--- title: "Agriculture & rural: where 2026 candidates stand" url: "https://www.2026election.com/issues/agriculture-rural" updated: "2026-10-09" source: "Candidates' campaign sites and Ballotpedia, quoted verbatim" publisher: "Pluribus" --- # Agriculture & rural: where 2026 candidates stand 142 races · Democratic nominees documented in 118 · Republican in 118 · 317 verbatim quotes ## Salience · Agriculture & rural Of the 156 times this topic appears across issue guides, how many are flagged high, medium, or low salience. Salience is ordinal — the ramp is grayscale by design. 41 high, 79 medium, 36 low 156 issue mentions · topics grouped by keyword · a race can appear under more than one topic · as of October 9, 2026 ## Alabama 2 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-al.md) Doug Jones (Democratic) vs. Tommy Tuberville (Republican) [“Agriculture & Seafood Industry” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-al.md#agriculture-seafood-industry) (salience: medium) - Doug Jones: Supporting small farms and opposing harmful tariffs - Tommy Tuberville: Protecting farmers and enacting protective tariffs ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-02.md) Shomari Figures (Democratic) vs. Rhett Marques (Republican) [“Agriculture and rural infrastructure” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-02.md#agriculture-and-rural-infrastructure) (salience: low) - Shomari Figures: Committee-driven rural investment - Rhett Marques: Fair markets and rural broadband ## Georgia 7 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ga.md) Keisha Bottoms (Democratic) vs. Rick Jackson (Republican) · Toss-up [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ga.md#agriculture) (salience: medium) - Keisha Bottoms: Supports family farm retention and tariff relief - Rick Jackson: Supports affordable capital access and equipment cost reduction ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-01.md) Amanda Hollowell (Democratic) vs. James Kingston (Republican) [“Agriculture and Rural Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-01.md#agriculture-and-rural-development) (salience: low) - Amanda Hollowell: No documented position in our sources - James Kingston: Supports agricultural investment and rural broadband ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-02.md) Sanford Bishop Jr. (Democratic) vs. Matt Day (Republican) [“Agriculture & Rural Economy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-02.md#agriculture-rural-economy) (salience: high) - Sanford Bishop Jr.: Supports federal farm programs and rural relief - Matt Day: Advocates timber protections and domestic cattle ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-03.md) Maura Keller (Democratic) vs. Brian Jack (Republican) [“Agriculture and rural affairs” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-03.md#agriculture-and-rural-affairs) (salience: medium) - Maura Keller: Supports Right to Repair and family farms - Brian Jack: Voted for agriculture appropriations ### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-10.md) Pamela DeLancy (Democratic) vs. Houston Gaines (Republican) [“Agriculture & Farmland” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-10.md#agriculture-farmland) (salience: low) - Pamela DeLancy: No documented position in our sources - Houston Gaines: Supports farmers and protecting farmland ### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-12.md) Ceretta Smith (Democratic) vs. Rick Allen (Republican) [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-12.md#agriculture) (salience: low) - Ceretta Smith: Supports family farmers and rural development - Rick Allen: Supports reducing agricultural regulations ### [14th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-14.md) Shawn Harris (Democratic) vs. Clayton Fuller (Republican) [“Agriculture & Rural Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-14.md#agriculture-rural-policy) (salience: medium) - Shawn Harris: Supports fully funded Farm Bill and SNAP - Clayton Fuller: No documented position in our sources ## Iowa 6 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ia.md) Rob Sand (Democratic) vs. Zach Lahn (Republican) · Toss-up [“Agriculture and Farmland Ownership” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ia.md#agriculture-and-farmland-ownership) (salience: high) - Rob Sand: Supports conservation tax credits and land protection - Zach Lahn: Opposes foreign ownership and ag monopolies ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ia.md) Josh Turek (Democratic) vs. Ashley Hinson (Republican) · Lean R [“Agriculture & Rural Affairs” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ia.md#agriculture-rural-affairs) (salience: high) - Josh Turek: Supports prairie populism and agribusiness antitrust - Ashley Hinson: Supports farm deregulation and biofuels ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-01.md) Christina Bohannan (Democratic) vs. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican) · Toss-up [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-01.md#agriculture) (salience: medium) - Christina Bohannan: Protects family farms and enforces anti-trust - Mariannette Miller-Meeks: Blocks foreign farmland sales and supports ag funding ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-02.md) Lindsay James (Democratic) vs. Joe Mitchell (Republican) · Lean R [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-02.md#agriculture) (salience: high) - Lindsay James: Supports immediate farm bill passage - Joe Mitchell: Supports deregulation and fertilizer production ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-03.md) Sarah Trone Garriott (Democratic) vs. Zach Nunn (Republican) · Toss-up [“Agriculture and Energy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-03.md#agriculture-and-energy) (salience: medium) - Sarah Trone Garriott: Invest in clean energy and conservation - Zach Nunn: Support Farm Bill and biofuels ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-04.md) Dave Dawson (Democratic) vs. Chris McGowan (Republican) [“Agriculture & Farming” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-04.md#agriculture-farming) (salience: high) - Dave Dawson: Supports family farms and rural infrastructure - Chris McGowan: Supports protecting markets and landowner rights ## Illinois 7 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-il.md) J.B. Pritzker (Democratic) vs. Darren Bailey (Republican) [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-il.md#agriculture) (salience: low) - J.B. Pritzker: No documented position in our sources - Darren Bailey: Supports agriculture and family farms ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-01.md) Jonathan Jackson (Democratic) vs. Christian Maxwell (Republican) [“Veterans & Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-01.md#veterans-agriculture) (salience: low) - Jonathan Jackson: Serves on House Agriculture Committee - Christian Maxwell: Supports veteran agricultural and workforce integration ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-02.md) Donna Miller (Democratic) vs. Mike Noack (Republican) [“Agriculture & Rural Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-02.md#agriculture-rural-policy) (salience: low) - Donna Miller: Opposes tariffs and supports family farms - Mike Noack: No documented position in our sources ### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-12.md) Julie Fortier (Democratic) vs. Mike Bost (Republican) [“Agriculture and Rural Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-12.md#agriculture-and-rural-development) (salience: high) - Julie Fortier: Supports fair trade and rural broadband - Mike Bost: Supports farm deregulation and Farm Bill tools ### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-13.md) Nikki Budzinski (Democratic) vs. Jeff Wilson (Republican) [“Agriculture and farming” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-13.md#agriculture-and-farming) (salience: high) - Nikki Budzinski: Supports family farms, soil health, and nutrition programs - Jeff Wilson: Supports defending family farms and local agricultural supply chains ### [15th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-15.md) Jennifer Todd (Democratic) vs. Mary Miller (Republican) [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-15.md#agriculture) (salience: high) - Jennifer Todd: Supports family farms and agricultural infrastructure - Mary Miller: Supports deregulation and trade protections for farmers ### [16th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-16.md) Paul Nolley (Democratic) vs. Darin LaHood (Republican) [“Agriculture & Family Farms” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-16.md#agriculture-family-farms) (salience: medium) - Paul Nolley: Supports family farms and right-to-repair - Darin LaHood: Supports district agricultural producers ## Maine 2 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-me.md) Hannah Pingree (Democratic) vs. Bobby Charles (Republican) [“Healthcare and Rural Health Services” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-me.md#healthcare-and-rural-health-services) (salience: medium) - Hannah Pingree: Supports protecting rural healthcare and birthing units - Bobby Charles: Supports addiction recovery and mental health funding ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-me-01.md) Chellie Pingree (Democratic) vs. Ronald C. Russell (Republican) [“Food and Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-me-01.md#food-and-agriculture) (salience: medium) - Chellie Pingree: Supports local organic farming and food waste reduction - Ronald C. Russell: No documented position in our sources ## Minnesota 4 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-mn.md) Amy Klobuchar (Democratic) vs. Lisa Demuth (Republican) [“Agriculture and rural development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-mn.md#agriculture-and-rural-development) (salience: medium) - Amy Klobuchar: Supports rural infrastructure and farm safety nets - Lisa Demuth: Supports rural business growth and mining investments ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-mn.md) Peggy Flanagan (Democratic) vs. Michele Tafoya (Republican) [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-mn.md#agriculture) (salience: low) - Peggy Flanagan: Supports Farm Bill, biofuels, and Right to Repair - Michele Tafoya: No documented position in our sources ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-01.md) Jake Johnson (Democratic) vs. Brad Finstad (Republican) [“Agriculture & Rural Economy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-01.md#agriculture-rural-economy) (salience: high) - Jake Johnson: Supports bipartisan farm bill and E15 - Brad Finstad: Supports family farmers and crop insurance ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-07.md) Erik Osberg (Democratic) vs. Michelle Fischbach (Republican) [“Agriculture & Rural Infrastructure” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-07.md#agriculture-rural-infrastructure) (salience: high) - Erik Osberg: No documented position in our sources - Michelle Fischbach: Supports farmers and rural infrastructure ## Nebraska 5 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ne.md) Lynne Walz (Democratic) vs. Jim Pillen (Republican) [“Agriculture and Food Regulation” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ne.md#agriculture-and-food-regulation) (salience: medium) - Lynne Walz: Supports rural investment and agricultural development - Jim Pillen: Supports banning lab-grown meat and blocking federal rules ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ne.md) No Democratic nominee vs. Pete Ricketts (Republican) [“Agriculture and Land Conservation” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ne.md#agriculture-and-land-conservation) (salience: medium) - Pete Ricketts: Supports ag dereg and opposes federal land conservation ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ne-01.md) Christopher Backemeyer (Democratic) vs. Mike Flood (Republican) [“Agriculture and Biofuels” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ne-01.md#agriculture-and-biofuels) (salience: medium) - Christopher Backemeyer: Supports antitrust enforcement and E15 expansion - Mike Flood: Supports free trade and Renewable Fuel Standard ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ne-02.md) Denise Powell (Democratic) vs. Brinker Harding (Republican) · Tilt D [“Agriculture and trade” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ne-02.md#agriculture-and-trade) (salience: medium) - Denise Powell: Supports Farm Bill passage and Right to Repair - Brinker Harding: Supports year-round E-15 and Heartland agricultural growth ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ne-03.md) Becky Lynn Stille (Democratic) vs. Adrian Smith (Republican) [“Agriculture, Trade & Rural Economy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ne-03.md#agriculture-trade-rural-economy) (salience: high) - Becky Lynn Stille: Supports family farms and labor union rights - Adrian Smith: Promotes agricultural trade and biofuels expansion ## Ohio 5 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-oh.md) Amy Acton (Democratic) vs. Vivek Ramaswamy (Republican) · Toss-up [“Agriculture and natural resources” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-oh.md#agriculture-and-natural-resources) (salience: low) - Amy Acton: Supports farmland protection, H2Ohio, and agricultural tax relief - Vivek Ramaswamy: Supports protecting farmland from data centers and water conservation ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-04.md) Joshua Kolasinski (Democratic) vs. Jim Jordan (Republican) [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-04.md#agriculture) (salience: low) - Joshua Kolasinski: Supports farmer-focused Farm Bill reform - Jim Jordan: Voted for agricultural continuing appropriations ### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-05.md) Brian Shaver (Democratic) vs. Bob Latta (Republican) [“Agriculture and Foreign Trade” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-05.md#agriculture-and-foreign-trade) (salience: high) - Brian Shaver: Protects agricultural trade and opposes sweeping tariffs - Bob Latta: Supports federal agricultural appropriations ### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-09.md) Marcy Kaptur (Democratic) vs. Derek Merrin (Republican) · Toss-up [“Agriculture & rural development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-09.md#agriculture-rural-development) (salience: low) - Marcy Kaptur: Supports family farms, urban agriculture, and consensus environmental practices - Derek Merrin: No documented position in our sources ### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-12.md) Jerrad Christian (Democratic) vs. Troy Balderson (Republican) [“Agriculture and rural infrastructure” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-12.md#agriculture-and-rural-infrastructure) (salience: medium) - Jerrad Christian: Supports agricultural antitrust and rural broadband - Troy Balderson: Supports regulatory relief and rural broadband ## Oregon 2 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-or.md) Tina Kotek (Democratic) vs. Christine Drazan (Republican) · Lean D [“Rural Oregon and natural resources” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-or.md#rural-oregon-and-natural-resources) (salience: low) - Tina Kotek: Supports small farms and rural high-speed internet - Christine Drazan: Advocates local control and timber industry support ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-02.md) Chris Beck (Democratic) vs. Cliff Bentz (Republican) [“Agriculture, natural resources, and water rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-02.md#agriculture-natural-resources-and-water-rights) (salience: high) - Chris Beck: Supports expanding federal agricultural conservation programs - Cliff Bentz: Supports agricultural water rights and resource utilization [“Rural arts and culture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-02.md#rural-arts-and-culture) (salience: low) - Chris Beck: Supports federal investment in rural arts - Cliff Bentz: No documented position in our sources ## South Dakota 3 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-sd.md) Dan Ahlers (Democratic) vs. Larry Rhoden (Republican) [“Agriculture and Food Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-sd.md#agriculture-and-food-security) (salience: medium) - Dan Ahlers: Supports producer fair pricing and food security - Larry Rhoden: Supports agricultural producers and property tax relief ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-sd.md) Brian Bengs (Independent) vs. Mike Rounds (Republican) [“Agriculture & Rural Economy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-sd.md#agriculture-rural-economy) (salience: low) - Brian Bengs: Supports agricultural climate protection and local markets - Mike Rounds: Supports ethanol mandates and domestic beef labeling ### [At-Large District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sd-al.md) Nicole Gronli (Democratic) vs. Marty J. Jackley (Republican) [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sd-al.md#agriculture) (salience: high) - Nicole Gronli: No documented position in our sources - Marty J. Jackley: Supports deregulation and fair agricultural trade ## Vermont 1 race ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-vt.md) Amanda Janoo (Democratic) vs. Phil Scott (Republican) [“Education & Rural Schools” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-vt.md#education-rural-schools) (salience: medium) - Amanda Janoo: Opposes rural school closures and supports community schools - Phil Scott: Supports education structural reform and spending containment [“Agriculture & Local Food Systems” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-vt.md#agriculture-local-food-systems) (salience: low) - Amanda Janoo: Supports local food self-sufficiency and regenerative farming - Phil Scott: No documented position in our sources ## Wisconsin 6 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-wi.md) David Crowley (Democratic) vs. Tom Tiffany (Republican) · Toss-up [“Agriculture and Farmland Protection” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-wi.md#agriculture-and-farmland-protection) (salience: low) - David Crowley: Supports connecting rural agricultural communities to economic hubs - Tom Tiffany: Supports protecting farmland and delisting gray wolves ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-01.md) Mitchell Berman (Democratic) vs. Bryan Steil (Republican) [“Rural affairs and agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-01.md#rural-affairs-and-agriculture) (salience: low) - Mitchell Berman: Supports family farms and rural infrastructure - Bryan Steil: No documented position in our sources ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-03.md) Rebecca Cooke (Democratic) vs. Derrick Van Orden (Republican) · Toss-up [“Farming and Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-03.md#farming-and-agriculture) (salience: high) - Rebecca Cooke: Supports family farms and antitrust enforcement - Derrick Van Orden: Promotes dairy wins and farm support ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-06.md) Bradley Smith (Democratic) vs. Glenn Grothman (Republican) [“Agriculture and rural communities” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-06.md#agriculture-and-rural-communities) (salience: low) - Bradley Smith: Supports family farm safety nets and infrastructure - Glenn Grothman: Supports agricultural funding bills ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-07.md) Fred Clark (Democratic) vs. Michael Alfonso (Republican) [“Agriculture & Forestry” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-07.md#agriculture-forestry) (salience: medium) - Fred Clark: Supports sustainable agriculture, forestry, and conservation - Michael Alfonso: Supports cutting agricultural regulations and promoting Make America Healthy Again ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-08.md) Rick Crosson (Democratic) vs. Tony Wied (Republican) [“Agriculture and rural economy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-08.md#agriculture-and-rural-economy) (salience: high) - Rick Crosson: Supports anti-monopoly laws, right-to-repair, and rural investments - Tony Wied: Supports reducing agricultural regulations to foster producer growth ## Wyoming 1 race ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-wy.md) Ken Casner (Democratic) vs. Eric Barlow (Republican) [“Agriculture and Property Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-wy.md#agriculture-and-property-rights) (salience: medium) - Ken Casner: No documented position in our sources - Eric Barlow: Supports landowner rights and agricultural heritage ## Arkansas 2 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ar.md) Hallie Shoffner (Democratic) vs. Tom Cotton (Republican) [“Agriculture and Food Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ar.md#agriculture-and-food-security) (salience: medium) - Hallie Shoffner: Supports agricultural diversification and regional food networks - Tom Cotton: Supports traditional agriculture through deregulation and tax relief ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ar-01.md) Terri Yarbrough Green (Democratic) vs. Rick Crawford (Republican) [“Agriculture and Corporate Regulation” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ar-01.md#agriculture-and-corporate-regulation) (salience: low) - Terri Yarbrough Green: Supports family farms against big monopolies - Rick Crawford: Supports agricultural trade and local producer interests ## Idaho 2 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-id.md) Todd Achilles (Independent) vs. Jim Risch (Republican) [“Agriculture and Rural Economy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-id.md#agriculture-and-rural-economy) (salience: medium) - Todd Achilles: Supports family farms over ag monopolies - Jim Risch: Supports deregulation and ag tax relief ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-id-02.md) Elinor Gilbreath (Democratic) vs. Michael K. Simpson (Republican) [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-id-02.md#agriculture) (salience: medium) - Elinor Gilbreath: Supports farm stability and water rights - Michael K. Simpson: Supports commodity protections and trade promotion ## Kansas 5 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ks.md) Adam Hamilton (Democratic) vs. Roger Marshall (Republican) [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ks.md#agriculture) (salience: high) - Adam Hamilton: Expanding agricultural exports and farm labor reforms - Roger Marshall: Reducing input costs and protecting water infrastructure ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ks-01.md) Lauren Reinhold (Democratic) vs. Tracey Mann (Republican) [“Agriculture and rural economy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ks-01.md#agriculture-and-rural-economy) (salience: high) - Lauren Reinhold: Supports family producers and Farm Bill protections - Tracey Mann: Promotes agricultural deregulation and rural growth [“Healthcare and rural medical access” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ks-01.md#healthcare-and-rural-medical-access) (salience: high) - Lauren Reinhold: Supports universal healthcare access and rural hospital funding - Tracey Mann: Supports market-driven rural healthcare solutions ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ks-02.md) Don Coover (Democratic) vs. Derek Schmidt (Republican) [“Agriculture and Rural Affairs” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ks-02.md#agriculture-and-rural-affairs) (salience: medium) - Don Coover: No documented position in our sources - Derek Schmidt: Supports Kansas agricultural producers ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ks-03.md) Sharice Davids (Democratic) vs. Eric Jenkins (Republican) [“Agriculture and food supply” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ks-03.md#agriculture-and-food-supply) (salience: low) - Sharice Davids: Supports Farm Bill reauthorization and crop insurance - Eric Jenkins: Supports regulatory reduction and fair trade ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ks-04.md) Katy Tyndell (Democratic) vs. Ron Estes (Republican) [“Agriculture and Rural Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ks-04.md#agriculture-and-rural-development) (salience: high) - Katy Tyndell: Opposes tariffs and rising farm costs - Ron Estes: Promotes agricultural deregulation and trade ## Kentucky 2 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ky.md) Charles Booker (Democratic) vs. Andy Barr (Republican) [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ky.md#agriculture) (salience: low) - Charles Booker: No documented position in our sources - Andy Barr: Supports tax cuts and hemp deregulation ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ky-01.md) Drew Williams (Democratic) vs. James Comer Jr. (Republican) [“Agriculture & Rural Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ky-01.md#agriculture-rural-development) (salience: medium) - Drew Williams: Supports local farm resilience and sustainability - James Comer Jr.: Supports family farms and deregulation ## Louisiana 1 race ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-la.md) Jamie Davis (Democratic) vs. Julia Letlow (Republican) [“Healthcare and Rural Hospitals” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-la.md#healthcare-and-rural-hospitals) (salience: high) - Jamie Davis: Expand healthcare and protect rural hospitals - Julia Letlow: Protect rural hospitals and maternal care [“Agriculture and Rural Infrastructure” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-la.md#agriculture-and-rural-infrastructure) (salience: medium) - Jamie Davis: Support local farmers and oppose corporate land grabs - Julia Letlow: Enact farmer-first Farm Bill and disaster relief ## Michigan 6 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-mi.md) Abdul El-Sayed (Democratic) vs. Mike Rogers (Republican) · Toss-up [“Environment, Energy & Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-mi.md#environment-energy-agriculture) (salience: medium) - Abdul El-Sayed: Supports clean water protections and taking on polluters - Mike Rogers: Supports domestic energy production and agricultural deregulation ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-01.md) Callie Barr (Democratic) vs. Jack Bergman (Republican) [“Agriculture and Food Systems” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-01.md#agriculture-and-food-systems) (salience: medium) - Callie Barr: Supports local food supply programs and ending agricultural tariffs - Jack Bergman: Supports agricultural deregulation and pro-producer trade protection [“Rural Broadband and Infrastructure” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-01.md#rural-broadband-and-infrastructure) (salience: medium) - Callie Barr: Supports federal expansion of rural high-speed broadband - Jack Bergman: Supports funding and targeted legislation for rural connectivity ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-02.md) Ben Ambrose (Democratic) vs. John Moolenaar (Republican) [“Agriculture and Energy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-02.md#agriculture-and-energy) (salience: medium) - Ben Ambrose: Supports clean energy transition - John Moolenaar: Supports traditional energy and farmland protection ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-04.md) Sean McCann (Democratic) vs. Bill Huizenga (Republican) · Lean R [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-04.md#agriculture) (salience: low) - Sean McCann: Passing Farm Bill and Right to Repair - Bill Huizenga: Supporting agricultural diversity and farm growth ### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-05.md) Christian Vukasovich (Democratic) vs. Tim Walberg (Republican) [“Agriculture and rural development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-05.md#agriculture-and-rural-development) (salience: medium) - Christian Vukasovich: Supports family farms and rural broadband - Tim Walberg: Supported by agricultural advocacy groups ### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-09.md) Ray Pooley (Democratic) vs. Lisa McClain (Republican) [“Energy and Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-09.md#energy-and-agriculture) (salience: medium) - Ray Pooley: Supports clean energy and small family farms - Lisa McClain: Supports expanding domestic fossil fuel production ## Mississippi 3 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ms.md) Scott Colom (Democratic) vs. Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican) [“Agriculture and rural development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ms.md#agriculture-and-rural-development) (salience: low) - Scott Colom: No documented position in our sources - Cindy Hyde-Smith: Supports agricultural growth and technology ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ms-02.md) Bennie Thompson (Democratic) vs. Ron Eller (Republican) [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ms-02.md#agriculture) (salience: low) - Bennie Thompson: Supports federal farm bills and agricultural policy - Ron Eller: Supports agriculture and infrastructure flood control ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ms-03.md) Michael Chiaradio (Democratic) vs. Michael Guest (Republican) [“Agriculture and Rural Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ms-03.md#agriculture-and-rural-development) (salience: high) - Michael Chiaradio: Supports small farmers and regenerative agriculture - Michael Guest: Supports Mississippi agricultural community ## Montana 3 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-mt.md) Alani Bankhead (Democratic) vs. Kurt Alme (Republican) [“Healthcare & Rural Hospitals” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-mt.md#healthcare-rural-hospitals) (salience: medium) - Alani Bankhead: Supports stabilizing rural hospitals and lowering care costs - Kurt Alme: Supports charitable and community healthcare support [“Agriculture & Rural Economy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-mt.md#agriculture-rural-economy) (salience: medium) - Alani Bankhead: Supports antitrust enforcement and family farm protections - Kurt Alme: Supports Montana farmers and ranchers ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mt-01.md) Sam Forstag (Democratic) vs. Aaron Flint (Republican) [“Agriculture and Rural Economy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mt-01.md#agriculture-and-rural-economy) (salience: medium) - Sam Forstag: Supports mandatory labeling, right to repair, and market regulations - Aaron Flint: Supports regulatory relief, Taylor Grazing Act, and estate tax repeal ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mt-02.md) Brian Miller (Democratic) vs. Troy Downing (Republican) [“Agriculture and Public Lands” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mt-02.md#agriculture-and-public-lands) (salience: medium) - Brian Miller: Supports public land preservation and farmer protection - Troy Downing: Supports land access and resource development ## New Mexico 2 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-nm.md) Ben Ray Luján (Democratic) vs. Larry E. Marker (Republican) [“Agriculture and Food Assistance” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-nm.md#agriculture-and-food-assistance) (salience: high) - Ben Ray Luján: Supports federal nutrition assistance - Larry E. Marker: Opposes agricultural regulations ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nm-03.md) Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic) vs. Martin Ruben Zamora (Republican) [“Agriculture and water rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nm-03.md#agriculture-and-water-rights) (salience: medium) - Teresa Leger Fernandez: Supports environmental land and water protection - Martin Ruben Zamora: Supports agricultural deregulation and property rights ## Arizona 1 race ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-02.md) Jonathan Nez (Democratic) vs. Eli Crane (Republican) [“Rural development and infrastructure” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-02.md#rural-development-and-infrastructure) (salience: medium) - Jonathan Nez: Supports federal investment in rural infrastructure - Eli Crane: Supports rural infrastructure and wildfire recovery ## California 10 races ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-01.md) Mike McGuire (Democratic) vs. James Gallagher (Republican) [“Agriculture, Business, and Infrastructure” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-01.md#agriculture-business-and-infrastructure) (salience: medium) - Mike McGuire: Supports rural investment and infrastructure - James Gallagher: Supports deregulation for farms and businesses ### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-05.md) Michael Masuda (Democratic) vs. Tom McClintock (Republican) [“Agriculture & water policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-05.md#agriculture-water-policy) (salience: medium) - Michael Masuda: Supports water storage, infrastructure, and market stability - Tom McClintock: Supports dam construction and environmental overhaul ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-08.md) John Garamendi (Democratic) vs. Rudy Recile (Republican) [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-08.md#agriculture) (salience: medium) - John Garamendi: Supports specialty crop funding and family farm protections - Rudy Recile: Supports reducing regulatory inspections and drought relief ### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-09.md) Josh Harder (Democratic) vs. John McBride (Republican) [“Agriculture & Water Resources” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-09.md#agriculture-water-resources) (salience: high) - Josh Harder: Protecting Valley water and expanding storage - John McBride: Reducing farm regulations and ensuring water rights ### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-13.md) Adam Gray (Democratic) vs. Kevin Lincoln II (Republican) · Tilt D [“Water access and agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-13.md#water-access-and-agriculture) (salience: high) - Adam Gray: Advocates expanding water storage and farm support - Kevin Lincoln II: Supports regulatory reduction for Valley farms ### [16th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-16.md) Sam Liccardo (Democratic) vs. Peter Soule (Republican) [“Agriculture, Energy & Water” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-16.md#agriculture-energy-water) (salience: medium) - Sam Liccardo: Supports eliminating federal agricultural subsidies - Peter Soule: Supports expanded oil drilling and ESA reform ### [19th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-19.md) Jimmy Panetta (Democratic) vs. Peter Verbica (Republican) [“Water Infrastructure and Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-19.md#water-infrastructure-and-agriculture) (salience: medium) - Jimmy Panetta: Supports federal infrastructure funding - Peter Verbica: Supports new reservoir construction ### [20th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-20.md) Sandra Van Scotter (Democratic) vs. Vince Fong (Republican) [“Water and Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-20.md#water-and-agriculture) (salience: high) - Sandra Van Scotter: Supports sustainable water and agricultural collaboration - Vince Fong: Supports modernizing water storage and infrastructure ### [21st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-21.md) Jim Costa (Democratic) vs. Kyle Kirkland (Republican) [“Water and agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-21.md#water-and-agriculture) (salience: high) - Jim Costa: Advocates federal water funding and farm support - Kyle Kirkland: Supports expanding storage and reducing regulations ### [22nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-22.md) Randy Villegas (Democratic) vs. David G. Valadao (Republican) · Toss-up [“Water resources and agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-22.md#water-resources-and-agriculture) (salience: high) - Randy Villegas: Protect water access and farmworkers - David G. Valadao: Expand Central Valley water infrastructure ## Colorado 3 races ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-01.md) Melat Kiros (Democratic) vs. Christy Peterson (Republican) [“Agriculture and Food Systems” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-01.md#agriculture-and-food-systems) (salience: low) - Melat Kiros: Supports regulatory oversight and food access - Christy Peterson: Supports domestic farmland and agricultural training ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-03.md) Dwayne Romero (Democratic) vs. Jeff Hurd (Republican) · Lean R [“Agriculture and rural lands” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-03.md#agriculture-and-rural-lands) (salience: medium) - Dwayne Romero: Supports Farm Bill and foreign land restrictions - Jeff Hurd: Advocates for producer regulatory relief [“Healthcare and rural hospitals” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-03.md#healthcare-and-rural-hospitals) (salience: medium) - Dwayne Romero: Supports funding rural hospitals and drug negotiations - Jeff Hurd: No documented position in our sources ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-04.md) Eileen Laubacher (Democratic) vs. Lauren Boebert (Republican) [“Agriculture & Water” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-04.md#agriculture-water) (salience: medium) - Eileen Laubacher: Protect local farmland and water - Lauren Boebert: Promotes natural resources and water rights ## Connecticut 1 race ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ct-02.md) Joe Courtney (Democratic) vs. George Austin (Republican) [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ct-02.md#agriculture) (salience: low) - Joe Courtney: Supports local farming and dairy economy - George Austin: No documented position in our sources ## Florida 3 races ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-02.md) Amanda Green (Democratic) vs. Austin Rogers (Republican) [“Agriculture and Rural Investment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-02.md#agriculture-and-rural-investment) (salience: medium) - Amanda Green: Supports agriculture funding and rural representation - Austin Rogers: No documented position in our sources ### [18th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-18.md) Curtis Gibson (Democratic) vs. Scott Franklin (Republican) [“Agriculture and Citrus Industry” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-18.md#agriculture-and-citrus-industry) (salience: medium) - Curtis Gibson: Supports citrus replanting and farmland protection - Scott Franklin: Leads agriculture funding as appropriations vice chair ### [26th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-26.md) Nicole Locklin (Democratic) vs. Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican) [“Agriculture and Citrus Industry” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-26.md#agriculture-and-citrus-industry) (salience: low) - Nicole Locklin: Tax corporations and support working families - Mario Diaz-Balart: Fund citrus research and estate tax relief ## Hawaii 1 race ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-hi-02.md) Jill Tokuda (Democratic) vs. Brenton Awa (Republican) [“Food Security and Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-hi-02.md#food-security-and-agriculture) (salience: medium) - Jill Tokuda: Boost local ag through federal nutrition - Brenton Awa: Restore USDA grants, food forests ## Indiana 3 races ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-02.md) Jamee Decio (Democratic) vs. Rudy Yakym (Republican) [“Agriculture and trade policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-02.md#agriculture-and-trade-policy) (salience: medium) - Jamee Decio: Opposes tariffs harming local soybean farmers - Rudy Yakym: No documented position in our sources ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-03.md) Kelly Thompson (Democratic) vs. Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican) [“Agriculture and Family Farms” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-03.md#agriculture-and-family-farms) (salience: medium) - Kelly Thompson: Protect family farmland from corporations - Marlin A. Stutzman: Support farmers through deregulation ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-08.md) Mary Allen (Democratic) vs. Mark Messmer (Republican) [“Agriculture and Rural Economy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-08.md#agriculture-and-rural-economy) (salience: medium) - Mary Allen: Supports Right to Repair and anti-monopoly laws - Mark Messmer: Serves on House Agriculture Committee ## Massachusetts 1 race ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-02.md) Jim McGovern (Democratic) vs. No Republican nominee [“Agriculture, Food Security, and Hunger Relief” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-02.md#agriculture-food-security-and-hunger-relief) (salience: high) - Jim McGovern: Expands food assistance and agricultural support ## Missouri 5 races ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-03.md) Bethany Mann (Democratic) vs. Bob Onder (Republican) [“Agriculture & Rural Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-03.md#agriculture-rural-development) (salience: low) - Bethany Mann: Supports independent family farms and price protections - Bob Onder: No documented position in our sources ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-04.md) Jordan Herrera (Democratic) vs. Mark Alford (Republican) [“Agriculture and rural policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-04.md#agriculture-and-rural-policy) (salience: medium) - Jordan Herrera: Supports Right to Repair and antitrust enforcement - Mark Alford: Supports traditional agricultural interests and deregulation ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-06.md) Josh Smead (Democratic) vs. Chris Stigall (Republican) [“Agriculture & Rural Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-06.md#agriculture-rural-development) (salience: high) - Josh Smead: Supports family farms and smart trade - Chris Stigall: Supports deregulation and market access [“Healthcare & Rural Hospitals” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-06.md#healthcare-rural-hospitals) (salience: high) - Josh Smead: Supports expanding Medicaid and rural access - Chris Stigall: Supports deregulation and hospital mandate relief ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-07.md) Missi Hesketh (Democratic) vs. Eric Burlison (Republican) [“Agriculture and natural resources” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-07.md#agriculture-and-natural-resources) (salience: medium) - Missi Hesketh: Supports environmental protection and farmer rights - Eric Burlison: Supports property rights against federal overreach ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-08.md) Christopher Reichard (Democratic) vs. Jason Smith (Republican) [“Agriculture and rural policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-08.md#agriculture-and-rural-policy) (salience: medium) - Christopher Reichard: Opposes tariffs hurting farming families - Jason Smith: Supports agricultural deregulation and trade protection ## North Carolina 4 races ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-01.md) Donald Davis (Democratic) vs. Laurie Buckhout (Republican) · Toss-up [“Agriculture, fisheries, and rural infrastructure” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-01.md#agriculture-fisheries-and-rural-infrastructure) (salience: medium) - Donald Davis: Prioritizes rural broadband and farm infrastructure - Laurie Buckhout: Promises regulatory relief for farmers and fishermen ### [11th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-11.md) Jamie Ager (Democratic) vs. Jennifer Balkcom (Republican) · Lean R [“Agriculture & Farmland Protection” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-11.md#agriculture-farmland-protection) (salience: high) - Jamie Ager: Supports small farmers and local food systems - Jennifer Balkcom: Protects American farmland from foreign ownership ### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-13.md) Paul Barringer (Democratic) vs. Brad Knott (Republican) [“Agriculture and Rural Economy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-13.md#agriculture-and-rural-economy) (salience: medium) - Paul Barringer: Supports family farms, rural infrastructure, and export market access - Brad Knott: No documented position in our sources ### [14th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-14.md) Lakesha Womack (Democratic) vs. Timothy K. Moore (Republican) [“Rural Infrastructure and Broadband” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-14.md#rural-infrastructure-and-broadband) (salience: medium) - Lakesha Womack: Supports rural broadband and prompt disaster relief - Timothy K. Moore: No documented position in our sources ## North Dakota 1 race ### [At-Large District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nd-al.md) Trygve Hammer (Democratic) vs. Julie Fedorchak (Republican) [“Agriculture and Rural Communities” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nd-al.md#agriculture-and-rural-communities) (salience: medium) - Trygve Hammer: Supports rural schools and ag markets - Julie Fedorchak: Unleashes agriculture and supports producers ## Nevada 1 race ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nv-02.md) Teresa Benitez-Thompson (Democratic) vs. David Flippo (Republican) [“Agriculture and Rural Lands” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nv-02.md#agriculture-and-rural-lands) (salience: medium) - Teresa Benitez-Thompson: No documented position in our sources - David Flippo: Protect rural interests and public lands ## New York 4 races ### [19th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-19.md) Josh Riley (Democratic / Working Families Party) vs. Peter Oberacker (Republican / Conservative Party) · Lean D [“Agriculture and Rural Issues” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-19.md#agriculture-and-rural-issues) (salience: medium) - Josh Riley: Supports small farm protections and anti-monopoly laws - Peter Oberacker: Emphasizes rural presence and agricultural background ### [21st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-21.md) Blake Gendebien (Democratic) vs. Anthony Constantino (Republican) [“Agriculture & Rural Economy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-21.md#agriculture-rural-economy) (salience: medium) - Blake Gendebien: Supports dairy farmers and rural workforce development - Anthony Constantino: No documented position in our sources ### [22nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-22.md) John Mannion (Democratic) vs. Kailee Buller (Republican) [“Agriculture and Rural Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-22.md#agriculture-and-rural-development) (salience: medium) - John Mannion: Supports agricultural policy and rural development - Kailee Buller: Advocates cutting agricultural red tape ### [23rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-23.md) Aaron Gies (Democratic) vs. Nick Langworthy (Republican) [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-23.md#agriculture) (salience: medium) - Aaron Gies: Supports protecting local family farms - Nick Langworthy: Supports agricultural funding and rural development ## Oklahoma 2 races ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-03.md) Suzie Byrd (Democratic) vs. Frank Lucas (Republican) [“Agriculture and Rural Communities” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-03.md#agriculture-and-rural-communities) (salience: high) - Suzie Byrd: Supports regulating food monopolies and farmland protection - Frank Lucas: Supports family farms and rural infrastructure ### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-05.md) Jena Nelson (Democratic) vs. Stephanie Bice (Republican) [“Agriculture & Rural Economy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-05.md#agriculture-rural-economy) (salience: medium) - Jena Nelson: Supports agricultural labor visas and hunger relief - Stephanie Bice: Supports cutting agricultural regulations and expanding markets ## Pennsylvania 3 races ### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-10.md) Janelle Stelson (Democratic) vs. Scott Perry (Republican) · Toss-up [“Agriculture and rural communities” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-10.md#agriculture-and-rural-communities) (salience: medium) - Janelle Stelson: Supports small farms and market competition - Scott Perry: Cuts regulations on agribusiness ### [11th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-11.md) Nancy Mannion (Democratic) vs. Lloyd Smucker (Republican) [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-11.md#agriculture) (salience: medium) - Nancy Mannion: Supports reducing agricultural input costs and eliminating tariffs - Lloyd Smucker: Supports Farm Bill legislation and agricultural deregulation ### [15th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-15.md) Ray Bilger (Democratic) vs. Glenn Thompson (Republican) [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-15.md#agriculture) (salience: high) - Ray Bilger: Supports small family farm protections - Glenn Thompson: Promotes pro-agriculture federal policies [“Economy and Rural Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-15.md#economy-and-rural-development) (salience: high) - Ray Bilger: Invests in rural small businesses - Glenn Thompson: Promotes fiscal restraint and deregulation [“Data Centers and Rural Infrastructure” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-15.md#data-centers-and-rural-infrastructure) (salience: low) - Ray Bilger: Regulates data centers to protect ratepayers - Glenn Thompson: No documented position in our sources ## South Carolina 3 races ### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-05.md) Mallory Dittmer (Democratic) vs. Wes Climer (Republican) [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-05.md#agriculture) (salience: low) - Mallory Dittmer: Equates food security with national security - Wes Climer: No documented position in our sources ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-06.md) James Clyburn (Democratic) vs. John Peterson (Republican) [“Energy and Rural Infrastructure” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-06.md#energy-and-rural-infrastructure) (salience: medium) - James Clyburn: Supports rural energy efficiency and broadband expansion - John Peterson: Supports broad economic deregulation ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-07.md) John Vincent (Democratic) vs. Russell Fry (Republican) [“Agriculture and Rural Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-07.md#agriculture-and-rural-development) (salience: medium) - John Vincent: Supports local farms and small business integration - Russell Fry: Supports foreign farmland purchase bans and fair trade ## Tennessee 5 races ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-04.md) Victoria Broderick (Democratic) vs. Scott DesJarlais (Republican) [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-04.md#agriculture) (salience: low) - Victoria Broderick: No documented position in our sources - Scott DesJarlais: Supports refocusing Farm Bill spending on farmers ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-06.md) Mike Croley (Democratic) vs. Johnny Garrett (Republican) [“Agriculture and Rural Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-06.md#agriculture-and-rural-development) (salience: medium) - Mike Croley: Supports rural infrastructure and local farming - Johnny Garrett: Supports farm tax cuts and federal Farm Bill ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-07.md) Darden Copeland (Democratic) vs. Matt Van Epps (Republican) [“Healthcare and Rural Infrastructure” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-07.md#healthcare-and-rural-infrastructure) (salience: medium) - Darden Copeland: Supports expanded healthcare access - Matt Van Epps: Supports expanding rural healthcare access [“Agriculture and Rural Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-07.md#agriculture-and-rural-policy) (salience: medium) - Darden Copeland: Supports rural infrastructure development - Matt Van Epps: Supports agricultural deregulation and property rights ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-08.md) Heidi Kuhn (Democratic) vs. David Kustoff (Republican) [“Agriculture & Rural Economy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-08.md#agriculture-rural-economy) (salience: high) - Heidi Kuhn: Protects family farms and opposes tariffs - David Kustoff: Supports Farm Bill and ag protections ### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-09.md) Justin Pearson (Democratic) vs. Brent Taylor (Republican) [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-09.md#agriculture) (salience: medium) - Justin Pearson: No documented position in our sources - Brent Taylor: Supports property rights and agricultural relief ## Texas 10 races ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-01.md) Yolanda Prince (Democratic) vs. Nathaniel Moran (Republican) [“Agriculture and rural development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-01.md#agriculture-and-rural-development) (salience: medium) - Yolanda Prince: No documented position in our sources - Nathaniel Moran: Supports capital access for rural communities ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-08.md) Laura Jones (Democratic) vs. Jessica Steinmann (Republican) [“Rural infrastructure and broadband” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-08.md#rural-infrastructure-and-broadband) (salience: low) - Laura Jones: Supports expanding rural broadband funding - Jessica Steinmann: No documented position in our sources ### [11th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-11.md) Claire Reynolds (Democratic) vs. August Pfluger (Republican) [“Agriculture & Rural Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-11.md#agriculture-rural-policy) (salience: medium) - Claire Reynolds: Supports lowering farm equipment tariffs and backing local farmers - August Pfluger: Supports federal assistance and regulatory relief for agriculture ### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-13.md) Mark Nair (Democratic) vs. Ronny L. Jackson (Republican) [“Agriculture and Farming” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-13.md#agriculture-and-farming) (salience: medium) - Mark Nair: Supports farm funding and sustainable practices - Ronny L. Jackson: Supports animal health legislation and wildfire relief [“Broadband and Rural Infrastructure” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-13.md#broadband-and-rural-infrastructure) (salience: low) - Mark Nair: Supports universal high-speed rural broadband expansion - Ronny L. Jackson: No documented position in our sources ### [15th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-15.md) Bobby Pulido (Democratic) vs. Monica De La Cruz (Republican) · Lean R [“Agriculture and Water Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-15.md#agriculture-and-water-policy) (salience: high) - Bobby Pulido: Supports open trade, water infrastructure, and treaty enforcement - Monica De La Cruz: Supports deregulation, tariff threats, and water pressure on Mexico ### [17th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-17.md) Casey Shepard (Democratic) vs. Pete Sessions (Republican) [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-17.md#agriculture) (salience: low) - Casey Shepard: Supports farm subsidies and loan assistance - Pete Sessions: Supports farmers and Texas Farm Bureau ### [19th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-19.md) Kyle Rable (Democratic) vs. Tom Sell (Republican) [“Agriculture & Rural Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-19.md#agriculture-rural-development) (salience: high) - Kyle Rable: Supports family farm interest freezes and conservation - Tom Sell: Supports West Texas agricultural producers ### [27th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-27.md) Tanya Lloyd (Democratic) vs. Michael Cloud (Republican) [“Healthcare & Rural Health” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-27.md#healthcare-rural-health) (salience: high) - Tanya Lloyd: Supports universal healthcare and rural hospital investment - Michael Cloud: Supports repealing Obamacare and market-oriented reform [“Agriculture & Rural Infrastructure” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-27.md#agriculture-rural-infrastructure) (salience: medium) - Tanya Lloyd: Supports conservation, agribusiness accountability, and rural grid investment - Michael Cloud: Opposes EPA regulations and defends private property rights ### [34th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-34.md) Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (Democratic) vs. Eric Flores (Republican) · Toss-up [“Water resources and agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-34.md#water-resources-and-agriculture) (salience: medium) - Vicente Gonzalez Jr.: Secures regional water supply and federal funding - Eric Flores: Defends agricultural producers and water infrastructure ### [35th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-35.md) Johnny Garcia (Democratic) vs. Carlos De La Cruz (Republican) · Lean R [“Agriculture and Water Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-35.md#agriculture-and-water-rights) (salience: low) - Johnny Garcia: No documented position in our sources - Carlos De La Cruz: Protect farmers and enforce water treaties ## Virginia 3 races ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-06.md) Beth Macy (Democratic) vs. Benjamin Lee Cline (Republican) [“Agriculture and Rural Affairs” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-06.md#agriculture-and-rural-affairs) (salience: medium) - Beth Macy: Supports family farmers and right-to-repair - Benjamin Lee Cline: Supports deregulation and expanding rural infrastructure ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-07.md) Eugene Vindman (Democratic) vs. Douglas Ollivant (Republican) [“Agriculture and Food Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-07.md#agriculture-and-food-policy) (salience: low) - Eugene Vindman: Supports family farms and nutrition programs - Douglas Ollivant: Supports regenerative farming and direct consumer sales ### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-09.md) Joy Powers (Democratic) vs. H. Morgan Griffith (Republican) [“Agriculture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-09.md#agriculture) (salience: high) - Joy Powers: Supports independent family farms and right-to-repair laws - H. Morgan Griffith: Opposes regulatory overreach on farming and timber ## Washington 1 race ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-04.md) John Duresky (Democratic) vs. Amanda McKinney (Republican) [“Agriculture and Water Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-04.md#agriculture-and-water-rights) (salience: high) - John Duresky: Supports tariff removal and ag labor - Amanda McKinney: Defends senior water rights and ag [“Healthcare and Rural Hospitals” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-04.md#healthcare-and-rural-hospitals) (salience: medium) - John Duresky: Supports expanding ACA and universal access - Amanda McKinney: No documented position in our sources A race appears here because its own issue guide names this topic — the quoted name under each race is the campaign-facing wording, linking straight to that issue on the race page. Topics are grouped by keyword and a race can appear under more than one topic. Data gathered October 9, 2026.