The Ballot Brief
2026 candidates

Who is running in 2026, by state

24,372 candidates across 13,907 tracked races on the November 3, 2026 ballot, from governor and U.S. Senate down to state legislative and county offices. Every field comes from the state's certified candidate list. Pick a state below, browse by office, or enter a ZIP code for your own ballot.

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Questions about the 2026 candidates

Who is running in the 2026 elections?

The Ballot Brief lists 24,372 candidates across 13,907 tracked races on the November 3, 2026 ballot, from governor and U.S. Senate down to state legislative and county offices, with each state's field taken from its certified candidate list.

How do I see the candidates on my own ballot?

Enter your ZIP code at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races on every ballot in your county, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.