Why are there two U.S. Senate races? What’s the difference between them?

There are two contests for U.S. Senate on the ballot. You may vote for one candidate in each contest.

• The first contest is the regular election for the full 6-year term ending January 3, 2031.
• The second contest is a special vacancy election (the current officeholder is temporarily filling a vacancy) for the remainder of the current term ending January 3, 2025.

Because these are two separate terms of office, you will see the same candidates running in both contests.