--- title: "Guns: where 2026 candidates stand" url: "https://www.2026election.com/issues/guns" updated: "2026-10-09" source: "Candidates' campaign sites and Ballotpedia, quoted verbatim" publisher: "Pluribus" --- # Guns: where 2026 candidates stand 276 races · Democratic nominees documented in 169 · Republican in 218 · 463 verbatim quotes ## Salience · Guns Of the 276 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. 23 high, 173 medium, 80 low 276 issue mentions · topics grouped by keyword · a race can appear under more than one topic · as of October 9, 2026 ## Florida 16 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-fl.md) David Jolly (Democratic) vs. Byron Donalds (Republican) [“Guns and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-fl.md#guns-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - David Jolly: Supports assault weapon ban and red flag laws - Byron Donalds: Opposes new gun control regulations ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-01.md) Gay Valimont (Democratic) vs. Jimmy Patronis (Republican) [“Gun Policy & Public Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-01.md#gun-policy-public-safety) (salience: high) - Gay Valimont: Supports stricter gun control laws - Jimmy Patronis: Supports Second Amendment rights ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-03.md) Seth Harp (Democratic) vs. Kat Cammack (Republican) [“Gun Rights and the Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-03.md#gun-rights-and-the-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Seth Harp: No documented position in our sources - Kat Cammack: Opposes firearm restrictions and defends gun rights ### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-05.md) Rachel Grage (Democratic) vs. John Rutherford (Republican) [“Second Amendment and Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-05.md#second-amendment-and-gun-policy) (salience: low) - Rachel Grage: Supports gun safety legislation - John Rutherford: Staunchly defends Second Amendment rights ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-06.md) Eric Yonce (Democratic) vs. Randy Fine (Republican) [“Gun Rights and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-06.md#gun-rights-and-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Eric Yonce: No documented position in our sources - Randy Fine: Protecting Second Amendment rights unconditionally ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-07.md) Bale Dalton (Democratic) vs. Ryan Elijah (Republican) · Lean R [“Gun policy and 2nd Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-07.md#gun-policy-and-2nd-amendment) (salience: medium) - Bale Dalton: Supports gun rights with commonsense safeguards - Ryan Elijah: Supports Second Amendment with NRA endorsement ### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-09.md) Darren Soto (Democratic) vs. Dan Green (Republican) · Lean R [“Gun Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-09.md#gun-safety) (salience: low) - Darren Soto: Supports gun safety regulations - Dan Green: No documented position in our sources ### [14th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-14.md) Kathy Castor (Democratic) vs. Mike Beltran (Republican) · Toss-up [“Second Amendment and Gun Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-14.md#second-amendment-and-gun-rights) (salience: medium) - Kathy Castor: No documented position in our sources - Mike Beltran: Opposes red flag laws and gun restrictions ### [15th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-15.md) Robert People (Democratic) vs. Laurel Lee (Republican) [“Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-15.md#second-amendment) (salience: low) - Robert People: No documented position in our sources - Laurel Lee: Opposes gun control and protects Second Amendment ### [17th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-17.md) Matthew Montavon (Democratic) vs. Greg Steube (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-17.md#gun-policy) (salience: low) - Matthew Montavon: Supports gun safety legislation - Greg Steube: Opposes gun control restrictions ### [19th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-19.md) Victor Arias (Democratic) vs. Jim Schwartzel (Republican) [“Gun Rights & Constitutional Liberties” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-19.md#gun-rights-constitutional-liberties) (salience: low) - Victor Arias: No documented position in our sources - Jim Schwartzel: Defends Second Amendment and constitutional rights ### [20th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-20.md) Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic) vs. Brent Andersen (Republican) [“Gun Safety and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-20.md#gun-safety-and-second-amendment) (salience: high) - Debbie Wasserman Schultz: Supports gun violence prevention legislation - Brent Andersen: Supports defending the Second Amendment ### [21st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-21.md) James Martin (Democratic) vs. Brian Mast (Republican) [“Gun rights & safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-21.md#gun-rights-safety) (salience: medium) - James Martin: Supports gun safety regulations - Brian Mast: Supports Second Amendment and concealed carry ### [25th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-25.md) Jared Evan Moskowitz (Democratic) vs. Scott Singer (Republican) · Toss-up [“Gun Policy and Public Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-25.md#gun-policy-and-public-safety) (salience: high) - Jared Evan Moskowitz: Supports gun control and school safety - Scott Singer: Protects Second Amendment and backs law enforcement ### [27th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-27.md) Eliott Rodriguez (Democratic) vs. Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican) [“Public safety and firearms” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-27.md#public-safety-and-firearms) (salience: low) - Eliott Rodriguez: No documented position in our sources - Maria Elvira Salazar: Supports gun safety and school prevention centers ### [28th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-28.md) Phil Ehr (Democratic) vs. Carlos Gimenez (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-28.md#gun-policy) (salience: low) - Phil Ehr: Supports enacting gun control legislation - Carlos Gimenez: Supports Second Amendment rights ## Illinois 12 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-il.md) J.B. Pritzker (Democratic) vs. Darren Bailey (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-il.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - J.B. Pritzker: Enacted assault weapons ban - Darren Bailey: Opposes gun control legislation ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-02.md) Donna Miller (Democratic) vs. Mike Noack (Republican) [“Public Safety & Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-02.md#public-safety-gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Donna Miller: Supports gun control and restorative justice - Mike Noack: No documented position in our sources ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-03.md) Delia Ramirez (Democratic) vs. Angel Oakley (Republican) [“Public Safety & Gun Control” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-03.md#public-safety-gun-control) (salience: medium) - Delia Ramirez: Supports assault weapons ban and background checks - Angel Oakley: Supports safe communities and local safety ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-04.md) Patty Garcia (Democratic) vs. Lupe Castillo (Republican) [“Public Safety & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-04.md#public-safety-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Patty Garcia: No documented position in our sources - Lupe Castillo: Supports law enforcement, 2nd Amendment rights ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-06.md) Sean Casten (Democratic) vs. Niki Conforti (Republican) [“Gun Safety and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-06.md#gun-safety-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Sean Casten: Supports strict gun control restrictions - Niki Conforti: Supports Second Amendment firearm rights ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-07.md) La Shawn Ford (Democratic) vs. Chad Koppie (Republican) [“Gun Control & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-07.md#gun-control-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - La Shawn Ford: Supports firearm public awareness initiatives - Chad Koppie: Opposes gun control legislation ### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-10.md) Brad Schneider (Democratic) vs. Carl Lambrecht (Republican) [“Gun Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-10.md#gun-safety) (salience: medium) - Brad Schneider: Supports gun violence prevention laws - Carl Lambrecht: No documented position in our sources ### [11th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-11.md) Bill Foster (Democratic) vs. Jeffrey Walter (Republican) [“Gun Control” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-11.md#gun-control) (salience: low) - Bill Foster: Supports federal gun violence prevention laws - Jeffrey Walter: No documented position in our sources ### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-12.md) Julie Fortier (Democratic) vs. Mike Bost (Republican) [“Gun Rights and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-12.md#gun-rights-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Julie Fortier: No documented position in our sources - Mike Bost: Opposes gun restrictions and defends Second Amendment ### [14th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-14.md) Lauren Underwood (Democratic) vs. James Marter (Republican) [“Gun Policy & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-14.md#gun-policy-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Lauren Underwood: Supports gun control and universal background checks - James Marter: Supports gun rights and opposes restrictions ### [15th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-15.md) Jennifer Todd (Democratic) vs. Mary Miller (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-15.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Jennifer Todd: Supports gun control legislation - Mary Miller: Opposes new gun restrictions and defends Second Amendment rights ### [16th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-16.md) Paul Nolley (Democratic) vs. Darin LaHood (Republican) [“Second Amendment & Gun Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-16.md#second-amendment-gun-rights) (salience: low) - Paul Nolley: No documented position in our sources - Darin LaHood: Opposes new gun control measures ## Maryland 5 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-md.md) Wes Moore (Democratic) vs. Dan Cox (Republican) [“Gun Rights and 2nd Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-md.md#gun-rights-and-2nd-amendment) (salience: medium) - Wes Moore: Supports gun control and banning ghost guns - Dan Cox: Defends gun ownership and constitutional carry ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-03.md) Sarah Elfreth (Democratic) vs. Bernard Flowers (Republican) [“Gun policy and the Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-03.md#gun-policy-and-the-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Sarah Elfreth: Supports strict gun safety laws and ban on assault weapons - Bernard Flowers: Opposes new restrictions on firearm ownership ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-04.md) Glenn Ivey (Democratic) vs. George McDermott (Republican) [“Gun safety and criminal justice” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-04.md#gun-safety-and-criminal-justice) (salience: medium) - Glenn Ivey: Supports strict gun regulation and police accountability - George McDermott: Supports crime victim rights and judicial exposure ### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-05.md) Adrian Boafo (Democratic) vs. Chris Chaffee (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-05.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Adrian Boafo: Supports gun safety reforms - Chris Chaffee: Opposes gun control, protects Second Amendment ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-08.md) Jamie Raskin (Democratic) vs. Cheryl Riley (Republican) [“Gun Policy and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-08.md#gun-policy-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Jamie Raskin: Supports strict gun control measures - Cheryl Riley: Supports Second Amendment protection ## Minnesota 6 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-mn.md) Amy Klobuchar (Democratic) vs. Lisa Demuth (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-mn.md#gun-policy) (salience: low) - Amy Klobuchar: Supports gun safety legislation - Lisa Demuth: Supports Second Amendment rights ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-03.md) Kelly Morrison (Democratic) vs. Tyler Bass (Republican) [“Gun policy and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-03.md#gun-policy-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Kelly Morrison: Supports assault weapons ban and red flag laws - Tyler Bass: Opposes AR-15 bans and magazine limits ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-04.md) Betty McCollum (Democratic) vs. Paul Wikstrom (Republican) [“Guns and Firearms Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-04.md#guns-and-firearms-policy) (salience: low) - Betty McCollum: Supports gun violence prevention laws - Paul Wikstrom: No documented position in our sources ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-06.md) Doug Chapin (Democratic) vs. Tom Emmer (Republican) [“Guns and the Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-06.md#guns-and-the-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Doug Chapin: Ban assault-style weapons while protecting hunting rights - Tom Emmer: Protect Second Amendment rights against government intrusion ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-07.md) Erik Osberg (Democratic) vs. Michelle Fischbach (Republican) [“Gun Rights & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-07.md#gun-rights-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Erik Osberg: No documented position in our sources - Michelle Fischbach: Opposes gun control restrictions ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-08.md) Trina Swanson (Democratic) vs. Pete Stauber (Republican) [“Gun Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-08.md#gun-rights) (salience: low) - Trina Swanson: No documented position in our sources - Pete Stauber: Protect Second Amendment rights ## Nebraska 3 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ne.md) Lynne Walz (Democratic) vs. Jim Pillen (Republican) [“Gun Policy and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-ne.md#gun-policy-and-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Lynne Walz: No documented position in our sources - Jim Pillen: Opposes gun restrictions and red-flag laws ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ne-01.md) Christopher Backemeyer (Democratic) vs. Mike Flood (Republican) [“Gun Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ne-01.md#gun-rights) (salience: low) - Christopher Backemeyer: No documented position in our sources - Mike Flood: Opposes gun control restrictions ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ne-03.md) Becky Lynn Stille (Democratic) vs. Adrian Smith (Republican) [“Gun Rights & Violence Prevention” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ne-03.md#gun-rights-violence-prevention) (salience: medium) - Becky Lynn Stille: Supports Second Amendment rights alongside gun violence prevention - Adrian Smith: Opposes gun control regulations ## New Mexico 1 race ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-nm.md) Debra Haaland (Democratic) vs. Gregg Hull (Republican) [“Gun Policy and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-nm.md#gun-policy-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Debra Haaland: Supports universal background checks and gun restrictions - Gregg Hull: Supports protecting constitutional Second Amendment rights ## Nevada 4 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-nv.md) Aaron Ford (Democratic) vs. Joe Lombardo (Republican) · Toss-up [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-nv.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Aaron Ford: Enforces strict gun control and background checks - Joe Lombardo: Protects gun rights while opposing bump stocks ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nv-02.md) Teresa Benitez-Thompson (Democratic) vs. David Flippo (Republican) [“Gun Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nv-02.md#gun-rights) (salience: low) - Teresa Benitez-Thompson: No documented position in our sources - David Flippo: Protect Second Amendment rights ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nv-03.md) Susie Lee (Democratic) vs. Marty O'Donnell (Republican) · Lean D [“Gun safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nv-03.md#gun-safety) (salience: medium) - Susie Lee: Supports strict gun safety and Red Flag laws - Marty O'Donnell: Supports defending constitutional Second Amendment rights ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nv-04.md) Steven Horsford (Democratic) vs. Cody Whipple (Republican) [“Gun Policy and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nv-04.md#gun-policy-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Steven Horsford: Supports universal background checks and assault weapon bans - Cody Whipple: Opposes gun restrictions and supports Second Amendment rights ## Oregon 5 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-or.md) Tina Kotek (Democratic) vs. Christine Drazan (Republican) · Lean D [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-or.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Tina Kotek: Enacted gun safety laws and red flag rules - Christine Drazan: Opposes gun restrictions; NRA 'A' rated ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-02.md) Chris Beck (Democratic) vs. Cliff Bentz (Republican) [“Second Amendment rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-02.md#second-amendment-rights) (salience: low) - Chris Beck: No documented position in our sources - Cliff Bentz: Opposes new firearm restrictions ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-03.md) Maxine Dexter (Democratic) vs. Loran Ayles (Republican) [“Gun Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-03.md#gun-safety) (salience: medium) - Maxine Dexter: Supports stricter federal firearm regulations - 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) [“Gun Safety and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-04.md#gun-safety-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Val Hoyle: Enforcing universal background checks - Monique DeSpain: Defending Second Amendment rights ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-06.md) Andrea Salinas (Democratic) vs. David Russ (Republican) [“Crime, Public Safety & Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-06.md#crime-public-safety-gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Andrea Salinas: Supports gun safety legislation and public safety funding - David Russ: Opposes gun restrictions and supports tough-on-crime policies ## South Dakota 3 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-sd.md) Dan Ahlers (Democratic) vs. Larry Rhoden (Republican) [“Public Safety and Firearms” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-sd.md#public-safety-and-firearms) (salience: medium) - Dan Ahlers: No documented position in our sources - Larry Rhoden: Supports law enforcement and expanded gun rights ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-sd.md) Brian Bengs (Independent) vs. Mike Rounds (Republican) [“Gun Rights & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-sd.md#gun-rights-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Brian Bengs: No documented position in our sources - Mike Rounds: Supports Second Amendment rights and opposes restrictions ### [At-Large District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sd-al.md) Nicole Gronli (Democratic) vs. Marty J. Jackley (Republican) [“Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sd-al.md#second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Nicole Gronli: No documented position in our sources - Marty J. Jackley: Opposes gun control and defends gun rights ## Tennessee 8 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-tn.md) Jerri Green (Democratic) vs. Marsha Blackburn (Republican) [“Guns and Public Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-tn.md#guns-and-public-safety) (salience: high) - Jerri Green: Supports stricter gun control measures - Marsha Blackburn: Defends Second Amendment and supports strict law enforcement ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-tn.md) Marquita Bradshaw (Democratic) vs. Bill Hagerty (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-tn.md#gun-policy) (salience: low) - Marquita Bradshaw: Supports universal background checks - Bill Hagerty: Opposes firearm regulations ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-01.md) Kristi Burke (Democratic) vs. Diana Harshbarger (Republican) [“Second Amendment and Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-01.md#second-amendment-and-gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Kristi Burke: No documented position in our sources - Diana Harshbarger: Supports strict protection of gun rights ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-02.md) Michaela Barnett (Democratic) vs. Tim Burchett (Republican) [“Guns & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-02.md#guns-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Michaela Barnett: Supports responsible gun ownership - Tim Burchett: Supports expanding Second Amendment rights ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-03.md) Anna Golladay (Democratic) vs. Charles J. Fleischmann (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-03.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Anna Golladay: Supports gun safety regulations - Charles J. Fleischmann: Opposes gun control, defends Second Amendment ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-04.md) Victoria Broderick (Democratic) vs. Scott DesJarlais (Republican) [“Guns & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-04.md#guns-second-amendment) (salience: high) - Victoria Broderick: Supports common-sense gun safety reform - Scott DesJarlais: Opposes gun control laws ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-07.md) Darden Copeland (Democratic) vs. Matt Van Epps (Republican) [“Guns and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-07.md#guns-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Darden Copeland: No documented position in our sources - Matt Van Epps: Opposes firearm restrictions ### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-09.md) Justin Pearson (Democratic) vs. Brent Taylor (Republican) [“Gun control” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-09.md#gun-control) (salience: high) - Justin Pearson: Supports stricter gun safety laws - Brent Taylor: Supports penalizing firearm offenses ## Texas 27 races ### [Governor](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-tx.md) Gina Hinojosa (Democratic) vs. Greg Abbott (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-tx.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Gina Hinojosa: Supports campus carry opt-outs and gun safety - Greg Abbott: Expands gun rights and Second Amendment protections ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-tx.md) James Talarico (Democratic) vs. Ken Paxton (Republican) · Toss-up [“Gun rights and 2nd Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-tx.md#gun-rights-and-2nd-amendment) (salience: medium) - James Talarico: Supports public safety measures - Ken Paxton: Opposes restrictions on gun ownership ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-01.md) Yolanda Prince (Democratic) vs. Nathaniel Moran (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-01.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Yolanda Prince: No documented position in our sources - Nathaniel Moran: Opposes firearm restrictions ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-02.md) Shaun Finnie (Democratic) vs. Steve Toth (Republican) [“Second Amendment and gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-02.md#second-amendment-and-gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Shaun Finnie: No documented position in our sources - Steve Toth: Opposes red flag laws and gun restrictions ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-03.md) Evan Hunt (Democratic) vs. Keith Self (Republican) [“Gun Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-03.md#gun-rights) (salience: medium) - Evan Hunt: No documented position in our sources - Keith Self: Opposes gun control measures ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-04.md) Jason Pearce (Democratic) vs. Pat Fallon (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-04.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Jason Pearce: Supports universal background checks and waiting periods - Pat Fallon: Opposes gun control restrictions ### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-05.md) Chelsey Hockett (Democratic) vs. Lance Gooden (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-05.md#gun-policy) (salience: low) - Chelsey Hockett: No documented position in our sources - Lance Gooden: Supports Second Amendment rights ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-06.md) Danny Minton (Democratic) vs. Jake Ellzey (Republican) [“Guns and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-06.md#guns-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Danny Minton: Supports responsible firearm ownership and safety measures - Jake Ellzey: Opposes all federal firearm restrictions ### [11th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-11.md) Claire Reynolds (Democratic) vs. August Pfluger (Republican) [“Guns & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-11.md#guns-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Claire Reynolds: No documented position in our sources - August Pfluger: Opposes gun control restrictions ### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-12.md) Heli Rodriguez Prilliman (Democratic) vs. Craig Goldman (Republican) [“Gun rights & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-12.md#gun-rights-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Heli Rodriguez Prilliman: No documented position in our sources - Craig Goldman: Supports expanding Second Amendment rights ### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-13.md) Mark Nair (Democratic) vs. Ronny L. Jackson (Republican) [“Firearms and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-13.md#firearms-and-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Mark Nair: No documented position in our sources - Ronny L. Jackson: Supports gun rights and deregulation ### [16th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-16.md) Veronica Escobar (Democratic) vs. Adam Bauman (Republican) [“Gun violence prevention” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-16.md#gun-violence-prevention) (salience: medium) - Veronica Escobar: Supports strict federal gun control measures - Adam Bauman: No documented position in our sources ### [17th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-17.md) Casey Shepard (Democratic) vs. Pete Sessions (Republican) [“Gun Policy and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-17.md#gun-policy-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Casey Shepard: No documented position in our sources - Pete Sessions: Supports gun rights and opposes gun control ### [18th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-18.md) Christian Menefee (Democratic) vs. Ronald Whitfield (Republican) [“Gun Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-18.md#gun-safety) (salience: medium) - Christian Menefee: Supports stricter federal gun laws - Ronald Whitfield: No documented position in our sources ### [19th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-19.md) Kyle Rable (Democratic) vs. Tom Sell (Republican) [“Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-19.md#second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Kyle Rable: No documented position in our sources - Tom Sell: Opposes gun restrictions and defends 2A ### [20th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-20.md) Joaquin Castro (Democratic) vs. Edgardo Baez (Republican) [“Gun Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-20.md#gun-rights) (salience: medium) - Joaquin Castro: No documented position in our sources - Edgardo Baez: Opposes gun control and defends 2nd Amendment ### [21st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-21.md) Kristin Hook (Democratic) vs. Mark Teixeira (Republican) [“Gun rights and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-21.md#gun-rights-and-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Kristin Hook: Supports gun safety regulations - Mark Teixeira: Opposes gun restrictions and defends 2A ### [23rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-23.md) Katy Padilla Stout (Democratic) vs. Brandon Herrera (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-23.md#gun-policy) (salience: high) - Katy Padilla Stout: Supports common-sense gun safety measures - Brandon Herrera: Opposes firearm restrictions and expands rights ### [24th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-24.md) Kevin Burge (Democratic) vs. Beth Van Duyne (Republican) [“Criminal Justice & Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-24.md#criminal-justice-gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Kevin Burge: No documented position in our sources - Beth Van Duyne: Opposes new gun laws; focuses on violent offenders ### [25th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-25.md) Dione Sims (Democratic) vs. Roger Williams (Republican) [“Gun Rights & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-25.md#gun-rights-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Dione Sims: No documented position in our sources - Roger Williams: Supports Second Amendment rights ### [26th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-26.md) Steven Shook (Democratic) vs. Brandon Gill (Republican) [“Public Safety & Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-26.md#public-safety-gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Steven Shook: Supports gun safety laws and community policing - Brandon Gill: Opposes gun control and supports strict law enforcement ### [27th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-27.md) Tanya Lloyd (Democratic) vs. Michael Cloud (Republican) [“Gun Policy & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-27.md#gun-policy-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Tanya Lloyd: No documented position in our sources - Michael Cloud: Opposes gun control and defends Second Amendment rights ### [32nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-32.md) Dan Barrios (Democratic) vs. Jace Yarbrough (Republican) [“Gun Rights and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-32.md#gun-rights-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Dan Barrios: No documented position in our sources - Jace Yarbrough: Supports national concealed carry reciprocity and NFA repeal ### [33rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-33.md) Colin Allred (Democratic) vs. Patrick Gillespie (Republican) [“Gun rights and public safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-33.md#gun-rights-and-public-safety) (salience: medium) - Colin Allred: Supports funding law enforcement - Patrick Gillespie: Opposes gun restrictions and red flag laws ### [36th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-36.md) Rhonda Hart (Democratic) vs. Brian Babin (Republican) [“Gun safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-36.md#gun-safety) (salience: high) - Rhonda Hart: Supports federal gun safety regulations - Brian Babin: Opposes gun control restrictions ### [37th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-37.md) Greg Casar (Democratic) vs. Lauren Peña (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-37.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Greg Casar: Supports strict gun control and assault weapon bans - Lauren Peña: Opposes gun restrictions and supports constitutional carry ### [38th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-38.md) Melissa McDonough (Democratic) vs. Jon Bonck (Republican) [“Gun policy and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-38.md#gun-policy-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Melissa McDonough: Supports common-sense gun safety measures - Jon Bonck: Opposes firearm restrictions and D.C. control ## Alaska 2 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ak.md) Mary Peltola (Democratic) vs. Dan S. Sullivan (Republican) · Toss-up [“Second Amendment and constitutional rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ak.md#second-amendment-and-constitutional-rights) (salience: medium) - Mary Peltola: Supports gun rights and privacy rights - Dan S. Sullivan: Opposes gun control and defends Second Amendment ### [At-Large District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ak-al.md) Bill Hill (Nonpartisan) vs. Nicholas Begich (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ak-al.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Bill Hill: Supports gun ownership rights - Nicholas Begich: Supports originalist Second Amendment rights ## Alabama 5 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-al.md) Everett Wess (Democratic) vs. Barry Moore (Republican) [“Second Amendment and Gun Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-al.md#second-amendment-and-gun-rights) (salience: medium) - Everett Wess: No documented position in our sources - Barry Moore: Opposes gun restrictions and supports gun rights ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-01.md) Clyde Jones (Democratic) vs. Jerry Carl (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-01.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Clyde Jones: No documented position in our sources - Jerry Carl: Opposes federal gun control restrictions ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-02.md) Shomari Figures (Democratic) vs. Rhett Marques (Republican) [“Gun policy and public safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-02.md#gun-policy-and-public-safety) (salience: medium) - Shomari Figures: Holistic approach to gun violence - Rhett Marques: Defend Second Amendment rights ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-04.md) Amanda Pusczek (Democratic) vs. Robert Aderholt (Republican) [“Gun rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-04.md#gun-rights) (salience: medium) - Amanda Pusczek: No documented position in our sources - Robert Aderholt: Opposes firearm restrictions and defends Second Amendment rights ### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-05.md) Andrew Sneed (Democratic) vs. Dale Strong (Republican) [“Gun rights and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-05.md#gun-rights-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Andrew Sneed: No documented position in our sources - Dale Strong: Opposes gun control and defends 2nd Amendment ## Arkansas 4 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ar.md) Hallie Shoffner (Democratic) vs. Tom Cotton (Republican) [“Second Amendment Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ar.md#second-amendment-rights) (salience: low) - Hallie Shoffner: No documented position in our sources - Tom Cotton: Opposes gun control restrictions and defends Second Amendment ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ar-02.md) Chris Jones (Democratic) vs. French Hill (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ar-02.md#gun-policy) (salience: low) - Chris Jones: Balancing gun safety and constitutional rights - French Hill: Defending Second Amendment rights ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ar-03.md) Robb Ryerse (Democratic) vs. Steve Womack (Republican) [“Gun Policy and Criminal Justice Reform” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ar-03.md#gun-policy-and-criminal-justice-reform) (salience: medium) - Robb Ryerse: Supports gun safety laws and justice reform - Steve Womack: No documented position in our sources ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ar-04.md) James Russell (Democratic) vs. Bruce Westerman (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ar-04.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - James Russell: Supports Second Amendment with gun safety reforms - Bruce Westerman: Opposes federal gun control restrictions ## Colorado 6 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-co.md) John Hickenlooper (Democratic) vs. Mark Baisley (Republican) [“Gun Violence and Gun Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-co.md#gun-violence-and-gun-safety) (salience: medium) - John Hickenlooper: Supports universal background checks and gun bans - Mark Baisley: No documented position in our sources ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-01.md) Melat Kiros (Democratic) vs. Christy Peterson (Republican) [“Second Amendment and Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-01.md#second-amendment-and-gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Melat Kiros: Supports gun violence prevention policies - Christy Peterson: Opposes gun control and supports Second Amendment ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-02.md) Joe Neguse (Democratic) vs. Kelley Dennison (Republican) [“Gun Policy & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-02.md#gun-policy-second-amendment) (salience: high) - Joe Neguse: Supports federal gun control and assault weapons bans - Kelley Dennison: Opposes gun restrictions on law-abiding citizens ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-04.md) Eileen Laubacher (Democratic) vs. Lauren Boebert (Republican) [“Gun Ownership & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-04.md#gun-ownership-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Eileen Laubacher: No documented position in our sources - Lauren Boebert: Opposes gun control regulations ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-06.md) Jason Crow (Democratic) vs. Jason Ray Clark (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-06.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Jason Crow: Supports gun safety legislation - Jason Ray Clark: No documented position in our sources ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-08.md) Manny Rutinel (Democratic) vs. Gabe Evans (Republican) · Toss-up [“Guns and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-08.md#guns-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Manny Rutinel: Supports restrictions on semiautomatic firearms - Gabe Evans: Opposes new restrictions and defends firearm rights ## Delaware 2 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-de.md) Chris Coons (Democratic) vs. Michael Katz (Republican) [“Gun rights and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-de.md#gun-rights-and-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Chris Coons: Supports strict gun control and red flag laws - Michael Katz: Opposes red flag laws and federal registries ### [At-Large District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-de-al.md) Sarah McBride (Democratic) vs. Joseph Arminio (Republican) [“Gun Safety and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-de-al.md#gun-safety-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Sarah McBride: Supports banning assault weapons and strict gun laws - Joseph Arminio: Supports Second Amendment and constitutional limits ## Georgia 10 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ga.md) Jon Ossoff (Democratic) vs. Mike Collins (Republican) · Toss-up [“Gun Safety & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ga.md#gun-safety-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Jon Ossoff: Supports universal checks and assault weapon ban - Mike Collins: Supports Constitutional Carry and Second Amendment ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-01.md) Amanda Hollowell (Democratic) vs. James Kingston (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-01.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Amanda Hollowell: Supports assault weapon bans and regulation - James Kingston: Opposes new gun control restrictions ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-03.md) Maura Keller (Democratic) vs. Brian Jack (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-03.md#gun-policy) (salience: low) - Maura Keller: Supports gun safety legislation and training - Brian Jack: 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) [“Gun Safety and Public Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-06.md#gun-safety-and-public-safety) (salience: high) - Lucy McBath: Supports strict federal gun control - Kevin Martin: Supports increased pay for first responders ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-07.md) Tony Kozycki (Democratic) vs. Rich McCormick (Republican) [“Second Amendment and gun rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-07.md#second-amendment-and-gun-rights) (salience: medium) - Tony Kozycki: No documented position in our sources - Rich McCormick: Opposes gun control and supports national concealed carry ### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-09.md) Caitlyn Gegen (Democratic) vs. Andrew Clyde (Republican) [“Gun Policy and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-09.md#gun-policy-and-second-amendment) (salience: high) - Caitlyn Gegen: Supports stricter gun safety legislation - Andrew Clyde: Opposes gun control and defends Second Amendment ### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-10.md) Pamela DeLancy (Democratic) vs. Houston Gaines (Republican) [“Gun Rights & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-10.md#gun-rights-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Pamela DeLancy: No documented position in our sources - Houston Gaines: Opposes new gun restrictions ### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-12.md) Ceretta Smith (Democratic) vs. Rick Allen (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-12.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Ceretta Smith: Supports common-sense gun safety regulations - Rick Allen: Opposes gun regulations and defends Second Amendment ### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-13.md) Jasmine Clark (Democratic) vs. Jonathan Chavez (Republican) [“Gun Safety and Public Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-13.md#gun-safety-and-public-safety) (salience: medium) - Jasmine Clark: Supports assault weapon bans and police reform - Jonathan Chavez: Supports funding law enforcement and safe streets ### [14th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-14.md) Shawn Harris (Democratic) vs. Clayton Fuller (Republican) [“Guns & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-14.md#guns-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Shawn Harris: Supports Second Amendment and common-sense safety laws - Clayton Fuller: Opposes restrictions on gun rights ## Idaho 3 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-id.md) Todd Achilles (Independent) vs. Jim Risch (Republican) [“Second Amendment Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-id.md#second-amendment-rights) (salience: low) - Todd Achilles: No documented position in our sources - Jim Risch: Defends gun rights and opposes restrictions ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-id-01.md) Kaylee Peterson (Democratic) vs. Russ Fulcher (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-id-01.md#gun-policy) (salience: low) - Kaylee Peterson: No documented position in our sources - Russ Fulcher: Supports Second Amendment rights and reciprocity ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-id-02.md) Elinor Gilbreath (Democratic) vs. Michael K. Simpson (Republican) [“Gun rights and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-id-02.md#gun-rights-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Elinor Gilbreath: Supports Second Amendment and constitutional rights - Michael K. Simpson: Opposes federal restrictions on gun ownership ## Kentucky 4 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ky.md) Charles Booker (Democratic) vs. Andy Barr (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ky.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Charles Booker: No documented position in our sources - Andy Barr: Opposes gun control laws ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ky-01.md) Drew Williams (Democratic) vs. James Comer Jr. (Republican) [“Gun Rights & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ky-01.md#gun-rights-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Drew Williams: No documented position in our sources - James Comer Jr.: Opposes gun control restrictions ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ky-02.md) Megan Wingfield (Democratic) vs. Brett Guthrie (Republican) [“Gun Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ky-02.md#gun-rights) (salience: low) - Megan Wingfield: No documented position in our sources - Brett Guthrie: Supports Second Amendment rights ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ky-04.md) Melissa Strange (Democratic) vs. Ed Gallrein (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ky-04.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Melissa Strange: No documented position in our sources - Ed Gallrein: Opposes gun restrictions without compromise ## Louisiana 1 race ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-la.md) Jamie Davis (Democratic) vs. Julia Letlow (Republican) [“Gun Rights and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-la.md#gun-rights-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Jamie Davis: Protect constitutional personal freedoms - Julia Letlow: Defend Second Amendment against federal restrictions ## Mississippi 4 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ms.md) Scott Colom (Democratic) vs. Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican) [“Gun policy and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ms.md#gun-policy-and-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Scott Colom: No documented position in our sources - Cindy Hyde-Smith: Opposes gun control restrictions ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ms-02.md) Bennie Thompson (Democratic) vs. Ron Eller (Republican) [“Guns and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ms-02.md#guns-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Bennie Thompson: No documented position in our sources - Ron Eller: Supports Second Amendment and concealed carry reciprocity ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ms-03.md) Michael Chiaradio (Democratic) vs. Michael Guest (Republican) [“Gun Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ms-03.md#gun-rights) (salience: low) - Michael Chiaradio: No documented position in our sources - Michael Guest: Supports 2nd Amendment gun rights ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ms-04.md) Jeffrey Hulum III (Democratic) vs. Mike Ezell (Republican) [“Gun Rights & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ms-04.md#gun-rights-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Jeffrey Hulum III: No documented position in our sources - Mike Ezell: Opposes gun restrictions and protects gun rights ## Montana 2 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-mt.md) Alani Bankhead (Democratic) vs. Kurt Alme (Republican) [“Second Amendment & Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-mt.md#second-amendment-gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Alani Bankhead: Supports background checks and opposes semi-automatic bans - Kurt Alme: Supports strong Second Amendment protections ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mt-02.md) Brian Miller (Democratic) vs. Troy Downing (Republican) [“Gun Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mt-02.md#gun-rights) (salience: medium) - Brian Miller: No documented position in our sources - Troy Downing: Supports Second Amendment rights ## North Carolina 11 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 [“Gun rights and the Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-01.md#gun-rights-and-the-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Donald Davis: No documented position in our sources - Laurie Buckhout: Opposes new restrictions on gun ownership ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-02.md) Deborah Ross (Democratic) vs. Eugene Douglass (Republican) [“Gun Safety & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-02.md#gun-safety-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Deborah Ross: Supports federal gun safety regulations - Eugene Douglass: No documented position in our sources ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-03.md) Raymond Smith Jr. (Democratic) vs. Gregory Murphy (Republican) [“Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-03.md#second-amendment) (salience: low) - Raymond Smith Jr.: No documented position in our sources - Gregory Murphy: Oppose new gun ownership restrictions ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-04.md) Valerie Foushee (Democratic) vs. Mahesh Ganorkar (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-04.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Valerie Foushee: Supports strict gun control measures - Mahesh Ganorkar: Supports nationwide Constitutional Carry and Second Amendment rights ### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-05.md) Chuck Hubbard (Democratic) vs. Virginia Foxx (Republican) [“Second Amendment and gun rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-05.md#second-amendment-and-gun-rights) (salience: medium) - Chuck Hubbard: No documented position in our sources - Virginia Foxx: Opposes gun control restrictions ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-06.md) Cyril Jefferson (Democratic) vs. Addison McDowell (Republican) [“Second Amendment and gun rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-06.md#second-amendment-and-gun-rights) (salience: medium) - Cyril Jefferson: No documented position in our sources - Addison McDowell: Opposes gun restrictions and defends 2nd Amendment ### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-09.md) Richard Ojeda (Democratic) vs. Richard Hudson (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-09.md#gun-policy) (salience: low) - Richard Ojeda: Supports targeted terror watch-list restrictions - Richard Hudson: Opposes gun restrictions and defends 2A ### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-10.md) Ashley Bell (Democratic) vs. Pat Harrigan (Republican) [“Gun Policy & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-10.md#gun-policy-second-amendment) (salience: high) - Ashley Bell: Supports common-sense gun safety laws - Pat Harrigan: Opposes gun restrictions and supports Constitutional carry ### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-12.md) Alma Adams (Democratic) vs. Jack Codiga (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-12.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Alma Adams: Supports strict gun control regulations - Jack Codiga: Supports constitutional carry and Second Amendment rights ### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-13.md) Paul Barringer (Democratic) vs. Brad Knott (Republican) [“Gun Rights and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-13.md#gun-rights-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Paul Barringer: Supports Second Amendment rights and violence prevention measures - Brad Knott: Opposes new gun restrictions and supports enforcing existing laws ## New Jersey 7 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-nj.md) Cory Booker (Democratic) vs. Justin Murphy (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-nj.md#gun-policy) (salience: low) - Cory Booker: Supports ATF firearm brace restrictions - Justin Murphy: Supports Constitutional Carry and 2A rights ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-02.md) Zack Mullock (Democratic) vs. Jeff Van Drew (Republican) [“Guns and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-02.md#guns-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Zack Mullock: Supports common-sense gun safety measures - Jeff Van Drew: Opposes gun control; supports 2nd Amendment ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-04.md) Rachel Peace (Democratic) vs. Chris Smith (Republican) [“Gun Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-04.md#gun-safety) (salience: low) - Rachel Peace: Supports gun safety legislation - Chris Smith: No documented position in our sources ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-07.md) Rebecca Bennett (Democratic) vs. Thomas Kean Jr. (Republican) · Toss-up [“Gun Safety and Public Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-07.md#gun-safety-and-public-safety) (salience: medium) - Rebecca Bennett: Enacting stricter gun safety regulations - Thomas Kean Jr.: Supporting law enforcement and toughening crime penalties ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-08.md) Robert Menendez Jr. (Democratic) vs. No Republican nominee [“Gun control” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-08.md#gun-control) (salience: medium) - Robert Menendez Jr.: Supports strict gun regulation and assault weapon ban ### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-10.md) LaMonica McIver (Democratic) vs. Carmen Bucco (Republican) [“Gun Rights and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-10.md#gun-rights-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - LaMonica McIver: Supports gun violence prevention - Carmen Bucco: Supports Second Amendment rights ### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-12.md) Adam Hamawy (Democratic) vs. Gregg Mele (Republican) [“Public Safety and Gun Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-12.md#public-safety-and-gun-rights) (salience: medium) - Adam Hamawy: Supports protecting civil rights and ending law enforcement abuse - Gregg Mele: Supports fully funding police and Second Amendment rights ## Oklahoma 6 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ok.md) N'Kiyla Thomas (Democratic) vs. Kevin Hern (Republican) [“Guns and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ok.md#guns-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - N'Kiyla Thomas: Supports legislative action on gun violence - Kevin Hern: Supports concealed carry and firearm rights ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-01.md) John Croisant (Democratic) vs. Mark Tedford (Republican) [“Public Safety & Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-01.md#public-safety-gun-policy) (salience: medium) - John Croisant: Supports illegal firearm enforcement and public safety - Mark Tedford: Supports Second Amendment protections ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-02.md) Brandon Wade (Democratic) vs. Josh Brecheen (Republican) [“Gun Policy & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-02.md#gun-policy-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Brandon Wade: Enact gun safety laws and ban semi-automatic weapons - Josh Brecheen: Defend Second Amendment rights ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-03.md) Suzie Byrd (Democratic) vs. Frank Lucas (Republican) [“Gun Rights and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-03.md#gun-rights-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Suzie Byrd: No documented position in our sources - Frank Lucas: Opposes gun control restrictions ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-04.md) Mitchell Jacob (Democratic) vs. Tom Cole (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-04.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Mitchell Jacob: Supports gun safety legislation like HOPE Act - Tom Cole: Opposes new firearm restrictions ### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-05.md) Jena Nelson (Democratic) vs. Stephanie Bice (Republican) [“Second Amendment Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ok-05.md#second-amendment-rights) (salience: low) - Jena Nelson: No documented position in our sources - Stephanie Bice: Opposes gun control and supports Second Amendment rights ## Rhode Island 3 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ri.md) Jack Reed (Democratic) vs. Raymond McKay (Republican) [“Gun Control and Public Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ri.md#gun-control-and-public-safety) (salience: low) - Jack Reed: Enact firearm safety regulations - Raymond McKay: No documented position in our sources ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ri-01.md) Gabe Amo (Democratic) vs. Kellie Keenan (Republican) [“Gun Violence Prevention and Public Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ri-01.md#gun-violence-prevention-and-public-safety) (salience: medium) - Gabe Amo: Supports assault weapon bans and universal background checks - Kellie Keenan: Supports constitutional rights and public safety ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ri-02.md) Seth Magaziner (Democratic) vs. Victor Mellor (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ri-02.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Seth Magaziner: Supports ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines - Victor Mellor: Supports strong Second Amendment protections ## South Carolina 2 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-sc.md) Annie Andrews (Democratic) vs. Darline Graham (Republican) [“Gun Violence & Public Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-sc.md#gun-violence-public-safety) (salience: medium) - Annie Andrews: Supports gun violence prevention legislation - Darline Graham: No documented position in our sources ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-04.md) Courtney McClain (Democratic) vs. William Timmons (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sc-04.md#gun-policy) (salience: low) - Courtney McClain: Supports gun violence prevention - William Timmons: Supports Second Amendment rights ## Virginia 10 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-va.md) Mark Warner (Democratic) vs. Bert Mizusawa (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-va.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Mark Warner: Supports assault weapon bans and background checks - Bert Mizusawa: Opposes restrictions on firearm ownership ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-03.md) Robert C. Scott (Democratic) vs. Edwin Rivera (Republican) [“Second Amendment and Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-03.md#second-amendment-and-gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Robert C. Scott: No documented position in our sources - Edwin Rivera: Supports Second Amendment gun rights ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-04.md) Jennifer McClellan (Democratic) vs. Robert Murray Jr. (Republican) [“Gun violence prevention” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-04.md#gun-violence-prevention) (salience: medium) - Jennifer McClellan: Enact comprehensive gun control measures - 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) [“Gun policy and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-05.md#gun-policy-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Tom Perriello: Supports sensible gun safety legislation - John McGuire: Strong pro-Second Amendment advocate ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-06.md) Beth Macy (Democratic) vs. Benjamin Lee Cline (Republican) [“Gun Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-06.md#gun-rights) (salience: low) - Beth Macy: No documented position in our sources - Benjamin Lee Cline: Supports Second Amendment rights ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-07.md) Eugene Vindman (Democratic) vs. Douglas Ollivant (Republican) [“Gun Policy and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-07.md#gun-policy-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Eugene Vindman: Supports gun safety and background checks - Douglas Ollivant: Supports Second Amendment and national concealed carry ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-08.md) Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. (Democratic) vs. Tony Sabio (Republican) [“Gun Violence Prevention” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-08.md#gun-violence-prevention) (salience: medium) - Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr.: Supports strict gun safety laws and assault weapon bans - Tony Sabio: No documented position in our sources ### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-09.md) Joy Powers (Democratic) vs. H. Morgan Griffith (Republican) [“Guns and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-09.md#guns-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Joy Powers: Supports Second Amendment rights and law-abiding gun owners - H. Morgan Griffith: Opposes federal gun control restrictions ### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-10.md) Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic) vs. Dave Beckwith (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-10.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Suhas Subramanyam: Supports common-sense gun safety measures - Dave Beckwith: Defends Second Amendment firearm rights ### [11th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-11.md) James Walkinshaw (Democratic) vs. Arthur Purves (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-11.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - James Walkinshaw: Supports assault weapons ban and background checks - Arthur Purves: Opposes complex gun control laws ## West Virginia 3 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-wv.md) Rachel Fetty Anderson (Democratic) vs. Shelley Moore Capito (Republican) [“Gun Rights and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-wv.md#gun-rights-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Rachel Fetty Anderson: No documented position in our sources - Shelley Moore Capito: Supports Second Amendment rights ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wv-01.md) Vince George (Democratic) vs. Carol Miller (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wv-01.md#gun-policy) (salience: low) - Vince George: No documented position in our sources - Carol Miller: Opposes gun restrictions and defends 2nd Amendment ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wv-02.md) Ace Parsi (Democratic) vs. Riley Moore (Republican) [“Gun Rights and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wv-02.md#gun-rights-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Ace Parsi: No documented position in our sources - Riley Moore: Opposes gun restrictions ## Wyoming 2 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-wy.md) James Byrd (Democratic) vs. Harriet Hageman (Republican) [“Gun Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-wy.md#gun-rights) (salience: medium) - James Byrd: No documented position in our sources - Harriet Hageman: Opposes federal gun control legislation ### [At-Large District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wy-al.md) Lisa Kinney (Democratic) vs. Chuck Gray (Republican) [“Gun policy and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wy-al.md#gun-policy-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Lisa Kinney: No documented position in our sources - Chuck Gray: Opposes gun control restrictions ## Arizona 6 races ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-01.md) Amish Shah (Democratic) vs. Jay Feely (Republican) · Toss-up [“Public Safety & Gun Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-01.md#public-safety-gun-rights) (salience: medium) - Amish Shah: Reduces gun violence and fully funds police - Jay Feely: Defends Second Amendment and backs police ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-02.md) Jonathan Nez (Democratic) vs. Eli Crane (Republican) [“Gun rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-02.md#gun-rights) (salience: low) - Jonathan Nez: No documented position in our sources - Eli Crane: Supports Second Amendment rights ### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-05.md) Elizabeth Lee (Democratic) vs. Mark Lamb (Republican) [“Public Safety, Law Enforcement & Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-05.md#public-safety-law-enforcement-gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Elizabeth Lee: Supports gun violence prevention measures - Mark Lamb: Supports law enforcement and ending qualified immunity for lenient officials ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-07.md) Adelita Grijalva (Democratic) vs. Daniel Butierez Sr. (Republican) [“Gun rights and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-07.md#gun-rights-and-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Adelita Grijalva: Endorsed by gun safety advocacy groups - Daniel Butierez Sr.: Opposes gun restrictions; supports absolute Second Amendment rights ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-08.md) Bernadette Greene Placentia (Democratic) vs. Abraham Hamadeh (Republican) [“Second Amendment rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-08.md#second-amendment-rights) (salience: medium) - Bernadette Greene Placentia: Supports Second Amendment as a lifelong gun owner - Abraham Hamadeh: Opposes gun control and red-flag laws ### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-09.md) Danielle Sterbinsky (Democratic) vs. Paul Gosar (Republican) [“Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-09.md#second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Danielle Sterbinsky: No documented position in our sources - Paul Gosar: Supports absolute gun rights ## California 17 races ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-03.md) Ami Bera (Democratic) vs. Robb Tucker (Republican) [“Gun Rights & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-03.md#gun-rights-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Ami Bera: No documented position in our sources - Robb Tucker: Opposes gun restrictions and supports national concealed carry reciprocity ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-04.md) Mike Thompson (Democratic) vs. Eric Jones (Democratic) [“Gun Violence Prevention” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-04.md#gun-violence-prevention) (salience: high) - Mike Thompson: Supports universal criminal background checks - Eric Jones: No documented position in our sources ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-06.md) Richard Pan (Democratic) vs. Kevin Kiley (No party preference) · Lean D [“Gun safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-06.md#gun-safety) (salience: medium) - Richard Pan: Supports federal gun control measures - Kevin Kiley: No documented position in our sources ### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-10.md) Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic) vs. Jeffrey Frese (Republican) [“Gun safety and crime” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-10.md#gun-safety-and-crime) (salience: medium) - Mark DeSaulnier: Supports gun control research and legislation - Jeffrey Frese: No documented position in our sources ### [15th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-15.md) Kevin Mullin (Democratic) vs. Charles Hoelter (Republican) [“Second Amendment and constitutional rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-15.md#second-amendment-and-constitutional-rights) (salience: low) - Kevin Mullin: No documented position in our sources - Charles Hoelter: Supports Second Amendment rights ### [16th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-16.md) Sam Liccardo (Democratic) vs. Peter Soule (Republican) [“Gun Policy & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-16.md#gun-policy-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Sam Liccardo: Supports national red flag laws and owner liability insurance - Peter Soule: Opposes local Second Amendment restrictions ### [20th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-20.md) Sandra Van Scotter (Democratic) vs. Vince Fong (Republican) [“Second Amendment Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-20.md#second-amendment-rights) (salience: medium) - Sandra Van Scotter: No documented position in our sources - Vince Fong: Opposes new gun control restrictions ### [26th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-26.md) Jacqui Irwin (Democratic) vs. Samuel Gallucci (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-26.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Jacqui Irwin: Supports common-sense gun safety laws - Samuel Gallucci: No documented position in our sources ### [31st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-31.md) Gil Cisneros (Democratic) vs. Eric Ching (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-31.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Gil Cisneros: Supports strict gun control regulations - Eric Ching: Supports Second Amendment rights ### [32nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-32.md) Brad Sherman (Democratic) vs. Larry Thompson (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-32.md#gun-policy) (salience: high) - Brad Sherman: Supports strict federal gun control - Larry Thompson: Opposes new restrictions on gun owners ### [35th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-35.md) Norma Torres (Democratic) vs. Mike Cargile (Republican) [“Second Amendment & Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-35.md#second-amendment-gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Norma Torres: Supports gun control regulations - Mike Cargile: Opposes gun control regulations and supports absolute gun rights ### [43rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-43.md) Maxine Waters (Democratic) vs. Cristian Morales (Republican) [“Gun Ownership & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-43.md#gun-ownership-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Maxine Waters: No documented position in our sources - Cristian Morales: Staunchly supports 2nd Amendment rights ### [45th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-45.md) Derek Tran (Democratic) vs. Chuong Vo (Republican) · Tilt D [“Guns” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-45.md#guns) (salience: low) - Derek Tran: Supports universal background checks and assault weapon ban - Chuong Vo: No documented position in our sources ### [47th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-47.md) Dave Min (Democratic) vs. Jenny Rae Le Roux (Republican) [“Gun violence prevention and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-47.md#gun-violence-prevention-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Dave Min: Supports gun control laws and gun show bans - Jenny Rae Le Roux: Supports Second Amendment rights ### [48th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-48.md) Marni von Wilpert (Democratic) vs. Jim Desmond (Republican) · Tilt D [“Gun safety and public safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-48.md#gun-safety-and-public-safety) (salience: medium) - Marni von Wilpert: Enacting strict gun control legislation - Jim Desmond: Supporting law enforcement and public safety ### [49th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-49.md) Mike Levin (Democratic) vs. Armen Kurdian (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-49.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Mike Levin: Supports assault weapons ban and universal background checks - Armen Kurdian: 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) [“Gun violence prevention” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-51.md#gun-violence-prevention) (salience: medium) - Sara Jacobs: Supports assault weapon ban, universal checks - Ricardo Cabrera: No documented position in our sources ## Connecticut 4 races ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ct-01.md) Luke Bronin (Democratic) vs. Amy Chai (Republican) [“Gun Safety & Public Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ct-01.md#gun-safety-public-safety) (salience: medium) - Luke Bronin: Supports assault weapons ban and universal background checks - Amy Chai: Focuses on mental health and addiction prevention to curb crime ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ct-03.md) Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic) vs. Christopher Lancia (Republican) [“Gun policy and public safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ct-03.md#gun-policy-and-public-safety) (salience: medium) - Rosa L. DeLauro: Supports gun violence prevention measures - Christopher Lancia: Supports Second Amendment rights and law enforcement ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ct-04.md) Jim Himes (Democratic) vs. Michael Goldstein (Republican) [“Gun Safety and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ct-04.md#gun-safety-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Jim Himes: Supports strict gun safety measures - Michael Goldstein: Opposes gun restrictions increasing healthcare costs ### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ct-05.md) Jahana Hayes (Democratic) vs. Chris Shea (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ct-05.md#gun-policy) (salience: high) - Jahana Hayes: Supports strict gun control measures - Chris Shea: No documented position in our sources ## Hawaii 2 races ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-hi-01.md) Ed Case (Democratic) vs. Adriel Lam (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-hi-01.md#gun-policy) (salience: low) - Ed Case: No documented position in our sources - Adriel Lam: Promote self-defense and mandatory firearm education ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-hi-02.md) Jill Tokuda (Democratic) vs. Brenton Awa (Republican) [“Gun Reform and Public Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-hi-02.md#gun-reform-and-public-safety) (salience: medium) - Jill Tokuda: Enact comprehensive federal gun controls - Brenton Awa: Deploy National Guard to high-crime areas ## Iowa 1 race ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-02.md) Lindsay James (Democratic) vs. Joe Mitchell (Republican) · Lean R [“Public Safety and Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-02.md#public-safety-and-gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Lindsay James: Supports common-sense gun safety reform - Joe Mitchell: Supports police funding and Second Amendment ## Indiana 5 races ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-01.md) Frank Mrvan (Democratic) vs. Barb Regnitz (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-01.md#gun-policy) (salience: low) - Frank Mrvan: Supports assault weapons bans - Barb Regnitz: Supports Second Amendment rights ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-03.md) Kelly Thompson (Democratic) vs. Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican) [“Gun Rights and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-03.md#gun-rights-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Kelly Thompson: No documented position in our sources - Marlin A. Stutzman: Defend Second Amendment rights ### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-05.md) J.D. Ford (Democratic) vs. Victoria Spartz (Republican) [“Gun Ownership & Public Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-05.md#gun-ownership-public-safety) (salience: medium) - J.D. Ford: Supports common-sense gun safety laws - Victoria Spartz: Supports Second Amendment rights and law enforcement ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-06.md) Cynthia Wirth (Democratic) vs. Jefferson Shreve (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-06.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Cynthia Wirth: Supports common-sense gun regulations - Jefferson Shreve: Opposes new gun restrictions ### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-09.md) Brad Meyer (Democratic) vs. Erin Houchin (Republican) [“Gun Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-in-09.md#gun-rights) (salience: low) - Brad Meyer: No documented position in our sources - Erin Houchin: Supports Second Amendment protection ## Kansas 3 races ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ks-01.md) Lauren Reinhold (Democratic) vs. Tracey Mann (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ks-01.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Lauren Reinhold: Supports gun safety legislation - Tracey Mann: Opposes firearm restrictions as fundamental right ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ks-03.md) Sharice Davids (Democratic) vs. Eric Jenkins (Republican) [“Gun safety and Second Amendment rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ks-03.md#gun-safety-and-second-amendment-rights) (salience: medium) - Sharice Davids: Supports common-sense gun safety laws - Eric Jenkins: Defends Second Amendment rights against restrictions ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ks-04.md) Katy Tyndell (Democratic) vs. Ron Estes (Republican) [“Gun Policy and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ks-04.md#gun-policy-and-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Katy Tyndell: Supports commonsense gun safety measures - Ron Estes: Defends Second Amendment rights ## Massachusetts 4 races ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-03.md) Lori Trahan (Democratic) vs. Gary Grossi (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-03.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Lori Trahan: Supports assault weapons ban and gun reform - Gary Grossi: Opposes gun restrictions and defends Second Amendment ### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-05.md) Katherine Clark (Democratic) vs. No Republican nominee [“Gun Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-05.md#gun-safety) (salience: medium) - Katherine Clark: Supports assault weapon bans and universal background checks ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-06.md) Dan Koh (Democratic) vs. Micah Jones (Republican) [“Gun Safety and Public Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-06.md#gun-safety-and-public-safety) (salience: medium) - Dan Koh: Supports assault weapons ban and red flag laws - Micah Jones: Supports law enforcement funding and mental health response ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-08.md) Stephen Lynch (Democratic) vs. Robert Burke (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-08.md#gun-policy) (salience: low) - Stephen Lynch: Supports common sense gun regulation - Robert Burke: Supports gun ownership rights ## Maine 2 races ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-me-01.md) Chellie Pingree (Democratic) vs. Ronald C. Russell (Republican) [“Gun Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-me-01.md#gun-safety) (salience: high) - Chellie Pingree: Supports stricter gun control measures - Ronald C. Russell: Opposes new gun control regulations ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-me-02.md) Matthew Dunlap (Democratic) vs. Paul LePage (Republican) · Lean R [“Guns” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-me-02.md#guns) (salience: low) - Matthew Dunlap: Supports Maine's outdoor heritage - Paul LePage: Defends Second Amendment rights ## Michigan 10 races ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-01.md) Callie Barr (Democratic) vs. Jack Bergman (Republican) [“Gun Policy and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-01.md#gun-policy-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Callie Barr: Supports gun safety regulations and Second Amendment rights - Jack Bergman: Opposes gun control and supports Second Amendment rights ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-02.md) Ben Ambrose (Democratic) vs. John Moolenaar (Republican) [“Gun Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-02.md#gun-rights) (salience: low) - Ben Ambrose: Supports gun safety legislation - John Moolenaar: Supports Second Amendment rights ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-03.md) Hillary Scholten (Democratic) vs. Terri DeBoer (Republican) [“Gun Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-03.md#gun-safety) (salience: low) - Hillary Scholten: Supports common-sense gun safety reforms - Terri DeBoer: No documented position in our sources ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-04.md) Sean McCann (Democratic) vs. Bill Huizenga (Republican) · Lean R [“Public safety and gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-04.md#public-safety-and-gun-policy) (salience: low) - Sean McCann: Funding police and gun violence prevention - Bill Huizenga: Defending Second Amendment and supporting law enforcement ### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-05.md) Christian Vukasovich (Democratic) vs. Tim Walberg (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-05.md#gun-policy) (salience: low) - Christian Vukasovich: No documented position in our sources - Tim Walberg: Supports Second Amendment rights ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-06.md) Debbie Dingell (Democratic) vs. Heather Smiley (Republican) [“Gun Policy and Self Defense” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-06.md#gun-policy-and-self-defense) (salience: low) - Debbie Dingell: Supports gun violence reduction policies - Heather Smiley: Supports Second Amendment self-defense rights ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-08.md) Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic) vs. Thomas J. Smith (Republican) · Lean D [“Constitutional rights and gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-08.md#constitutional-rights-and-gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Kristen McDonald Rivet: Supports firearm restrictions for dangerous individuals - Thomas J. Smith: Opposes federal gun control and defends 2nd Amendment ### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-09.md) Ray Pooley (Democratic) vs. Lisa McClain (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-09.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Ray Pooley: Supports universal background checks and age limits - Lisa McClain: Supports Second Amendment rights ### [11th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-11.md) Jeremy Moss (Democratic) vs. Ethan Baker (Republican) [“Gun safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-11.md#gun-safety) (salience: medium) - Jeremy Moss: Supports assault weapon bans and red flag laws - Ethan Baker: No documented position in our sources ### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-12.md) Rashida Tlaib (Democratic) vs. James Hooper (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-12.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Rashida Tlaib: No documented position in our sources - James Hooper: Supports non-negotiable Second Amendment rights ## Missouri 7 races ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-01.md) Wesley Bell (Democratic) vs. Paul Berry (Republican) [“Gun policy and public safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-01.md#gun-policy-and-public-safety) (salience: high) - Wesley Bell: Supports gun reform and community diversion - Paul Berry: Supports 2nd Amendment and police reform ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-02.md) Frederick Wellman (Democratic) vs. Ann Wagner (Republican) [“Guns & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-02.md#guns-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Frederick Wellman: No documented position in our sources - Ann Wagner: Protect Second Amendment rights against firearm bans ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-03.md) Bethany Mann (Democratic) vs. Bob Onder (Republican) [“Gun Rights & The Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-03.md#gun-rights-the-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Bethany Mann: No documented position in our sources - Bob Onder: Supports expanding Second Amendment rights ### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-05.md) Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic) vs. Rick Brattin (Republican) [“Gun Policy and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-05.md#gun-policy-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Emanuel Cleaver: Supports common-sense gun safety laws - Rick Brattin: Opposes restrictions on gun ownership ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-06.md) Josh Smead (Democratic) vs. Chris Stigall (Republican) [“Second Amendment & Gun Regulation” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-06.md#second-amendment-gun-regulation) (salience: high) - Josh Smead: Supports gun safety reforms and Second Amendment - Chris Stigall: Opposes federal gun restrictions ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-07.md) Missi Hesketh (Democratic) vs. Eric Burlison (Republican) [“Gun policy and the Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-07.md#gun-policy-and-the-second-amendment) (salience: high) - Missi Hesketh: Supports stricter gun safety measures - Eric Burlison: Opposes gun control and defended 2A rights ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-08.md) Christopher Reichard (Democratic) vs. Jason Smith (Republican) [“Second Amendment and gun rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-08.md#second-amendment-and-gun-rights) (salience: medium) - Christopher Reichard: Supports constitutional rights balance - Jason Smith: Opposes gun control and defends gun rights ## North Dakota 1 race ### [At-Large District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nd-al.md) Trygve Hammer (Democratic) vs. Julie Fedorchak (Republican) [“Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nd-al.md#second-amendment) (salience: low) - Trygve Hammer: No documented position in our sources - Julie Fedorchak: Defends gun rights ## New Hampshire 2 races ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nh-01.md) Stefany Shaheen (Democratic) vs. Anthony DiLorenzo (Republican) · Lean D [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nh-01.md#gun-policy) (salience: low) - Stefany Shaheen: No documented position in our sources - Anthony DiLorenzo: Supports Second Amendment rights ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nh-02.md) Maggie Goodlander (Democratic) vs. Lily Williams (Republican) [“Gun Rights & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nh-02.md#gun-rights-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Maggie Goodlander: No documented position in our sources - Lily Williams: Supports national constitutional carry and repealing gun laws ## New York 7 races ### [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) [“Gun violence prevention” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-06.md#gun-violence-prevention) (salience: medium) - Grace Meng: Supports universal background checks and assault weapon restrictions - Joseph Chou: No documented position in our sources ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-08.md) Hakeem Jeffries (Democratic) vs. Lewis Mizrahi (Republican) [“Gun policy and public safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-08.md#gun-policy-and-public-safety) (salience: high) - Hakeem Jeffries: Supports federal gun control measures - Lewis Mizrahi: No documented position in our sources ### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-12.md) Micah Lasher (Democratic) vs. Caroline Shinkle (Republican / Conservative Party) [“Public Safety and Gun Control” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-12.md#public-safety-and-gun-control) (salience: medium) - Micah Lasher: Supports assault weapon bans and gun control - Caroline Shinkle: No documented position in our sources ### [16th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-16.md) George Latimer (Democratic) vs. Joseph Cinquemani (Republican) [“Public Safety and Gun Control” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-16.md#public-safety-and-gun-control) (salience: medium) - George Latimer: Supports gun reform measures and red flag laws - Joseph Cinquemani: Supports police coordination with federal officers ### [17th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-17.md) Cait Conley (Democratic) vs. Michael Lawler (Republican / Conservative Party) · Toss-up [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-17.md#gun-policy) (salience: low) - Cait Conley: Supports gun safety legislation - Michael Lawler: Supports Undetectable Firearms Act and safe storage incentives ### [20th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-20.md) Paul Tonko (Democratic) vs. Ralph Ambrosio (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-20.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Paul Tonko: Supports federal gun control measures - Ralph Ambrosio: Supports gun rights and self-defense ### [24th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-24.md) Alissa Ellman (Democratic / Working Families Party) vs. Claudia Tenney (Republican / Conservative Party) [“Gun policy and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-24.md#gun-policy-and-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Alissa Ellman: No documented position in our sources - Claudia Tenney: Opposes gun control laws and protects Second Amendment ## Ohio 8 races ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-01.md) Greg Landsman (Democratic) vs. Eric Conroy (Republican) · Tilt D [“Gun Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-01.md#gun-safety) (salience: low) - Greg Landsman: Supports universal background checks and assault weapon bans - Eric Conroy: No documented position in our sources ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-02.md) Jen Mazzuckelli (Democratic) vs. David Taylor (Republican) [“Second Amendment and gun rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-02.md#second-amendment-and-gun-rights) (salience: low) - Jen Mazzuckelli: No documented position in our sources - David Taylor: Opposes gun control regulations ### [5th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-05.md) Brian Shaver (Democratic) vs. Bob Latta (Republican) [“Gun Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-05.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Brian Shaver: Supports Second Amendment with common-sense safeguards - Bob Latta: No documented position in our sources ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-06.md) Elizabeth Kirtley (Democratic) vs. Michael Rulli (Republican) [“Second Amendment and gun rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-06.md#second-amendment-and-gun-rights) (salience: low) - Elizabeth Kirtley: No documented position in our sources - Michael Rulli: Supports protecting gun ownership rights ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-08.md) Vanessa Enoch (Democratic) vs. Warren Davidson (Republican) [“Guns and the Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-08.md#guns-and-the-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Vanessa Enoch: Supports assault weapon bans and safety laws - Warren Davidson: Opposes new restrictions on firearms ### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-09.md) Marcy Kaptur (Democratic) vs. Derek Merrin (Republican) · Toss-up [“Gun policy & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-09.md#gun-policy-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Marcy Kaptur: No documented position in our sources - Derek Merrin: Supports constitutional carry and gun rights ### [11th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-11.md) Shontel Brown (Democratic) vs. Mike Kirchner (Republican) [“Gun policy and violence” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-11.md#gun-policy-and-violence) (salience: high) - Shontel Brown: Supports strict federal gun control measures - Mike Kirchner: No documented position in our sources ### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-12.md) Jerrad Christian (Democratic) vs. Troy Balderson (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-12.md#gun-policy) (salience: low) - Jerrad Christian: Supports Second Amendment and regulation enforcement - Troy Balderson: Opposes gun control and defends 2nd Amendment ## Pennsylvania 10 races ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-01.md) Bob Harvie (Democratic) vs. Brian Fitzpatrick (Republican) · Lean R [“Gun Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-01.md#gun-safety) (salience: medium) - Bob Harvie: No documented position in our sources - Brian Fitzpatrick: Supports gun safety legislation ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-04.md) Madeleine Dean (Democratic) vs. Aurora Stuski (Republican) [“Gun Violence Prevention” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-04.md#gun-violence-prevention) (salience: high) - Madeleine Dean: Supports strict gun safety controls - 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 [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-07.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Bob Brooks: Supports universal background checks and waiting periods - Ryan Mackenzie: Opposes gun restrictions and supports constitutional carry ### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-10.md) Janelle Stelson (Democratic) vs. Scott Perry (Republican) · Toss-up [“Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-10.md#second-amendment) (salience: low) - Janelle Stelson: No documented position in our sources - Scott Perry: Staunchly protects gun rights ### [11th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-11.md) Nancy Mannion (Democratic) vs. Lloyd Smucker (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-11.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Nancy Mannion: Supports stronger gun safety laws - Lloyd Smucker: Opposes gun control and defends Second Amendment rights ### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-12.md) Summer Lee (Democratic) vs. James Hayes (Republican) [“Gun Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-12.md#gun-safety) (salience: medium) - Summer Lee: Supports assault weapons ban and gun control - James Hayes: No documented position in our sources ### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-13.md) Beth Farnham (Democratic) vs. John Joyce (Republican) [“Gun Safety and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-13.md#gun-safety-and-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Beth Farnham: Supports federal gun safety regulations - John Joyce: Opposes gun control restrictions ### [15th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-15.md) Ray Bilger (Democratic) vs. Glenn Thompson (Republican) [“Second Amendment and Guns” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-15.md#second-amendment-and-guns) (salience: low) - Ray Bilger: Supports common-sense background checks - Glenn Thompson: No documented position in our sources ### [16th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-16.md) Justin Wagner (Democratic) vs. Mike Kelly (Republican) [“Gun policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-16.md#gun-policy) (salience: medium) - Justin Wagner: Supports background checks and safety - Mike Kelly: No documented position in our sources ### [17th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-17.md) Chris Deluzio (Democratic) vs. Tony Guy (Republican) [“Gun Rights and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-17.md#gun-rights-and-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Chris Deluzio: No documented position in our sources - Tony Guy: Supports Second Amendment rights ## Utah 1 race ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ut-03.md) Kent Udell (Democratic) vs. Celeste Maloy (Republican) [“Gun Rights & Safety” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ut-03.md#gun-rights-safety) (salience: medium) - Kent Udell: Supports 2nd Amendment and commonsense gun safety laws - Celeste Maloy: Opposes gun control and defends 2nd Amendment ## Vermont 1 race ### [At-Large District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-vt-al.md) Becca Balint (Democratic) vs. Gerald Malloy (Republican) [“Gun Policy and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-vt-al.md#gun-policy-and-second-amendment) (salience: high) - Becca Balint: Supports assault weapons ban and stricter gun safety regulations - Gerald Malloy: Opposes federal gun control and supports Second Amendment rights ## Washington 4 races ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-01.md) Suzan DelBene (Democratic) vs. Mary Silva (Republican) [“Public Safety & Gun Violence” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-01.md#public-safety-gun-violence) (salience: low) - Suzan DelBene: Supports community policing and gun safety - Mary Silva: Supports local domestic police tech ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-03.md) Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic) vs. John Braun (Republican) · Toss-up [“Gun Rights & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-03.md#gun-rights-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Marie Gluesenkamp Perez: Supports targeted illegal gun enforcement - John Braun: Opposes gun bans and defends Second Amendment ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-04.md) John Duresky (Democratic) vs. Amanda McKinney (Republican) [“Second Amendment Rights” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-04.md#second-amendment-rights) (salience: medium) - John Duresky: No documented position in our sources - Amanda McKinney: Opposes new gun control restrictions ### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-09.md) D. Adam Smith (Democratic) vs. Douglas Michael Basler (Republican) [“Gun control and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wa-09.md#gun-control-and-second-amendment) (salience: low) - D. Adam Smith: Supports universal background checks and assault weapon bans - Douglas Michael Basler: No documented position in our sources ## Wisconsin 4 races ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-01.md) Mitchell Berman (Democratic) vs. Bryan Steil (Republican) [“Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-01.md#second-amendment) (salience: low) - Mitchell Berman: No documented position in our sources - Bryan Steil: Supports Second Amendment rights ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-06.md) Bradley Smith (Democratic) vs. Glenn Grothman (Republican) [“Gun policy and Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-06.md#gun-policy-and-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Bradley Smith: Supports background checks and red flag laws - Glenn Grothman: No documented position in our sources ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-07.md) Fred Clark (Democratic) vs. Michael Alfonso (Republican) [“Gun Rights & Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-07.md#gun-rights-second-amendment) (salience: medium) - Fred Clark: No documented position in our sources - Michael Alfonso: Supports constitutional carry and gun rights protection ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-08.md) Rick Crosson (Democratic) vs. Tony Wied (Republican) [“Guns and the Second Amendment” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-08.md#guns-and-the-second-amendment) (salience: low) - Rick Crosson: No documented position in our sources - Tony Wied: Supports defending Second Amendment gun rights 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.