Which Us Elections Are Happening In 2025? Here's A Look At Upcoming Primary And General Contests

Most of the U.S. holds its major primary and general elections in even-numbered years, but there are a handful of places where competitive congressional , state and local-level contests will be happening in 2025.

Here are the races that The Associated Press will be tracking in the coming year:

January

January 7: Virginia holds a special general election to fill two legislative seats, state Senate District and state House District 26. Both seats, which opened up after their current occupants won congressional races, have been spotlighted by national Democrats.

February