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politics5 hours ago

Texas-Sized Cash Crunch Looms After Paxton Victory

After Ken Paxton’s Texas GOP primary win over Sen. John Cornyn, donors warn the general election could be the most expensive yet, with some predicting as much as $150 million needed to win in a state with 20 media markets; Paxton trails in fundraising and will rely on national groups and MAGA Inc., while Trump’s backing complicates and accelerates fundraising dynamics. Democrats see opportunities but expect heavy outside spending, which could divert funds from other battlegrounds as both sides brace for a high-stakes, expensive race.

via Politico|
#campaign-finance#donors#ken-paxton
Brown clinches Ohio Senate nomination, set for high-stakes clash with Husted
politics22 days ago

Brown clinches Ohio Senate nomination, set for high-stakes clash with Husted

Former Sen. Sherrod Brown won the Democratic nomination in Ohio’s special Senate race, clearing the path to a costly general election showdown against Republican Jon Husted. Brown, making a comeback after a 2024 loss, was recruited by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and enters a race anticipated to be among the most expensive in the country. Brown held an early fundraising edge, but outside money is expected to flood the race. Both candidates released their first TV ads: Husted’s spot emphasizes his background and job growth while drawing contrasts with Brown, with the ad noting Epstein-linked donations; Brown’s ad does not feature him. The Ohio contest is viewed as a key pickup opportunity for Democrats in their bid to regain Senate control.

via NBC News|
#campaign-finance#jon-husted#ohio
Mills exits Maine Senate race, paving path for Platner against Collins
politics28 days ago

Mills exits Maine Senate race, paving path for Platner against Collins

Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspended her U.S. Senate bid weeks before the Democratic primary due to a lack of funds, clearing the way for progressive outsider Graham Platner to likely clinch the nomination to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins; Platner has endorsements but also past controversial online remarks, and Mills has not yet indicated an endorsement. In a hypothetical general election, Platner leads Collins 48-41.

via The Guardian|
#graham-platner#janet-mills#maine
Maine Senate Hopeful Pushes Trump Probe and Court Overhaul
politics1 month ago

Maine Senate Hopeful Pushes Trump Probe and Court Overhaul

Graham Platner, an oyster farmer running in the Maine Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, calls for replacing Senate leadership, organizing an anti-war movement, using subpoena power to investigate the Trump administration, and pushing to impeach Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito (while exploring Supreme Court ethics rules and potential expansion). He argues Democrats need a more aggressive approach, contrasts his stance with Senator Collins, and says he’d focus on investigations if convict votes aren’t achievable in the Senate.

via NBC News|
#impeachment#maine#politics
Michigan’s Dem Senate Primary Tests How Far Left the Party Will Go
politics1 month ago

Michigan’s Dem Senate Primary Tests How Far Left the Party Will Go

Michigan's Democratic Senate primary between Mallory McMorrow and Abdul El-Sayed has become a test of the party's future, with both pitching bold progressive agendas and clashing with establishment-backed Haley Stevens. The race highlights debates over Israel/Palestine, Iran war policy, immigration, and healthcare, as younger, left-leaning voters push for a more aggressive stance while the party establishment pursues a more moderate path.

via The Intercept|
#abdul-el-sayed#democrats#mallory-mcmorrow
Illinois Senate race spotlight turns on Krishnamoorthi’s fundraising engine
politics2 months ago

Illinois Senate race spotlight turns on Krishnamoorthi’s fundraising engine

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has emerged as the dominant fundraiser in Illinois’ Senate race, amassing about $30.5 million since 2025 and drawing scrutiny over donor sources—including ties to Palantir executives and Hindu-nationalist-linked contributors—while outside PAC money and support shift the race’s dynamics ahead of the March primary; former staffers describe a grueling fundraising culture, even as Krishnamoorthi emphasizes broad, diverse support and insists he will represent all Illinoisans.

via Chicago Tribune|
#campaign-finance#fundraising#illinois-politics
Daines Withdraws from Montana Senate Race to Block Dem Top Recruit
politics2 months ago

Daines Withdraws from Montana Senate Race to Block Dem Top Recruit

Sen. Steve Daines abruptly pulled out of Montana’s Senate race just minutes before the filing deadline to deny Democrats a chance to field a top recruit such as Jon Tester or Brian Schweitzer. Kurt Alme filed to replace him as Democrats would have faced a crowded primary; Trump publicly backed Alme, while critics accused Daines of coronating a successor and sidelining voters. The move echoes a similar tactic used by Democrat Chuy Garcia in Illinois last year.

via CNN|
#daines#democrats#filing-deadline
Daines exits Montana Senate race at the filing deadline, reshaping GOP field
politics2 months ago

Daines exits Montana Senate race at the filing deadline, reshaping GOP field

Sen. Steve Daines withdrew from Montana’s 2026 U.S. Senate race just minutes before the filing deadline, leaving U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme as his handpicked successor and reshuffling a GOP field that also saw Rep. Ryan Zinke exit earlier. Daines had filed for reelection weeks earlier with about $4.9 million in the bank; Alme quickly announced his candidacy with endorsements from Daines, Trump and other GOP figures. Independent Seth Bodnar is also in the race and must gather signatures to qualify, creating a potentially unsettled contest that could affect Democrats’ prospects.

via Montana Free Press|
#filing-deadline#kurt-alme#montana
Daines Steps Aside, Clears Path for Alme in Montana Senate Race
politics2 months ago

Daines Steps Aside, Clears Path for Alme in Montana Senate Race

Senator Steve Daines of Montana shocked many by announcing he will not seek re-election in 2026 and endorsing Kurt Alme as his successor, a last‑minute move that effectively clears the field for Alme and could create a modest opening for Democrats in a GOP-leaning state; President Trump quickly backed Alme, while independents and several Democrats explore bids as the political landscape shifts after Zinke’s retirement and Tester’s 2024 loss.

via The New York Times|
#kurt-alme#montana#politics
North Carolina Senate Showdown: Cooper vs. Whatley
politics2 months ago

North Carolina Senate Showdown: Cooper vs. Whatley

Former Gov. Roy Cooper and ex-RNC chair Michael Whatley won their domains’ primaries to face off in North Carolina’s open U.S. Senate race, a contest that could decide control of the chamber. The state also features competitive House races, including a tight 4th District battle between Valerie Foushee and Nida Allam that underscored intraparty divisions over Israel policy and campaign strategy, plus a GOP-leaning shift in the 1st District after redistricting.

via Roll Call|
#cooper#elections#north-carolina
Texas Senate Primary Heats Up as Crockett and Talarico Vie for Narrow Lead Amid Polling Confusion
politics2 months ago

Texas Senate Primary Heats Up as Crockett and Talarico Vie for Narrow Lead Amid Polling Confusion

Texas Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico are in a razor-thin U.S. Senate primary that drew record turnout amid national attention, as election-night chaos over extended voting hours created counting uncertainty. Republican Ken Paxton leads the GOP field, potentially giving Democrats an opening if he advances. Polls diverged in the final weeks, with Crockett strongest among Black voters and Talarico drawing white liberals, while Latino voters were seen as pivotal to the outcome.

via The Guardian|
#crockett#politics#polling-confusion