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winnipegfreepress.compolitics11 days ago
Trump Highlights Democratic Senate Nominee Platner's Inflammatory Posts, Nazi-Linked Tattoo and Explicit Texts
President Donald Trump criticized Democratic nominee Graham Platner during a June 10, 2026, bill-signing event in the Oval Office. The remarks came one day after Platner secured the Democratic nomination for the Maine Senate race.
thesouthafrican.compolitics12 days ago
Parties pursue primary interventions and independent candidates ahead of 2026 elections
Both parties are using primary spending and independent candidacies to shape 2026 contests after redistricting reduced the number of competitive districts. Republicans have backed weaker Democratic primary candidates in Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Democrats have aligned wi…
Washington Examinerpolitics17 days ago
Democrats Consider Independent Candidates in Several Republican-Leaning States
Democratic operatives in Nebraska, Montana, South Dakota, and Alaska are weighing support for independent Senate candidates over party nominees. The shift follows recent primaries and reflects concerns about the party's brand in conservative states.
motherjones.compolitics4 days ago
Republicans Secure Senate Nominations in Four States
Voters in six states cast ballots Tuesday in Senate, House and gubernatorial primaries. Republican candidates won nominations in Iowa, South Dakota, New Mexico and Montana.
Semaforpolitics20 days ago
Democrats prepare for Maine Senate nominee to remain on ballot
Party officials continue to back their candidate despite recent reports of personal messages. Discussions are underway about potential additional stories ahead of the November election.
citizen.co.zapolitics37 days ago
Democrats Back Independent Candidates in Some Red States
Democratic officials in states including Nebraska and Alaska are supporting independent candidates over their own party's nominees in some races this year. The strategy aims to improve chances against Republicans where the Democratic brand is viewed as weak. Independent candidate…
Fox Newspolitics40 days ago
Nebraska and West Virginia Hold Primaries
Voters in Nebraska and West Virginia head to the polls Tuesday in primaries that could shape the 2026 midterm battles for Congress. In Nebraska, Democrats are competing to challenge for the state's 2nd District, known as the "blue dot," in hopes of flipping a Republican-held seat…
Usa Todaypolitics46 days ago
Poll 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…
The Boston Globepolitics47 days ago
Primary Elections in May 2026 Test President Trump's Endorsement Influence
Voters in Indiana and Ohio participate in primary elections on May 5, 2026, with several races highlighting the impact of President Trump's endorsements. Upcoming primaries in Louisiana, Kentucky, and Texas will further assess his sway among Republican voters. These contests invo…