2025 Election Outcomes: Key Results from Congress, State Legislatures, and Georgia PSC
The special elections on November 4, 2025, are set to shape the political landscape significantly. Notably, this includes a critical congressional vacancy in Texas and various state legislative elections across the United States.
2025 Election Outcomes: Key Results in Congress and State Legislatures
Texas Congressional District 18
The U.S. House seat for Texas Congressional District 18 has been vacant since the passing of Democrat Sylvester Turner in March. The race, consisting of 16 candidates, is expected to lead to a runoff election as no candidate is likely to secure a majority. A mid-October University of Houston poll indicated strong support for three main Democratic candidates: Christian Menefee at 27%, Amanda Edwards at 23%, and Jolanda Jones at 15%.
This vacancy poses additional challenges, as it coincides with the upcoming Texas primary on March 3, 2026, which will utilize newly redistricted boundaries.
Georgia Public Service Commission
The Georgia Public Service Commission, which governs utility regulations across five districts, will have two positions contested during these elections. These special elections were necessitated by a court ruling linked to the Voting Rights Act and have reset the electoral schedule for all five seats.
- District 2 will elect a commissioner serving until 2030.
- District 3 will return to the ballot in 2026.
State Legislative Special Elections
Approximately 7,386 state legislative seats exist across the country, with special elections frequently filling vacancies. The timing of these elections alongside the general election is anticipated to boost voter turnout.
Georgia House District 106
In Georgia, the House District 106 race follows the resignation of Democrat Shelly Hutchinson. With polls closing at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, if no candidate secures a majority, a runoff will occur on December 2.
Minnesota State Senate
In Minnesota, two vacant State Senate districts will be filled. Polls will close at 9:00 PM Eastern Time.
- District 29: Following the death of Republican Bruce Anderson, who received 68% of the vote in 2022.
- District 47: Democrat Nicole Mitchell resigned due to legal issues, having previously won 59% of the vote.
Mississippi Senate Districts
Special elections in Mississippi arise from a court ruling that addressed civil rights violations in the state’s redistricting. Elections will take place in eight Senate districts due to this legal update, with polls closing at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.
New Jersey and New York Elections
New Jersey’s Senate District 35 will also hold a special election. Nellie Pou’s recent election to Congress opened this district for candidates, including interim candidate Benjie Wimberley.
Additionally, the New York Assembly District 115 faces a vacancy following Democrat D. Billy Jones’s resignation.
Texas and Washington State Elections
Texas Senate District 9 will fill two vacancies, while Washington has several special elections in both the Senate and House that stem from members being appointed to different roles.
Conclusion
The outcomes of these elections will play a crucial role in shaping political control in Congress and state legislatures. Stakeholders and voters alike will be closely monitoring the results as they unfold on November 4, 2025.
