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A fatal shooting by an ICE officer in Biddeford, Maine, is shaping the Democratic primary for Senate, with candidates blaming incumbent Sen. Susan Collins for voting to fund ICE without policy changes and some calling to abolish ICE; Collins defends the agency, saying it needs improvements but should remain in operation.
In Michigan's high-stakes Democratic Senate primary, establishment-backed Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed clashed over outside spending, campaign finance, and policy lines on Israel, immigration, and tech ethics, with Stevens demanding tax-return transparency and El-Sayed attacking AIPAC influence; the debate underscored a party torn between establishment and insurgent left as they eye voter turnout ahead of the August primary against Mike Rogers.
Emerson College Polling/WOOD-TV finds Abdul El-Sayed and Mallory McMorrow tied for the Democratic Senate primary lead in Michigan at 24% each, with 36% undecided and Haley Stevens at 13%. Younger voters favor El-Sayed, older voters back McMorrow, and the economy is the top issue for voters. The poll was conducted April 11-13, 2026 among 971 likely voters (MOE ~3.1% overall; 4.3% for Democrats, 4.6% for Republicans).
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, edging out two sitting House members and advancing to a November contest against Republican Don Tracy, with fundraising battles and Gov. Pritzker’s backing shaping the race.
A Texas judge ordered the unsealing of divorce records of Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, Angela, amid a heated Senate primary race, with the release seen as a victory for public transparency and potentially impacting the political contest.
A Texas judge ordered the unsealing of Ken Paxton's divorce records amid a heated Senate primary, potentially impacting his campaign as he seeks to unseat Senator John Cornyn, with the divorce details revealing personal issues that could influence voter perception.
Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate in Maine's Senate primary, publicly denounces far-right extremism and clarifies a controversy over a Nazi symbol in his Marine tattoo, claiming he was unaware of its meaning until recently and emphasizing his lifelong anti-fascist stance.
The article discusses the intense intra-party conflict within Texas Republicans as they battle over redistricting and the upcoming Senate primary, featuring a feud between incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is challenging him in the primary. Paxton has taken aggressive legal actions against Democratic lawmakers and allies, while Cornyn has sought federal assistance and criticized Paxton's conduct, highlighting the contentious and polarized nature of Texas politics ahead of the midterm elections.
Texas Senator John Cornyn outraised challenger Ken Paxton in the last quarter, with $3.9 million raised compared to Paxton's $2.9 million, strengthening his financial position ahead of a high-profile GOP primary, despite polls favoring Paxton.
Andy Kim wins the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in New Jersey with 75.1% of the vote, while Curtis Bashaw secures the Republican primary with 45.8% of the vote.
Democratic Rep. Andy Kim won New Jersey’s Senate primary, positioning him strongly for the general election in the blue-leaning state. His victory follows Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez's decision to run as an independent amid his federal corruption trial. Kim will face Republican Curtis Bashaw, who defeated a Trump-backed rival. Menendez's independent run could potentially split the Democratic vote, giving Republicans their best chance in decades to win a Senate seat in New Jersey.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has dropped out of the Democratic Senate primary, citing the potential for a divisive and negative campaign. Her decision likely paves the way for Democratic Rep. Andy Kim to secure the nomination. Murphy's campaign drew criticism, with many frustrated by the optics of her husband, Gov. Phil Murphy, pushing her candidacy. Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, who had previously endorsed Murphy, expressed disappointment with her campaign. Both Murphy and Kim had launched their campaigns to replace Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, who faces federal charges along with his wife.
Bernie Moreno wins the Republican primary in Ohio, securing 50.5% of the votes, and will face Sen. Sherrod Brown in the general election.
The Ohio GOP Senate primary is intensifying as Bernie Moreno and Matt Dolan vie for the chance to challenge Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in November, with Moreno enjoying Trump's endorsement and Dolan leaning on establishment support. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose trails in the polls. The primary has been marked by allegations of disloyalty, personal attacks, and heavy spending, with Moreno seen as the slight favorite. The winner faces the formidable task of unseating Brown, a populist with a strong constituency services operation.
The Ohio Republican Senate primary has become a battleground between former President Donald Trump's allies and state Sen. Matt Dolan, with Trump-backed candidate Bernie Moreno warning that a vote for Dolan would harm the MAGA movement. Dolan, supported by Gov. Mike DeWine, emphasizes his conservative credentials and ability to win in November. The race is seen as a tossup, with polls showing a close contest between Moreno and Dolan, and large numbers of undecided voters. The primary has highlighted divisions within the GOP, with both candidates and their supporters showing little concern about unifying the party after the divisive primary.