2015 United States elections

none February 2026 January 2025 2015 Off-year elections November 3 Congressional special elections 3 House mid-term vacancies 0 350px Map of the 2015 House special elections#F48984 Republican hold (3) 3 0 Map of the 2015 gubernatorial races#F48984 Republican hold (1) #CB001A Republican gain (1) #0772B1 Democratic gain (1) Elections were held in the United States on (for the most part) November 3, 2015. The off-year election included a special election for Speaker of the House. There were also gubernatorial and state legislative elections in a few states; as well as numerous citizen initiatives, mayoral races, and a variety of other local offices on the ballot. None of the three congressional seats that were up for special elections changed party hands. The Democrats picked up the governorship in Louisiana, while the Republicans picked up the one in Kentucky and held onto the governorship in Mississippi. The Republicans also picked up other various statewide offices. This led NPR to call the 2015 elections "a stinging rebuke to President Obama ... cap[ping] off yet another disappointing election cycle for Democrats", who have performed poorly against the Republicans in midterm and off-year elections during Obama's tenure.November 4, 2015 Voters Rebuke Democrats At Polls In Another Blow To Obama https://www.npr.org/2015/11/04/454600865/voters-rebuke-democrats-at-polls-in-another-blow-to-obama NPR According to The Washington Post, the election results were characterized by deepening political polarization, as the Democrats held their own or even gained ground in Democratic-leaning cities and states, while Republican gains were concentrated in Republican-leaning states.E.J. Dionne, Jr. (November 4, 2015). "Election Day: Red states get redder, blue states get bluer" https://web.archive.org/web/20180308232103/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/one-election-day-still-two-americas/2015/11/04/79eedb8c-8338-11e5-9afb-0c971f713d0c_story.html 2018-03-08 . The Washington Post. Retrieved March 8, 2018. Federal elections The following special elections were held to replace Senators or House Representatives who either died or resigned while in office: Illinois's 18th congressional district: Representative Aaron Schock announced his resignation on March 17, 2015.https://www.politico.com/story/2015/03/aaron-schock-resigns-116153.html?hp=t1_r Politico Aaron Schock resigns after new questions about mileage expenses Jake Sherman Jake Sherman (journalist) March 17, 2015 March 17, 2015 The election was held on September 10, 2015, and won by Republican Darin LaHood, who was sworn in on September 17, 2015.http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-lahood-sworn-in-20150917-story.html LaHood takes seat in Congress once occupied by Schock Chicago Tribune September 18, 2015 October 10, 2015 Mississippi's 1st congressional district: Representative Alan Nunnelee died on February 6, 2015.http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2015/02/06/alan-nunnelee-mississippi-congressman-dies/22986865 Alan Nunnelee, Mississippi congressman, dies at 56 The Clarion-Ledger February 6, 2015 February 6, 2015 The election was won by Republican Trent Kelly, who was sworn into office on June 2, 2015. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/03/us/mississippi-district-attorney-wins-special-election-for-seat-in-congress.html?_r=0 Mississippi: District Attorney Wins Special Election for Seat in Congress June 2, 2015 The New York Times June 6, 2015 The Associated Press New York's 11th congressional district: Representative Michael Grimm resigned from Congress on January 5, 2015, after pleading guilty to tax evasion.https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rep-michael-grimm-to-resign-after-admitting-to-tax-evasion/ Fox News December 30, 2014 December 30, 2014 Chad Pergram Rep. Michael Grimm to resign after admitting to tax evasion The election was won by Republican Daniel M. Donovan, Jr., who was sworn into office on May 12, 2015. http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2015/05/special_election_2015_final_vo.html Special Election 2015: Final vote count, turnout, district breakdown May 6, 2015 May 6, 2015 S.I. News https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2015-05-06/republican-donovan-wins-u-s-house-seat-vacated-by-michael-grimm NYC Republican Donovan Wins U.S. House Seat Vacated by Grimm May 6, 2015 May 31, 2015 Bloomberg News Congressional leadership election October 2015 Speaker of the United States House of Representatives election After John Boehner of Ohio's 8th congressional district announced his resignation from the position of Speaker of the House on September 25, a special election to replace him was initially scheduled for October 8.John Boehner Will Resign From Congress Jennifer Steinhauer The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/26/us/boehner-will-resign-from-congress.html September 25, 2015 October 10, 2015 However, after initial frontrunner Kevin McCarthy, the current House Majority leader of California's 23rd congressional district, suddenly withdrew from the race the day of the nomination vote, Republican leadership decided to move the election further back, to an unknown date later in October, if not beyond that.http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/08/politics/house-speaker-republican-vote-mccarthy-webster-chaffetz/ Kevin McCarthy drops out of House speaker race Tal Kopan Deirdre Walsh Manu Raju Dana Bash Dana Bash October 8, 2015 CNN October 10, 2015 Both the second Republican frontrunner, Jason Chaffetz of Utah's 3rd congressional district, and Chairman of the Government Oversight and Reform Committee, and Bill Flores of Texas's 17th congressional district, withdrew on October 20 and 22, respectively, to express their support for Paul Ryan, the vice presidential candidate in 2012, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, and representative of Wisconsin's 1st congressional district, who entered the race on October 22 after long being considered a potential frontrunner.http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/10/20/ryan-to-run-for-house-speaker-if-gets-full-party-support/?intcmp=hplnws https://archive.today/20151023061907/http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/10/20/ryan-to-run-for-house-speaker-if-gets-full-party-support/?intcmp=hplnws dead October 23, 2015 Ryan to run for House Speaker if he gets full party support Fox News October 21, 2015http://www.dallasnews.com/news/local-news/20151022-most-texas-republicans-backing-paul-ryan-for-house-speaker.ece Most Texas Republicans backing Paul Ryan for House speaker Dallas Morning News October 23, 2015DeBonis Mike Paul Ryan goes all in: ‘I am ready and eager to be our speaker’ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2015/10/22/paul-ryan-goes-all-in-i-am-ready-and-eager-to-be-our-speaker/ October 22, 2015 The Washington Post October 23, 2015 The only other Republican candidate was Daniel Webster of Florida's 10th congressional district, a member of the highly-conservative Freedom Caucus that caused both Boehner to resign and McCarthy to withdraw.https://www.tampabay.com/news/us-rep-dan-webster-running-hard-to-replace-house-speaker-john-boehner/2247465/ U.S. Rep. Dan Webster 'running hard' to replace House Speaker John Boehner Tampa Bay Times October 10, 2015 The Democratic candidate was current Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of California's 12th congressional district.https://www.politico.com/blogs/the-gavel/2015/10/nancy-pelosi-speaker-bid-214328 House leadership: Nancy Pelosi seeks support for speaker Politico October 10, 2015 On October 29, Ryan was elected Speaker with 236 of the 432 votes cast. Pelosi received 184, and Webster received 9. Jim Cooper, John Lewis, and Colin Powell all received 1 each.https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/30/us/politics/paul-ryan-set-to-take-over-as-speaker-hoping-to-manage-the-chaos.html Paul Ryan Is Elected House Speaker, Hoping to Manage Chaos Jennifer Steinhauer October 29, 2015 October 30, 2015 The New York Times State elections Gubernatorial 2015 United States gubernatorial elections Three states held gubernatorial elections in 2015. Kentucky: Democrat Steve Beshear is term-limited and could not run for re-election to a third term in office.Brammer Jack http://www.kentucky.com/2012/11/30/2426987/mongiardo-considers-running-for.html Mongiardo considers running for governor | Politics and Government Kentucky.com 2012-11-30 2012-12-07 Republican Matt Bevin won the election. Louisiana: Republican Bobby Jindal is term-limited and could not run for re-election to a third term in office.http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/02/john_bel_edwards_announces_he.html https://archive.today/20130411115928/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/02/john_bel_edwards_announces_he.html dead April 11, 2013 John Bel Edwards announces he is running for governor in 2015 Jeff Adelson The New Orleans Times-Picayune 10 February 2013 21 February 2013 Democrat John Bel Edwards won the election. Mississippi: Republican Phil Bryant ran for re-election to a second term in office.http://www.clarionledger.com/story/opinion/2015/01/18/power-rankings-top-session-issues/21959195/ Power Rankings: Top Session Issues January 18, 2015 January 28, 2015 The Clarion-Ledger Geoff Pender Bryant was re-elected. Statewide executive offices Three states held elections for statewide executive offices in 2015: Kentucky: Elections were held for the offices of Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Auditor, State Treasurer and Agriculture Commissioner. Louisiana: Elections were held for the offices of Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry and Commissioner of Insurance. Mississippi: Elections were held for the offices of Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, Commissioner of Insurance and the Mississippi Public Service Commission. State legislatures 2015 United States state legislative elections Seven legislative elections were held for four states in 2015: Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Virginia.State legislative elections, 2015 http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/State_legislative_elections,_2015 Ballotpedia 4 March 2013 In New Jersey, only the lower house of the legislature held elections. Republicans maintained control of both chambers of the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Virginia legislatures, while Democrats maintained control of the New Jersey General Assembly. Judicial Pennsylvania: Democrats won all three open seats, thereby flipping the court from a 4-3 Republican majority to a 5-2 Democratic majority. Wisconsin: Liberal justice Ann Walsh Bradley was re-elected for another 10-year term. Ballot Measures 2015 United States ballot measures Many states had voters reject or approve ballot measures. Local elections Various elections were held for officeholders in numerous cities, counties, school boards, special districts and others around the country. Mayoral elections Some of the large cities holding mayoral elections include:Mayors of the largest US cities http://www.citymayors.com/mayors/us-mayors.html#Anchor-Mayors-11481 City Mayors 4 March 2013 Anchorage, AK: Republican Dan Sullivan is term-limited and cannot run for re-election to a third term in office.http://www.alaskapublic.org/2014/10/28/ceo-of-the-city-campaigns-to-bring-anchorage-business-acumen-to-governors-cabinet/ "CEO of the City" Campaigns to Bring Anchorage Business Acumen to Governor’s Cabinet Alaska Public Media October 28, 2014 January 19, 2015 Democrat Ethan Berkowitz was elected to replace Sullivan. Arlington, TX: Republican Robert Cluck was defeated for a seventh term as mayor by Jeff Williams.http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/arlington/article3875459.html Arlington mayor already faces challenger in next May’s race Fort Worth Star-Telegram Schrock Susan September 29, 2014 February 19, 2015http://fwbusinesspress.com/fwbp/article/1/7720/News-Categories-Law/Arlington-Mayor-Cluck-to-seek-re-election.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20150220002710/http://fwbusinesspress.com/fwbp/article/1/7720/News-Categories-Law/Arlington-Mayor-Cluck-to-seek-re-election.aspx dead February 20, 2015 Arlington Mayor Cluck to seek re-election Fort Worth Business Press Graham A. Lee November 12, 2014 February 18, 2015 Boise, ID: Democrat David H. Bieter won re-election to a fourth term in office."Boise mayor, City Council incumbents win their races" https://web.archive.org/web/20151108011742/http://www.ktvb.com/story/news/politics/elections/2015/11/04/boise-mayoral-city-council-incumbents-track-victories/75138028/ 2015-11-08 , KTVB, November 4, 2015. (accessed 8 November 2015) Cary, NC: Democrat Harold Weinbrecht won re-election to a third term in office.https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/cary-news/article37079241.html/ Cary mayor, at-large council member unopposed in election Charlotte, NC: Democrat Dan Clodfelter was defeated in the Democratic primary.https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article9204896.html Charlotte Mayor Dan Clodfelter eases into new role The Charlotte Observer October 23, 2014 December 8, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141118230132/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/10/22/5259963/mayor-clodfelter-eases-into-new.html November 18, 2014 live Jennifer Roberts won the Democratic primary and election. Chicago, IL: Democrat Rahm Emanuel won re-election to a second term in office.Grove Lloyd Rahm Emanuel may be toying with 2016 presidential run http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/02/14/rahm-emanuel-toying-with-2016-presidential-run-sources-say.html The Daily Beast February 14, 2013 March 4, 2013 Colorado Springs, CO: Republican Steve Bach is retiring rather than running for re-election to a second term.http://gazette.com/steve-bach-wont-seek-second-term-as-colorado-springs-mayor/article/1543117 Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach: It's time to step aside The Gazette Heilman Wayne December 16, 2014 February 19, 2015 Republican John Suthers was elected to replace Bach. Columbus, OH: Democrat Michael B. Coleman is retiring rather than running for re-election to a fifth term in office.Siegel Jim Released email shows potential mayoral interest by Hughes http://dispatchpolitics.dispatch.com/content/blogs/the-daily-briefing/2012/11/11-2-12-hughes-email.html The Columbus Dispatch 5 March 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20121105050039/http://dispatchpolitics.dispatch.com/content/blogs/the-daily-briefing/2012/11/11-2-12-hughes-email.html 2012-11-05 dead Democrat Andrew Ginther was elected to replace Coleman. Dallas, TX: Democrat Mike Rawlings won re-election to a second term in office.http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/2014/12/dallas-mayor-mike-rawlings-seeking-re-election.html Updated: Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings seeks re-election, lays out agenda - Dallas Business Journal 28 November 2016 Denver, CO: Democrat Michael Hancock won re-election to a second full term in office.Meyer Jeremy Denver Mayor Michael Hancock building a war chest for possible re-election? http://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2012/11/27/denver-mayor-michael-hancock-building-war-chest-reelection/86588/ 5 March 2013 The Denver Post 11 November 2012 Duluth, MN: Democrat Don Ness is retiring rather than running for re-election to a third term in office.http://www.startribune.com/duluth-mayor-don-ness-won-t-run-again/278942751/ Duluth Mayor Don Ness won't run again Minneapolis Star Tribune Louwagie Pam October 12, 2014 August 8, 2015 Fort Wayne, IN: Democrat Tom Henry is running for re-election to a third term.http://www.news-sentinel.com/article/2015150109834 Mayor Henry announces re-election bid The News-Sentinel Krieg Sheryl January 6, 2015 February 19, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150219222350/http://www.news-sentinel.com/article/2015150109834 2015-02-19 dead Fort Worth, TX: Republican Betsy Price won re-election to a third term in office.http://fwbusinesspress.com/fwbp/article/1/8634/News-Categories-Government/Fort-Worths-Mayor-Price-running-again-says-she-has-unfinished-business.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20150220000832/http://fwbusinesspress.com/fwbp/article/1/8634/News-Categories-Government/Fort-Worths-Mayor-Price-running-again-says-she-has-unfinished-business.aspx dead February 20, 2015 Fort Worth's Mayor Price running again, says she has unfinished business Fort Worth Business Press Krieg Sheryl January 28, 2015 February 19, 2015 Greensboro, NC: Democrat Nancy Vaughan is running for re-election to a second term.http://www.news-record.com/blogs/killian_lehmert_the_inside_scoop/inside-scoop-the-thunderdome-district/article_e1503ac0-acdb-11e4-9959-77c141ffac42.html Inside Scoop: The Thunderdome District Greensboro News & Record Killian Joe February 4, 2015 February 19, 2015 Hartford, CT: Incumbent Pedro Segarra was defeated in the Democratic primary election by Luke Bronin.McKeever Jim Bernstein Jen Bronin takes Hartford mayoral primary over incumbent Segarra https://fox61.com/2015/09/16/bronin-appears-set-to-take-hartford-mayoral-primary-over-incumbent-mayor-segarra/ Fox61 WTIC-TV 24 September 2019 16 September 2015 Bronin then defeated independent Joel Cruz, Jr. in the general election.https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sots/electionservices/electionresults/2015/nov/hartfordpdf.pdf?la=en Election results City of Hartford Registrar of Voters 24 September 2019 6 November 2015 Houston, TX: Democrat Annise Parker is term-limited and could not run for re-election to a fourth term in office.http://houston.culturemap.com/news/city-life/01-02-14-mayor-annise-parker-reveals-her-third-term-agenda-and-what-shed-do-with-the-astrodome/ Mayor Annise Parker reveals her third term agenda — and what she'd do with the Astrodome Culture Map Houston January 2, 2014 December 9, 2014 A run off was held on December 12, 2015. Democrat Sylvester Turner won the election. Indianapolis, IN: Republican Greg Ballard is retiring rather than running for re-election to a third term in office.Shella Jim Will this be Greg Ballard's last term? http://blogs.wishtv.com/2011/12/13/will-this-be-greg-ballards-last-term/ WishTV.com 4 March 2013 Democrat Joe Hogsett was elected to replace Ballard. Jacksonville, FL: Democrat Alvin Brown was defeated for a second term in office by Republican Lenny Curry.http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2014-01-11/story/republicans-seek-candidate-challenge-mayor-alvin-brown Early look at 2015 mayor's race: Republicans seek candidate to challenge Alvin Brown The Florida Times-Union January 11, 2014 December 10, 2014 Kansas City, MO: Incumbent Sly James won re-election to a second term in office.http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2014/06/18/exclusive-with-kc-on-a-roll-mayor-says-hes-going.html?page=all With KCMO on a roll, Mayor James says he's going for two - Kansas City Business Journal 28 November 2016 Knoxville, TN: Democrat Madeline Rogero is running for re-election to a second term.http://www.knoxnews.com/news/rogero-revs-re-election-campaign Georgiana Vines: Rogero revs up re-election campaign Knoxville News Sentinel Vines Georgiana June 16, 2014 February 19, 2015 Las Vegas, NV: Incumbent Democrat Carolyn Goodman won re-election to a second term in office.https://www.ralstonreports.com/blog/anthony-goodman-im-running-against-you Anthony to Goodman: I'm running against you Ralston Reports January 18, 2015 January 20, 2015 Lincoln, NE: Democrat Chris Beutler won re-election to an unprecedented third term in office.http://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/beutler-wins-bid-for-historic-third-term-as-lincoln-mayor/article_ef1fe8cf-a47c-56aa-b269-043b01635d1f.html Beutler wins bid for historic third term as Lincoln mayor Lincoln Journal Star May 5, 2015 November 11, 2015 Madison, WI: Democrat Paul Soglin won re-election to an eighth term in office.http://host.madison.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/paul-soglin-formally-announces-re-election-campaign/article_6e199814-1e6d-5b82-bba9-3feb1080e0ce.html Paul Soglin formally announces re-election campaign Wisconsin State Journal Mosiman Dean January 13, 2015 February 19, 2015http://host.madison.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/paul-soglin-wins--way-primary-for-madison-mayor-scott/article_9e9bce55-5fc0-52e3-938b-4d4176a30cf1.html Paul Soglin wins 5-way primary for Madison mayor; Scott Resnick comes in second Wisconsin State Journal Mosiman Dean January 13, 2015 February 18, 2015 Memphis, TN: Democrat A C Wharton lost re-election to a fifth full term in office.http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/government/politics/elections/local/strickland-wins-memphis-mayors-race-215d01ef-9677-435e-e053-0100007fdb36-331502661.html Strickland defeats Wharton in Memphis mayor’s race 28 November 2016 Mayor-elect Jim Strickland won the election, with 41.5% of the votes cast, compared to Wharton's 22%.http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/government/politics/elections/local/2015-Memphis-Election-Results-331450952.html 2015 Memphis Election Results 28 November 2016http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/story/19401775/wharton-to-run-for-reelection Wharton to Run for Re-election MyFoxMemphis August 29, 2012 December 19, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141219174321/http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/story/19401775/wharton-to-run-for-reelection December 19, 2014 dead mdy-allhttp://www.myfoxmemphis.com/story/27411232/wharton-raising-funds-for-re-election-bid Wharton Raising Funds For Re-Election Bid MyFoxMemphis Greg Coy November 18, 2014 December 19, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141219180444/http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/story/27411232/wharton-raising-funds-for-re-election-bid December 19, 2014 dead mdy-all Montgomery, AL: Republican Todd Strange won re-election to a third term in office.http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/southunionstreet/2014/11/08/joe-hubbard-mulling-run-for-montgomery-mayor/18715877/ Joe Hubbard mulling run for Montgomery mayor Brian Lyman, Montgomery Advertiser November 8, 2014 Montgomery Advertiser November 17, 2014 Nashville, TN: Democrat Karl Dean is term-limited and could not run for re-election to a third term in office.http://archive.tennessean.com/article/20121203/NEWS0202/312030027/Nashville-2015-mayor-s-race-chatter-begins Nashville 2015 mayor's race chatter begins The Tennessean December 3, 2012 December 10, 2014 https://archive.today/20141102070834/http://archive.tennessean.com/article/20121203/NEWS0202/312030027/Nashville-2015-mayor-s-race-chatter-begins November 2, 2014 dead mdy-all Democrat Megan Barry was elected to replace Dean. Orlando, FL: Incumbent Democrat Buddy Dyer won re-election for a fourth term. Philadelphia, PA: Democrat Michael Nutter is term-limited and could not run for re-election to a third term in office.Lucey Catherine 1 of these 5 could be the city's next mayor http://articles.philly.com/2012-11-08/news/34974379_1_mayoral-race-mayoral-election-potential-candidates https://archive.today/20130411151911/http://articles.philly.com/2012-11-08/news/34974379_1_mayoral-race-mayoral-election-potential-candidates dead April 11, 2013 The Philadelphia Inquirer March 4, 2013 November 8, 2012 Democrat James F. Kenney was elected to replace Nutter. Phoenix, AZ: Democrat Greg Stanton won re-election to a second term in office.Phoenix Mayor Stanton running for re-election Portland, ME: Incumbent Democrat Michael Brennan was defeated for reelection by fellow Democrat Ethan Strimling.http://www.pressherald.com/2015/11/03/portland-mayoral-candidates-gather-with-supporters-as-votes-are-counted/ Brennan unseated by Strimling after one term as Portland mayor Portland Press Herald 5 November 2015 7 November 2015 Billings, Randy Raleigh, NC: Incumbent Nancy McFarlane won re-election to a second term in office.http://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/raleigh-mayor-nancy-mcfarlane-running-for-re-election/Content?oid=4331085 Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane running for re-election Indy Week Geary Bob February 4, 2015 February 19, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150206091146/http://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/raleigh-mayor-nancy-mcfarlane-running-for-re-election/Content?oid=4331085 February 6, 2015 dead Salt Lake City, UT: Democrat Jackie Biskupski defeated Incumbent Democrat Ralph Becker. San Antonio, TX: Democrat Ivy Taylor won election to a first full term in office.Baugh Josh San Antonio chooses Ivy Taylor as new mayor http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/S-A-council-convenes-today-to-pick-new-mayor-5637832.php San Antonio Express-News Hearst Corporation August 6, 2014 July 22, 2014Baugh Josh Ivy Taylor becomes mayor http://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Ivy-Taylor-becomes-mayor-5639620.php San Antonio Express-News Hearst Corporation August 6, 2014 July 22, 2014Rivard Robert San Antonio's New Mayor, Ivy Taylor http://www.therivardreport.com/conversation-san-antonio-new-mayor-ivy-taylor/ therivardreport.com Rivard Report August 6, 2014 July 30, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140914091905/http://therivardreport.com/conversation-san-antonio-new-mayor-ivy-taylor/ September 14, 2014 deadhttp://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Ivy-Taylor-to-run-for-mayor-of-San-Antonio-6083738.php#/0 Ivy Taylor running for mayor of San Antonio, joining a crowded field San Antonio Express-News Baugh Josh February 16, 2015 February 19, 2015 San Francisco, CA: Democrat Ed Lee won re-election to a second term in office.http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/SF-Mayor-Ed-Lee-to-run-for-second-full-term-in-5876086.php Once-reluctant S.F. Mayor Ed Lee says he’ll run for 2nd term 28 November 2016 South Bend, IN: Democrat Peter Buttigieg won re-election to a second term in office.Bell Kyle Mayor Buttigieg Announces Re-Election Bid http://southbendvoice.com/2014/11/18/mayor-buttigieg-announces-re-election-bid/ South Bend Voice November 18, 2014 November 18, 2014 Springfield, MO: Libertarian Robert Stephens won re-election.https://greenecountymo.gov/county_clerk/election/result_output.php?id=820 Summary Report for April 07, 2015 April 7, 2015 December 15, 2016September 2026 InternetArchiveBot Tampa, FL: Democrat Bob Buckhorn was re-elected to a second term in office.http://tbo.com/news/politics/tampa-mayor-buckhorn-files-to-run-for-re-election-20140912/ Tampa mayor Buckhorn files to run for re-election Tampa Tribune September 12, 2014 September 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140913173551/http://tbo.com/news/politics/tampa-mayor-buckhorn-files-to-run-for-re-election-20140912/ September 13, 2014 dead Toledo, OH: Democrat Paula Hicks-Hudson (acting mayor) is running in a special election to fill the remainder of the term of late Mayor D. Michael Collins.http://fox8.com/2015/02/07/toledo-to-hold-special-election-in-fall-after-mayors-death/ Toledo to hold special election after mayor’s death Fox 8 Cleveland Kelly Andrea February 7, 2015 February 19, 2015http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2015/02/07/Hicks-Hudson-vows-continuity.html Hicks-Hudson vows continuity as acting mayor Toledo Blade Messina Ignazio February 7, 2015 February 19, 2015http://www.toledonewsnow.com/story/28551636/toledo-mayor-hicks-hudson-announces-candidacy-for-november-mayoral-election Toledo Mayor Hicks-Hudson announces candidacy for November mayoral election Toledo News Now March 18, 2015 March 18, 2015 Zepeda, Michelle https://web.archive.org/web/20150321010919/http://www.toledonewsnow.com/story/28551636/toledo-mayor-hicks-hudson-announces-candidacy-for-november-mayoral-election March 21, 2015 dead Tucson, AZ: Democrat Jonathan Rothschild is running for re-election to a second term.https://www.azpm.org/p/top-news/2015/1/23/55016-tucson-elections-will-be-vote-by-mail-again/ Tucson Elections Will Be Vote-By-Mail Again Arizona Public Media Kelly Andrea January 23, 2015 February 19, 2015 West Palm Beach, FL: Democrat Jeri Muoio won re-election to a second term in office.http://westpalmbeat.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2013/07/12/wpb-mayor-muoio-ill-seek-reelection-in-2015/ WPB Mayor Muoio: I’ll seek reelection in 2015 - West Palm Beat Eliot Kleinberg July 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140714111233/http://westpalmbeat.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2013/07/12/wpb-mayor-muoio-ill-seek-reelection-in-2015/ 28 November 2016 Wichita, KS: Democrat Carl Brewer is term-limited and could not run for re-election to a third term in office.http://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/election/article7088867.html Field shaping up for Wichita mayor’s race The Wichita Eagle Ryan Kelsey January 16, 2015 February 19, 2015 Republican Jeff Longwell was elected to replace Brewer. Other local elections Other city offices Chicago Alderman Local propositions Houston, Texas Proposition 1: A referendum on an anti-discrimination ordinance known as the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance. Houston voters rejected this measure. Tables of partisan control results Political party strength in U.S. states These tables show the partisan results of the Congressional special elections and gubernatorial races in 2015. Bold indicates a change in control. + House Congressional seats   Before 2015 elections2015 State and Legislative Partisan Composition http://www.ncsl.org/Portals/1/Documents/Elections/Legis_Control_2015.pdf National Conference of State Legislatures November 19, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170918131922/http://www.ncsl.org/Portals/1/Documents/Elections/Legis_Control_2015.pdf September 18, 2017 dead After 2015 elections2015 Election Results http://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/statevote-2015-elections.aspx National Conference of State Legislatures November 19, 2017 District Incumbent State delegation Winner State delegation Illinois 18th Rep Dem 10–8 Rep Dem 10–8 Mississippi 1st Rep Rep 3–1 Rep Rep 3–1 New York 11th Dem Dem 18–9 Dem Dem 18–9 United States Rep 247–188 Rep 247–188 + Governorships State Incumbent Winner Kentucky Dem Rep Louisiana Rep Dem Mississippi Rep Rep United States Rep 31–18–1 31 Republicans, 18 Democrats, 1 Independent Rep 31–18–1 31 Republicans, 18 Democrats, 1 Independent References External links State Elections Legislation Database State legislation related to the administration of elections introduced in 2011 through this year https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/state-elections-legislation-database National Conference of State Legislatures Ncsl.org Washington, D.C. * 2015