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nbcnews.compolitics9 days ago
Schumer Targets Collins in Maine Senate Race for 2026 Midterms
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday he plans to defeat Maine Republican Susan Collins and regain the Senate majority. Collins responded by highlighting her record of independence and federal funding secured for the state.
Nbc Newsworld10 days ago
Maine Senate Race Revives 2018 Kavanaugh Confirmation Vote
Democrats in Maine are highlighting Sen. Susan Collins' 2018 vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh in the current Senate campaign. The vote has resurfaced as an issue after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
New York Postpolitics15 days ago
Democratic Senators Decline Comment on Maine Senate Candidate Allegations
Several Democratic senators said they would not weigh in on allegations against a Maine Senate candidate. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer recruited another candidate for the seat before suspending that campaign.
uctoday.compolitics16 days ago
New Poll Shows Platner Leading Collins by 5 Points in Maine Senate Race, Days After Reports of Sexually Explicit Messages
A Thursday poll found Platner ahead of Collins by five points among likely voters. A prior survey last month showed him at 48 percent to her 43 percent before reports of alleged explicit messages surfaced.
thenation.compolitics24 days ago
Massachusetts Representative Says He Would Not Vote for Maine Senate Nominee
Rep. Jake Auchincloss stated he hoped Maine voters would reject Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner. The congressman later clarified he was not endorsing Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Washington Examinerpolitics28 days ago
Senator says retiring lawmakers can speak more directly
A Republican senator stated that members not seeking reelection can drop a political filter when commenting on issues. The remarks came during a Sunday television interview.
nationalpost.compolitics35 days ago
Sherrod 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.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics48 days ago
Polymarket 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…
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