Term Limits & Open Seats
The 11 members who term out in 2026, all 21 open seats with their November finalists, the 2028 watch list — and the lobbyist's long game: when to engage, who to hire, and where the next committee chairs come from.
The Rule
2026
11 members leave the Legislature in December 2026. Several are already running for what's next — the relationships carry over.
2026
21 seats with no incumbent on the ballot — 13 in the Assembly, 8 in the Senate. Every general-election finalist, updated from the certified primary results.
Committee chairs are where bills live or die — and these gavel up for new leadership in 2027.
The Long Game
2028
The 20 odd-numbered Senate seats are on the 2028 ballot. Five incumbents term out — including the Senate President pro Tempore and the Appropriations Chair.