Elections are scheduled to be held in the United States, in large part, on 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.
Legislative
Legislative elections will be held for both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature, the Mississippi Legislature, the New Jersey Legislature, and the Virginia General Assembly. Kentucky, which holds gubernatorial elections in off-years, holds state legislative elections concurrent with presidential and midterm elections.
Local elections
Mayoral elections
A number of major U.S. cities will hold mayoral elections in 2027.
Eligible incumbents
- Anchorage, Alaska: One-term incumbent Suzanne LaFrance is eligible for re-election.
- Boise, Idaho: Two-term incumbent Lauren McLean is eligible for re-election.
- Chicago, Illinois: One-term incumbent Brandon Johnson is eligible for re-election.
- Colorado Springs, Colorado: One-term incumbent Yemi Mobolade is running for re-election.[3]
- Denver, Colorado: One-term incumbent Mike Johnston is eligible for re-election.
- Fort Worth, Texas: Three-term incumbent Mattie Parker is eligible for re-election.
- Greenville, Mississippi: Three-term incumbent Errick D. Simmons is eligible for re-election.
- Hammond, Indiana: Six-term incumbent Thomas McDermott Jr. is eligible for re-election.
- Houston, Texas: One-term incumbent John Whitmire is eligible for re-election.
- Indianapolis, Indiana: Three-term incumbent Joe Hogsett 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.
- North Bergen, New Jersey: Nine-term incumbent Nicholas Sacco is eligible for re-election.
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: One-term incumbent Cherelle Parker is eligible for re-election.
- Salt Lake City, Utah: Two-term incumbent Erin Mendenhall is eligible for re-election.
- Tucson, Arizona: Two-term incumbent Regina Romero is eligible for re-election.
- Warren, Michigan: One-term incumbent Lori Stone is eligible for re-election.
- Witchita, Kansas: One-term incumbent Lily Wu is eligible for re-election.
- West New York, New Jersey: One-term incumbent Albio Sires is eligible for re-election.
- Wood-Ridge, New Jersey: Seven-term incumbent Paul Sarlo 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.
- Orlando, Florida: Six-term incumbent Buddy Dyer is retiring.[4]
- Savannah, Georgia: Two-term incumbent Van R. Johnson 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.
References
- ↑ "State legislative elections, 2027". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
- ↑ "United States municipal elections, 2027". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ↑ Heaney ·, Briana (April 8, 2026). "Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade announces re-election campaign". Colorado Public Radio. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ↑ Gollon, Chris (December 18, 2024). "Anna Eskamani Announces Bid For Orlando Mayor". Askflagler.com.