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politics21 days ago•2 min saved

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

politics23 days ago•7 min saved

Maine Dems rally around Platner as Mills exit reshapes Senate race

Maine Democrats rally behind Graham Platner as the presumptive Senate nominee after Gov. Janet Mills withdraws, touting his grassroots operation and aiming to unseat Sen. Susan Collins, while he faces a June 9 primary against David Costello and scrutiny over past social-media posts.

via NBC News|

#democratic-party #graham-platner #maine

politics26 days ago•1 min saved

Mills’ Maine Senate bid crumbles amid fundraising gaps and Platner surge

Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ bid for the U.S. Senate collapsed about six weeks before the primary after fundraising struggles and failure to blunt Graham Platner’s rapid rise, exposing two key campaign vulnerabilities cited by Democrats.

via NBC News|

#fundraising #graham-platner #janet-mills

politics-and-policy26 days ago•2 min saved

Mills exits Maine Senate race, opening path for Platner’s momentum

Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspended her U.S. Senate bid five weeks before the June 9 primary, saying she lacked the fundraising to win, clearing the path for progressive Graham Platner and letting Democrats focus on defeating Republican Sen. Susan Collins amid large outside spending.

via Axios|

#graham-platner #janet-mills #maine

politics26 days ago•4 min saved

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

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

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

politics1 month ago•15 min saved

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

politics2 months ago•16 min saved

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

politics2 months ago•181 min saved

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

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Daines exits Senate race, endorses Alme to succeed him

Montana Sen. Steve Daines abruptly pulled his reelection bid minutes before the filing deadline and endorsed U.S. attorney Kurt Alme to replace him; President Trump backed Alme, and Democrats viewed the move as opening a more competitive race in a state shifting to the right.

via Roll Call|

#kurt-alme #montana #politics

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

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

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

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

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

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

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

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

politics2 months ago•525 min saved

NC primaries set stage for Senate showdown as Cooper favored and Trump-backed Whatley lead GOP

Polls close across Texas and North Carolina in the first 2026 midterm primaries, with North Carolina vote tallies potentially delayed until 8:30 p.m. ET after a precinct extension. Democrat Roy Cooper is favored to advance to the general in NC’s pivotal Senate race, while Trump-backed Michael Whatley leads the Republican field. Down-ballot races are reshaped by a new GOP-drawn map, creating GOP pickup opportunities in the coastal 1st District and contests in the western 11th District, and Democratic Rep. Valerie Foushee faces Durham County commissioner Nida Allam in the Research Triangle.

via CNN|

#michael-whatley #north-carolina #politics