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A recount in Indiana's May GOP state Senate primary flipped the lead from incumbent Spencer Deery to Paula Copenhaver after 10 ballots were tossed, giving Copenhaver a three-vote edge. Deery plans to appeal, arguing the disputes were about administrative errors rather than voter intent. If the result stands, Copenhaver would be favored in the general election in the heavily Republican 23rd District.
Democratic Rep. Cleo Fields of Louisiana will not seek re-election to Congress and will instead run to fill the unexpired term in the state Senate after a Supreme Court ruling and new maps reshaped Louisiana’s districts in Republicans’ favor.
Democrat Troy Jackson, the presumptive nominee to replace Platner in Maine’s state Senate and the likely Democratic challenger to Sen. Susan Collins, is known for a fiery temper, including an incident in which he threw a water bottle at a meeting and cursed at colleagues, prompting a lawmaker to say straight men are 'too emotional' for politics and a House speaker to eject him. Supporters say his passion drives policy; critics worry the outbursts could hurt his general-election prospects.
The South Carolina Senate rejected President Trump's request to redraw the state's congressional districts, effectively keeping the current map in place after a redistricting session in May 2026.
South Carolina Republicans blocked a redistricting plan that would have ousted Rep. Jim Clyburn, defying President Trump. The state Senate failed to end debate on the map 24-20, with 12 Republicans joining Democrats, and then adjourned until June 10, effectively killing any midterm redraw. The move preserves the status quo for 2026, though early voting will raise political stakes; Gov. McMaster’s push for a special session earlier was too late, and GOP defectors could face pressure in 2028 primaries as Trump remains a force in politics elsewhere.
Pennsylvania’s primary elections produced mixed results as incumbents faced money from skill-games and sports-betting interests, with three Republican state senators—Baker, Bartolotta, and Gebhard—surviving challenges; in the House, Greg Vitali was defeated by Judy Trombetta in the 166th, while Ce-Ce Gerlach led Ana Tiburcio in the 22nd. In the 16th Senate District, Mark Pinsley defeated Bradley Merkl-Gump to face Jarrett Coleman in November, aided by a new PAC targeting Merkl-Gump. Other contests included the 148th District race with no Republican on the ballot and Dave Nissley winning the retiring Bryan Cutler seat in Lancaster County; many races remain shaped for uncompetitive general elections.
Democrat Chedrick Greene won Michigan's 35th Senate District in a May 2026 special election, sealing a 19-18 Democratic majority in the state Senate for the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's term. The district—anchored by Saginaw, Bay City and Midland and surrounding conservative rural areas—was watched as a barometer for the fall midterms, with the win leaving the seat up again in November and Republicans warning about timing; analysts caution against overinterpretation but see it as a potential signal of voter sentiment in battleground Michigan.
Indiana State Senate District 23 Republican primary remains too close to call with 99% of expected votes counted; Spencer Deery and Paula Copenhaver are effectively tied at 6,334 vs 6,331 votes (about 50% each), with county results split—Deery ahead in Tippecanoe and Parke, Copenhaver ahead in Fountain and Montgomery—as officials finalize tallies.
Democrat Chedrick Greene defeated Republican Jason Tunney by about 19 points in Michigan’s 35th Senate District in a May 2026 special election (roughly 93% of votes counted). The district, which leaned Republican in 2024, represents another Democratic over-performance in special elections and strengthens the party’s position in the state Senate ahead of November races. Greene, a Marine veteran and fire captain, campaigned on affordability and safety; Tunney conceded, saying the race was only a halfway point to the November contest. The win follows Whitmer’s endorsement and underscores ongoing momentum for Democrats in battleground states.
Live results show Democrat Chedrick Greene facing Republican Jason Tunney in a highly competitive Michigan State Senate district. A Greene win would help Democrats preserve their narrow chamber edge; the district narrowly backed Kamala Harris last year, underscoring Democrats' strength in special elections amid national political dynamics.
Democrat Chedrick Greene defeated Republican Jason Tunney in Michigan's 35th Senate District special election, giving Democrats a 20-18 edge in the state Senate for the remainder of the year. Greene led with about 59% of the vote to Tunney's 39% as Libertarian Ali Sledz drew under 2%. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer praised the victory, while Tunney vowed to run again in November. The race served as a potential bellwether for upcoming statewide races, including the governor and U.S. Senate contests.
Democrat Chedrick Greene defeated Republican Jason Tunney in Michigan’s 35th Senate District to replace Kristen McDonald Rivet, securing a 20-18 Democratic majority in the state Senate. The race drew high-profile visits from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Pete Buttigieg, and Greene led by about 22 points with 55% of expected votes counted, reflecting a broader pattern of Democrats outperforming Harris in 2024 in that district.
Seven Indiana Republican state senators face primary challengers backed by Trump after opposing a redrawn map; the races have drawn roughly $12 million in ads as Trump seeks to punish incumbents, illustrating his ongoing influence in GOP politics amid a broader redistricting fight.
A May 2026 special election in Michigan's 35th Senate District will decide control of the state Senate, with Democrat Chedrick Greene facing Republican Jason Tunney; rallies in Saginaw and Freeland highlight the race as an early indicator for the fall midterms.
Barry Christian, 54, a Republican candidate for Oklahoma State Senate District 38, was found dead inside his pickup near a ravine in the Sandy Sanders Wildlife Management Area after going missing Tuesday; OSBI says a body was found and identified, the cause of death has not been disclosed, and a campaign sign was found nearby.