Elections are scheduled to be held in the United States, in large part, on November 2, 2027. Theoff-year election includesgubernatorial andstate legislative elections in a few states, as well as numerousmayoral races, and a variety of other local offices on the ballot.[1][2]Special elections to theUnited States Congress may take place if vacancies arise.
Gubernatorial elections
[edit]Three states will holdgubernatorial elections in 2027:
Legislative elections will be held for both houses of theLouisiana State Legislature, theMississippi Legislature, theNew Jersey Legislature, and theVirginia General Assembly. Kentucky, which holds gubernatorial elections in off-years, holds state legislative elections concurrent with presidential and midterm elections.
A number of major U.S. cities will hold mayoral elections in 2027.
Eligible incumbents
[edit]- Anchorage, Alaska: One-term incumbentSuzanne LaFrance is eligible for re-election.
- Boise, Idaho: Two-term incumbentLauren McLean is eligible for re-election.
- Chicago, Illinois: One-term incumbentBrandon Johnson is eligible for re-election.
- Colorado Springs, Colorado: One-term incumbentYemi Mobolade is eligible for re-election.
- Denver, Colorado: One-term incumbentMike Johnston is eligible for re-election.
- Fort Worth, Texas: Three-term incumbentMattie Parker is eligible for re-election.
- Greenville, Mississippi: Three-term incumbent Errick D. Simmons is eligible for re-election.
- Houston, Texas: One-term incumbentJohn Whitmire is eligible for re-election.
- Indianapolis, Indiana: Three-term incumbentJoe Hogsett is eligible for re-election.
- Jacksonville, Florida: One-term incumbentDonna Deegan is eligible for re-election.
- Memphis, Tennessee: One-term incumbentPaul Young is eligible for re-election.
- Nashville, Tennessee: One-term incumbentFreddie O'Connell is eligible for re-election.
- North Bergen, New Jersey: Nine-term incumbentNicholas Sacco is eligible for re-election.
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: One-term incumbentCherelle Parker is eligible for re-election.
- Salt Lake City, Utah: Two-term incumbentErin Mendenhall is eligible for re-election.
- Tucson, Arizona: Two-term incumbentRegina Romero is eligible for re-election.
- Warren, Michigan: One-term incumbentLori Stone is eligible for re-election.
- West New York, New Jersey: One-term incumbentAlbio Sires is eligible for re-election.
- Wood-Ridge, New Jersey: Seven-term incumbentPaul Sarlo is eligible for re-election.
Ineligible or retiring incumbents
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