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winnipegfreepress.comSanders Says He Supports Platner Despite Past Text Messages
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders stated Monday that he continues to back Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine. The comments follow media reports about sexually explicit text messages Platner exchanged while married.
nbcnews.comIowa Democrats to Select Senate Nominee in Tuesday Primary
Iowa Democrats will choose their candidate for a U.S. Senate seat on Tuesday. The state also faces competitive races for the U.S. House and governor's office in November.
pbs.orgPlatner Releases Populist Anti-Oligarchy Ad Days After Report of Sexually Explicit Messages
Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner issued a populist advertisement Monday, days after reports emerged that he sent sexually explicit messages to multiple women while married. Platner and Republican Sen. Susan Collins face each other in Maine’s November election.
foxnews.comDan J. Sullivan Files to Challenge Incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska Senate Race
A second candidate named Dan J. Sullivan, a former elementary school teacher and bartender, has filed to run against Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska's 2026 Senate race. The filing adds a new variable to a contest already featuring former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola.
foxnews.comGraham Platner Emerges as Democratic Frontrunner for Maine Senate Seat Despite Past Controversies
Sen. Cory Booker stated on May 31, 2026 that Graham Platner has questions to answer after reports that Platner’s wife informed his campaign about sexually explicit texts sent to other women.
nypost.comMaine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Faces Allegations of Past Sexting Messages
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker said he has concerns about Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after reports of past sexting messages surfaced. Booker spoke on ABC News’ “This Week” on May 31, 2026.
nbcnews.comSenator Andy Kim says he has not met Graham Platner
Democratic Senator Andy Kim stated he has not met or spoken with Graham Platner. Kim said he will work with whoever Maine voters elect but hopes the winner will oppose President Trump.
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.
uctoday.comMaine Senate Race: Collins Trails Democratic Challenger by 6-9 Points in Latest Polls
Recent polls show the Republican incumbent behind her Democratic challenger by margins ranging from seven to twelve points. The race is one of several that could determine Senate control in the 2026 midterms.
Washington ExaminerMaine Democrats Weigh Options for Senate Nominee After Platner Primary Win
State law gives the party a window to name a substitute if the nominee withdraws by July 13. Platner leads incumbent Susan Collins by nine points in the latest survey.
yahoo.comPlatner’s Wife Told Campaign Aide About Explicit Messages Found on His Account
Gertner told a campaign aide in late August 2025 that she had found sexually explicit messages sent by her husband to several women. The disclosure remained internal until this weekend.
nbcnews.comPlatner Campaign Informed of Candidate's Pre-Campaign Marital Texts During Internal Vetting
Amy Gertner disclosed the messages to a campaign aide last August during an internal vetting process. She said the couple addressed the issue in counseling and that their marriage is now stronger.
ForbesTexas Democratic Chair Comments on Senate Primary Results
Kendall Scudder, State Chair for the Texas Democratic Party, appeared on Forbes Newsroom to address the Republican primary runoff result and the upcoming general election contest.
NewsweekPoll Shows Mike Collins Leading Derek Dooley in Georgia Senate Runoff
A JMC Analytics and Polling survey of 600 likely Republican voters conducted May 26-27 found Collins ahead of Dooley 50 percent to 36 percent. Three other recent polls also showed Collins with an advantage ahead of the June runoff.
manilatimes.netTexas Senator Posts Quotes After Primary Runoff Loss
Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn posted quotes from Winston Churchill and the Bible after losing the Texas Senate runoff election. The posts followed a 28-point defeat to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday.
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.
Fox NewsSen. Chris Murphy Defends Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner
Sen. Chris Murphy said he continues to support Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner despite resurfaced Reddit posts. A University of New Hampshire poll shows Platner leading Republican Sen. Susan Collins 51% to 42%. Maine's Democratic primary is scheduled for June 9.
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.
Usa TodayTexas Senate Poll Shows Paxton With Strong GOP Support; Talarico Leads by 3 Points Within Margin of Error
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico holds a narrow 47% to 44% lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the first general-election survey after the GOP runoff. The poll of 1,670 likely voters was conducted May 27-28 with a margin of error of plus or minus 2.8 points.
newrepublic.comTexas Republican Senate Primary Runoff Results Set November Ballot
Republican Sen. John Cornyn lost to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in Tuesday's GOP primary runoff. Texas Democrats nominated state Rep. James Talarico for the November Senate race.
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.
abcnews.go.comTexas Democratic Senate candidate says campaign relies on grassroots donors
James Talarico stated his Senate campaign is funded by individual donors rather than corporate PAC contributions. The comment follows record spending in the Texas Republican primary.
ForbesPaxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas Senate GOP Primary Runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff. Paxton will face Democratic state Representative James Talarico in November.
NprTexas Republican primary results advance one Senate candidate and open another contest
Voters in Texas completed one Senate primary and set the stage for a second contest. The outcomes determine which candidates will appear on the November ballot.
SemaforTexas Senate Primary Winner Shifts Focus to General Election
Senate Republicans are moving to support the primary winner after Tuesday's contest. Party leaders had preferred the more experienced candidate but now emphasize holding the seat.
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.
nypost.comKen Paxton defeats Sen. John Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate primary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican primary runoff against Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday. President Trump endorsed Paxton the week before the vote.
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.
Nbc NewsTexas Attorney General Wins GOP Senate Primary Runoff
The state attorney general defeated the incumbent senator by 28 points in Tuesday's Republican runoff. Senate leaders quickly endorsed the nominee and urged unity ahead of the November general election.
foxnews.comTexas Republican Senate Candidates Skip Public Events Ahead of Runoff
Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton have no campaign events scheduled for Monday. The candidates continue their contest through advertising that has exceeded $109 million.
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.
citizen.co.zaRepublican Senate Run-Off Vote Held in Texas
A Senate candidate backed by the current administration competed in a Texas Republican primary run-off. The outcome is viewed as a test of influence within the party.
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 Choose Paxton Over Cornyn in Senate Runoff
Voters in Texas decide the Republican nominee for Senate between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The contest has become the costliest Senate primary in state history.
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.
Nbc NewsTexas Primary Runoffs Test Trump Endorsement of Paxton Over Cornyn
Voters decide Tuesday between state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn for the Republican Senate nomination. The winner will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in November. Several House primary runoffs are also on the ballot.
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.
citizen.co.zaTexas GOP voters decide Senate primary between Paxton and Cornyn
Texas Republicans vote in a Senate primary runoff between Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn. The contest has drawn more than $100 million in spending and features competing visions for the party's direction.
Fox NewsTexas Senate Runoff Pits Incumbent Cornyn Against Trump-Backed Paxton
Republican voters in Texas decide between Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton in a Tuesday runoff for the party's Senate nomination. The winner faces Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in November.
joemygod.comTexas Senate Runoff Ads Top $109 Million Ahead of Tuesday Vote
Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton face each other in a Republican primary runoff on Tuesday. The contest has drawn more than $109 million in advertising, most of it from Cornyn-aligned groups.
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.
Washington ExaminerSenator Katie Britt to Introduce Bill Making E-Verify Mandatory for All U.S. Employers
Sen. Katie Britt will introduce legislation on Thursday to make the Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026 permanent and require its use by every U.S. employer. The bill would also increase penalties for hiring unauthorized workers and block states from restricting E-Verify use.
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The New YorkerTexas Senate Primary Runoff Set Between Cornyn and Paxton
Incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will compete in a May 26 runoff after neither secured a majority in the April primary. President Trump endorsed Paxton earlier this month.
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.
SemaforFive Republican Senators Endorse Letlow in Louisiana Senate Runoff
Five Republican senators have endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow in her June 27 runoff against Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming. The endorsements follow Letlow receiving nearly 45 percent of the vote on Saturday.
Fox NewsAlabama Senate Race Advances to Runoffs for Both Parties
Two Democrats and two Republicans will face off in June 16 runoffs to replace Sen. Tommy Tuberville. The contests follow Tuberville's decision to leave the Senate and seek the Alabama governorship.
foxnews.comCollins and Dooley Advance to Georgia GOP Senate Runoff
Rep. Mike Collins and former college football coach Derek Dooley will face each other in a June 16 runoff for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. A third candidate, Rep. Buddy Carter, was eliminated in Tuesday's primary.
Washington ExaminerGeorgia GOP Senate Primary Advances to June Runoff
Rep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will face each other on June 16 for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Collins led with roughly 41 percent of the vote but fell short of the majority needed to avoid a runoff.
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.
SemaforPresident Trump Endorses Texas Attorney General Paxton for Senate
President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary. The endorsement came one week before the runoff election.
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.
The New YorkerLouisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy Loses Primary After 2021 Trump Impeachment Vote
Sen. Bill Cassidy said Monday he has no regrets about his 2021 vote to convict President Trump on impeachment charges. The Louisiana Republican placed third in Saturday's primary and will not advance to the June runoff.
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.
Washington ExaminerThune Says He Will Not Endorse in Louisiana Senate Runoff
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he will not endorse either candidate in the Louisiana Senate runoff. The runoff features Rep. Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming after Sen. Bill Cassidy finished third in Saturday's primary.
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.
ABC NewsGeorgia Republicans Hold Primary to Choose Senate Challenger to Jon Ossoff
Three candidates are competing in Tuesday's Republican primary for the chance to face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. The winner will need to overcome recent Democratic strength in statewide races.
Fox NewsTrump-Backed Candidate Advances in Louisiana Senate Primary
Representative Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming advanced to a runoff in the Louisiana Republican primary for Senate after defeating incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy. President Trump endorsed Letlow in the race.
Fox NewsLouisiana GOP Senate Primary Heads to Runoff Between Letlow and Fleming
Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his bid for a third term in the Republican primary. Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming will face off in a June 27 runoff.