Nov 3, 2026 · deadline
Voters choose governors in six major open-seat races, including California, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia
Six major governorships open due to term limits in 2026: California (Gavin Newsom termed out), Florida (Ron DeSantis termed out), Michigan (Gretchen Whitmer termed out), Ohio (Mike DeWine termed out), Georgia (Brian Kemp termed out), and potentially Texas if Greg Abbott retires. Of 36 total governor races, Sabato''s Crystal Ball rates Arizona, Michigan, and Wisconsin as genuine toss-ups heading into the general election. Democrats already flipped Virginia''s governorship in November 2025 with Abigail Spanberger''s win. Republicans hold 26 governorships entering the cycle; Democrats hold 24.
Oct 22, 2025 · legislative
Speaker Johnson Delays Swearing-In of Rep.-Elect Grijalva; Arizona Sues
House Speaker Mike Johnson refused to administer the oath of office to Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona, citing a pending government shutdown and suggesting procedural grounds, in an action Grijalva and Arizona Democrats characterized as politically motivated obstruction. Arizona filed suit challenging Johnson's authority to unilaterally delay seating a duly elected member. Legal scholars noted the Constitution gives each chamber the right to judge the qualifications of its own members but does not give the Speaker authority to delay swearing in members without cause.
May 3, 2021 · judicial
The Supreme Court declines Burk's Arizona decertification petition
Staci Burk filed or pursued Burk v. Ducey in Arizona after the 2020 election. The case sought to decertify Arizona results based on allegations of widespread election fraud in Pinal County and statewide. The primary court document records that the U.S. Supreme Court denied the petition for a writ of certiorari on May 3, 2021.
Mar 1, 2021 · judicial
The Supreme Court declines Bowyer's Arizona decertification petition
Republican elector plaintiffs filed or pursued Bowyer v. Ducey in Arizona after the 2020 election. The case sought to decertify Arizona presidential results. The primary court document records that the U.S. Supreme Court denied the petition for an extraordinary writ.
Dec 7, 2020 · judicial
Arizona plaintiffs drop a second election contest against Ducey
Republican voters filed or pursued Stevenson v. Ducey in Arizona after the 2020 election. The case sought to vacate Arizona certification of the 2020 presidential election. The primary court document records that the plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the case.
