2025 United States elections

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Off-year elections

Election day| November 4
Gubernatorial elections
Seats contested| 2
Net seat change| 0

Term-limited Republican

Term-limited Democrat

The 2025 United States elections are scheduled to be held, in large part, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. 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. Special elections to the United States Congress may take place if vacancies arise.

## Federal elections

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### House of Representatives

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Special elections are expected to be held for members of Congress who take positions in the second cabinet of Donald Trump. As of November 11, 2024, Representative Elise Stefanik of New York is the only member to have been appointed to a role. She has yet to be confirmed.[1]

## State elections

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### Gubernatorial

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Main article: 2025 United States gubernatorial elections

Two states will hold gubernatorial elections in 2025:

* New Jersey: Two-term Democrat Phil Murphy is term-limited in 2025.[2]
* Virginia: One-term Republican Glenn Youngkin is term-limited in 2025.[3]

### Lieutenant gubernatorial

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Two states will hold lieutenant gubernatorial elections in 2025:

* New Jersey: Lieutenant governors are elected on the same ticket as the governor. Democrat Tahesha Way has held the seat since 2023.
* Virginia: One-term Republican Winsome Sears will not run for re-election in 2025. Sears has announced her candidacy for governor.[4]

### Attorney general

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One state will hold an attorney general election in 2025:

* Virginia: One-term Republican Jason Miyares is eligible to run for re-election.

### Supreme court

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Two states will hold supreme court elections in 2025:

* Wisconsin: Three-term incumbent Ann Walsh Bradley will not seek re-election in 2025.[5]
* Pennsylvania: Three Democratic justices are eligible to stand for retention election in 2025: Christine Donohue, David N. Wecht, and Kevin M. Dougherty.[6]

### Superintendent

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One state will hold a superintendent election in 2025:

* Wisconsin: One-term incumbent Jill Underly is running for re-election in 2025.[7]

### Legislative

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Main article: 2025 United States state legislative elections

Legislative elections will be held for the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature and the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly.

* 2025 New Jersey General Assembly election
* 2025 Virginia House of Delegates election

## Local elections

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### Mayoral elections

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A number of major U.S. cities will hold mayoral elections in 2025.

#### Eligible incumbents

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* Atlanta, Georgia: Incumbent Democrat Andre Dickens is running for re-election.[8]
* Boston, Massachusetts: Incumbent Democrat Michelle Wu is eligible to run for re-election.
* Biloxi, Mississippi: Incumbent Republican Andrew Gilich is eligible to run for re-election.
* Charlotte, North Carolina: Incumbent Democrat Vi Lyles is eligible to run for re-election.
* Chattanooga, Tennessee: Incumbent Independent Tim Kelly is running for re-election.[9]
* Detroit, Michigan: Incumbent Democrat Mike Duggan is eligible to seek re-election.
* Durham, North Carolina: Incumbent Leonardo Williams is eligible to seek re-election.
* Greensboro, North Carolina: Incumbent Nancy Vaughn is eligible to seek re-election.
* Hattiesburg, Mississippi: Incumbent Independent Toby Barker is eligible to seek re-election.
* Jackson, Mississippi: Incumbent Democrat Chokwe Antar Lumumba intends to run for re-election.[10]
* Lansing, Michigan: Incumbent Democrat Andy Schor is eligible to seek re-election.
* Minneapolis, Minnesota: Incumbent Democrat Jacob Frey is eligible to seek re-election.
* New York City, New York: Incumbent Democrat Eric Adams is eligible to run for re-election.[11]
* Omaha, Nebraska: Incumbent Republican Jean Stothert is eligible to run for re-election.
* Overland Park, Kansas: Incumbent Independent Curt Skoog is eligible to run for re-election.
* Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Incumbent Democrat Ed Gainey is running for re-election.[12]
* Seattle, Washington: Incumbent Democrat Bruce Harrell is eligible to run for re-election.
* Southaven, Mississippi: Incumbent Republican Darren Musselwhite is eligible to run for re-election.
* St. Louis, Missouri: Incumbent Democrat Tishaura Jones is running for re-election.[13]
* St. Paul, Minnesota: Incumbent Democratic Melvin Carter is eligible to run for re-election.
* Sterling Heights, Michigan: Incumbent Independent Michael C. Taylor is eligible to run for re-election.
* Toledo, Ohio: Incumbent Democrat Wade Kapszukiewicz is running for a third term.

#### Ineligible or retiring incumbents

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* Annapolis, Maryland: Incumbent Democrat Gavin Buckley is ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
* Gulfport, Mississippi: Incumbent Republican Billy Hewes is retiring and will not seek re-election.[14]
* Jersey City, New Jersey: Incumbent Democrat Steve Fulop is retiring to run for Governor.[15]
* Miami, Florida: Incumbent Republican Francis Suarez is ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
* New Orleans, Louisiana: Incumbent Democrat LaToya Cantrell is ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
* San Antonio, Texas: Incumbent Independent Ron Nirenberg is ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
* Syracuse, New York: Incumbent Independent Ben Walsh is ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.

### Other municipal elections

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* Cleveland, Ohio: City Council
* New York, New York: Comptroller, Public Advocate, City Council, Borough Presidents
* Seattle, Washington: City Council, City Attorney

## References

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1. ^ Collins, Kaitlan (2024-11-11). "Trump picks Rep. Elise Stefanik for UN ambassador | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
2. ^ Wildstein, David (December 14, 2021). "Sweeney tells plumbers union he's running for governor". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
3. ^ Manchester, Julia (29 November 2021). "Winsome Sears to begin historic new chapter as Virginia lt. governor". The Hill. Archived from the original on 2021-11-29. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
4. ^ Vozzella, Laura; Schneider, Gregory S. (September 5, 2024). "Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears announces her candidacy for governor". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
5. ^ "Justice Ann Walsh Bradley won't seek reelection in '25, when liberal majority will be on the line". WisPolitics.com. April 11, 2024. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
6. ^ "Pennsylvania Supreme Court elections, 2025". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
7. ^ Jones, Kyle (11 September 2024). "State Superintendent Underly launches re-election bid". Fox 27. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
8. ^ "Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens running for re-election in 2025". WSB-TV. February 19, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
9. ^ "Kelly announces bid for second term as Chattanooga mayor | Chattanooga Times Free Press". www.timesfreepress.com. 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
10. ^ White, Kristopher (2024-02-12). "Jackson mayor intends to run for re-election". WJTV. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
11. ^ "Disclosure Deadlines: 2025 Citywide Elections". New York City Campaign Finance Board. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
12. ^ "Gainey launches bid for second term as Pittsburgh's mayor". 90.5 WESA. 2024-09-07. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
13. ^ Banker, Andy (May 16, 2024). "Tishaura Jones aims for second term as St. Louis mayor". KTVI. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
14. ^ Krauss, Ethan (2024-06-03). "Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes not seeking fourth term as mayor". WXXV News 25. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
15. ^ "Jersey City mayor Steve Fulop says he will not seek re-election in 2025, indicates run for governor". WABC-TV. January 3, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2023.

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