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A federal judge denied Alabama’s emergency bid to redraw its state legislative map before an upcoming election, keeping the current map in place under an injunction that runs until 2030; an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court is expected, and a special primary election could occur if the injunction is lifted.
Democrat Chedrick Greene won Michigan's 35th Senate District in a May 2026 special election, sealing a 19-18 Democratic majority in the state Senate for the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's term. The district—anchored by Saginaw, Bay City and Midland and surrounding conservative rural areas—was watched as a barometer for the fall midterms, with the win leaving the seat up again in November and Republicans warning about timing; analysts caution against overinterpretation but see it as a potential signal of voter sentiment in battleground Michigan.
Democrat Chedrick Greene defeated Republican Jason Tunney by about 19 points in Michigan’s 35th Senate District in a May 2026 special election (roughly 93% of votes counted). The district, which leaned Republican in 2024, represents another Democratic over-performance in special elections and strengthens the party’s position in the state Senate ahead of November races. Greene, a Marine veteran and fire captain, campaigned on affordability and safety; Tunney conceded, saying the race was only a halfway point to the November contest. The win follows Whitmer’s endorsement and underscores ongoing momentum for Democrats in battleground states.
Democrat Chedrick Greene defeated Republican Jason Tunney in Michigan’s 35th Senate District to replace Kristen McDonald Rivet, securing a 20-18 Democratic majority in the state Senate. The race drew high-profile visits from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Pete Buttigieg, and Greene led by about 22 points with 55% of expected votes counted, reflecting a broader pattern of Democrats outperforming Harris in 2024 in that district.
In the Manhattan District 3 special election for Greenwich Village, a candidate handpicked by Mayor Zohran Mamdani performed far below expectations, with Lindsey Boylan at about 25% and Layla Law-Gisiko around 20% as Carl Wilson led at just over 43%; since no candidate surpassed 50%, the winner will be decided via ranked-choice voting. Wilson, backed by Speaker Julie Menin, represents the establishment option in a race to fill the seat vacated by Erik Bottcher. The result could temper Mamdani’s influence in other races and suggests his political sway may not automatically translate into district-level wins.
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned minutes before a House Ethics Committee sanctions hearing over a long-running ethics probe, ending the committee’s jurisdiction and any immediate sanction action. Her departure removes a looming floor vote on expulsion and shifts the vacancy to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to schedule a special election. She faces a separate criminal case related to alleged improper handling of FEMA overpayments and campaign funds, which she has denied.
Analilia Mejia won the NJ-11 special election by about 60-40, delivering a district-wide landslide while facing notable pushback in wealthy Jewish suburbs; the outcome reflects strong Democratic turnout but suggests cross-over considerations that could affect future elections in similar districts.
Analilia Mejia carried a district long considered GOP turf to deliver a notable Democratic overperformance in a New Jersey special House election, illustrating how Republican-leaning areas can contribute to a progressive victory, as analyzed by Steve Kornacki.
Progressive Analilia Mejia defeated Republican Joe Hathaway in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District special election, filling the seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill until Jan. 3, 2027 and becoming the district’s first Latina representative. Mejia campaigned on universal health care, a higher minimum wage, and opposition to mass detention and deportation, while Hathaway framed himself as a pragmatic moderate. The district’s redrawn boundaries favor Democrats, signaling momentum ahead of November as both candidates prepare for the full two-year term.
Progressive Analilia Mejia won New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s seat, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway and becoming the district’s first Latina representative; the victory underscores Democratic momentum ahead of the midterms as Mejia will face a June primary to compete for the full term beginning in 2027.
Democrat Analilia Mejia narrowly won New Jersey’s 11th District special election to fill Mikie Sherrill’s seat, boosting Democrats to 214 representatives and narrowing Republicans’ slim margin in the House; Mejia ran on affordability and progressive priorities (childcare funding, higher taxes on the wealthy, ICE abolition), and both Mejia and Hathaway will face June primaries for the next two-year term.
A live 2026 special election in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District pits Analilia Mejia (D) against Joe Hathaway (R) to fill Mikie Sherrill’s vacated U.S. House seat; the winner will serve the remainder of Sherrill’s term (about eight months) with results updating as votes are counted. A minor independent candidate, Alan Bond, is also listed on the ballot.
Analilia Mejia (D) and Joe Hathaway (R) are contesting New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special election to replace Mikie Sherrill, a race that could narrow the GOP's House majority. Mejia, backed by prominent progressives, led the Democratic primary and has raised about $1.1 million with roughly $374,000 on hand, while Hathaway ran unopposed for the GOP and has about $525,000 raised with $109,000 in the bank. The district has leaned Democratic in recent elections, but results are uncertain and the AP will not declare a winner until the lead is insurmountable; polls close at 8 p.m. ET and write-ins are allowed.
Gov. Newsom has issued a proclamation scheduling a special election on August 18, 2026, in California's 14th Congressional District to fill the vacancy created by Rep. Eric Swalwell's resignation.
Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida special election in a Palm Beach district that includes Mar-a-Lago, flipping the seat from Republican Mike Caruso who resigned to become Palm Beach County clerk; she defeated Trump-endorsed rival Jon Maples by about 2.4 percentage points, a win Democrats touted as momentum ahead of the midterms.