OTB70-Top 10 Elections to Watch: Big-City Mayors, Statehouse Shifts, Court Control, and More - On the Ballot

On this episode: From governor’s mansions to city halls, the 2025 elections feature races of all kinds with local and national implications – both for their states and trends heading into the 2026 Midterms. Ballotpedia’s Ellen Morrissey, Doug Kronizel, and Joel Williams join Host Norm Leahy to break down ten key contests that will shape the political landscape heading into 2026.
Explore our full top 10 list, with breakdowns of each election, who’s running, the broader context of each race, and the major storylines surrounding them: https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%2...
Our Top Elections to Watch Include:
Governor of Virginia
Governor of New Jersey
Texas' 18th Congressional District
Virginia House of Delegates
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Attorney General of Virginia
Georgia Public Service Commission
Mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mayor of New York, New York
Mayor of Seattle, Washington
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Categories: Politics & Civics

Starring: Norm Leahy