Democratic Senate primary
Coverage of Democratic Senate primary in the Nexus archive.
- Senate hopeful Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Democrats must decide if that’s enough
Haley Stevens, a Michigan House representative, emphasizes her record of defeating Republicans in elections as she campaigns for the Democratic Senate primary against Abdul El-Sayed. Democrats must choose between Stevens' electability and El-Sayed's progressive policies to secure the Senate seat critical for their majority hopes.
- Senate hopeful Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Democrats must decide if that's enough
Haley Stevens, a U.S. Representative, is campaigning in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary by highlighting her electoral success, including flipping a Republican-held House seat in 2018 and surviving a 2022 primary. Her opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, emphasizes progressive policies and rejecting corporate PAC money, while Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Debbie Stabenow support Stevens for her electability against Republican Mike Rogers.
- Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary, CBS News projects | Special Report
CBS News projects Graham Platner has won Maine's Democratic Senate primary, setting up a November race against Sen. Susan Collins. Platner faced scandals in recent weeks.
- Maine Democrats considering Graham Platner for Senate nomination amid controversies
Maine Democrats are considering Graham Platner for Senate nomination amid controversies. He is favored to win the Democratic Senate primary despite the controversies.
- Maine's Graham Platner remains defiant for Democratic primary despite Nazi tattoo, other scandals
Graham Platner faces multiple controversies linked to his past as he remains defiant ahead of the Maine Democratic Senate primary. CBS News reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns covers the story.
- WATCH: Maine voters divided on Platner as scandals shadow Democratic primary
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces multiple scandals, including allegations of heavy drinking, violent episodes, and a Nazi-linked tattoo, with voters divided on whether these issues will impact their primary vote. Some residents criticize his judgment and values, while others remain supportive, citing trust in his wife and belief in his potential as a representative.
- Chuck Schumer Privately Backs Haley Stevens in Michigan Democratic Senate Primary
Chuck Schumer supports Haley Stevens in a competitive three-way primary for Senate in Michigan. Stevens is a moderate Democrat running for Senate.
- Josh Turek, a Paralympian, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Iowa
Josh Turek, a Paralympian, won the Democratic Senate Primary in Iowa. He described himself as a 'prairie populist' during a campaign event in Westside, Iowa last month.
- In Cedar Rapids, a Voter Expects — and Receives — Personal Attention
Sophia Joseph, a progressive activist from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, supported Zach Wahls in the Democratic Senate primary. The article highlights a voter receiving personal attention in Cedar Rapids.
- Mills reminds Maine voters she’s on ballot amid Platner sexting story
Maine Gov. Janet Mills reminded voters she remains on the ballot for the Senate primary amid reports about Graham Platner's sexting allegations. She clarified that she did not withdraw but suspended active campaigning.
- Moulton to take on incumbent Markey in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton secured delegate support to appear on Massachusetts' primary ballot, challenging incumbent Sen. Ed Markey. The contest is part of the state's Democratic Senate primary.