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Governors (2026 election unless otherwise noted;

AK: Mike Dunleavy(R,term-limited)
vs.Click Bishop(R)
vs.Nancy Dahlstrom(R)
vs.Tom Begich(D)
vs.Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins(D)
vs.Bernadette Wilson(R)
vs.Bill Walker(I)

AL: Kay Ivey(R,term-limited)
vs.Doug Jones(D)
vs.Tommy Tuberville(R)
vs.Will Boyd(D)
vs.Yolanda Flowers(D)

AR: Sarah Huckabee Sanders(R,for re-election)
vs.Fredrick Love(D)

AZ: Katie Hobbs(D,for re-election)
vs.Andy Biggs(R)
vs.David Schweikert(R)
vs.Karrin Taylor Robson(R,withdrew)

CA: Gavin Newsom(D,term-limited)
vs.Xavier Becerra(D)
vs.Steve Hilton(R)
vs.Katie Porter(D)
vs.Tom Steyer(D)
vs.Eric Swalwell(D)
vs.Antonio Villaraigosa(D)
vs.Eleni Kounalakis(D,withdrew to run for state treasurer)
vs.Zoltan Istvan(L,withdrew)

CO: Jared Polis(D,term-limited)
vs.Greg Lopez(R then I)
vs.Barbara Kirkmeyer(R)
vs.Victor Marx(R)
vs.Scott Bottoms(R)
vs.Michael Bennet(D)
vs.Phil Weiser(D)

CT: Ned Lamont(D,for re-election)
vs.Ryan Fazio(R)
vs.Susan Bysiewicz(D for Lt.Gov.)
vs.Jen Tooker(R,withdrew)

FL: Ron DeSantis(R,term-limited)
vs.Jay Collins(R)
vs.Paul Renner(R)
vs.Byron Donalds(R)
vs.David Jolly(R then D)
vs.Jerry Demings(D)
vs.Jason Pizzo(I)

GA: Brian Kemp(R,term-limited)
vs.Rick Jackson(R nominee)
vs.Brad Raffensperger(R)
vs.Chris Carr(R)
vs.Burt Jones(R)
vs.Geoff Duncan(R then D)
vs.Keisha Lance Bottoms(D nominee)
vs.Mike Thurmond(D)
vs.Chase Oliver(L)

HI: Josh Green(D)
vs.Gary Cordery (R)
vs.Donovan Dela Cruz(D)

IA: Kim Reynolds(R,retiring)
vs.Zach Lahn(R)
vs.Brad Sherman(R)
vs.Randy Feenstra(R)
vs.Rob Sand(D)

ID: Brad Little(R,for re-election)
vs.Terri Pickens(D)

IL: J.B. Pritzker(D,for re-election)
vs.Darren Bailey(R)

KS: Laura Kelly(D,term-limited)
vs.Adam Hamilton(D)
vs.Cindy Holscher(D)
vs.Jeff Colyer(R)
vs.Ty Masterson(R)
vs.Vicki Schmidt(R)

KY (2027): Incumbent Andy Beshear(D, term-limited)
vs.Jacqueline Coleman(D)
vs.Rocky Adkins(D)

LA (2027): Incumbent Jeff Landry(R)
vs.(no opponent yet)

MA: Maura Healey(D,for re-election)
vs.Mike Kennealy(R)
vs.Mike Minogue(R)

MD: Wes Moore(D,for re-election)
vs.Dan Cox(R)
vs.Christopher Bouchat(R,withdrew)

ME: Janet Mills(D,term-limited)
vs.Hannah Pingree(D nominee)
vs.Robert Charles(R nominee)
vs.Rick Bennett(independent)
vs.Shenna Bellows(D)
vs.Troy Jackson(D)
vs.Ed Crockett(I)

MI: Gretchen Whitmer(D,term-limited)
vs.Aric Nesbitt(R)
vs.Perry Johnson(R)
vs.Jocelyn Benson(D)
vs.John James(R)
vs.Mike Cox(R)
vs.Tom Leonard(R)
vs.Mike Duggan(I)
vs.Garlin Gilchrist(D,withdrew)

MN: Tim Walz(D,retiring)
vs.Lisa Demuth(R)
vs.Mike Lindell(R)
vs.Amy Klobuchar(D)
vs.Scott Jensen(R,run for Auditor)
vs.Jeff Johnson(R,withdrew)

MS (2027): Incumbent Tate Reeves(R, term-limited)
vs.Andy Gipson(R)
vs.Philip Gunn(R)
vs.Shad White(R)

NE: Jim Pillen(R,for re-election)
vs.Lynne Walz(D)
vs.Rick Beard(LMP)
vs.Brett Lindstrom(AFP)

NH: Kelly Ayotte(R,for re-election)
vs.Jon Kiper(I)
vs.Cinde Warmington(D)

NJ (2025):
Mikie Sherrill (D), U.S. Rep. NJ-11.
vs.Jack Ciattarelli (R), State Assemblyman (2011-2018).

NM: Michelle Lujan-Grisham(D,term-limited)
vs.Deb Haaland(D)
vs.Gregg Hull(R)
vs.Steve Lanier(R)

NV: Aaron Ford(D)
vs.Joe Lombardo(R)

NY: Kathy Hochul(D,for re-election)
vs.Bruce Blakeman(R)
vs.Larry Sharpe(L)
vs.Antonio Delgado(D,withdrew)
vs.Elise Stefanik(R,withdrew)

OH: Mike DeWine(R,term-limited)
Vivek Ramaswamy(R)
vs.Amy Acton(D)
vs.Donald Kissick(L)
vs.Jon Husted(R,appointed Senator)

OK: Kevin Stitt(R,term-limited)
vs.Cyndi Munson(D nominee)
vs.Gentner Drummond(R)
vs.Mike Mazzei(R)
vs.Charles McCall(R)
vs.Jake Merrick(R)
vs.Connie Johnson(D,lost primary)

OR: Tina Kotek(D,for re-election)
vs.Christine Drazan(R)

PA: Josh Shapiro(D,for re-election)
vs.Ken Krawchuk(L)
vs.Stacy Garrity(R)

RI: Dan McKee(D,for re-election)
vs.Helena Foulkes(D)
vs.Aaron Guckian(R)
vs.Ken Block(I)

SC: Henry McMaster(R,term-limited)
vs.Nancy Mace(R)
vs.Ralph Norman(R)
vs.Pamela Evette(R)
vs.Alan Wilson(R)
vs.Jermaine Johnson(D)
vs.Mullins McLeod(D)
vs.Walid Hakim(Green)

SD: Larry Rhoden(R,for re-election)
vs.Toby Doeden(R)
vs.Dusty Johnson(R)
vs.Jon Hansen(R)
vs.Daniel Ahlers(D)
vs.Marty Jackley(R,withdrew)

TN: Bill Lee(R,term-limited)
vs.Marsha Blackburn(R)
vs.John Rose(R)
vs.Carnita Atwater(D)
vs.Jerri Green(D)
vs.Misam Abidi(I)
vs.Robert Vick(I)

TX: Greg Abbott(R,for re-election)
vs.Gina Hinojosa(D)
vs.Chris Bell(D,lost primary)

VA (2025):
Abigail Spanberger (D), U.S.Rep., VA-7 (2019-2024).
vs.Winsome Earle-Sears (R), Lt. Gov. 2022-2026.

VT: Phil Scott(R)
vs.Amanda Janoo(D)

WI: Tony Evers(D,retiring)
vs.Mandela Barnes(D)
vs.David Crowley(D)
vs.Sara Rodriguez(D)
vs.Kelda Roys(D)
vs.Francesca Hong(D)
vs.Tom Tiffany(R)
vs.Mike Thurow(I)

WY: Mark Gordon(R,term-limited)
vs.Ken Casner(D)
vs.Eric Barlow(R)
vs.Megan Degenfelder(R)


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Adam Hamilton on Abortion
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  • Voted against tougher abortion restrictions in Kansas. (Apr 2026)
Adam Hamilton on Budget & Economy
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  • Prices up, government is not meant to make things worse. (Apr 2026)
Adam Hamilton on Civil Rights
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  • Allow churches to decide whether to allow gay marriage. (May 2026)
  • Something went terribly wrong with George Floyd's murder. (May 2021)
Adam Hamilton on Corporations
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Adam Hamilton on Crime
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Adam Hamilton on Drugs
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  • Runs Resurrection Recovery ministry for drug addiction. (May 2022)
Adam Hamilton on Education
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  • Our public schools are a safety net for struggling families. (Aug 2026)
Adam Hamilton on Energy & Oil
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  • Stewardship includes changing your behavior to reduce carbon. (Sep 2026)
  • Recommends reducing your usage of fossil fuels. (Sep 2026)
  • Supports all of the above energy production. (Aug 2026)
Adam Hamilton on Environment
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    No issue stance yet recorded by OnTheIssues.org.
Adam Hamilton on Families & Children
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  • AdWatch: Responded, but slowly, to sex abuse at megachurch. (Oct 2026)
Adam Hamilton on Foreign Policy
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  • Israel/Palestine is complex; Hamas' actions unacceptable. (Oct 2023)
Adam Hamilton on Free Trade
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  • Trump's tariffs have hurt Kansans. (Apr 2026)
Adam Hamilton on Government Reform
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  • Pass a constitutional amendment establishing term limits. (Aug 2026)
Adam Hamilton on Gun Control
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  • Urged Senate to pass HR-8 to tighten background checks. (Aug 2026)
Adam Hamilton on Health Care
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  • Make healthcare accessible to rural Kansas. (May 2026)
Adam Hamilton on Homeland Security
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  • Objects to the militarization of ICE. (Jul 2026)
Adam Hamilton on Immigration
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  • Bible commands treating foreigners with love and fairness. (Apr 2026)
Adam Hamilton on Jobs
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  • Restore equity by strengthening the right to organize. (Aug 2026)
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Adam Hamilton on Principles & Values
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  • Rekindle faith in the American Dream through decency. (May 2026)
  • Asking if this was God's will, we prayed and fasted. (Apr 2026)
Adam Hamilton on Social Security
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  • We need to protect social security. (Aug 2026)
Adam Hamilton on Tax Reform
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  • Use tax incentives to help first time home buyers. (Aug 2026)
Adam Hamilton on Technology
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Adam Hamilton on War & Peace
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Adam Hamilton on Welfare & Poverty
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  • His church is largest source of donated food in KC. (Sep 2026)
  • 10,000 hungry children in KS lost SNAP benefits due to Trump. (Sep 2026)


VoteMatch Responses
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Based on these stances:
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Strongly Favors topic 1:
Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(+5 points on Social scale)
Voted against tougher abortion restrictions in Kansas: Strongly Favors topic 1
Favors topic 2:
Legally require hiring women & minorities
(-3 points on Economic scale)
Something went terribly wrong with George Floyd's murder: Favors topic 2
Strongly Favors topic 3:
Support transgender and LGBTQ+ rights
(+5 points on Social scale)
Allow churches to decide whether to allow gay marriage: Strongly Favors topic 3
Strongly Favors topic 4:
America was founded on Christian values
(-5 points on Social scale)
Asking if this was God's will, we prayed and fasted: Strongly Favors topic 4
Favors topic 5:
Expand ObamaCare
(-3 points on Economic scale)
Make healthcare accessible to rural Kansas: Favors topic 5
I want universal access to a basic level of healthcare: Favors topic 5
Strongly Opposes topic 6:
Privatize Social Security
(-5 points on Economic scale)
We need to protect social security: Strongly Opposes topic 6
I would raise the cap, maybe not entirely: Strongly Opposes topic 6
Opposes topic 7:
Vouchers for school choice
(-3 points on Economic scale)
Our public schools are a safety net for struggling families: Opposes topic 7
Opposes topic 8:
Businesses have a right to pollute
(+2 points on Social scale)
I support only some parts of the Green New Deal: Opposes topic 8
Opposes topic 9:
Stricter punishment reduces crime
(+2 points on Social scale)
AdWatch: Responded, but slowly, to sex abuse at megachurch: Opposes topic 9
Opposes topic 10:
Absolute right to gun ownership
(-3 points on Economic scale)
Urged Senate to pass HR-8 to tighten background checks: Opposes topic 10
Favors topic 11:
Higher taxes on the wealthy
(-3 points on Economic scale)
Use tax incentives to help first time home buyers: Favors topic 11
Favors topic 12:
Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(+2 points on Social scale)
Bible commands treating foreigners with love and fairness: Favors topic 12
ICE, militarized and politicized, is not American: Favors topic 12
Strongly Favors topic 13:
Support & expand free trade
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Trump's tariffs have hurt Kansans: Strongly Favors topic 13
Tariffs are creating instability, chaos, and corruption: Strongly Favors topic 13
Strongly Favors topic 14:
Stay away from the UN & Globalism
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Rekindle faith in the American Dream through decency: Strongly Favors topic 14
Opposes topic 15:
Peace through Strength
(+2 points on Social scale)
Objects to the militarization of ICE: Opposes topic 15
Opposes topic 16:
Make voter registration easier
(-3 points on Social scale)
Pass a constitutional amendment establishing term limits: Opposes topic 16
Opposes topic 17:
Stay out of foreign wars
(-3 points on Social scale)
Israel/Palestine is complex; Hamas' actions unacceptable: Strongly Opposes topic 17
Strong defense for Israel but not bombing civilians: Strongly Opposes topic 17
Aim is to end Iran War as quickly as possible: Strongly Favors topic 17
Favors topic 18:
Prioritize green energy
(-3 points on Economic scale)
Supports all of the above energy production: Opposes topic 18
Stewardship includes changing your behavior to reduce carbon: Strongly Favors topic 18
Recommends reducing your usage of fossil fuels: Strongly Favors topic 18
Opposes topic 19:
Marijuana is a gateway drug
(+2 points on Social scale)
Runs Resurrection Recovery ministry for drug addiction: Opposes topic 19
Strongly Favors topic 20:
Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(-5 points on Economic scale)
Prices up, government is not meant to make things worse: Favors topic 20
His church is largest source of donated food in KC: Favors topic 20
10,000 hungry children in KS lost SNAP benefits due to Trump: Strongly Favors topic 20
SNAP in farm bill gets it across the finish line: Strongly Favors topic 20

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