2027 United States elections

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.

2027 United States elections
2025          2026          2027          2028          2029 →
Off-year elections
Election dayNovember 2
Gubernatorial elections
Seats contested3
2027 Kentucky gubernatorial election2027 Louisiana gubernatorial election2027 Mississippi gubernatorial election
     Term-limited Democrat
     Republican incumbent      Term-limited Republican

State elections

Gubernatorial elections

Three states will hold gubernatorial elections in 2027:

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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