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Alaska Senate Race Adds a Second Sullivan to the Ballot
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Alaska Senate Race Adds a Second Sullivan to the Ballot

Former teacher Dan J. Sullivan will join Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola on Alaska’s general-election ballot, in what could be a close race. Alaska’s all-party primary uses ranked-choice voting, so voters can rank both Sullivans, but confusion could matter in a tight result. The Dan J. Sullivan campaign is under a federal probe over whether it aimed to confuse voters; he says he registered as a Republican because the Alaska Independence Party no longer exists and declined to discuss involvement with a Democratic consultant.

Scott backs Graham as an 'easy choice' despite debate stumble
politics3 days ago

Scott backs Graham as an 'easy choice' despite debate stumble

Sen. Tim Scott endorsed Darline Graham in South Carolina’s special Senate runoff, calling her an 'easy choice' and expressing strong confidence in her readiness despite a viral debate moment where she admitted limited national-security expertise. The endorsement, tied to Trump support and NRSC messaging, highlights GOP efforts across key races while politics around Islamophobia concerns and other races (e.g., El-Sayed, Paxton) also feature in the broader coverage.

Darline Graham Admits National Security Gap Ahead of Trump-Backed SC Senate Runoff
politics8 days ago

Darline Graham Admits National Security Gap Ahead of Trump-Backed SC Senate Runoff

Newly appointed South Carolina Senate candidate Darline Graham said she isn’t “that informed on national security” during a debate, while pledging support for the military; she’s in a runoff against Rep. Ralph Norman, carrying Trump’s endorsement, and her profile rises as she leans on her late brother Lindsey Graham’s legacy amid foreign‑policy questions like Taiwan and the South China Sea.

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Ossoff’s tightly scripted viral playbook boosts a high-stakes Georgia race

Sen. Jon Ossoff’s 2026 reelection bid in Georgia is being run with unusually tight control over messaging and a knack for generating viral moments, as his team scripts speeches, blasts Trump on foreign policy, and buys national ads to raise his profile, all while he denies White House ambitions and concentrates on winning a pivotal Senate contest in a state that could shape the chamber.

South Carolina GOP Senate Runoff Bets on Trump’s Influence
politics15 days ago

South Carolina GOP Senate Runoff Bets on Trump’s Influence

No Republican won a majority in South Carolina’s Senate primary, pushing Graham and Norman into a runoff as they seek to consolidate support from eliminated candidates; the contest also tests Donald Trump’s sway over the GOP electorate, with the winner expected to face Democrat Annie Andrews in November in a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1998.

Obama backs El-Sayed as Michigan Senate bid kicks off fall race
politics17 days ago

Obama backs El-Sayed as Michigan Senate bid kicks off fall race

Former President Barack Obama spoke with Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, signaling early party support after El-Sayed’s tight primary win over Haley Stevens. Obama has been active in Michigan politics to help Democrats, while Detroit strongly backed Stevens in the primary (62.2% to El-Sayed’s 34.2%), and statewide El-Sayed narrowly led (48.5%–47.5%) with the Peters seat open and Republican Mike Rogers vying for votes.

Progressive outsider El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary, eyes November showdown
politics21 days ago

Progressive outsider El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary, eyes November showdown

Left-wing outsider Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary over Haley Stevens, edging toward a November showdown with Republican Mike Rogers and potentially becoming the first Muslim US senator. The result underscored intra-party tensions over Medicare for All and money in politics, while El-Sayed and Stevens clashed on Israel policy—El-Sayed advocating less US involvement and Stevens supporting continued US aid—before Stevens conceded and endorsed El-Sayed for the general election.

Pastor-turned-candidate wins crowded Kansas Senate primary
politics22 days ago

Pastor-turned-candidate wins crowded Kansas Senate primary

Democratic megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton won a crowded 11-way Kansas Senate primary to take on Republican Sen. Roger Marshall. Hamilton has raised about $4.1 million since February, while Marshall has raised roughly $6.2 million this cycle, underscoring the fundraising dynamics of a race in a state that has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since the 1930s and setting up a high-sum general election battle.

Beaudion exits SD Senate race, clearing path for independent Bengs
politics22 days ago

Beaudion exits SD Senate race, clearing path for independent Bengs

Julian Beaudion, South Dakota's Democratic Senate nominee, withdrew from the race—the third Democratic withdrawal in a red-state contest this year—opening the field for independent candidate Brian Bengs to challenge Republican incumbent Mike Rounds. Beaudion cited threats and a devastating house fire, and said he would not endorse Bengs, prioritizing his family's safety.

politics23 days ago

Michigan primaries test whether progressives can win in battleground politics

Michigan’s August primaries will test whether progressives can translate momentum into swing-state wins: Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate bid could anchor a broader left-wing wave, while the 7th District’s Lawrence and the 13th District’s McKinney challenge incumbents and party leadership, offering a crucial read on Democratic messaging ahead of 2028 and the party’s path to Senate/House control.

Michigan's Senate primary becomes a proving ground for Democrats' leftward shift
politics26 days ago

Michigan's Senate primary becomes a proving ground for Democrats' leftward shift

Michigan's Democratic Senate primary has become a high-stakes test of the party's direction: establishment favorite Haley Stevens is challenging Abdul El-Sayed, who is backed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. El-Sayed has gained ground in polls, while Stevens enjoys robust endorsements and a record influx of pro-Israel money from AIPAC; the result could signal whether the Democratic socialist surge can translate to statewide victory and influence the party's national strategy—winning in November would bolster the leftward shift, while a Stevens win would complicate it.

Trump-backed SC candidate faces skepticism in crowded Senate primary
politics27 days ago

Trump-backed SC candidate faces skepticism in crowded Senate primary

Conservatives in South Carolina remain skeptical of Darline Graham, Trump’s endorsed candidate to replace the late Lindsey Graham, in a crowded Aug. 11 primary that is likely headed to a runoff; critics say she lacks an office record, is closely tied to her brother, and may not mobilize the base against better-known challengers like Ralph Norman, Russell Fry, and Mark Sanford. Graham has moved to present a conservative record and align with Trump on key issues, but private polling and political insiders warn her odds are slim and note that Senate leaders have not yet endorsed her.

Michigan Senate Contest Heats Up as El-Sayed and Stevens Clash over EVs and Manufacturing
politics1 month ago

Michigan Senate Contest Heats Up as El-Sayed and Stevens Clash over EVs and Manufacturing

In a tight Michigan U.S. Senate debate, Abdul El-Sayed pitched affordable EVs (about $25,000 with 300-mile range) and a strengthened domestic auto-supply chain funded by incentives rather than mandates, while Haley Stevens argued that rising costs and a Canada trade dispute threaten Michigan manufacturing and urged utility reform. The candidates sparred over misogyny accusations, socialism, and campaign money, with El-Sayed denying misogyny and claiming he has never taken corporate PAC money, and Stevens denying taking utility money even as federal filings show she received $2,500 from DTE’s PAC (transferred from her House committee before her Senate run). The exchange underscored divides on EV strategy, manufacturing priorities, and political finance in a race that remains competitive.