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The Florida Senate passed the Teddy Bridgewater Act, which would allow high-school coaches to spend up to $15,000 of their own money on student-athletes for food, transportation, and recovery services; it still must clear the House and receive Gov. DeSantis's signature. Critics warn about accountability and booster-style influence; Bridgewater’s coaching history provides context for the proposal.
Democrats flipped a Texas state Senate district Trump carried by double digits and narrowed Republicans' U.S. House majority by winning the 18th Congressional District, plus pulling off a notable upset in a Fort Worth-area House district in Saturday runoff elections, signaling national implications.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Fort Worth-area Texas state Senate special election, flipping a seat long held by Republicans and signaling momentum for Democrats in local races; he defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss by a wide margin with strong backing from national groups, though the district is redder than its county and the seat will only last until January 2027, requiring a November general election to secure a full four-year term.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas state Senate special election, flipping a Fort Worth–area district that Donald Trump carried by 17 points in 2024. Rehmet defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss as results firmed, in a seat open after incumbent Kelly Hancock’s resignation. The victory adds to Democrats’ strong showing in recent specials and is viewed as a caution for Republicans under Trump-era politics. Rehmet will serve the remainder of the term and must win in November to secure a full four-year term, with the GOP still holding a comfortable Senate majority.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas state Senate seat, flipping the district from Republican control and potentially reshaping the chamber’s balance and future legislative battles.
Democrat Renee Hardman won a special election for the Iowa state Senate, defeating Republican Lucas Loftin and preventing the GOP from regaining a supermajority in the chamber. Her victory maintains Democratic influence in the Iowa Senate and marks a significant political win for the party in the state.
Democrat Renee Hardman won a special election for the Iowa state Senate, preventing Republicans from regaining a supermajority, and becoming the first Black woman elected to the chamber, amid a series of Democratic wins that have shifted the state's legislative balance.
A Democrat, Renee Hardman, won a special election for the Iowa State Senate, preventing Republicans from regaining a supermajority and maintaining a more balanced legislative chamber.
Christine Pelosi plans to run for the California State Senate in Sacramento in 2028, focusing on issues like the future of work, women's rights, and making California more affordable amid the AI industry boom, emphasizing her desire to impact state legislation rather than pursuing a congressional seat.
Texans are voting on 17 constitutional amendments, filling vacancies in Congress and the state Senate, with key races in the 18th Congressional District and Senate District 9, amid a low turnout in this off-year election.
A Republican candidate, Jason Dickerson, won a Georgia state Senate seat in a district that saw a surprising Democratic first-place finish last month, highlighting ongoing political competition in the state. Despite Democratic efforts and increased turnout, Republicans maintained control of the seat, with both parties viewing the race as a sign of the political landscape ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections.
A Democrat, Catelin Drey, won a special election in Iowa, breaking the Republican supermajority in the state Senate and boosting Democratic hopes for future gains in the 2026 midterm elections, despite low voter turnout and Republican criticism of national Democratic efforts.
Democrat Catelin Drey wins a special election in Iowa, flipping a state Senate seat and breaking the Republican supermajority, allowing Democrats to block certain GOP nominations, with her overperformance indicating strong Democratic support in the state.
Democrats in Iowa flipped a Republican seat in a special election, ending the GOP supermajority in the state Senate, with Democrat Catelin Drey winning the Sioux City-area district, signaling a shift in political dynamics in the state.
Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell, convicted of first-degree burglary for breaking into her stepmother's home, plans to resign by August 4 after completing her legislative duties. Her arrest and conviction have stirred political controversy, with Republicans demanding her immediate resignation and criticizing Democratic support that kept her in office. The case highlights ongoing tensions in the closely divided Minnesota Senate.