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Former Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola announced she is running for the U.S. Senate, giving Democrats a high-profile candidate in a red-leaning state and framing herself as an outsider focused on local issues like fishing and living costs, while facing a tough race against Republican Dan Sullivan.
Former Rep. Mary Peltola announces a U.S. Senate run in Alaska to challenge two-term Republican Dan Sullivan. A former Alaska Native congresswoman with a centrist, Blue Dog background, Peltola is banked on her name recognition and bipartisan appeal after narrowly losing reelection in 2024, hoping to energize Democrats in a historically Republican-leaning state. Sullivan has Trump’s endorsement and solid fundraising, while Democrats have spent millions on ads to frame him, making the race an uphill fight in a state that Trump carried by double digits. Peltola stresses Alaska-first priorities and positions on gun rights and abortion rights, signaling a bid to win over harder-to-woo GOP voters in a bid to flip the seat.
The article previews key Texas political stories for 2026, including a contentious Senate race, a high-stakes attorney general election, shifting Latino voter dynamics, redrawn congressional districts, and potential legislative shifts, all amid a backdrop of recent political and natural upheavals.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on Friday at the Rocky Mount Events Center, endorsing GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who is running in the upcoming primary to replace retiring Senator Thom Tillis. The event is part of Trump's ongoing campaign activities in North Carolina, where he has previously visited and spoken on various issues.
Graham Platner's campaign finance director, Ronald Holmes, resigned citing differences in professional standards amid a series of campaign shake-ups and controversies, including resignations of other staff and past social media comments affecting his Senate bid in Maine.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner apologized and covered a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, which he got in Croatia in 2007 while in the Marines. The tattoo, a skull-and-crossbones, was mistaken for Nazi imagery, leading to backlash. Platner also faced scrutiny over past social media posts but received support from Bernie Sanders, who noted the tattoo was chosen while he was intoxicated.
Maine Governor Janet Mills, known for her direct confrontation with President Trump over transgender athlete policies, has announced her bid for the U.S. Senate to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins, aiming to oppose Trump's influence and advocate for Democratic causes amid a challenging electoral landscape.
Maine Governor Janet Mills plans to run for Senate to challenge long-time Republican Senator Susan Collins, aiming to flip the seat for Democrats in a key midterm election race, with Mills bringing broad state recognition and a history of resisting federal interference.
Maine Governor Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Susan Collins in 2026, setting up a high-profile contest in a key battleground state where Democrats aim to gain a Senate seat. Mills, a prominent Democrat and Maine's first female governor, was encouraged by party leaders to challenge Collins, a moderate Republican who has held the seat since 1997. The race is part of Democrats' broader strategy to flip Senate seats in states carried by Democrats in recent elections.
Maine Governor Janet Mills is expected to announce her campaign for the U.S. Senate next week, aiming to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins in a key midterm election race that could impact the balance of power in the Senate.
John E. Sununu is considering a comeback bid for the U.S. Senate in New Hampshire, which could provide the Republicans with a strong candidate and fundraising advantage. The race also includes other candidates like Scott Brown and Dan Innis on the Republican side, and Chris Pappas and Karishma Manzur on the Democratic side. Sununu's potential entry is seen as significant by national Republicans, while Pappas criticizes Sununu as a 'corporate sellout'.
Democrat and brewery owner Dan Kleban announced his bid for Maine's Senate seat, criticizing incumbent Susan Collins on issues like abortion rights and Trump, amid a crowded Democratic primary with potential candidate Gov. Janet Mills. Meanwhile, other political developments include House GOP debates over Epstein documents, Pennsylvania's dispute over SNAP error rates, and efforts to rebrand the GOP's legislative agenda ahead of the midterms.
Dan Kleban, a Maine Beer Co. co-founder and Democrat, is challenging GOP Senator Susan Collins, citing her perceived disconnect from Maine voters and her bipartisan record, amid a competitive primary and efforts by Democrats to unseat her in the upcoming election.
Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa will not seek re-election next year, opening up a competitive Senate seat that could impact the balance of power, though Democrats face challenges in the Republican-leaning state.
A Maine oyster farmer and former Marine, Graham Platner, is launching a long-shot bid to challenge Senator Susan Collins, as Democrats consider other candidates like Governor Janet Mills for the upcoming Senate race.