Non-Congressional Races We’re Watching

Georgia

Billionaire Rick Jackson looks to defend the Republican-held seat against Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Atlanta mayor. The winner will succeed Gov. Brian Kemp, who is term-limited.

Iowa

State auditor Rob Sand looks to win back the seat for the Democrats against farmer and businessman Zach Lahn, a Republican. The winner will succeed Gov. Kim Reynolds, who declined to run for a third term.

Nevada 

Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican, looks to win reelection against Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, a Democrat.

Ohio

Republican entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy faces Democrat Amy Acton, the state’s former health director. The winner will replace Gov. Mike DeWine, who is term-limited.

Arizona

Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs looks to defend her seat against Republican Rep. Andy Biggs.

Michigan

Rep. John James (R-Mich.) looks to win back the gubernatorial mansion for Republicans against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat. The winner will succeed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is term-limited.

Kansas

State Senate President Ty Masterson, a Republican, faces state Sen. Cindy Holscher, a Democrat.

Idaho

Voters determine whether there should be a statutory right to make abortion decisions, including performing the procedure until fetal viability. Currently, abortion is prohibited in the state except in cases of the mother’s life in danger, rape, and incest.

Missouri

Voters decide whether to repeal the state constitutional right to an abortion, which was approved in 2024. If approved, this would forbid abortion except in certain cases through 12 weeks of gestation. It would also not allow transgender surgeries for those under 18 years old.

Nevada

There is a measure that would provide a state constitutional right to abortion until fetal viability and, if necessary, afterward to protect the pregnant woman’s life or health. In the state, abortion is allowed up to 24 weeks of pregnancy

Virginia

Voters cast their ballot on the question of whether to enshrine in the state constitution the right to an abortion before the third trimester. It would permit a pregnant woman to get an abortion afterward if her life or health is in danger or if the pregnancy is not viable. At the moment, abortion is legal in the state through 26 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy.

Arkansas

Voters determine whether to back a state constitutional measure that the right to keep and bear arms is “a natural, fundamental, and individual right that shall not be infringed.”

The state has relaxed firearms laws, such as allowing those over 21 years old to carry firearms openly or concealed without a state-issued permit. The state constitution states “the citizens of this State shall have the right to keep and bear arms, for their common defense.”

Idaho

The question is whether the state should designate an official state firearm.

Alaska

Voters will decide whether to repeal ranked-choice voting, adopted in 2020. If repealed, it would restore primaries and single-choice general elections.

They will also decide on a constitutional amendment that would only allow U.S. citizens to vote in elections. Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections.

North Carolina

A proposed constitutional amendment expands a requirement for photo ID to cover all forms of voting.

Nevada

Voters will decide whether to add to the state constitution a requirement that voters present photo ID when voting in person or provide the last four digits of their driver’s license or Social Security number when voting by mail.

Ohio

Voters will decide whether to amend the state constitution to require photo ID to vote. The state already requires photo ID by statute to vote.

Arkansas

A proposed constitutional amendment would allow only U.S. citizens to vote in elections.

Kansas

A proposed constitutional amendment would allow only U.S. citizens to vote in elections.

South Dakota

A proposed constitutional amendment would allow only U.S. citizens to vote in elections.

West Virginia

A proposed constitutional amendment would allow only U.S. citizens to vote in elections.

Arizona

Voters will decide whether to amend the state constitution to require citizenship to vote or register, mandate government-issued ID to vote, and ban foreign-national contributions in state elections. By statute, Arizona requires voter ID and only citizens can vote.

California

Voters will vote on a proposed constitutional amendment requiring a government-issued ID to vote in person and the last four digits of an ID to vote by mail. It also would direct election officials to keep accurate voter registration lists and verify citizenship. California does not require voters to show photo ID.

Virginia

Voters will decide whether felons have their voting rights restored upon being released from incarceration.

Maryland

Voters will decide whether to allow the state legislature to redraw the state’s congressional lines. It would amend the state constitution to apply existing requirements for legislative districts to only state districts and not congressional districts.

Missouri

A measure would repeal a congressional map drawn by state Republicans.

Colorado

Voters will decide whether to pass a constitutional amendment that makes it harder to redraw the congressional map outside redistricting years.

It would require that the state’s Independent Redistricting Commission reconvene and prohibit changes to a final map unless at least three public meetings are held. It would also ensure that changes do not favor a political party or split communities of interest.

Colorado

A proposed constitutional amendment would require law enforcement to notify the Department of Homeland Security when someone is charged with a violent crime or has a prior felony conviction and their immigration status cannot be determined.

There is a proposed state statute to increase penalties for fentanyl-related felonies, require treatment for certain drug offenses, and limit sentencing exceptions in fentanyl-related crimes that cause another person’s death.

Tennessee

Voters will decide whether to amend the list of crime victims’ rights in the state constitution. This includes expanding protections such as the right to be notified when an offender is released.

Colorado

Voters will decide whether to require public schools and colleges to designate sports by biological sex and restrict the participation of students who identify as transgender.

There is also a measure over whether to prohibit healthcare providers from administering transgender surgeries for minors.

Arizona

Voters will decide whether schools and athletic associations can restrict restrooms, locker rooms, and other private spaces to individuals based on biological sex.

Washington state

A proposed state statute would require students to verify their biological sex to participate in K–12 girls’ interscholastic sports

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