2026 Candidates
Where candidates stand
For each candidate, we show their stated position on key issues alongside the Democratic and Republican party platforms — sourced from public record, with no editorial commentary. Profiles are added as major races take shape.
U.S. Senate
Jon Ossoff
Democratic · Georgia · Incumbent
2026 General Election
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine · Incumbent
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Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa · Incumbent
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas · Incumbent
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Bill Cassidy
Republican · Louisiana · Incumbent
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Marsha Blackburn
Republican · Tennessee · Incumbent
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado · Incumbent
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia · Incumbent
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan · Incumbent
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Thom Tillis
Republican · North Carolina · Incumbent
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois · Incumbent
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Amy McGrath
Democratic · Illinois · Challenger
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Mark Salvi
Republican · Illinois · Challenger
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Chris Pappas
Democratic · New Hampshire · Challenger
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Kelly Ayotte
Republican · New Hampshire · Challenger
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico · Incumbent
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon · Incumbent
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Tina Smith
Democratic · Minnesota · Incumbent
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Karin Housley
Republican · Minnesota · Challenger
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland · Incumbent
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island · Incumbent
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Mike Rounds
Republican · South Dakota · Incumbent
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Mike Crapo
Republican · Idaho · Incumbent
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Jerry Moran
Republican · Kansas · Incumbent
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa · Incumbent
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Tim Scott
Republican · South Carolina · Incumbent
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Governor
Gretchen Whitmer
Democratic · Michigan · Incumbent
2026 General Election
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Josh Shapiro
Democratic · Pennsylvania · Incumbent
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Tony Evers
Democratic · Wisconsin · Incumbent
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Katie Hobbs
Democratic · Arizona · Incumbent
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Joe Lombardo
Republican · Nevada · Incumbent
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Greg Abbott
Republican · Texas · Incumbent
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Jimmy Patronis
Republican · Florida · Challenger
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Nikki Fried
Democratic · Florida · Challenger
2026 General Election
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Brad Raffensperger
Republican · Georgia · Challenger
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Stacey Abrams
Democratic · Georgia · Challenger
2026 General Election
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Rebecca Kleefisch
Republican · Wisconsin · Challenger
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Maura Healey
Democratic · Massachusetts · Incumbent
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Aaron Ford
Democratic · Nevada · Challenger
2026 General Election
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Laura Kelly
Democratic · Kansas · Incumbent
2026 General Election
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Tim Walz
Democratic · Minnesota · Incumbent
2026 General Election
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About these profiles. Party platform positions are drawn from the 2024 Democratic and Republican national platforms. Candidate positions are sourced from official statements, voting records, and campaign websites, with citations provided. Polis does not endorse any candidate or party.