2027 United States elections

2027 United States elections

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Election day	November 2
Gubernatorial elections
Seats contested	3
Term-limited Democrat      Republican incumbent      Term-limited Republican

The 2027 United States elections are scheduled to be held, in large part, on Tuesday, November 2, 2027. The off-year election includes gubernatorial and state legislative elections in a few states, as well as numerous mayoral races, and a variety of other local offices on the ballot.^[1][2] Special elections to the United States Congress may take place if vacancies arise.

State elections

Gubernatorial elections

Three states will hold gubernatorial elections in 2027:

• Kentucky: Two-term Democrat Andy Beshear is term-limited and ineligible to seek re-election.
• Louisiana: One-term Republican Jeff Landry is eligible for re-election. He has not indicated whether he will run for a second term.
• Mississippi: Two-term Republican Tate Reeves is term-limited and ineligible to seek re-election.

Local elections

Mayoral elections

A number of major U.S. cities will hold mayoral elections in 2027.

Eligible incumbents

• Chicago, Illinois: One-term incumbent Brandon Johnson is eligible for re-election.
• Colorado Springs, Colorado: One-term incumbent Yemi Mobolade is eligible for re-election.
• Denver, Colorado: One-term incumbent Mike Johnston is eligible for re-election.
• Jacksonville, Florida: One-term incumbent Donna Deegan is eligible for re-election.
• Memphis, Tennessee: One-term incumbent Paul Young is eligible for re-election.
• Nashville, Tennessee: One-term incumbent Freddie O'Connell is eligible for re-election.
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: One-term incumbent Cherelle Parker is eligible for re-election.
• Tucson, Arizona: Two-term incumbent Regina Romero is eligible for re-election.

Ineligible or retiring incumbents

• Dallas, Texas: Two-term incumbent Eric Johnson is ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
• Kansas City, Missouri: Two-term incumbent Quinton Lucas is ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
• Tampa, Florida: Two-term incumbent Jane Castor is ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.

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