---
title: "Education: where 2026 candidates stand"
url: "https://www.2026election.com/issues/education"
updated: "2026-10-09"
source: "Candidates' campaign sites and Ballotpedia, quoted verbatim"
publisher: "Pluribus"
---

# Education: where 2026 candidates stand

350 races · Democratic nominees documented in 313 · Republican in 275 · 712 verbatim quotes

## Salience · Education

Of the 350 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.

51 high, 243 medium, 56 low

350 issue mentions · topics grouped by keyword · a race can appear under more than one topic · as of October 9, 2026

## Alaska

2 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ak.md)

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (Democratic) vs. Bernadette Wilson (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Public education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ak.md#public-education) (salience: high)

- Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins: Supports increased funding and forward-funding
- Bernadette Wilson: Opposes BSA increases and supports school choice

### [At-Large District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ak-al.md)

Bill Hill (Nonpartisan) vs. Nicholas Begich (Republican)

[“Education and Workforce Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ak-al.md#education-and-workforce-development) (salience: medium)

- Bill Hill: Supports public school funding and trade programs
- Nicholas Begich: Supports school choice and federal block grants

## Alabama

8 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-al.md)

Doug Jones (Democratic) vs. Tommy Tuberville (Republican)

[“Education & School Choice” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-al.md#education-school-choice) (salience: high)

- Doug Jones: Funding public schools, HBCUs, and rural broadband
- Tommy Tuberville: Expanding school choice and banning woke curricula

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-al.md)

Everett Wess (Democratic) vs. Barry Moore (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-al.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Everett Wess: Supports investing in quality public education
- Barry Moore: Opposes Common Core and federal intrusion

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-02.md)

Shomari Figures (Democratic) vs. Rhett Marques (Republican)

[“Education and social issues” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-02.md#education-and-social-issues) (salience: medium)

- Shomari Figures: Increase teacher pay; modernize schools
- Rhett Marques: Ban CRT/DEI; restrict transgender participation

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-03.md)

Lee McInnis (Democratic) vs. Mike Rogers (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-03.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Lee McInnis: Supports public education and college affordability
- Mike Rogers: Supports restrictions on transgender athletes in sports

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-04.md)

Amanda Pusczek (Democratic) vs. Robert Aderholt (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-04.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Amanda Pusczek: Supports increased public school funding and universal free meals
- Robert Aderholt: Supports local control of education and technical career funding

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-05.md)

Andrew Sneed (Democratic) vs. Dale Strong (Republican)

[“Education and culture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-05.md#education-and-culture) (salience: low)

- Andrew Sneed: Supports fully funding public schools
- Dale Strong: Opposes progressive curricula and supports restrictions in sports

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-06.md)

Maurice Mercer (Democratic) vs. Gary Palmer (Republican)

[“Education and Labor” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-06.md#education-and-labor) (salience: medium)

- Maurice Mercer: Supports public schools, unions, and career technical training
- Gary Palmer: Opposes national standards and supports sex restrictions in sports

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-07.md)

Terri Sewell (Democratic) vs. Ammie Akin (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-07.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Terri Sewell: Supports public school funding investment
- Ammie Akin: No documented position in our sources

## Arkansas

3 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ar.md)

Fredrick Love (Democratic) vs. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ar.md#education) (salience: high)

- Fredrick Love: Opposes vouchers and expands public literacy support
- Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Supports universal school choice and LEARNS Act reforms

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ar.md)

Hallie Shoffner (Democratic) vs. Tom Cotton (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ar.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Hallie Shoffner: Supports raising teacher pay and vocational education
- Tom Cotton: Supports parental rights, school choice, and merit pay

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ar-02.md)

Chris Jones (Democratic) vs. French Hill (Republican)

[“Education & Workforce Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ar-02.md#education-workforce-development) (salience: medium)

- Chris Jones: Investing in pre-K, trades, and teachers
- French Hill: Promoting vocational training and local flexibility

## Arizona

9 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-az.md)

Katie Hobbs (Democratic) vs. Andy Biggs (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-az.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Katie Hobbs: Supports public school facility investments
- Andy Biggs: Supports local control of education

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-01.md)

Amish Shah (Democratic) vs. Jay Feely (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-01.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Amish Shah: Increases public school funding and teacher pay
- Jay Feely: Opposes federal education mandates

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-02.md)

Jonathan Nez (Democratic) vs. Eli Crane (Republican)

[“Education and social policies” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-02.md#education-and-social-policies) (salience: low)

- Jonathan Nez: No documented position in our sources
- Eli Crane: Opposes Critical Race Theory and transgender inclusion in female sports

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-03.md)

Yassamin Ansari (Democratic) vs. No Republican nominee

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-03.md#education) (salience: high)

- Yassamin Ansari: Supports public education and debt forgiveness

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-04.md)

Greg Stanton (Democratic) vs. Zuhdi Jasser (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-04.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Greg Stanton: Supports public school funding measures
- Zuhdi Jasser: Supports universal school choice and local curriculum control

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-05.md)

Elizabeth Lee (Democratic) vs. Mark Lamb (Republican)

[“Public Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-05.md#public-education) (salience: medium)

- Elizabeth Lee: Supports full funding for public education
- Mark Lamb: No documented position in our sources

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-07.md)

Adelita Grijalva (Democratic) vs. Daniel Butierez Sr. (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-07.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Adelita Grijalva: Supports funding public schools and Department of Education
- Daniel Butierez Sr.: Supports parental rights and basic education

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-08.md)

Bernadette Greene Placentia (Democratic) vs. Abraham Hamadeh (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-08.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Bernadette Greene Placentia: Supports public education, vocational programs, and debt relief
- Abraham Hamadeh: Supports restrictions on transgender athletes in school sports

### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-09.md)

Danielle Sterbinsky (Democratic) vs. Paul Gosar (Republican)

[“Education and Job Training” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-09.md#education-and-job-training) (salience: medium)

- Danielle Sterbinsky: Supports public school funding and trade training
- Paul Gosar: Supports single-sex sports restrictions

## California

41 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ca.md)

Xavier Becerra (Democratic) vs. Steve Hilton (Republican)

[“Education and parental rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ca.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Xavier Becerra: Guarantee quality public education for all children
- Steve Hilton: Enforce strict academic standards and expand parental rights

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-01.md)

Mike McGuire (Democratic) vs. James Gallagher (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-01.md#education) (salience: low)

- Mike McGuire: Supports increased public education funding
- James Gallagher: Supports local control of education funding

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-02.md)

Jared Huffman (Democratic) vs. Robin Littau (Republican)

[“Education and parental rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-02.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Jared Huffman: Supports public education and student inclusivity
- Robin Littau: Advocates parental rights and child online safety

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-05.md)

Michael Masuda (Democratic) vs. Tom McClintock (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-05.md#education) (salience: low)

- Michael Masuda: Supports special education funding and career training
- Tom McClintock: Opposes high-cost school debt bonds

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-07.md)

Doris Matsui (Democratic) vs. Mai Vang (Democratic)

[“Education and student debt” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-07.md#education-and-student-debt) (salience: low)

- Doris Matsui: Supports student loan relief and Pell Grant expansion
- Mai Vang: No documented position in our sources

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-08.md)

John Garamendi (Democratic) vs. Rudy Recile (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-08.md#education) (salience: medium)

- John Garamendi: Supports public education funding and loan relief
- Rudy Recile: Supports school choice and curriculum restrictions

### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-09.md)

Josh Harder (Democratic) vs. John McBride (Republican)

[“Education & Parents' Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-09.md#education-parents-rights) (salience: medium)

- Josh Harder: Investing in public schools and trade education
- John McBride: Defending parental rights and ending indoctrination

### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-10.md)

Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic) vs. Jeffrey Frese (Republican)

[“Education and workforce” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-10.md#education-and-workforce) (salience: medium)

- Mark DeSaulnier: Supports worker AI protections and public education
- Jeffrey Frese: Supports teacher tax exemption and practical skills

### [11th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-11.md)

Connie Chan (Democratic) vs. Scott Wiener (Democratic)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-11.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Connie Chan: Expand free education and funding
- Scott Wiener: No documented position in our sources

### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-13.md)

Adam Gray (Democratic) vs. Kevin Lincoln II (Republican) · Tilt D

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-13.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Adam Gray: Supports funding public education and workforce training
- Kevin Lincoln II: Supports parental rights and charter schools

### [15th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-15.md)

Kevin Mullin (Democratic) vs. Charles Hoelter (Republican)

[“Education and workforce development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-15.md#education-and-workforce-development) (salience: low)

- Kevin Mullin: Supports federal workforce training and building trade apprenticeships
- Charles Hoelter: Supports high school vocational apprenticeship programs

### [16th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-16.md)

Sam Liccardo (Democratic) vs. Peter Soule (Republican)

[“Education & Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-16.md#education-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Sam Liccardo: No documented position in our sources
- Peter Soule: Supports school choice, basic skills, and parental rights

### [17th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-17.md)

Ro Khanna (Democratic) vs. Ritesh Tandon (Republican)

[“Education & Merit-Based Admissions” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-17.md#education-merit-based-admissions) (salience: high)

- Ro Khanna: Supports affirmative action and debt-free college
- Ritesh Tandon: Supports merit-based admissions and school choice

### [18th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-18.md)

Zoe Lofgren (Democratic) vs. Shane Lewis (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-18.md#education) (salience: low)

- Zoe Lofgren: Opposes federal restrictions on transgender athletics
- Shane Lewis: Supports parent-teacher partnerships and core skills

### [19th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-19.md)

Jimmy Panetta (Democratic) vs. Peter Verbica (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-19.md#education) (salience: low)

- Jimmy Panetta: Supports public education and reduced testing
- Peter Verbica: Supports STEM, meritocracy, and teacher support

### [21st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-21.md)

Jim Costa (Democratic) vs. Kyle Kirkland (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-21.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Jim Costa: Supports federal school grants and college affordability
- Kyle Kirkland: Advocates parental empowerment and higher standards

### [22nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-22.md)

Randy Villegas (Democratic) vs. David G. Valadao (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-22.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Randy Villegas: Tuition-free higher education and higher staff pay
- David G. Valadao: Local control and career technical options

### [23rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-23.md)

Tessa Lynn Hodge (Democratic) vs. Jay Obernolte (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-23.md#education) (salience: low)

- Tessa Lynn Hodge: Supports public education funding and equality
- Jay Obernolte: Supports restricting male participation in female sports

### [24th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-24.md)

Salud Carbajal (Democratic) vs. Bob Smith (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-24.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Salud Carbajal: Supports higher education affordability
- Bob Smith: Supports K-12 standards and vocational pathways

### [26th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-26.md)

Jacqui Irwin (Democratic) vs. Samuel Gallucci (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-26.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Jacqui Irwin: Supports public school funding and higher education affordability
- Samuel Gallucci: Supports parents' rights in education

### [27th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-27.md)

George Whitesides (Democratic) vs. Jason Gibbs (Republican)

[“Education and parental rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-27.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- George Whitesides: Supported by teachers and funds youth programs
- Jason Gibbs: Promotes parental rights and vocational training

### [28th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-28.md)

Judy Chu (Democratic) vs. April Verlato (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-28.md#education) (salience: low)

- Judy Chu: Supports public education funding and inclusive sports policies
- April Verlato: No documented position in our sources

### [30th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-30.md)

Laura Friedman (Democratic) vs. Scott Meyers (Republican)

[“Education and Culture Wars” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-30.md#education-and-culture-wars) (salience: medium)

- Laura Friedman: Opposes restrictions on transgender participation
- Scott Meyers: Opposes transgender athletes in female sports

### [31st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-31.md)

Gil Cisneros (Democratic) vs. Eric Ching (Republican)

[“Education and parental rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-31.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Gil Cisneros: Supports public education spending and inclusion
- Eric Ching: Supports school choice and parental rights

### [33rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-33.md)

Pete Aguilar (Democratic) vs. Stephanie Vargas (Republican)

[“Education, Parental Rights, and Gender Policies” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-33.md#education-parental-rights-and-gender-policies) (salience: medium)

- Pete Aguilar: Supports public school funding and inclusion
- Stephanie Vargas: Supports parental rights and biological female sports

### [34th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-34.md)

Jimmy Gomez (Democratic) vs. Angela Gonzales-Torres (Democratic)

[“Education and student loan debt” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-34.md#education-and-student-loan-debt) (salience: medium)

- Jimmy Gomez: Supports debt-free public higher education and student loan cancellation
- Angela Gonzales-Torres: No documented position in our sources

### [35th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-35.md)

Norma Torres (Democratic) vs. Mike Cargile (Republican)

[“Gender, Education & Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-35.md#gender-education-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Norma Torres: Supports LGBTQ+ inclusion and public education funding
- Mike Cargile: Opposes transgender participation in women's sports and supports school choice

### [37th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-37.md)

Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic) vs. Samantha Mota (Democratic)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-37.md#education) (salience: low)

- Sydney Kamlager-Dove: Supports education funding and vulnerable student access
- Samantha Mota: No documented position in our sources

### [38th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-38.md)

Hilda Solis (Democratic) vs. Pedro Casas (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-38.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Hilda Solis: Supports public education and transit access for students
- Pedro Casas: Supports private school vouchers and JROTC expansion

### [39th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-39.md)

Mark Takano (Democratic) vs. Steve Manos (Republican)

[“Education and Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-39.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Mark Takano: Supports public education investments and inclusion
- Steve Manos: Defends parental rights against overreach

### [41st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-41.md)

Linda Sánchez (Democratic) vs. Mitch Clemmons (Republican)

[“Education and parents' rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-41.md#education-and-parents-rights) (salience: medium)

- Linda Sánchez: Supports public education funding
- Mitch Clemmons: Supports school choice and parental rights

### [42nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-42.md)

Robert Garcia (Democratic) vs. Brian Burley (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-42.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Robert Garcia: Supports universal pre-K and tuition-free college
- Brian Burley: Supports parental rights and educational opportunity

### [43rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-43.md)

Maxine Waters (Democratic) vs. Cristian Morales (Republican)

[“Education, Civil Rights & Social Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-43.md#education-civil-rights-social-policy) (salience: medium)

- Maxine Waters: Supports affirmative action and LGBTQ rights
- Cristian Morales: Supports school choice and post-racial civil rights focus

### [44th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-44.md)

Nanette Barragán (Democratic) vs. Genevieve Angel (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-44.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Nanette Barragán: Supports early education funding and college affordability
- Genevieve Angel: Supports educational freedom and focus on academics

### [45th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-45.md)

Derek Tran (Democratic) vs. Chuong Vo (Republican) · Tilt D

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-45.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Derek Tran: Supports public school funding and teacher pay
- Chuong Vo: Supports parental rights and STEM education

### [46th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-46.md)

Lou Correa (Democratic) vs. David Pan (Republican)

[“Education and School Choice” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-46.md#education-and-school-choice) (salience: medium)

- Lou Correa: Opposes sports restrictions on transgender students
- David Pan: Supports school vouchers and higher ed reform

### [47th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-47.md)

Dave Min (Democratic) vs. Jenny Rae Le Roux (Republican)

[“Education and school standards” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-47.md#education-and-school-standards) (salience: medium)

- Dave Min: Supports public school funding and debt-free college
- Jenny Rae Le Roux: Supports school choice and merit-based university admissions

### [49th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-49.md)

Mike Levin (Democratic) vs. Armen Kurdian (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-49.md#education) (salience: high)

- Mike Levin: Invests in public schools and tuition-free college
- Armen Kurdian: Refocuses on core curriculum and trade skills

### [50th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-50.md)

Scott Peters (Democratic) vs. Steve Cohen (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-50.md#education) (salience: low)

- Scott Peters: Supports world-class schools for innovation economy
- Steve Cohen: No documented position in our sources

### [51st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-51.md)

Sara Jacobs (Democratic) vs. Ricardo Cabrera (Republican)

[“Education and student loan debt” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-51.md#education-and-student-loan-debt) (salience: low)

- Sara Jacobs: Supports debt-free college, universal pre-K
- Ricardo Cabrera: No documented position in our sources

### [52nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-52.md)

Juan Vargas (Democratic) vs. Jeff Belle (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-52.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Juan Vargas: Supports public school funding and federal education protections
- Jeff Belle: Supports school choice for special needs, Title I, and student loan relief

## Colorado

7 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-co.md)

Phil Weiser (Democratic) vs. Victor Marx (Republican)

[“K-12 Education & Early Childhood” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-co.md#k-12-education-early-childhood) (salience: medium)

- Phil Weiser: Supports public school funding and Universal Preschool
- Victor Marx: Supports protecting core education spending during tax cuts

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-01.md)

Melat Kiros (Democratic) vs. Christy Peterson (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-01.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Melat Kiros: Supports tuition-free public education and teacher pay
- Christy Peterson: Supports traditional curriculum and classroom safety

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-02.md)

Joe Neguse (Democratic) vs. Kelley Dennison (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-02.md#education) (salience: high)

- Joe Neguse: Supports increased federal funding and college debt relief
- Kelley Dennison: Supports parental rights and classroom curriculum reform

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-04.md)

Eileen Laubacher (Democratic) vs. Lauren Boebert (Republican)

[“Education & School Choice” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-04.md#education-school-choice) (salience: low)

- Eileen Laubacher: No documented position in our sources
- Lauren Boebert: Supports school choice and local control

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-06.md)

Jason Crow (Democratic) vs. Jason Ray Clark (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-06.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Jason Crow: Supports public school funding and loan forgiveness
- Jason Ray Clark: Supports cutting administrative costs for teacher pay

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-07.md)

Brittany Pettersen (Democratic) vs. Timothy Bennett (Republican)

[“Education and Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-07.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Brittany Pettersen: Supports public education and college affordability
- Timothy Bennett: Supports parental rights and vocational education

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-08.md)

Manny Rutinel (Democratic) vs. Gabe Evans (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-08.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Manny Rutinel: Supports vocational credentials and working parents
- Gabe Evans: Supports school choice and parental rights

## Connecticut

5 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ct.md)

Ned Lamont (Democratic) vs. Ryan Fazio (Republican)

[“Education & Childcare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ct.md#education-childcare) (salience: high)

- Ned Lamont: Expands universal pre-K, childcare funding, and special education aid
- Ryan Fazio: Advocates for school choice, higher standards, and tuition freezes

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ct-01.md)

Luke Bronin (Democratic) vs. Amy Chai (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ct-01.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Luke Bronin: Supports banning school cell phones and boosting teacher pay
- Amy Chai: Supports parental choice and standardized STEM literacy

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ct-02.md)

Joe Courtney (Democratic) vs. George Austin (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ct-02.md#education) (salience: low)

- Joe Courtney: Supports affordable higher education and workforce training
- George Austin: No documented position in our sources

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ct-04.md)

Jim Himes (Democratic) vs. Michael Goldstein (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ct-04.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Jim Himes: Supports public education and early childhood learning
- Michael Goldstein: Supports school choice and career pathways

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ct-05.md)

Jahana Hayes (Democratic) vs. Chris Shea (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ct-05.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Jahana Hayes: Supports public education funding and affordability
- Chris Shea: No documented position in our sources

## Florida

18 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-fl.md)

David Jolly (Democratic) vs. Byron Donalds (Republican)

[“Education and School Choice” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-fl.md#education-and-school-choice) (salience: high)

- David Jolly: Supports public school funding and voucher restrictions
- Byron Donalds: Champions school choice and parental rights

### [U.S. Senate (special)](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-fl-special.md)

Angela Nixon (Democratic) vs. Ashley B. Moody (Republican)

[“Education and Student Loans” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-fl-special.md#education-and-student-loans) (salience: medium)

- Angela Nixon: Supports tuition-free public college and debt relief
- Ashley B. Moody: Supports education oversight

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-04.md)

LaShonda Holloway (Democratic) vs. Aaron Bean (Republican)

[“Education & Workforce Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-04.md#education-workforce-development) (salience: medium)

- LaShonda Holloway: Supports public school funding and college affordability
- Aaron Bean: Supports female sports protections and education oversight

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-05.md)

Rachel Grage (Democratic) vs. John Rutherford (Republican)

[“Public Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-05.md#public-education) (salience: medium)

- Rachel Grage: Supports increased public school funding and teacher pay
- John Rutherford: Supports restrictions on biological males in female sports

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-07.md)

Bale Dalton (Democratic) vs. Ryan Elijah (Republican) · Lean R

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-07.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Bale Dalton: No documented position in our sources
- Ryan Elijah: Supports parental rights and school choice

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-08.md)

Jennifer Jenkins (Democratic) vs. Mike Haridopolos (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-08.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Jennifer Jenkins: Supports federal education funding and civil rights protections
- Mike Haridopolos: Supports restricting transgender participation in female sports

### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-12.md)

Kimberly Overman (Democratic) vs. Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-12.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Kimberly Overman: Supports fully funding public education and higher teacher pay
- Gus M. Bilirakis: Supports school safety funding and local education infrastructure

### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-13.md)

Leela Gray (Democratic) vs. Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)

[“Education & Culture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-13.md#education-culture) (salience: medium)

- Leela Gray: Supports youth mental health and online protection
- Anna Paulina Luna: Supports parental rights and school choice

### [14th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-14.md)

Kathy Castor (Democratic) vs. Mike Beltran (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education and School Choice” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-14.md#education-and-school-choice) (salience: medium)

- Kathy Castor: Supports public education funding and student aid
- Mike Beltran: Supports school choice and parental rights

### [15th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-15.md)

Robert People (Democratic) vs. Laurel Lee (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-15.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Robert People: Supports raising teacher salaries nationwide
- Laurel Lee: Supports expanding education savings accounts and technical education

### [16th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-16.md)

Kelly Kirschner (Democratic) vs. Sydney Gruters (Republican)

[“Education and workforce development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-16.md#education-and-workforce-development) (salience: low)

- Kelly Kirschner: Supports workforce education and public institution funding
- Sydney Gruters: No documented position in our sources

### [19th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-19.md)

Victor Arias (Democratic) vs. Jim Schwartzel (Republican)

[“Education & Cultural Issues” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-19.md#education-cultural-issues) (salience: medium)

- Victor Arias: No documented position in our sources
- Jim Schwartzel: Opposes woke curriculum and supports school choice

### [20th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-20.md)

Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic) vs. Brent Andersen (Republican)

[“Education and Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-20.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Debbie Wasserman Schultz: Supports strengthening public education funding
- Brent Andersen: Supports parental rights in education

### [21st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-21.md)

James Martin (Democratic) vs. Brian Mast (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-21.md#education) (salience: low)

- James Martin: No documented position in our sources
- Brian Mast: Supports school choice and local control

### [22nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-22.md)

Pia Dandiya (Democratic) vs. Casey Askar (Republican) · Tilt R

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-22.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Pia Dandiya: Expands public funding and pre-K
- Casey Askar: Promotes parental rights and civics

### [23rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-23.md)

Lois Frankel (Democratic) vs. Deborah Adeimy (Republican)

[“Education and Parents' Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-23.md#education-and-parents-rights) (salience: low)

- Lois Frankel: Supports public school investment and affordable higher education
- Deborah Adeimy: Supports parents' rights and accurate history in schools

### [24th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-24.md)

Oliver Gilbert (Democratic) vs. Te Brown (Republican)

[“Education & Workforce Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-24.md#education-workforce-development) (salience: medium)

- Oliver Gilbert: Supports universal Pre-K and BUILD Act
- Te Brown: Supports universal school choice funding

### [26th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-26.md)

Nicole Locklin (Democratic) vs. Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)

[“Education and Child Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-26.md#education-and-child-safety) (salience: medium)

- Nicole Locklin: Invest in public schools and childcare
- Mario Diaz-Balart: Expand school choice and safety

## Georgia

12 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ga.md)

Keisha Bottoms (Democratic) vs. Rick Jackson (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ga.md#education) (salience: high)

- Keisha Bottoms: Supports public school funding modernization and free higher education
- Rick Jackson: Supports parental rights, tuition freezes, and banning DEI

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ga.md)

Jon Ossoff (Democratic) vs. Mike Collins (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education & School Choice” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ga.md#education-school-choice) (salience: low)

- Jon Ossoff: Supports debt-free college and trade school
- Mike Collins: Supports school choice and banning CRT

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-01.md)

Amanda Hollowell (Democratic) vs. James Kingston (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-01.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Amanda Hollowell: Supports fully funding public education
- James Kingston: Supports parental rights and school choice

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-02.md)

Sanford Bishop Jr. (Democratic) vs. Matt Day (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-02.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Sanford Bishop Jr.: Expands student aid, school funding, and HBCU support
- Matt Day: No documented position in our sources

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-05.md)

Nikema Williams (Democratic) vs. John Salvesen (Republican)

[“Education and student support” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-05.md#education-and-student-support) (salience: medium)

- Nikema Williams: Supports public school funding and student assistance programs
- John Salvesen: No documented position in our sources

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-06.md)

Lucy McBath (Democratic) vs. Kevin Martin (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-06.md#education) (salience: high)

- Lucy McBath: Supports K-12 funding and debt relief
- Kevin Martin: Emphasizes local school improvement and youth programs

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-07.md)

Tony Kozycki (Democratic) vs. Rich McCormick (Republican)

[“Education and parental rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-07.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Tony Kozycki: No documented position in our sources
- Rich McCormick: Supports school choice and banning critical race theory

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-08.md)

Kelly Esti (Democratic) vs. Austin Scott (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-08.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Kelly Esti: Supports public education as a public good
- Austin Scott: Supports sports restrictions based on biological sex

### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-09.md)

Caitlyn Gegen (Democratic) vs. Andrew Clyde (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-09.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Caitlyn Gegen: Supports free public college tuition and increased federal funding
- Andrew Clyde: Supports eliminating the federal Department of Education

### [11th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-11.md)

Chris Harden (Democratic) vs. John Cowan (Republican)

[“Education and workforce development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-11.md#education-and-workforce-development) (salience: medium)

- Chris Harden: Supports public education and workforce training
- John Cowan: No documented position in our sources

### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-12.md)

Ceretta Smith (Democratic) vs. Rick Allen (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-12.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Ceretta Smith: Supports public school funding and higher teacher pay
- Rick Allen: Supports local control over education and restricting trans athletes

### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-13.md)

Jasmine Clark (Democratic) vs. Jonathan Chavez (Republican)

[“Education and Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-13.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: high)

- Jasmine Clark: Supports public school funding and HBCUs
- Jonathan Chavez: Supports school choice and parental rights

## Hawaii

2 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-hi.md)

Joshua Green (Democratic) vs. Gary Cordery (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-hi.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Joshua Green: Supports universal Pre-K and free community college
- Gary Cordery: Supports school choice vouchers and parent involvement

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-hi-02.md)

Jill Tokuda (Democratic) vs. Brenton Awa (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-hi-02.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Jill Tokuda: Universal public education, free community college
- Brenton Awa: No documented position in our sources

## Iowa

5 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ia.md)

Rob Sand (Democratic) vs. Zach Lahn (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ia.md#education) (salience: high)

- Rob Sand: Opposes unvetted vouchers and supports pre-K
- Zach Lahn: Opposes classroom indoctrination and standardized testing

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ia.md)

Josh Turek (Democratic) vs. Ashley Hinson (Republican) · Lean R

[“Public Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ia.md#public-education) (salience: medium)

- Josh Turek: Supports public school funding and ending vouchers
- Ashley Hinson: Supports parental rights and career training

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-01.md)

Christina Bohannan (Democratic) vs. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-01.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Christina Bohannan: Opposes vouchers and funds public schools
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks: Supports school choice and single-sex sports

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-02.md)

Lindsay James (Democratic) vs. Joe Mitchell (Republican) · Lean R

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-02.md#education) (salience: high)

- Lindsay James: Supports public school funding, opposes vouchers
- Joe Mitchell: Supports school choice, eliminating CRT

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-03.md)

Sarah Trone Garriott (Democratic) vs. Zach Nunn (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-03.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Sarah Trone Garriott: Protect and fund public education
- Zach Nunn: Promote educational reform and choice

## Idaho

2 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-id.md)

Terri Pickens (Democratic) vs. Brad Little (Republican)

[“Public education & School vouchers” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-id.md#public-education-school-vouchers) (salience: high)

- Terri Pickens: Opposes school vouchers, supports public funding
- Brad Little: Supports private school tax credits, record facility funding

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-id-01.md)

Kaylee Peterson (Democratic) vs. Russ Fulcher (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-id-01.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Kaylee Peterson: Supports federal funding for public education
- Russ Fulcher: Supports local control and school choice

## Illinois

14 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-il.md)

J.B. Pritzker (Democratic) vs. Darren Bailey (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-il.md#education) (salience: high)

- J.B. Pritzker: Increases public school funding
- Darren Bailey: Supports school choice and parental rights

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-il.md)

Juliana Stratton (Democratic) vs. Don Tracy (Republican)

[“Education & Workforce Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-il.md#education-workforce-development) (salience: medium)

- Juliana Stratton: Supports public education and trades
- Don Tracy: Workforce training and merit hiring

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-01.md)

Jonathan Jackson (Democratic) vs. Christian Maxwell (Republican)

[“Education & Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-01.md#education-parental-rights) (salience: high)

- Jonathan Jackson: Supports public school funding and early childhood education
- Christian Maxwell: Supports school choice and parental rights

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-03.md)

Delia Ramirez (Democratic) vs. Angel Oakley (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-03.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Delia Ramirez: Supports free higher education and debt cancellation
- Angel Oakley: Supports student-centered education and parental rights

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-04.md)

Patty Garcia (Democratic) vs. Lupe Castillo (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-04.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Patty Garcia: Supports funding public schools, student debt relief
- Lupe Castillo: Supports school choice

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-06.md)

Sean Casten (Democratic) vs. Niki Conforti (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-06.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Sean Casten: Supports public education and student loan relief
- Niki Conforti: Supports parental rights and traditional curriculum

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-07.md)

La Shawn Ford (Democratic) vs. Chad Koppie (Republican)

[“Education & Child Care” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-07.md#education-child-care) (salience: high)

- La Shawn Ford: Supports universal child care and higher education funding
- Chad Koppie: Supports eliminating the federal Department of Education

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-08.md)

Melissa Bean (Democratic) vs. Jennifer Davis (Republican)

[“Education and Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-08.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Melissa Bean: Supports public education funding and opposes vouchers
- Jennifer Davis: Supports parental rights and school choice options

### [11th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-11.md)

Bill Foster (Democratic) vs. Jeffrey Walter (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-11.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Bill Foster: Supports federal education investments
- Jeffrey Walter: Supports school choice and vocational education

### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-12.md)

Julie Fortier (Democratic) vs. Mike Bost (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-12.md#education) (salience: low)

- Julie Fortier: Supports equal access to quality public education
- Mike Bost: Supports restricting transgender sports participation

### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-13.md)

Nikki Budzinski (Democratic) vs. Jeff Wilson (Republican)

[“Education and parental rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-13.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Nikki Budzinski: Supports public education, universal pre-K, and debt relief
- Jeff Wilson: Supports parental rights, opposing DEI, and single-sex sports

### [14th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-14.md)

Lauren Underwood (Democratic) vs. James Marter (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-14.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Lauren Underwood: Supports federal funding for public schools and college affordability
- James Marter: Supports dismantling Department of Education and ending federal standards

### [15th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-15.md)

Jennifer Todd (Democratic) vs. Mary Miller (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-15.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Jennifer Todd: Supports increased public school funding and teacher pay
- Mary Miller: Opposes radical indoctrination and trans athletes in girls' sports

### [17th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-17.md)

Eric Sorensen (Democratic) vs. Dillan Vancil (Republican)

[“Education and Family Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-17.md#education-and-family-policy) (salience: high)

- Eric Sorensen: Supports inclusive education and rural investments
- Dillan Vancil: Supports parental rights and local control

## Kansas

1 race

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ks.md)

Cindy Holscher (Democratic) vs. Ty Masterson (Republican) · Tilt R

[“Public Education and School Choice” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ks.md#public-education-and-school-choice) (salience: high)

- Cindy Holscher: Fully funds public and special education
- Ty Masterson: Expands school choice and raises teacher pay

## Massachusetts

6 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ma.md)

Maura Healey (Democratic) vs. Michael Minogue (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ma.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Maura Healey: Supports public school funding and universal early education
- Michael Minogue: Supports parental school choice and tax credit scholarships

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ma.md)

Edward J. Markey (Democratic) vs. John Deaton (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ma.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Edward J. Markey: Supports tuition-free college, universal pre-K
- John Deaton: Supports school choice, vocational training

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-02.md)

Jim McGovern (Democratic) vs. No Republican nominee

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-02.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Jim McGovern: Expands federal higher education aid and supports state testing reform

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-05.md)

Katherine Clark (Democratic) vs. No Republican nominee

[“Childcare and Early Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-05.md#childcare-and-early-education) (salience: medium)

- Katherine Clark: Supports treating childcare as essential federal infrastructure

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-07.md)

Ayanna Pressley (Democratic) vs. No Republican nominee

[“Education & Student Debt” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-07.md#education-student-debt) (salience: high)

- Ayanna Pressley: Supports broad student debt cancellation and educational equity

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-08.md)

Stephen Lynch (Democratic) vs. Robert Burke (Republican)

[“Education and social issues” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-08.md#education-and-social-issues) (salience: low)

- Stephen Lynch: Supports public education and equality
- Robert Burke: Supports parental rights and basic curriculum

## Maryland

6 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-md.md)

Wes Moore (Democratic) vs. Dan Cox (Republican)

[“Education and Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-md.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: high)

- Wes Moore: Expands K-12 education funding and teacher support
- Dan Cox: Advocates for parental rights and school choice

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-02.md)

John Olszewski Jr. (Democratic) vs. Dave Wallace (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-02.md#education) (salience: medium)

- John Olszewski Jr.: Supports public education funding and opposing vouchers
- Dave Wallace: No documented position in our sources

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-03.md)

Sarah Elfreth (Democratic) vs. Bernard Flowers (Republican)

[“Education and parental rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-03.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Sarah Elfreth: Supports public education and federal funding for classrooms
- Bernard Flowers: Supports parental rights and school vouchers

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-04.md)

Glenn Ivey (Democratic) vs. George McDermott (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-04.md#education) (salience: low)

- Glenn Ivey: Supports universal pre-K, HBCUs, and teacher pay raises
- George McDermott: No documented position in our sources

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-07.md)

Kweisi Mfume (Democratic) vs. Scott Collier (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-07.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Kweisi Mfume: Opposes gender restrictions in sports
- Scott Collier: Prioritizes educational system reform

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-08.md)

Jamie Raskin (Democratic) vs. Cheryl Riley (Republican)

[“Education and Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-08.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Jamie Raskin: Opposes restrictions on LGBTQ+ students
- Cheryl Riley: Supports parental rights and traditional curriculum

## Maine

3 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-me.md)

Hannah Pingree (Democratic) vs. Bobby Charles (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-me.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Hannah Pingree: Supports free community college and trade training
- Bobby Charles: Opposes liberal ideology and supports core subjects

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-me-01.md)

Chellie Pingree (Democratic) vs. Ronald C. Russell (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-me-01.md#education) (salience: high)

- Chellie Pingree: Supports public school funding and college affordability
- Ronald C. Russell: Advocates parental rights and back-to-basics curriculum

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-me-02.md)

Matthew Dunlap (Democratic) vs. Paul LePage (Republican) · Lean R

[“Education and culture” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-me-02.md#education-and-culture) (salience: low)

- Matthew Dunlap: Funds public schools over tax breaks
- Paul LePage: Opposes woke extremism in schools

## Michigan

13 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-mi.md)

Jocelyn Benson (Democratic) vs. John James (Republican) · Tilt D

[“Education and parental rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-mi.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: high)

- Jocelyn Benson: Transforms public schools and benchmark standards
- John James: Expands school choice and parental control

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-mi.md)

Abdul El-Sayed (Democratic) vs. Mike Rogers (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-mi.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Abdul El-Sayed: Supports funding public schools through wealth taxes
- Mike Rogers: Opposes ideological instruction and supports tax-free education savings

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-01.md)

Callie Barr (Democratic) vs. Jack Bergman (Republican)

[“Education and Childcare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-01.md#education-and-childcare) (salience: medium)

- Callie Barr: Supports public school funding and teacher support
- Jack Bergman: Supports school choice and education reform

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-02.md)

Ben Ambrose (Democratic) vs. John Moolenaar (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-02.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Ben Ambrose: Supports federal public school funding
- John Moolenaar: Supports parental rights and athletic restrictions

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-03.md)

Hillary Scholten (Democratic) vs. Terri DeBoer (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-03.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Hillary Scholten: Supports public school funding and trade training
- Terri DeBoer: Supports educational freedom

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-04.md)

Sean McCann (Democratic) vs. Bill Huizenga (Republican) · Lean R

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-04.md#education) (salience: low)

- Sean McCann: Increasing public school funding and technical training
- Bill Huizenga: Reducing federal involvement and returning control to states

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-05.md)

Christian Vukasovich (Democratic) vs. Tim Walberg (Republican)

[“Education and workforce training” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-05.md#education-and-workforce-training) (salience: medium)

- Christian Vukasovich: Supports universal pre-K and tuition-free trade schools
- Tim Walberg: Supports workforce training and committee leadership

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-06.md)

Debbie Dingell (Democratic) vs. Heather Smiley (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-06.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Debbie Dingell: Supports federal investment in public education
- Heather Smiley: Supports academic focus and eliminating federal departments

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-07.md)

William Lawrence (Democratic) vs. Tom Barrett (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-07.md#education) (salience: medium)

- William Lawrence: Defend public universities, community colleges, and trade schools
- Tom Barrett: Expand parental rights and eliminate woke curricula

### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-10.md)

Christina Hines (Democratic) vs. Michael Bouchard (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-10.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Christina Hines: Increases education funding and pathways
- Michael Bouchard: Supports Parents' Bill of Rights

### [11th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-11.md)

Jeremy Moss (Democratic) vs. Ethan Baker (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-11.md#education) (salience: low)

- Jeremy Moss: Increases public school funding
- Ethan Baker: Supports local control over standards

### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-12.md)

Rashida Tlaib (Democratic) vs. James Hooper (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-12.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Rashida Tlaib: Supports public school funding and tuition-free college
- James Hooper: Supports parental rights and eliminating federal education department

### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-13.md)

Donavan McKinney (Democratic) vs. Taras Nykoriak (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-13.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Donavan McKinney: Supports tuition-free college, pre-K, and debt relief
- Taras Nykoriak: No documented position in our sources

## Minnesota

6 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-mn.md)

Amy Klobuchar (Democratic) vs. Lisa Demuth (Republican)

[“Education and workforce development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-mn.md#education-and-workforce-development) (salience: high)

- Amy Klobuchar: Supports workforce training and foundational academics
- Lisa Demuth: Supports academic standards and removing classroom ideology

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-mn.md)

Peggy Flanagan (Democratic) vs. Michele Tafoya (Republican)

[“Education & Cultural Issues” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-mn.md#education-cultural-issues) (salience: medium)

- Peggy Flanagan: Supports public education and LGBTQ2S+ equality
- Michele Tafoya: Supports parents' rights and protecting women's sports

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-03.md)

Kelly Morrison (Democratic) vs. Tyler Bass (Republican)

[“Education and early childhood” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-03.md#education-and-early-childhood) (salience: low)

- Kelly Morrison: Supports early childhood funding and school safety
- Tyler Bass: No documented position in our sources

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-04.md)

Betty McCollum (Democratic) vs. Paul Wikstrom (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-04.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Betty McCollum: Supports public school and tuition affordability
- Paul Wikstrom: Focuses on academic basics and vocational training

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-05.md)

Ilhan Omar (Democratic) vs. John Nagel (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-05.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Ilhan Omar: Supports tuition-free college and free school meals
- John Nagel: Supports eliminating political indoctrination in classrooms

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-06.md)

Doug Chapin (Democratic) vs. Tom Emmer (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-06.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Doug Chapin: No documented position in our sources
- Tom Emmer: Promote school choice and abolish Department of Education

## Nebraska

3 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ne.md)

Lynne Walz (Democratic) vs. Jim Pillen (Republican)

[“Education and Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ne.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: high)

- Lynne Walz: Supports public education and respects anti-voucher votes
- Jim Pillen: Supports private school choice and restrictions on CRT

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ne-02.md)

Denise Powell (Democratic) vs. Brinker Harding (Republican) · Tilt D

[“Education and childcare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ne-02.md#education-and-childcare) (salience: medium)

- Denise Powell: Supports childcare funding and public education investment
- Brinker Harding: No documented position in our sources

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ne-03.md)

Becky Lynn Stille (Democratic) vs. Adrian Smith (Republican)

[“Public Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ne-03.md#public-education) (salience: low)

- Becky Lynn Stille: Supports strong public education funding
- Adrian Smith: Supports school choice and restrictions on transgender athletes

## New Hampshire

4 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-nh.md)

Cinde Warmington (Democratic) vs. Kelly Ayotte (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-nh.md#education) (salience: high)

- Cinde Warmington: Repeals private school vouchers
- Kelly Ayotte: Supports universal education freedom and parental rights

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-nh.md)

Chris Pappas (Democratic) vs. John Sununu (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Public education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-nh.md#public-education) (salience: medium)

- Chris Pappas: Invests in public schools and higher education
- John Sununu: No documented position in our sources

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nh-01.md)

Stefany Shaheen (Democratic) vs. Anthony DiLorenzo (Republican) · Lean D

[“Education & Workforce” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nh-01.md#education-workforce) (salience: low)

- Stefany Shaheen: Supports federal skilled trades investment
- Anthony DiLorenzo: Supports STEM and vocational training

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nh-02.md)

Maggie Goodlander (Democratic) vs. Lily Williams (Republican)

[“Education & School Choice” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nh-02.md#education-school-choice) (salience: medium)

- Maggie Goodlander: Supports public education and opposes book bans
- Lily Williams: Supports parental rights, school choice, and abolishing the Department of Education

## New Mexico

3 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-nm.md)

Debra Haaland (Democratic) vs. Gregg Hull (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-nm.md#education) (salience: high)

- Debra Haaland: Supports literacy initiatives, community schools, and free tuition
- Gregg Hull: Supports tutoring programs, trade education, and PED reform

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nm-01.md)

Melanie Ann Stansbury (Democratic) vs. Ndidiamaka Okpareke (Republican)

[“Education and Child Well-Being” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nm-01.md#education-and-child-well-being) (salience: medium)

- Melanie Ann Stansbury: Supports early education and teacher pay
- Ndidiamaka Okpareke: No documented position in our sources

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nm-03.md)

Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic) vs. Martin Ruben Zamora (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nm-03.md#education) (salience: low)

- Teresa Leger Fernandez: Supports prioritizing public education investments
- Martin Ruben Zamora: No documented position in our sources

## Nevada

5 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-nv.md)

Aaron Ford (Democratic) vs. Joe Lombardo (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education and School Choice” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-nv.md#education-and-school-choice) (salience: high)

- Aaron Ford: Defends public school funding and student relief
- Joe Lombardo: Expands school choice and charter funding

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nv-01.md)

Dina Titus (Democratic) vs. Carrie Buck (Republican) · Lean D

[“Education and Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nv-01.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Dina Titus: No documented position in our sources
- Carrie Buck: Supports parental rights and school choice

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nv-02.md)

Teresa Benitez-Thompson (Democratic) vs. David Flippo (Republican)

[“Education and Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nv-02.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Teresa Benitez-Thompson: No documented position in our sources
- David Flippo: Empower parents and cut bureaucracy

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nv-03.md)

Susie Lee (Democratic) vs. Marty O'Donnell (Republican) · Lean D

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nv-03.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Susie Lee: Supports increased public school and vocational funding
- Marty O'Donnell: No documented position in our sources

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nv-04.md)

Steven Horsford (Democratic) vs. Cody Whipple (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nv-04.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Steven Horsford: Supports public school funding and federal education grants
- Cody Whipple: Supports school choice and parental control in education

## New York

13 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ny.md)

Kathy Hochul (Democratic) vs. Bruce Blakeman (Republican)

[“Education and child care” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ny.md#education-and-child-care) (salience: medium)

- Kathy Hochul: Supports universal pre-K and expanded funding
- Bruce Blakeman: Opposes past pandemic school mandates

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-06.md)

Grace Meng (Democratic) vs. Joseph Chou (Republican / Conservative Party / 4 Our Immigrants Party)

[“Education & Student debt” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-06.md#education-student-debt) (salience: medium)

- Grace Meng: Supports expanding student aid, debt relief, and digital access
- Joseph Chou: No documented position in our sources

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-07.md)

Claire Valdez (Democratic) vs. Melvin Rivera (Republican / Conservative Party / No Kings Party / Arts & Culture Party)

[“Education and Workforce Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-07.md#education-and-workforce-development) (salience: medium)

- Claire Valdez: Supports tuition-free higher ed and banning AI in early ed
- Melvin Rivera: Supports trade schools, apprenticeships, and parent control

### [11th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-11.md)

Michael DeCillis (Democratic) vs. Nicole Malliotakis (Republican / Conservative Party)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-11.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Michael DeCillis: No documented position in our sources
- Nicole Malliotakis: Supports campus accountability and parental rights

### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-13.md)

Darializa Avila Chevalier (Democratic) vs. Manual Williams (Republican)

[“Education & Childcare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-13.md#education-childcare) (salience: medium)

- Darializa Avila Chevalier: Supports universal childcare and tuition-free public college
- Manual Williams: No documented position in our sources

### [14th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-14.md)

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic) vs. Diamant Hysenaj (Republican)

[“Public & Higher Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-14.md#public-higher-education) (salience: medium)

- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Supports tuition-free public college and student debt cancellation
- Diamant Hysenaj: No documented position in our sources

### [15th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-15.md)

Ritchie Torres (Democratic) vs. Stylo A. Sapaskis (Republican)

[“Education and Youth Disparities” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-15.md#education-and-youth-disparities) (salience: low)

- Ritchie Torres: Supports increased equity and funding for urban public schools
- Stylo A. Sapaskis: No documented position in our sources

### [17th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-17.md)

Cait Conley (Democratic) vs. Michael Lawler (Republican / Conservative Party) · Toss-up

[“Education and Student Debt” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-17.md#education-and-student-debt) (salience: medium)

- Cait Conley: Supports public school funding and student loan caps
- Michael Lawler: Supports parental rights, school choice, and student loan caps

### [20th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-20.md)

Paul Tonko (Democratic) vs. Ralph Ambrosio (Republican)

[“Education and parental rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-20.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: low)

- Paul Tonko: No documented position in our sources
- Ralph Ambrosio: Supports parental rights in education

### [22nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-22.md)

John Mannion (Democratic) vs. Kailee Buller (Republican)

[“Education and Workforce Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-22.md#education-and-workforce-development) (salience: medium)

- John Mannion: Supports public education and labor unions
- Kailee Buller: Advocates trade education and school choice

### [23rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-23.md)

Aaron Gies (Democratic) vs. Nick Langworthy (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-23.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Aaron Gies: Supports increased federal public school funding
- Nick Langworthy: Supports parental choice and sports sex restrictions

### [24th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-24.md)

Alissa Ellman (Democratic / Working Families Party) vs. Claudia Tenney (Republican / Conservative Party)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-24.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Alissa Ellman: Supports expanding public early childhood education
- Claudia Tenney: Opposes federal Common Core mandates

### [25th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-25.md)

Joseph Morelle (Democratic) vs. Virginia McIntyre (Republican)

[“Education and Vocational Training” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-25.md#education-and-vocational-training) (salience: medium)

- Joseph Morelle: Supports workforce training and early education
- Virginia McIntyre: Promotes vocational education and school accountability

## Ohio

10 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-oh.md)

Amy Acton (Democratic) vs. Vivek Ramaswamy (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-oh.md#education) (salience: high)

- Amy Acton: Supports fully funding public schools and voucher reform
- Vivek Ramaswamy: Supports academic standards, merit pay, and school choice

### [U.S. Senate (special)](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-oh-special.md)

Sherrod Brown (Democratic) vs. Jon Husted (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Workforce Development and Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-oh-special.md#workforce-development-and-education) (salience: medium)

- Sherrod Brown: Supports labor unions and public workers
- Jon Husted: Promotes career tech and job training

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-01.md)

Greg Landsman (Democratic) vs. Eric Conroy (Republican) · Tilt D

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-01.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Greg Landsman: Supports public school funding and preschool access
- Eric Conroy: Supports parental rights and career technical education

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-02.md)

Jen Mazzuckelli (Democratic) vs. David Taylor (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-02.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Jen Mazzuckelli: No documented position in our sources
- David Taylor: Supports dismantling Department of Education and school choice

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-03.md)

Joyce Beatty (Democratic) vs. Cleophus Dulaney (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-03.md#education) (salience: low)

- Joyce Beatty: Supports public school funding and higher education affordability
- Cleophus Dulaney: Supports career training and vocational apprenticeships

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-04.md)

Joshua Kolasinski (Democratic) vs. Jim Jordan (Republican)

[“Education & Workforce Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-04.md#education-workforce-development) (salience: medium)

- Joshua Kolasinski: Supports public education and vocational training
- Jim Jordan: Supports restricting transgender sports participation

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-05.md)

Brian Shaver (Democratic) vs. Bob Latta (Republican)

[“Education and Civil Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-05.md#education-and-civil-rights) (salience: medium)

- Brian Shaver: Supports public education funding and equal protections
- Bob Latta: Supports restrictions on transgender female athletes

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-06.md)

Elizabeth Kirtley (Democratic) vs. Michael Rulli (Republican)

[“LGBTQ+ policy and education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-06.md#lgbtq-policy-and-education) (salience: low)

- Elizabeth Kirtley: No documented position in our sources
- Michael Rulli: Supports restricting transgender sports participation

### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-09.md)

Marcy Kaptur (Democratic) vs. Derek Merrin (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education & workforce development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-09.md#education-workforce-development) (salience: medium)

- Marcy Kaptur: Supports career-technical education and public school funding
- Derek Merrin: Supports expanding school choice and trade education for guidance counselors

### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-13.md)

Emilia Sykes (Democratic) vs. Carey Coleman (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-13.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Emilia Sykes: Supports public school funding and student loan relief
- Carey Coleman: Supports parental rights and vocational training

## Oklahoma

5 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ok.md)

Cyndi Munson (Democratic) vs. Mike Mazzei (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ok.md#education) (salience: high)

- Cyndi Munson: Fully fund public schools and repeal vouchers
- Mike Mazzei: Focus on fundamentals and parental rights

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ok.md)

N'Kiyla Thomas (Democratic) vs. Kevin Hern (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ok.md#education) (salience: medium)

- N'Kiyla Thomas: Supports special education and teacher pay
- Kevin Hern: Opposes foreign influence in schools

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-01.md)

John Croisant (Democratic) vs. Mark Tedford (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-01.md#education) (salience: high)

- John Croisant: Supports public education and teacher debt relief
- Mark Tedford: Supports parental rights in education

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-02.md)

Brandon Wade (Democratic) vs. Josh Brecheen (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-02.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Brandon Wade: Protect public school funding
- Josh Brecheen: Eliminate federal role in education

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-04.md)

Mitchell Jacob (Democratic) vs. Tom Cole (Republican)

[“Public Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-04.md#public-education) (salience: medium)

- Mitchell Jacob: Supports funding public schools and free school meals
- Tom Cole: No documented position in our sources

## Oregon

5 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-or.md)

Tina Kotek (Democratic) vs. Christine Drazan (Republican) · Lean D

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-or.md#education) (salience: high)

- Tina Kotek: Funded K-12 and expanded pre-K access
- Christine Drazan: Demands restored graduation standards and school choice

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-or.md)

Jeff Merkley (Democratic) vs. David Brock Smith (Republican)

[“Education & Child Care” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-or.md#education-child-care) (salience: low)

- Jeff Merkley: Supports debt-free college and vocational education expansion
- David Brock Smith: No documented position in our sources

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-01.md)

Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic) vs. Barbara Kahl (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-01.md#education) (salience: high)

- Suzanne Bonamici: Supports public school funding, college affordability
- Barbara Kahl: Supports school choice, phonics, teacher freedom

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-03.md)

Maxine Dexter (Democratic) vs. Loran Ayles (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-03.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Maxine Dexter: Supports public education funding and debt relief
- Loran Ayles: No documented position in our sources

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-04.md)

Val Hoyle (Democratic) vs. Monique DeSpain (Republican)

[“Education and Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-04.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Val Hoyle: Expanding public education funding and student loan relief
- Monique DeSpain: Passing Parents' Bill of Rights and school choice

## Pennsylvania

12 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-pa.md)

Josh Shapiro (Democratic) vs. Stacy Garrity (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-pa.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Josh Shapiro: Supports historic public school and vo-tech funding
- Stacy Garrity: Supports managing and protecting college savings plans

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-01.md)

Bob Harvie (Democratic) vs. Brian Fitzpatrick (Republican) · Lean R

[“Education & Student Debt” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-01.md#education-student-debt) (salience: low)

- Bob Harvie: Former teacher focused on student debt and vocational education
- Brian Fitzpatrick: Supports vocational training, college affordability, and female sports protection

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-02.md)

Brendan Boyle (Democratic) vs. Jessica Arriaga (Republican)

[“Higher Education Access” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-02.md#higher-education-access) (salience: low)

- Brendan Boyle: Supports scholarships and student loan programs
- Jessica Arriaga: No documented position in our sources

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-03.md)

Christopher Rabb (Democratic) vs. Dennis Mahoney (Independent Party)

[“Education and childcare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-03.md#education-and-childcare) (salience: medium)

- Christopher Rabb: Supports free higher education and universal childcare
- Dennis Mahoney: No documented position in our sources

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-04.md)

Madeleine Dean (Democratic) vs. Aurora Stuski (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-04.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Madeleine Dean: Supports robust public education investment
- Aurora Stuski: No documented position in our sources

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-07.md)

Bob Brooks (Democratic) vs. Ryan Mackenzie (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education and sports policies” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-07.md#education-and-sports-policies) (salience: low)

- Bob Brooks: Supports public school funding and trade apprenticeships
- Ryan Mackenzie: Supports parental rights and restrictions on women's sports

### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-10.md)

Janelle Stelson (Democratic) vs. Scott Perry (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Jobs, wages, and education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-10.md#jobs-wages-and-education) (salience: medium)

- Janelle Stelson: Raises minimum wage and vocational training
- Scott Perry: Creates jobs through small business tax cuts

### [11th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-11.md)

Nancy Mannion (Democratic) vs. Lloyd Smucker (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-11.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Nancy Mannion: Supports public school funding and opposes vouchers
- Lloyd Smucker: Supports school choice and career-technical education

### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-12.md)

Summer Lee (Democratic) vs. James Hayes (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-12.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Summer Lee: Supports tuition-free college and public funding
- James Hayes: Supports school choice expansion

### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-13.md)

Beth Farnham (Democratic) vs. John Joyce (Republican)

[“Public Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-13.md#public-education) (salience: medium)

- Beth Farnham: Supports public education and opposes vouchers
- John Joyce: Supports restrictions on transgender sports participation

### [15th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-15.md)

Ray Bilger (Democratic) vs. Glenn Thompson (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-15.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Ray Bilger: Increases public school and STEM funding
- Glenn Thompson: Restricts transgender participation in school sports

### [16th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-16.md)

Justin Wagner (Democratic) vs. Mike Kelly (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-16.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Justin Wagner: Opposes school vouchers
- Mike Kelly: Supports local control and choice

## Rhode Island

3 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ri.md)

Helena Foulkes (Democratic) vs. Aaron Guckian (Republican)

[“Education and workforce development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ri.md#education-and-workforce-development) (salience: high)

- Helena Foulkes: Invest in career technical education and learning recovery
- Aaron Guckian: Prioritize vocational training and employer partnerships

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ri-01.md)

Gabe Amo (Democratic) vs. Kellie Keenan (Republican)

[“Education and Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ri-01.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Gabe Amo: Supports public school funding and banning book bans
- Kellie Keenan: Supports school choice and parental rights

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ri-02.md)

Seth Magaziner (Democratic) vs. Victor Mellor (Republican)

[“Education and Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ri-02.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Seth Magaziner: Supports pre-school expansion and gender inclusion in sports
- Victor Mellor: Supports parental authority over school health decisions

## South Carolina

7 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-sc.md)

Jermaine Johnson (Democratic) vs. Alan Wilson (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-sc.md#education) (salience: high)

- Jermaine Johnson: Supports expanding local technical education
- Alan Wilson: Supports school choice and traditional curriculum

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-sc.md)

Annie Andrews (Democratic) vs. Darline Graham (Republican)

[“Education & Child Care” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-sc.md#education-child-care) (salience: medium)

- Annie Andrews: Supports public education and affordable child care
- Darline Graham: No documented position in our sources

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-02.md)

Zyon Khalifa (Democratic) vs. Joe Wilson (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-02.md#education) (salience: high)

- Zyon Khalifa: Supports public school funding and higher teacher pay
- Joe Wilson: Supports school choice and parent-driven education

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-03.md)

Eunice Lehmacher (Democratic) vs. Sheri Biggs (Republican)

[“Housing & Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-03.md#housing-education) (salience: medium)

- Eunice Lehmacher: Expand affordable housing and college financial aid
- Sheri Biggs: Restrict transgender participation in school sports

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-04.md)

Courtney McClain (Democratic) vs. William Timmons (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-04.md#education) (salience: high)

- Courtney McClain: Supports fully funding public education
- William Timmons: Supports athletic restrictions by biological sex

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-05.md)

Mallory Dittmer (Democratic) vs. Wes Climer (Republican)

[“Public education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-05.md#public-education) (salience: medium)

- Mallory Dittmer: Supports protecting public school funding
- Wes Climer: No documented position in our sources

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-07.md)

John Vincent (Democratic) vs. Russell Fry (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-07.md#education) (salience: medium)

- John Vincent: Supports local public schools and technical training
- Russell Fry: Supports school choice and local parental control

## South Dakota

2 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-sd.md)

Dan Ahlers (Democratic) vs. Larry Rhoden (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-sd.md#education) (salience: high)

- Dan Ahlers: Supports increased public and special education funding
- Larry Rhoden: Supports public school funding

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-sd.md)

Brian Bengs (Independent) vs. Mike Rounds (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-sd.md#education) (salience: low)

- Brian Bengs: Supports public education investments and job training
- Mike Rounds: Supports eliminating Department of Education and local control

## Tennessee

8 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-tn.md)

Jerri Green (Democratic) vs. Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

[“Education and School Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-tn.md#education-and-school-policy) (salience: high)

- Jerri Green: Supports full public funding and opposes vouchers
- Marsha Blackburn: Supports parental rights and conservative curriculum reforms

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-tn.md)

Marquita Bradshaw (Democratic) vs. Bill Hagerty (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-tn.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Marquita Bradshaw: Supports tuition-free public college and pre-K
- Bill Hagerty: No documented position in our sources

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-01.md)

Kristi Burke (Democratic) vs. Diana Harshbarger (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-01.md#education) (salience: low)

- Kristi Burke: No documented position in our sources
- Diana Harshbarger: Supports expanded vocational options and local control

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-02.md)

Michaela Barnett (Democratic) vs. Tim Burchett (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-02.md#education) (salience: low)

- Michaela Barnett: Supports increased public education investment
- Tim Burchett: Supports restricting transgender women in school sports

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-03.md)

Anna Golladay (Democratic) vs. Charles J. Fleischmann (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-03.md#education) (salience: low)

- Anna Golladay: Supports fully funding public schools
- Charles J. Fleischmann: Opposes federal educational mandates, supports local control

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-04.md)

Victoria Broderick (Democratic) vs. Scott DesJarlais (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-04.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Victoria Broderick: Supports public school funding and teacher pay
- Scott DesJarlais: Supports restricting transgender sports participation

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-06.md)

Mike Croley (Democratic) vs. Johnny Garrett (Republican)

[“Education and Culture Issues” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-06.md#education-and-culture-issues) (salience: medium)

- Mike Croley: Supports higher teacher pay and public education funding
- Johnny Garrett: Supports restricting transgender participation in sports

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-08.md)

Heidi Kuhn (Democratic) vs. David Kustoff (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-08.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Heidi Kuhn: Supports equitable school funding and early childhood education
- David Kustoff: Opposes Common Core and federal mandates

## Texas

34 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-tx.md)

Gina Hinojosa (Democratic) vs. Greg Abbott (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-tx.md#education) (salience: high)

- Gina Hinojosa: Opposes school vouchers and supports public education
- Greg Abbott: Supports universal school choice and public school funding

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-tx.md)

James Talarico (Democratic) vs. Ken Paxton (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-tx.md#education) (salience: medium)

- James Talarico: Supports funding for public education
- Ken Paxton: Supports parental rights and classroom restrictions

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-02.md)

Shaun Finnie (Democratic) vs. Steve Toth (Republican)

[“Education and curriculum” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-02.md#education-and-curriculum) (salience: high)

- Shaun Finnie: Supports increased public education investment
- Steve Toth: Opposes CRT, DEI, and social transition

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-03.md)

Evan Hunt (Democratic) vs. Keith Self (Republican)

[“Education and School Choice” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-03.md#education-and-school-choice) (salience: medium)

- Evan Hunt: Opposes private school vouchers
- Keith Self: Supports restrictions on transgender participation

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-04.md)

Jason Pearce (Democratic) vs. Pat Fallon (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-04.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Jason Pearce: Supports public school funding and free community college
- Pat Fallon: Supports school choice and opposes CRT

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-05.md)

Chelsey Hockett (Democratic) vs. Lance Gooden (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-05.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Chelsey Hockett: Supports public school funding and opposes vouchers
- Lance Gooden: Opposes federal mandates in education

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-06.md)

Danny Minton (Democratic) vs. Jake Ellzey (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-06.md#education) (salience: high)

- Danny Minton: Opposes vouchers and supports federal public school funding
- Jake Ellzey: Opposes social ideology and restricts transgender female athletes

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-07.md)

Lizzie Pannill Fletcher (Democratic) vs. Alexander Hale (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-07.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Lizzie Pannill Fletcher: Supports public education investments and college affordability
- Alexander Hale: Supports school choice and local education control

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-08.md)

Laura Jones (Democratic) vs. Jessica Steinmann (Republican)

[“Education, parental rights, and youth sports” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-08.md#education-parental-rights-and-youth-sports) (salience: medium)

- Laura Jones: Supports affordable childcare and trade education
- Jessica Steinmann: Supports parental rights and restricting trans athletes

### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-10.md)

Caitlin Rourk (Democratic) vs. Chris Gober (Republican)

[“Education and public schools” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-10.md#education-and-public-schools) (salience: medium)

- Caitlin Rourk: Supports public school funding and technical education
- Chris Gober: Opposes woke ideologies in classrooms

### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-12.md)

Heli Rodriguez Prilliman (Democratic) vs. Craig Goldman (Republican)

[“Education, culture & gender issues” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-12.md#education-culture-gender-issues) (salience: medium)

- Heli Rodriguez Prilliman: Supports fully funding public schools and inclusive history
- Craig Goldman: Opposes CRT and transgender women in female sports

### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-13.md)

Mark Nair (Democratic) vs. Ronny L. Jackson (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-13.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Mark Nair: Supports universal early education and student debt relief
- Ronny L. Jackson: Supports local control and trade schools

### [14th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-14.md)

Thurman Bill Bartie (Democratic) vs. Randy Weber (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-14.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Thurman Bill Bartie: Supports equal public school funding, restoring Department of Education
- Randy Weber: Supports local control of school boards

### [15th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-15.md)

Bobby Pulido (Democratic) vs. Monica De La Cruz (Republican) · Lean R

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-15.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Bobby Pulido: Opposes school vouchers and supports public school funding
- Monica De La Cruz: No documented position in our sources

### [16th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-16.md)

Veronica Escobar (Democratic) vs. Adam Bauman (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-16.md#education) (salience: low)

- Veronica Escobar: Supports increased public education and special education funding
- Adam Bauman: Criticizes excessive school district budgets

### [17th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-17.md)

Casey Shepard (Democratic) vs. Pete Sessions (Republican)

[“Education, Parental Rights, and LGBTQ+ Issues” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-17.md#education-parental-rights-and-lgbtq-issues) (salience: medium)

- Casey Shepard: Supports LGBTQ+ rights, DEI, and expanded education
- Pete Sessions: Supports parental rights and opposes far-left school curricula

### [18th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-18.md)

Christian Menefee (Democratic) vs. Ronald Whitfield (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-18.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Christian Menefee: Supports increased public education funding
- Ronald Whitfield: No documented position in our sources

### [20th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-20.md)

Joaquin Castro (Democratic) vs. Edgardo Baez (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-20.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Joaquin Castro: Served on House Education Committee
- Edgardo Baez: Demands educational accountability and reform

### [21st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-21.md)

Kristin Hook (Democratic) vs. Mark Teixeira (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-21.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Kristin Hook: Supports public education and opposes vouchers
- Mark Teixeira: Supports parental rights and ending DEI

### [22nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-22.md)

Marquette Greene-Scott (Democratic) vs. Trever Nehls (Republican)

[“Education and parental rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-22.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Marquette Greene-Scott: Supports education reform and lowering education costs
- Trever Nehls: Supports parental rights and eliminating DEI mandates

### [23rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-23.md)

Katy Padilla Stout (Democratic) vs. Brandon Herrera (Republican)

[“Education and family policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-23.md#education-and-family-policy) (salience: medium)

- Katy Padilla Stout: Supports universal Pre-K and paid parental leave
- Brandon Herrera: Supports school choice and homeschooling

### [24th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-24.md)

Kevin Burge (Democratic) vs. Beth Van Duyne (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-24.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Kevin Burge: Supports tuition-free college and public education funding
- Beth Van Duyne: Supports Education 401Ks and financial literacy

### [25th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-25.md)

Dione Sims (Democratic) vs. Roger Williams (Republican)

[“Education & Public Schools” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-25.md#education-public-schools) (salience: medium)

- Dione Sims: Supports fully funding public education
- Roger Williams: Supports restrictions on transgender athletes

### [26th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-26.md)

Steven Shook (Democratic) vs. Brandon Gill (Republican)

[“Education & School Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-26.md#education-school-policy) (salience: medium)

- Steven Shook: Supports public school funding and opposes vouchers
- Brandon Gill: Opposes cultural Marxism and supports parental control

### [27th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-27.md)

Tanya Lloyd (Democratic) vs. Michael Cloud (Republican)

[“Public Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-27.md#public-education) (salience: high)

- Tanya Lloyd: Supports full funding and opposes vouchers
- Michael Cloud: Supports parental rights and educational choice

### [28th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-28.md)

Henry Cuellar (Democratic) vs. Tano Tijerina (Republican) · Tilt D

[“Healthcare, Education & Social Programs” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-28.md#healthcare-education-social-programs) (salience: medium)

- Henry Cuellar: Protects Medicare, Social Security, and healthcare access
- Tano Tijerina: Supports senior assistance and healthcare access

### [29th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-29.md)

Sylvia Garcia (Democratic) vs. Martha Fierro (Republican)

[“Education & Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-29.md#education-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Sylvia Garcia: Supports public school funding and workforce programs
- Martha Fierro: Supports school choice and parental rights

### [30th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-30.md)

Frederick Haynes (Democratic) vs. Everett Jackson (Republican)

[“Education and Family Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-30.md#education-and-family-policy) (salience: medium)

- Frederick Haynes: No documented position in our sources
- Everett Jackson: Opposes classroom indoctrination and supports families

### [31st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-31.md)

Justin Early (Democratic) vs. John Carter (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-31.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Justin Early: Supports free public education and opposes vouchers
- John Carter: No documented position in our sources

### [32nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-32.md)

Dan Barrios (Democratic) vs. Jace Yarbrough (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-32.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Dan Barrios: Supports investing in quality public education
- Jace Yarbrough: Opposes leftist indoctrination in schools

### [33rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-33.md)

Colin Allred (Democratic) vs. Patrick Gillespie (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-33.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Colin Allred: Supports public schools and early education
- Patrick Gillespie: Supports school choice and opposing woke curricula

### [34th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-34.md)

Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (Democratic) vs. Eric Flores (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-34.md#education) (salience: low)

- Vicente Gonzalez Jr.: Supports public school funding and educator resources
- Eric Flores: No documented position in our sources

### [37th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-37.md)

Greg Casar (Democratic) vs. Lauren Peña (Republican)

[“Education & Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-37.md#education-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Greg Casar: Supports public education funding and anti-discrimination policies
- Lauren Peña: Supports school choice and parental rights

### [38th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-38.md)

Melissa McDonough (Democratic) vs. Jon Bonck (Republican)

[“Education and curriculum” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-38.md#education-and-curriculum) (salience: medium)

- Melissa McDonough: Supports public school funding and tuition affordability
- Jon Bonck: Opposes woke curriculum and gender ideology

## Vermont

2 races

### [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

### [At-Large District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-vt-al.md)

Becca Balint (Democratic) vs. Gerald Malloy (Republican)

[“Education and Student Debt” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-vt-al.md#education-and-student-debt) (salience: medium)

- Becca Balint: Supports cancellation of student debt and federal education funding
- Gerald Malloy: Supports parental rights, school choice, and fee waivers for debt

## Wisconsin

6 races

### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-wi.md)

David Crowley (Democratic) vs. Tom Tiffany (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education and Childcare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-wi.md#education-and-childcare) (salience: high)

- David Crowley: Supports universal early education and childcare caps
- Tom Tiffany: Supports higher standards and school choice

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-03.md)

Rebecca Cooke (Democratic) vs. Derrick Van Orden (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-03.md#education) (salience: low)

- Rebecca Cooke: Supports public school funding and higher pay
- Derrick Van Orden: Supports returning to founding principles

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-04.md)

Gwen Moore (Democratic) vs. Tim Rogers (Republican)

[“Education and school choice” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-04.md#education-and-school-choice) (salience: high)

- Gwen Moore: No documented position in our sources
- Tim Rogers: Supports universal school choice vouchers

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-06.md)

Bradley Smith (Democratic) vs. Glenn Grothman (Republican)

[“Education and workforce training” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-06.md#education-and-workforce-training) (salience: medium)

- Bradley Smith: Supports public school funding and technical trades
- Glenn Grothman: Supports skills-based education and student loan refinancing

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-07.md)

Fred Clark (Democratic) vs. Michael Alfonso (Republican)

[“Education & School Choice” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-07.md#education-school-choice) (salience: medium)

- Fred Clark: Supports public school finance reform
- Michael Alfonso: Supports school choice, homeschooling, and ending classroom indoctrination

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-08.md)

Rick Crosson (Democratic) vs. Tony Wied (Republican)

[“Education and school sports” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-08.md#education-and-school-sports) (salience: low)

- Rick Crosson: Supports strong public education funding
- Tony Wied: Supports restricting male participation in female school sports

## Delaware

2 races

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-de.md)

Chris Coons (Democratic) vs. Michael Katz (Republican)

[“Education and workforce development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-de.md#education-and-workforce-development) (salience: medium)

- Chris Coons: Supports workforce training and public education funding
- Michael Katz: Supports early childhood expansion and workforce alignment

### [At-Large District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-de-al.md)

Sarah McBride (Democratic) vs. Joseph Arminio (Republican)

[“Education Reform” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-de-al.md#education-reform) (salience: medium)

- Sarah McBride: Supports school funding equity and early education
- Joseph Arminio: Mandates formal debate and economic history

## Louisiana

1 race

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-la.md)

Jamie Davis (Democratic) vs. Julia Letlow (Republican)

[“Education and Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-la.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Jamie Davis: Fund public schools and competitive teacher pay
- Julia Letlow: Pass Parents' Bill of Rights and expand school choice

## North Carolina

14 races

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-nc.md)

Roy Cooper (Democratic) vs. Michael Whatley (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Social Values, Gun Rights, and Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-nc.md#social-values-gun-rights-and-education) (salience: medium)

- Roy Cooper: Funding public schools and opposing discrimination
- Michael Whatley: Protecting conservative values, gun rights, and life

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-01.md)

Donald Davis (Democratic) vs. Laurie Buckhout (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-01.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Donald Davis: Supports public school and HBCU funding
- Laurie Buckhout: No documented position in our sources

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-02.md)

Deborah Ross (Democratic) vs. Eugene Douglass (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-02.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Deborah Ross: Supports federal funding for public education
- Eugene Douglass: Supports abolishing Federal Department of Education

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-03.md)

Raymond Smith Jr. (Democratic) vs. Gregory Murphy (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-03.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Raymond Smith Jr.: Increase public school funding and teacher pay
- Gregory Murphy: Restrict transgender athletes in female sports

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-04.md)

Valerie Foushee (Democratic) vs. Mahesh Ganorkar (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-04.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Valerie Foushee: Supports universal pre-K and debt-free public higher education
- Mahesh Ganorkar: Supports universal school choice and privatizing education

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-05.md)

Chuck Hubbard (Democratic) vs. Virginia Foxx (Republican)

[“Education and workforce development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-05.md#education-and-workforce-development) (salience: medium)

- Chuck Hubbard: Supports federal funding for public schools
- Virginia Foxx: Supports local control and workforce development

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-06.md)

Cyril Jefferson (Democratic) vs. Addison McDowell (Republican)

[“Education and workforce development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-06.md#education-and-workforce-development) (salience: medium)

- Cyril Jefferson: Supports higher teacher pay and apprenticeships
- Addison McDowell: No documented position in our sources

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-07.md)

Kimberly Hardy (Democratic) vs. David Rouzer (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-07.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Kimberly Hardy: Supports funding public education programs
- David Rouzer: Criticizes federal government involvement in education

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-08.md)

Colby Watson (Democratic) vs. Mark Harris (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-08.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Colby Watson: Supports public school funding, teacher pay raises, and career education
- Mark Harris: Supports school choice and local control of education

### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-09.md)

Richard Ojeda (Democratic) vs. Richard Hudson (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-09.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Richard Ojeda: Raises teacher pay and protects public schools
- Richard Hudson: Restricts transgender participation in women's sports

### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-10.md)

Ashley Bell (Democratic) vs. Pat Harrigan (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-10.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Ashley Bell: Supports public school funding and free community college
- Pat Harrigan: Supports parental rights in education

### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-12.md)

Alma Adams (Democratic) vs. Jack Codiga (Republican)

[“Education & Student Loans” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-12.md#education-student-loans) (salience: medium)

- Alma Adams: Supports public education and HBCU funding
- Jack Codiga: Opposes federal student loans and subsidies

### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-13.md)

Paul Barringer (Democratic) vs. Brad Knott (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-13.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Paul Barringer: Supports public education, parental transparency, and vocational service
- Brad Knott: Supports school choice and opposing woke curricula

### [14th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-14.md)

Lakesha Womack (Democratic) vs. Timothy K. Moore (Republican)

[“Education and Student Debt” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-14.md#education-and-student-debt) (salience: medium)

- Lakesha Womack: Supports public school funding and student debt relief
- Timothy K. Moore: No documented position in our sources

## New Jersey

9 races

### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-nj.md)

Cory Booker (Democratic) vs. Justin Murphy (Republican)

[“Education & Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-nj.md#education-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Cory Booker: No documented position in our sources
- Justin Murphy: Supports abolishing Federal Education Department

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-01.md)

Donald Norcross (Democratic) vs. Damon Galdo (Republican)

[“Education and parental rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-01.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Donald Norcross: Supports public school funding and higher education access
- Damon Galdo: Supports parental rights and curriculum controls

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-02.md)

Zack Mullock (Democratic) vs. Jeff Van Drew (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-02.md#education) (salience: low)

- Zack Mullock: Supports funding for trade schools and public colleges
- Jeff Van Drew: Supports college affordability and debt reduction

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-06.md)

Frank Pallone Jr. (Democratic) vs. Hillary Herzig (Republican)

[“Education and Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-06.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Frank Pallone Jr.: Supports public education funding and teacher compensation
- Hillary Herzig: Supports parental rights and school choice

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-08.md)

Robert Menendez Jr. (Democratic) vs. No Republican nominee

[“Childcare and education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-08.md#childcare-and-education) (salience: medium)

- Robert Menendez Jr.: Supports universal preschool and childcare cost caps

### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-09.md)

Nellie Pou (Democratic) vs. Rosemary Pino (Republican) · Lean D

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-09.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Nellie Pou: Supports public school funding and mandatory attendance
- Rosemary Pino: Supports school choice and career training

### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-10.md)

LaMonica McIver (Democratic) vs. Carmen Bucco (Republican)

[“Education and Workforce Training” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-10.md#education-and-workforce-training) (salience: medium)

- LaMonica McIver: Supports educational equity and expanded access
- Carmen Bucco: Supports educational basics and trade training

### [11th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-11.md)

Analilia Mejia (Democratic) vs. Joe Hathaway (Republican)

[“Higher Education & Student Debt” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-11.md#higher-education-student-debt) (salience: high)

- Analilia Mejia: Supports tuition-free college and complete student debt cancellation
- Joe Hathaway: Supports capping student loan interest and expanding vocational training

### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-12.md)

Adam Hamawy (Democratic) vs. Gregg Mele (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-12.md#education) (salience: high)

- Adam Hamawy: Supports expanding federal funding for public education
- Gregg Mele: Supports school choice and local curriculum control

## Indiana

7 races

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-01.md)

Frank Mrvan (Democratic) vs. Barb Regnitz (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-01.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Frank Mrvan: Supports public education funding
- Barb Regnitz: Supports restrictions on transgender athletes

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-03.md)

Kelly Thompson (Democratic) vs. Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)

[“Education and Childcare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-03.md#education-and-childcare) (salience: medium)

- Kelly Thompson: Increase public education funding
- Marlin A. Stutzman: Abolish federal Department of Education

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-05.md)

J.D. Ford (Democratic) vs. Victoria Spartz (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-05.md#education) (salience: medium)

- J.D. Ford: Supports fully funding public education and opposing school vouchers
- Victoria Spartz: Supports state flexibility in K-12 and reforming higher education financing

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-06.md)

Cynthia Wirth (Democratic) vs. Jefferson Shreve (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-06.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Cynthia Wirth: Supports expanding public school funding
- Jefferson Shreve: Supports restrictions on transgender athletes

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-07.md)

André Carson (Democratic) vs. Patrick McAuley (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-07.md#education) (salience: medium)

- André Carson: Supports public school funding and college affordability
- Patrick McAuley: No documented position in our sources

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-08.md)

Mary Allen (Democratic) vs. Mark Messmer (Republican)

[“Education and Childcare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-08.md#education-and-childcare) (salience: medium)

- Mary Allen: Supports childcare funding and public education
- Mark Messmer: Supports restrictions in women's sports

### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-09.md)

Brad Meyer (Democratic) vs. Erin Houchin (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-09.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Brad Meyer: Supports federal funding and public schools
- Erin Houchin: Supports parental rights in education

## Kentucky

3 races

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ky-03.md)

Morgan McGarvey (Democratic) vs. Maria Teresa Rodriguez (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ky-03.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Morgan McGarvey: Supports universal pre-K and public education
- Maria Teresa Rodriguez: No documented position in our sources

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ky-04.md)

Melissa Strange (Democratic) vs. Ed Gallrein (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ky-04.md#education) (salience: low)

- Melissa Strange: Supports public education and universal Pre-K
- Ed Gallrein: Opposes woke ideology in education

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ky-06.md)

Zach Dembo (Democratic) vs. Ralph Alvarado (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ky-06.md#education) (salience: low)

- Zach Dembo: Supports increasing teacher pay and school funding
- Ralph Alvarado: No documented position in our sources

## Missouri

5 races

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-01.md)

Wesley Bell (Democratic) vs. Paul Berry (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-01.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Wesley Bell: Supports public education, trade, and HBCUs
- Paul Berry: Supports school choice options

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-03.md)

Bethany Mann (Democratic) vs. Bob Onder (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-03.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Bethany Mann: Supports universal pre-K and public education funding
- Bob Onder: Supports school choice and restricting CRT

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-05.md)

Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic) vs. Rick Brattin (Republican)

[“Education and Culture Issues” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-05.md#education-and-culture-issues) (salience: medium)

- Emanuel Cleaver: Supports public education and workforce training
- Rick Brattin: Opposes woke agenda and supports parental rights

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-06.md)

Josh Smead (Democratic) vs. Chris Stigall (Republican)

[“Education & School Choice” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-06.md#education-school-choice) (salience: medium)

- Josh Smead: Supports funding public schools exclusively
- Chris Stigall: Supports school choice programs

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-07.md)

Missi Hesketh (Democratic) vs. Eric Burlison (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-07.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Missi Hesketh: Supports funding public schools and raising teacher pay
- Eric Burlison: Supports restrictions on transgender participation in school sports

## Mississippi

3 races

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ms-01.md)

Cliff Johnson (Democratic) vs. Trent Kelly (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ms-01.md#education) (salience: low)

- Cliff Johnson: Supports increased funding for public schools
- Trent Kelly: No documented position in our sources

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ms-02.md)

Bennie Thompson (Democratic) vs. Ron Eller (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ms-02.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Bennie Thompson: Supports federal funding for public education
- Ron Eller: Supports educational reform and religious heritage

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ms-04.md)

Jeffrey Hulum III (Democratic) vs. Mike Ezell (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ms-04.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Jeffrey Hulum III: Supports investing taxpayer dollars in public education
- Mike Ezell: No documented position in our sources

## Utah

2 races

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ut-01.md)

Ben McAdams (Democratic) vs. Riley Owen (Republican)

[“Technology, Education, and Youth Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ut-01.md#technology-education-and-youth-safety) (salience: medium)

- Ben McAdams: Supports public education and AI access equity
- Riley Owen: Supports age limits on social media and phone bans

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ut-04.md)

Jonny Larsen (Democratic) vs. Mike Kennedy (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ut-04.md#education) (salience: low)

- Jonny Larsen: Increase public school funding
- Mike Kennedy: Return education control to local communities

## Virginia

10 races

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-02.md)

Elaine Luria (Democratic) vs. Jennifer Kiggans (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education and Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-02.md#education-and-parental-rights) (salience: low)

- Elaine Luria: Funding public education and supporting schools
- Jennifer Kiggans: Empowering parents, school choice, and protecting women's sports

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-03.md)

Robert C. Scott (Democratic) vs. Edwin Rivera (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-03.md#education) (salience: high)

- Robert C. Scott: Supports federal education funding and college affordability
- Edwin Rivera: Supports parental rights and school infrastructure upgrades

### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-04.md)

Jennifer McClellan (Democratic) vs. Robert Murray Jr. (Republican)

[“Education and childcare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-04.md#education-and-childcare) (salience: high)

- Jennifer McClellan: Fully fund public education and childcare
- Robert Murray Jr.: No documented position in our sources

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-05.md)

Tom Perriello (Democratic) vs. John McGuire (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-05.md#education) (salience: low)

- Tom Perriello: Supports public school funding and tuition tax credits
- John McGuire: Supports biological sex restrictions in school sports

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-06.md)

Beth Macy (Democratic) vs. Benjamin Lee Cline (Republican)

[“Education and Job Training” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-06.md#education-and-job-training) (salience: medium)

- Beth Macy: Supports doubling Pell grants and expanding workforce training
- Benjamin Lee Cline: Supports local control and classroom-focused spending

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-07.md)

Eugene Vindman (Democratic) vs. Douglas Ollivant (Republican)

[“Education and Culture Issues” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-07.md#education-and-culture-issues) (salience: medium)

- Eugene Vindman: Supports public school funding and opposing book bans
- Douglas Ollivant: Supports protecting women's sports and parental rights

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-08.md)

Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. (Democratic) vs. Tony Sabio (Republican)

[“Education and Workforce Development” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-08.md#education-and-workforce-development) (salience: medium)

- Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr.: Defends public education and student debt relief
- Tony Sabio: Supports vocational training and parents' rights

### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-09.md)

Joy Powers (Democratic) vs. H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-09.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Joy Powers: Supports full public school funding and trade education
- H. Morgan Griffith: Supports restrictions on transgender participation in female sports

### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-10.md)

Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic) vs. Dave Beckwith (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-10.md#education) (salience: medium)

- Suhas Subramanyam: Supports public school funding and safety
- Dave Beckwith: Supports parental rights and school choice

### [11th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-11.md)

James Walkinshaw (Democratic) vs. Arthur Purves (Republican)

[“Education & School Choice” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-11.md#education-school-choice) (salience: high)

- James Walkinshaw: Supports public school funding and DoE
- Arthur Purves: Supports vouchers and phonics instruction

## Washington

8 races

### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-01.md)

Suzan DelBene (Democratic) vs. Mary Silva (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-01.md#education) (salience: low)

- Suzan DelBene: Supports federal education funding and Department of Education
- Mary Silva: Supports vocational training over four-year degrees

### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-03.md)

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic) vs. John Braun (Republican) · Toss-up

[“Education & Parental Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-03.md#education-parental-rights) (salience: medium)

- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez: Supports career technical education and apprenticeships
- John Braun: Supports federal Parents Bill of Rights

### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-05.md)

Carmela Conroy (Democratic) vs. Michael Baumgartner (Republican)

[“Education and LGBTQ+ Sports Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-05.md#education-and-lgbtq-sports-policy) (salience: medium)

- Carmela Conroy: Supports public school funding and church-state separation
- Michael Baumgartner: Supports restricting transgender participation in women's sports

### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-06.md)

Emily Randall (Democratic) vs. Teresa Fox (Republican)

[“Education” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-06.md#education) (salience: low)

- Emily Randall: Supports funding public education and apprenticeships
- Teresa Fox: No documented position in our sources

### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-07.md)

Pramila Jayapal (Democratic) vs. Nirav Sheth (Republican)

[“Education and local control” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-07.md#education-and-local-control) (salience: medium)

- Pramila Jayapal: Supports tuition-free college and early education
- Nirav Sheth: Supports local community control and parental authority

### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-08.md)

Kim Schrier (Democratic) vs. Spencer Meline (Republican)

[“Education and family policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-08.md#education-and-family-policy) (salience: medium)

- Kim Schrier: Supports public school funding and STEM
- Spencer Meline: Supports parental empowerment and family values

### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-09.md)

D. Adam Smith (Democratic) vs. Douglas Michael Basler (Republican)

[“Education and job training” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-09.md#education-and-job-training) (salience: low)

- D. Adam Smith: Supports public education funding and career training
- Douglas Michael Basler: Supports parent rights and trade education

### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-10.md)

Marilyn Strickland (Democratic) vs. Chris Chung (Republican)

[“Education and Social Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-10.md#education-and-social-policy) (salience: low)

- Marilyn Strickland: Supports public education and LGBTQ rights
- Chris Chung: No documented position in our sources

## West Virginia

1 race

### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wv-02.md)

Ace Parsi (Democratic) vs. Riley Moore (Republican)

[“Education and Workforce” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wv-02.md#education-and-workforce) (salience: medium)

- Ace Parsi: Supports public education and care workers
- Riley Moore: Supports school choice and vocational savings

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.