We're following four special elections Tuesday. Voters in Oakland will elect a new mayor after the prior one was recalled. There are also legislative special contests in Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Mississippi.
Oakland, California Mayor
Oakland is the 45th largest in the United States, with a population of about 436,000. That is for the city itself, not the metropolitan area.
Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Friday that she would not seek a third full term in 2026.
Voters in St. Louis will elect a mayor on Tuesday. Polls close at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.
The city is the 76th largest in the United States, with a population of about 280,000. That is for the city itself, not the metropolitan area.
Democrat Tishaura Jones is seeking a second term in office. To achieve that, she'll need to win a rematch with alderwoman Cara Spencer, who is also a Democrat. In 2021, Jones prevailed by 52% to 48% over Spencer.
A couple U.S. House updates.
Michigan
GOP Rep. John James (MI-10) announced Monday that he will run for governor in 2026. He joins a high-profile, competitive race to succeed the state's Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
After winning their respective special elections on Tuesday, Republican Reps. Jimmy Patronis (FL-01) and Randy Fine (FL-06) were sworn in on Wednesday.
The two newest members of the GOP caucus give Speaker Mike Johnson a little more breathing room, expanding the party's partisan advantage to 220-213.
Several high profile races highlight a busy Tuesday on the election calendar. The most important of these - with results in this article - will determine the ideological lean of the Wisconsin Supreme Court for at least the next year. Two U.S. House vacancies in Florida will also be filled. One of these has become unexpectedly competitive.
Florida Congressional Special Elections >
There is also a primary for Omaha mayor and several legislative special elections.
Several high profile races highlight a busy Tuesday on the election calendar. The most important of these will determine the ideological lean of the Wisconsin Supreme Court for at least the next year. However, interest in two Florida congressional special elections - results on this page - has grown as the races have grown more competitive than expected.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Election >
There is also a primary for Omaha mayor and several legislative special elections.
Several high profile races highlight a busy Tuesday on the election calendar. The most important of these will determine the ideological lean of the Wisconsin Supreme Court for at least the next year. Two U.S. House vacancies in Florida will also be filled. One of these has become unexpectedly competitive.
Several high profile races highlight a busy Tuesday on the election calendar. The most important of these will determine the ideological lean of the Wisconsin Supreme Court for at least the next year. Two U.S. House vacancies in Florida will also be filled. One of these has become unexpectedly competitive.
Louisiana holds municipal elections Saturday. On a statewide basis, ballots will also include four proposed constitutional amendments.
Here's some information on the amendments from the Louisiana Secretary of State. This explainer from the Shreveport Times provides a more succinct overview of each. In each case, a win for 'yes' will effect the change, 'no' retains the status quo.
We'll have the results for these after the polls close at 9:00 PM.
