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Nbc NewsMaine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Acknowledges Explicit Messages Sent Years Ago
Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, is under scrutiny after reports that he sent sexually explicit texts to several women while married. The reports emerged on May 31, 2026.
nbcnews.comIowa Holds Primary Elections Tuesday for Open Senate and Governor Races
Iowa voters will select nominees Tuesday in closed primaries for an open U.S. Senate seat, an open governor’s race, and four House districts. Republicans hold a statewide registration edge, while Democrats target the Senate and governor contests as their strongest opportunities.
Fox NewsMichigan Senate Candidate Says Democratic Party Has Antisemitism Problem
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow stated during a Michigan primary debate that the Democratic Party has an antisemitism problem. She described an incident at the Democratic National Convention in which an attendee directed an antisemitic slur at her Jewish husband…
nbcnews.comKen Paxton Wins Republican Primary for U.S. Senate
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate. The win follows a Trump endorsement and sets up a November general election against Democratic nominee James Talarico.
citizen.co.zaDemocratic Odds in Maine Senate Race Fall on Prediction Markets
Betting markets lowered the implied probability that a Democrat will win Maine's U.S. Senate seat. Public polls still show the likely Democratic nominee ahead of the Republican incumbent.
theepochtimes.comSenate Commerce Leaders Reach Bipartisan Deal on College Sports Legislation
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell announced agreement on the Protect College Sports Act of 2026. The bill sets national rules for NIL, transfers, eligibility, and media rights.
NprTexas Primary Runoffs Set November General Election Matchups
Runoff results established candidates for the U.S. Senate and several House seats. The outcomes followed redistricting and endorsements by President Trump.
Military.comMarine Veteran Graham Platner Seeks Democratic Nomination for Maine Senate Seat
Graham Platner, a 41-year-old Marine Corps veteran and oyster farmer, is running for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Susan Collins since 1997. He has secured endorsements from several Democratic senators and leads in fundraising and polling within the Democratic primary.
Fox NewsTony Dungy Endorses Michele Tafoya in Minnesota Republican Senate Primary
Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy endorsed former NBC sideline reporter Michele Tafoya in Minnesota's Republican primary for U.S. Senate. Tafoya faces four other candidates in the August 11 primary.
Nbc NewsIndependent candidate in Nebraska Senate race discusses campaign approach
An independent candidate is running for the U.S. Senate seat in Nebraska. The candidate appeared on a news program to outline a strategy and legislative style.
Fox NewsTexas Republicans Vote in Senate Runoff Between Cornyn and Paxton
Texans cast ballots Tuesday in a Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. President Trump endorsed Paxton last week in the race.
Fox NewsTexas GOP Senate Runoff Pits Cornyn Against Paxton
Sen. John Cornyn warned that Texas could elect a Democrat to the U.S. Senate if Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins the Republican primary runoff. The contest concludes today with the winner facing state Rep. James Talarico in November.
foxnews.comTexas Republican Senate Runoff Election Scheduled for Tuesday
Texas voters will decide the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate on Tuesday in a runoff between Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn. President Trump endorsed Paxton days before the vote.
citizen.co.zaTexas Republican Senate Runoff Set for Tuesday Between Paxton and Cornyn
Voters in Texas will decide the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. The winner will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in November.
Fox NewsAlabama Senate Primary Advances to June Runoff Between Moore and Hudson
Rep. Barry Moore and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson will face off in a June 16 Republican primary runoff for Alabama's open U.S. Senate seat. The race follows Sen. Tommy Tuberville's decision to run for governor instead.
salon.comMaine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Discusses Military Service and Political Views
Graham Platner, a former Marine and oyster farmer running as a Democrat for U.S. Senate in Maine, was profiled by the New York Times. The article covered his background, statements on military service, and past comments on political ideology.
alternet.orgTexas Senate Candidate Campaigns With State Representative in Houston
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico appeared with Texas State Rep. Gene Wu during a campaign event in Houston on Tuesday. The appearance comes as Talarico seeks support from Texas voters ahead of the general election.
Fox NewsMaine Senate Candidate Advocates Cooperation With China on Clean Energy
Graham Platner, a progressive candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, stated that the United States should adopt a cooperative approach toward China rather than an oppositional one. He linked the policy to efforts to address climate change through joint clean energy work.
Nbc NewsDemocratic Candidate Amy McGrath Discusses Senate Primary Bid in Kentucky
Amy McGrath, a former Marine fighter pilot, appeared on Meet the Press NOW to discuss her Democratic primary campaign for the U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Mitch McConnell. She stated that voters are 'fed up' and outlined her strategy to win the seat.
Usa TodayGeorgia Holds Primary Elections for Senate and Governor
Voters in Georgia cast ballots Tuesday in crowded Republican primaries for U.S. Senate and governor. Early voting data showed Democrats outpacing Republicans by 150,000 ballots.
nbcnews.comGeorgia Republicans Hold Primary for Senate and Governor Seats
Voters in Georgia go to the polls Tuesday to select Republican nominees for U.S. Senate and governor. President Trump has endorsed one candidate for governor but has not endorsed anyone in the Senate race.
Fox NewsDemocratic Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Made Graphic Sexual Comments on Deleted Reddit Posts
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner wrote explicit comments on Reddit about portable toilets and graffiti during military service. The posts, made under a now-deleted account, resurfaced as Platner campaigns for the U.S. Senate seat.
abcnews.go.comGeorgia Republicans Choose Nominee to Challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff
Georgia Republicans hold a primary Tuesday to select a nominee for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Jon Ossoff. The contest features Rep. Mike Collins, Rep. Buddy Carter, and political newcomer Derek Dooley.
uctoday.comLouisiana Republican Senate Primary Results Show Cassidy Finishes Third
Sen. Bill Cassidy placed third in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Louisiana on May 16, 2026. The two-term incumbent did not advance to the runoff election.
insurancejournal.comIdaho Holds Republican and Democratic Primaries on May 19
Voters in Idaho will select nominees for governor, both U.S. House seats, and one U.S. Senate seat in primaries scheduled for May 19. Republican candidates face challengers from the right in several races, while Democratic contests feature fewer candidates.
The New YorkerLouisiana Republican Primary Sends Sen. Bill Cassidy to Third Place
Sen. Bill Cassidy placed third in the Republican primary for his U.S. Senate seat on Saturday, failing to advance to the June 27 runoff. Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming will compete in the runoff.
nbcnews.comGeorgia Holds Primary Election Tuesday for Senate and Governor Races
Georgia voters will select nominees Tuesday for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Jon Ossoff and for the open governor’s office. The results will shape the November midterm contests and influence control of the state legislature.
Georgia Holds Primary Elections for Senate, Governor and Court Seats
Voters in Georgia go to the polls Tuesday for Republican primaries for U.S. Senate and governor. Democrats seek to win two seats on the state supreme court.
nationalpost.comSherrod Brown Launches Senate Comeback Bid in Ohio
Former three-term senator Sherrod Brown is running again for the U.S. Senate seat he lost in 2024. He faces Sen. Jon Husted in a race that could help Democrats flip the chamber.
foxnews.comSenate Candidate Releases Energy Plan Focused on Fossil Fuel Reduction
The presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate from Maine has released an energy plan that links fossil fuel reduction to both environmental protection and national self-sufficiency. The plan draws on elements of the Green New Deal while addressing affordability and local imp…
msnbc.comLouisiana Republicans Vote in Senate Primary to Choose Nominee
Louisianans are voting Saturday in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. Sen. Bill Cassidy seeks a third term while facing two challengers in a contest that could head to a June 27 runoff.
pbs.orgLouisiana Holds Revamped State and Congressional Primaries
Louisiana voters participate in a new primary system on Saturday that features separate party primaries for most offices. The contests include a Republican U.S. Senate primary for an incumbent who voted to convict President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial. Early vote…
washingtonpost.comMichigan Democratic Senate Candidate Mallory McMorrow Calls GOP Rival Formidable Competitor
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, a Democratic candidate in the Michigan Senate race, described her Republican opponent as a formidable competitor. McMorrow appeared on CBS News' "The Takeout" to discuss her campaign for the U.S. Senate seat. The Democratic primary is set to take plac…
Nbc NewsGeorgia Senate Primary Tests Influence of Gov. Brian Kemp
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is backing Derek Dooley, a former college football coach, in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. The primary is set for Tuesday with no candidate expected to reach a majority, leading to a June 16 runoff. Kemp has endorsed Dooley and campaigned with hi…
edmtunes.comJohn Fleming Challenges Trump-Endorsed Candidate in Louisiana Senate Primary
Louisiana state treasurer John Fleming has stayed in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate despite President Trump’s endorsement of Rep. Julia Letlow against incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy. Fleming’s campaign has forced a likely runoff on Saturday. The race tests the reach of Trump…
cointelegraph.comSenate Passes Clarity Act on Digital Assets
The U.S. Senate passed the Clarity Act on digital assets. Senator Dave McCormick called for the bill to reach the Senate floor and be sent to the president's desk for signature. The legislation aims to provide regulatory clarity for cryptocurrencies and related technologies.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSenate Passes Resolution to Withhold Pay During Future Government Shutdowns
The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a measure sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy that withholds senators' salaries during any lapse in agency funding, with pay released only after restoration. The resolution takes effect the day after the Nov. 3 general election and does not apply t…
CoinDeskSenate Banking Committee Advances Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee held a markup hearing on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on May 14, 2026. Republicans and Democrats failed to reach full agreement on the bill's remaining provisions, including decentralized finance and government ethics rules.
Abc NewsVice President JD Vance to Highlight Anti-Fraud Task Force in Maine Visit Ahead of June Primaries
Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to deliver remarks at Bangor International Airport on May 14, 2026, in the first stop expressly billed as focusing on the Trump administration’s anti-fraud efforts. The appearance comes days before Maine’s June 9 primaries for governor, U.S. S…
Abc NewsObama Meets With Texas Senate Candidate Talarico
Former President Barack Obama lunched with U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa at a taco shop in Austin, Texas on Tuesday. The meeting is intended to boost the candidates' campaigns in the conservative state. Obama has previou…
msnbc.comNebraska Holds Democratic Primary
Voters in Nebraska head to the polls Tuesday for Democratic primaries that will shape contests for an open U.S. House seat in the state's 2nd Congressional District and a U.S. Senate race. The House primary has centered on whether a leading candidate's potential win could allow R…
winnipegfreepress.comPoll Shows Republican Candidate Leads in Michigan U.S. Senate Race
A new poll released on Tuesday shows the Republican candidate leading three potential Democratic opponents in the race for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat. The seat has been held by Democrats since 1979. President Trump carried Michigan in both 2016 and 2024, making the state a targe…
The Washington PostTrump Nominates Kari Lake as Ambassador to Jamaica
President Trump has nominated Kari Lake, currently a senior adviser to the U.S. Agency for Global Media, to serve as ambassador to Jamaica. Lake, the Republican nominee for Arizona governor in 2022 and for U.S. Senate in 2024, was described as an embattled media czar by The Washi…
frontpagemag.comGraham Platner Wins Maine Democratic Senate Primary, Will Face Susan Collins in November
Oyster farmer and veteran Graham Platner became the presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine after Gov. Janet Mills ended her campaign. Platner, who faces Sen. Susan Collins in November, told Fox News he had a cordial call with Sen. Chuck Schumer but still would no…
The IndependentMichigan Democratic Senate Primary Focuses on Dark Money and Israel Policy
Three candidates are competing in Michigan's Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat that could help determine control of the chamber. The race has centered on dark money spending linked to pro-Israel groups and corporate political action committees. Rep. Haley Stevens, state S…
ABC NewsMichigan Special Election Result Raises Questions for Republicans in 2026
A Democrat won a Michigan state Senate special election by nearly 20 points in a district that was nearly even in the 2024 presidential race. Michigan Republicans face contests for governor, state Legislature and U.S. Senate in 2026 amid voter concerns over gas prices, the war in…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTrump to Meet Xi Jinping in Beijing Next Week as US Senators Visit Chinese Capital
National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen told reporters in Taipei that Beijing could attempt maneuvering over Taiwan when President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping next week. A bipartisan U.S. Senate delegation led by Senator Steve Daines is already…
680news.comCollins Says Maine Voters Will View Democratic Senate Challenger as Too Extreme
Republican Sen. Susan Collins is seeking a sixth term in the U.S. Senate in Maine's 2026 race against Graham Platner, a military veteran and oyster farmer who is the likely Democratic nominee. Collins told Fox News Digital that she has been the top target of the Democratic leader…
al-monitor.comIndiana Republican Primary Voters Approve Election Integrity Bill
Republican primary voters in Indiana ousted multiple state Senate incumbents who had blocked a congressional redistricting plan backed by President Trump. The results, which saw challengers win at least five of seven targeted seats, come as the U.S. Senate debates the SAVE Americ…
Fox NewsIndependent Nebraska Senate Candidate Receives Funds From Democratic Donors
Independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn has received campaign contributions from ActBlue and political action committees affiliated with Democratic officials. Osborn has pledged not to caucus with either major party if elected to the U.S. Senate in Nebraska. Campaign finance reco…
Usa TodayPoll Shows Paxton Leading Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate Runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a narrow lead over Senator John Cornyn in a recent poll for the Republican U.S. Senate runoff election set for May 26. The survey shows Paxton at 48% and Cornyn at 45% among likely voters, with 7% undecided. Key issues driving voter prefere…
ABC NewsOhio Primary Elections Underway for Governor, Senate, and Key House Districts
Ohio voters participate in Republican and Democratic primaries on May 5, 2026, selecting nominees for governor, a special U.S. Senate seat and multiple U.S. House districts. Key contests include Vivek Ramaswamy's bid for the GOP gubernatorial nomination against Casey Putsch, and…
winnipegfreepress.comPolymarket Predicts 51% Chance Democrats Win Senate Control in 2026
Prediction market platform Polymarket currently shows a 51% probability that Democrats will gain control of the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterm elections. This assessment comes amid ongoing political developments as the elections approach in November. The odds reflect trader bets…
abcnews.go.comTrump Endorses Rep. Andy Barr; Nate Morris Drops Out of Kentucky Senate Primary
President Trump endorsed Rep. Andy Barr in the Republican primary for Kentucky's U.S. Senate seat. Nate Morris exited the race and stated he would join the Trump administration. The seat is being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, the former longtime Senate GOP leader.
fortune.comSenate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Banning Members and Staff From Prediction Markets
The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution prohibiting its members and staff from participating in prediction markets amid concerns over insider information. The measure, effective immediately, follows reports of profitable bets on sensitive events like military actions. The…
Nbc NewsMaine Gov. Janet Mills Ends Senate Campaign
Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspended her U.S. Senate campaign, citing insufficient funds to compete in the Democratic primary against Graham Platner. Platner, an oyster farmer and veteran, now advances to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. The move highlights fundra…
Washington ExaminerSenate Approves Ban on Prediction Market Trading by Members and Staff
The U.S. Senate passed a unanimous resolution prohibiting its members and staff from trading on prediction markets. During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed queries on insider trading linked to Iran war developments and denied rel…
CoinDeskU.S. Senate Bans Members and Staff From Trading on Prediction Markets
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution prohibiting its members and staff from participating in prediction markets amid concerns over insider trading. The move follows reports of users profiting from accurate predictions of U.S. military actions. Separately, prediction markets exclud…
ABC NewsMaine Gov. Mills Suspends Senate Campaign; Minnesota GOP's Robbins Ends Gubernatorial Bid
Maine Governor Janet Mills suspended her U.S. Senate campaign on Thursday, citing insufficient funds, paving the way for oysterman Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee against Senator Susan Collins. In Minnesota, Republican Kristin Robbins ended her gubernatorial campaign on…
washingtonpost.comMaine Gov. Janet Mills Suspends U.S. Senate Campaign
Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate in Maine on or before April 30, 2026, handing the Democratic nomination to Graham Platner. The move, backed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, has divided Democrats amid a favorable 2026 midterm environment. The ra…