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Is Graham Platner Solving the Wrong Problem for Maine Democrats?

Ever since Graham Platner launched his campaign two months ago, the oysterman and political newcomer has dominated the conversation around Maine’s Senate race. But while Platner looks like the type of candidate who can help Democrats change the party’s national image, he might not be the right Democrat to defeat GOP Sen. Susan Collins, given […]

2026 Senate Overview (Oct. 23, 2025): Alabama – Kansas

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2026 Senate Overview (Oct. 23, 2025): North Carolina – Wyoming

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New Hampshire Senate: Sununu Bid Boosts Republican Chances

Former Sen. John E. Sununu announced a comeback bid in New Hampshire on Wednesday, boosting Republican chances of winning the seat near the core of the fight for Senate control in 2026. Republicans remain favored to maintain their majority at this stage of the cycle because Democrats need a net gain of four seats, including […]

Report Shorts (Oct. 9, 2025)

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Iowa Senate: Democrats Reach for Open Seat

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Senate & Governor Report Shorts (Sept. 11, 2025)

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Iowa Senate: Ernst Out, Republicans Still Favored

By Jacob Rubashkin & Nathan L. Gonzales Republican Sen. Joni Ernst will not run for re-election, according to CBS News and several other outlets. The Iowa senator’s plans had been the subject of rumors in Washington, DC for months, after a rocky start to the year prompted speculation that she would not run for a […]

House & Senate Report Shorts (Aug. 28, 2025)

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Ohio Senate: Brown Decision Shifts Race Out of Solid

By Nathan L. Gonzales & Jacob Rubashkin Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown plans to run against GOP Sen. Jon Husted in the 2026 Ohio Senate race, according to Jeremy Pelzer of Cleveland.com. Brown’s entry would give Democrats their top potential recruit since Brown has been elected statewide five times in the Buckeye State. That’s good […]