Your IDS guide to the 2026 midterm elections

The 2026 midterm election is here. The IDS has you covered on the local and state level candidates you’ll see on the ballot. Follow along for the latest developments in this year’s races.

State Coverage

Monroe County Coverage

Contested Races

House District 46

GOP Candidate Headshot

Bob Heaton (Incumbent)

Democratic Candidate Headshot

James Pittford III

House District 60

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Peggy Mayfield (Incumbent)

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Carrie Syczylo

House District 62

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Dave Hall (Incumbent)

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Amy Huffman Oliver

Monroe County Clerk

Democratic Candidate Headhsot

Tree Martin Lucas

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Julie Hays

Monroe County Assessor

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Judith Sharp (Incumbent)

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Jeneé Trimble

U.S. House District 9

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Erin Houchin (Incumbent)

Democratic Candidate Headshot

Brad Meyer

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Tonya Hudson

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Floyd Michael Taylor

Secretary of State

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Max Engling

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Beau Bayh

Independent Candidate Headshot

Greg Ballard

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Lauri Shillings

Comptroller

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Elise Nieshalla (Incumbent)

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Jessica Bailey

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John Schick

Treasurer

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Daniel Elliott (Incumbent)

Democratic Candidate Headshot

Coumba Kebe

Ballot Measures

  • Local Judge Residency

  • Bail Changes

Judge Retention

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Mary Deboer (Appeals, 4th)

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Paul Felix (Appeals, 5th)

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Justin McAdam (Tax Court)