the districts. In TX, Proposition 50 authorized a state Democratic restricting effort.
