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US Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota joins the race for retiring Sen. Tina Smith's seat
Read full article: US Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota joins the race for retiring Sen. Tina Smith's seatU.S. Rep. Angie Craig is the latest Minnesota Democrat to enter an increasingly competitive race for the U.S. Senate seat held by the retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
Cornyn, Paxton trade early attacks in closely watched Texas GOP Senate primary
Read full article: Cornyn, Paxton trade early attacks in closely watched Texas GOP Senate primaryA supercharged U.S. Senate GOP primary in Texas between Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton is off to a fast start of personal attacks and expectations of a high-spending race.
Ex-congressman Nickel entering race to unseat North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026
Read full article: Ex-congressman Nickel entering race to unseat North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel of North Carolina has announced himself as a candidate to try to unseat Republican Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026.
Texas AG Ken Paxton launches Senate primary challenge against Republican Sen. John Cornyn
Read full article: Texas AG Ken Paxton launches Senate primary challenge against Republican Sen. John CornynTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced his entry into the U.S. Senate race against Republican Sen. John Cornyn in what will be one of the country’s most contentious 2026 primary contests.
Former US Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming, who bridged partisan gaps with his quick wit, dies at age 93
Read full article: Former US Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming, who bridged partisan gaps with his quick wit, dies at age 93Relatives are remembering former U_S_ Sen_ Alan Simpson of Wyoming as “an uncommonly generous man” who was “gifted in crossing party lines.”.
Pete Buttigieg will announce he won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, source says
Read full article: Pete Buttigieg will announce he won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, source saysFormer Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is planning to announce that he won't seek Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in 2026.
Supreme Court seems likely to rule for Ohio woman claiming job bias because she's straight
Read full article: Supreme Court seems likely to rule for Ohio woman claiming job bias because she's straightThe Supreme Court seems likely to side with an Ohio woman who claims she suffered sex discrimination in her employment because she is straight.
Supreme Court rules against drivers in a case advocates say could make civil-rights claims harder
Read full article: Supreme Court rules against drivers in a case advocates say could make civil-rights claims harderThe Supreme Court has found that people who score early court wins in civil rights cases won’t necessarily be able to recover their legal fees.
Kentucky Senate hopeful Daniel Cameron praises Trump, criticizes his mentor, Mitch McConnell
Read full article: Kentucky Senate hopeful Daniel Cameron praises Trump, criticizes his mentor, Mitch McConnellRepublican Senate candidate Daniel Cameron has lavished praise on President Donald Trump and criticized his mentor, Sen. Mitch McConnell.
Scramble for McConnell's Senate seat underway with signs of a bruising GOP primary ahead
Read full article: Scramble for McConnell's Senate seat underway with signs of a bruising GOP primary aheadThe scramble to fill Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat in Kentucky began as soon as the Republican revealed he won’t seek reelection in 2026.
Dr. Mehmet Oz holds millions from companies that he'd wield power over if confirmed, report shows
Read full article: Dr. Mehmet Oz holds millions from companies that he'd wield power over if confirmed, report showsDr. Mehmet Oz holds millions of dollars worth of shares in health insurance, fertility, pharmaceutical and vitamin companies.
Buttigieg weighs a decision with huge implications for Democrats: Run for Senate or president?
Read full article: Buttigieg weighs a decision with huge implications for Democrats: Run for Senate or president?Pete Buttigieg is quietly contemplating his future from a small city in northern Michigan while talking to Democratic Party officials, labor leaders and top strategists.
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to oversee US spy agencies, advances to Senate confirmation vote
Read full article: Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to oversee US spy agencies, advances to Senate confirmation voteTulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s pick to be director of national intelligence, is another step closer to Senate confirmation.
Ex-Ohio State coach Jim Tressel joins a long list of sports figures who've moved into politics
Read full article: Ex-Ohio State coach Jim Tressel joins a long list of sports figures who've moved into politicsFormer Ohio State University coach Jim Tressel is being nominated to be the state’s next lieutenant governor.
Callers swamp Senate offices in Trump's first weeks, leading to busy signals and full voicemail
Read full article: Callers swamp Senate offices in Trump's first weeks, leading to busy signals and full voicemailCallers are getting busy signals and voicemail inboxes are full at many U.S. Senate offices.
Pro-RFK Jr. letter to the Senate includes names of doctors whose licenses were revoked or suspended
Read full article: Pro-RFK Jr. letter to the Senate includes names of doctors whose licenses were revoked or suspendedA letter submitted to the U.S. Senate that states it was sent by physicians in support of Robert F.
Vivek Ramaswamy, an Ohio native, is interested in filling Vance's old Senate seat, AP source says
Read full article: Vivek Ramaswamy, an Ohio native, is interested in filling Vance's old Senate seat, AP source saysFormer Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has expressed interest in the Ohio U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance.
Ohio gov signs bill requiring schools to tell parents about health care changes, 'sexuality content'
Read full article: Ohio gov signs bill requiring schools to tell parents about health care changes, 'sexuality content'Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation that boosts the rights of parents to know when schools are changing their child’s health care or preparing to present lessons involving sexuality or gender.
Senate report alleges Amazon rejected warehouse safety recommendations due to productivity concerns
Read full article: Senate report alleges Amazon rejected warehouse safety recommendations due to productivity concernsA U.S. Senate committee says at least two internal Amazon studies have found a relationship between worker speed and injuries in the online retailer's warehouses.
Mitt Romney's Senate exit may create a vacuum of vocal, conservative Trump critics
Read full article: Mitt Romney's Senate exit may create a vacuum of vocal, conservative Trump criticsSen. Mitt Romney has given his final remarks after seeing the Republican Party for which he was once the standard bearer drastically transform under Donald Trump.
US senators grill airline officials about fees for seats and checked bags
Read full article: US senators grill airline officials about fees for seats and checked bagsA U.S. Senate subcommittee has held a hearing to question the growing use of airline fees to charge passengers for things like early boarding and better seats.
Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde concedes defeat to Democrat Tammy Baldwin in US Senate race
Read full article: Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde concedes defeat to Democrat Tammy Baldwin in US Senate raceWisconsin Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde has conceded defeat in the race narrowly won by Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, saying he will not pursue a recount.
Pennsylvania courts get lawsuits over ballot-counting in Senate contest headed toward a recount
Read full article: Pennsylvania courts get lawsuits over ballot-counting in Senate contest headed toward a recountRepublicans are going to court in Pennsylvania amid vote counting in the U.S. Senate election between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick, with the contest headed toward a state-mandated recount.
Pennsylvania Senate contest headed toward a recount, and possibly litigation
Read full article: Pennsylvania Senate contest headed toward a recount, and possibly litigationThe U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania between Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick is headed for a statewide recount, as counties continued Wednesday to sort through outstanding ballots and the campaigns jousted over which ones should count.
Why AP called the Arizona Senate race for Ruben Gallego
Read full article: Why AP called the Arizona Senate race for Ruben GallegoThe Associated Press declared Democrat Ruben Gallego the winner of Arizona’s U.S. Senate seat after vote updates on Monday and over the weekend increased his statewide lead and closed off any remaining paths to victory for Republican Kari Lake.
Trump rebuilds Democrats' 'blue wall' states with red bricks. Especially Pennsylvania
Read full article: Trump rebuilds Democrats' 'blue wall' states with red bricks. Especially PennsylvaniaRepublicans landed historic victories in Pennsylvania, winning the battleground state’s valuable presidential electoral votes, posting a two-seat gain in its U.S. House delegation and sweeping all four statewide offices on the ballot, including a U.S. Senate seat.
The Latest: Trump wins North Carolina and GOP reclaims Senate majority
Read full article: The Latest: Trump wins North Carolina and GOP reclaims Senate majorityRepublican Donald Trump won North Carolina, capturing one of the seven heavily contested battlegrounds while votes in six other swing states are still being counted.
The struggle for Senate control goes down to the wire as spending shatters records
Read full article: The struggle for Senate control goes down to the wire as spending shatters recordsBillions of dollars in ads are raining down on voters across the Rust Belt, Rocky Mountains and American southwest as the two major political parties struggle for control of the U.S. Senate.
Maryland voters embrace rare chance to help determine US Senate control
Read full article: Maryland voters embrace rare chance to help determine US Senate controlRepublican and Democratic voters in Maryland largely agree on one thing: the state's U.S. Senate race between Republican Larry Hogan and Democrat Angela Alsobrooks has unusually high stakes this year.
Democrats invest $5 million to try to defeat Republican Ted Cruz in Texas Senate race
Read full article: Democrats invest $5 million to try to defeat Republican Ted Cruz in Texas Senate raceDemocrats backing Rep. Colin Allred’s bid to defeat Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are investing $5 million in an ad campaign focused on abortion.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania on Election Day
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania on Election DayPennsylvania voters are expected to play a pivotal role in the Nov. 5 general election, with control of the White House and both chambers of Congress and the state Legislature hanging in the balance.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona on Election Day
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona on Election DayVoters in Arizona have no shortage of competitive races to decide in the Nov. 5 general election, with control of the White House, the U.S. Senate and House and both chambers of the state Legislature in the balance.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina on Election Day
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina on Election DayNorth Carolina voters will cast ballots for president and governor in the Nov. 5 general election while many in the state are still dealing with the aftermath and massive destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.
Ruben Gallego divorce records unsealed but reveal little about Democratic Senate candidate
Read full article: Ruben Gallego divorce records unsealed but reveal little about Democratic Senate candidateDivorce records for Arizona's Democratic Senate candidate Ruben Gallego and his ex-wife, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, are now public.
Maryland candidates debate abortion rights in widely watched US Senate race
Read full article: Maryland candidates debate abortion rights in widely watched US Senate raceDemocrat Angela Alsobrooks is highlighting former Gov. Larry Hogan’s actions in office as evidence he isn’t as supportive of abortion rights as he now claims to be.
A Michigan Senate candidate aims to achieve what no Republican has done in three decades
Read full article: A Michigan Senate candidate aims to achieve what no Republican has done in three decadesFormer Representative Mike Rogers is attempting to become the first Republican to win a U.S. Senate race in Michigan in 30 years.
Senate approves criminal contempt resolution against Steward Health Care CEO
Read full article: Senate approves criminal contempt resolution against Steward Health Care CEOThe U.S. Senate has approved a resolution intended to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to testify before a Senate panel.
Senate committee to vote to hold Steward Health Care CEO in contempt
Read full article: Senate committee to vote to hold Steward Health Care CEO in contemptMembers of a Senate committee looking into the Steward Health Care bankruptcy said they plan to vote next week to adopt two resolutions to hold Steward CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt after he refused to attend a hearing Thursday despite being issued a subpoena.
Democrats claiming Florida Senate seat is in play haven't put money behind the effort to make it so
Read full article: Democrats claiming Florida Senate seat is in play haven't put money behind the effort to make it soFlorida Democrats have been boldly proclaiming that Florida is in play for this year's November elections, but their campaign spending hasn't matched those claims.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island's state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island's state primariesMore than five months after weighing in on the presidential matchup, Rhode Island voters will choose which candidates will face off in this fall’s U.S. Senate election.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Massachusetts state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Massachusetts state primariesMassachusetts Republicans will choose candidates to challenge U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch in state primaries on Tuesday.
Family of West Virginia governor, running for Senate, has deal to avoid Greenbrier hotel foreclosure
Read full article: Family of West Virginia governor, running for Senate, has deal to avoid Greenbrier hotel foreclosureThe family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has reached an agreement with a credit collection company to avoid the foreclosure of their historic hotel as he runs for U.S. Senate, the resort announced Thursday.
Connecticut Republicans tap restaurant owner Matt Corey to challenge Sen. Chris Murphy in a rematch
Read full article: Connecticut Republicans tap restaurant owner Matt Corey to challenge Sen. Chris Murphy in a rematchMatt Corey, a Connecticut entrepreneur who unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. House and Senate in the past, has won the Republican nomination to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy again.
Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono wins Democratic primary for third term, will face McDermott in general
Read full article: Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono wins Democratic primary for third term, will face McDermott in generalU.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and Hawaii's incumbent congressional representatives have won their state Democratic Party primary races.
Michigan will choose between Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers for US Senate
Read full article: Michigan will choose between Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers for US SenateDemocrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers have prevailed in their parties' primaries for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.
Michigan voters to choose party candidates for crucial Senate race in battleground state
Read full article: Michigan voters to choose party candidates for crucial Senate race in battleground stateNational attention has turned to Michigan for the presidential race, but voters will also have a major say in determining which major party controls Congress next year.
Kari Lake wins GOP primary for closely watched Arizona Senate race, will face Gallego in November
Read full article: Kari Lake wins GOP primary for closely watched Arizona Senate race, will face Gallego in NovemberKari Lake has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Arizona, setting up a fierce battle against Democratic U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego for a seat that could be crucial to deciding Senate control.
Senate candidate Bernie Moreno campaigns as an outsider. His wealthy family is politically connected
Read full article: Senate candidate Bernie Moreno campaigns as an outsider. His wealthy family is politically connectedRepublican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno of Ohio likes to portray himself as a political outsider in his race against Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown.
Judge declines to throw out charges against Trump valet in classified documents case
Read full article: Judge declines to throw out charges against Trump valet in classified documents caseThe federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against Donald Trump has refused to throw out charges against a co-defendant of the former president.
Indiana Republicans upset Mike Braun’s choice for lieutenant governor, backing far-right pick
Read full article: Indiana Republicans upset Mike Braun’s choice for lieutenant governor, backing far-right pickIndiana Republicans have rejected Sen. Mike Braun’s choice for lieutenant governor, instead nominating a podcasting pastor with far-right views to be his running mate.
Trump endorses former Maryland governor Larry Hogan's Senate bid
Read full article: Trump endorses former Maryland governor Larry Hogan's Senate bidRepublican former Gov. Larry Hogan, one of former President Donald Trump’s fiercest critics in the GOP, has received Trump’s endorsement in his Maryland Senate bid.
Trump backs Sam Brown in US Senate race, widening momentum gap in crowded Nevada GOP field
Read full article: Trump backs Sam Brown in US Senate race, widening momentum gap in crowded Nevada GOP fieldFormer president Donald Trump has endorsed retired Army Capt. Sam Brown for U.S. Senate in Nevada over a crowded GOP primary field.
Joe Manchin isn't a candidate 5 months before the election. But he still has time to change his mind
Read full article: Joe Manchin isn't a candidate 5 months before the election. But he still has time to change his mindIt's five months before the general election, and Joe Manchin of West Virginia isn't running for office.
Republican Curtis Bashaw's nomination fueling GOP hope in deeply Democratic New Jersey
Read full article: Republican Curtis Bashaw's nomination fueling GOP hope in deeply Democratic New JerseyCurtis Bashaw’s Senate nomination over Donald Trump’s preferred candidate in the New Jersey Republican Senate primary and the chance that Sen. Bob Menendez’s independent campaign could split Democrats is fueling GOP hopes they can put a reliably Democratic Senate seat in play this fall.
Maryland's Hogan will skip GOP convention again as party leaders hedge on funding his campaign
Read full article: Maryland's Hogan will skip GOP convention again as party leaders hedge on funding his campaignFormer Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican running to flip a Senate seat that could determine control of the chamber, will once again skip the Republican National Convention.
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey to seek independent reelection bid amid federal corruption trial
Read full article: Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey to seek independent reelection bid amid federal corruption trialU.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has filed to run for reelection as an independent even as he is on trial on federal bribery charges.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Montana presidential and state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Montana presidential and state primariesThe general election for a race that could determine the Senate majority begins right after Montana voters lock in their nominees in Tuesday’s primaries.
Senate primaries set up a marquee race in Maryland and a likely Republican flip in West Virginia
Read full article: Senate primaries set up a marquee race in Maryland and a likely Republican flip in West VirginiaRepublican voters have advanced strong Senate contenders in Maryland and West Virginia, giving the GOP a big boost in its push to claim control of Congress’ upper chamber.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maryland's presidential and state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maryland's presidential and state primariesPresident Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump look to pad their delegate totals in Maryland as the presidential primary campaign enters its final weeks.
Senate races are roiled by campus protests over the war in Gaza as campaign rhetoric sharpens
Read full article: Senate races are roiled by campus protests over the war in Gaza as campaign rhetoric sharpensThe student protest movement over the war in Gaza is roiling Senate contests in an election year when control of the chamber is at stake in November.
Casey and McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pennsylvania's high-stakes US Senate contest
Read full article: Casey and McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pennsylvania's high-stakes US Senate contestDemocratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvania’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest this fall.