2027 United States elections


Elections are scheduled to be held in the United States, in large part, on November 2, 2027. The off-year election includes [2027 United States Governor (United States)|gubernatorial elections|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. 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:
  • [2027 2027 Kentucky gubernatorial election|Kentucky gubernatorial election|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

Ineligible or retiring incumbents