Senate bid
Coverage of Senate bid in the Nexus archive.
- Platner’s rise and fall revives old questions about ‘Bernie Bros’ and women
A failed Senate bid by Platner following a rape allegation has reignited scrutiny of the 'Bernie Bros' movement, which some critics argue is overly lenient toward male misconduct. The movement, associated with Sen. Sanders, is now under renewed examination.
- Platner Suspends Senate Bid in Maine After Rape Accusation
Platner has suspended his Senate bid in Maine following a rape accusation. The withdrawal introduces uncertainty into a Senate race both parties consider critical. A woman accused him of rape, prompting his decision.
- Democrats Grow Frustrated as Graham Platner Resists Dropping Out Quickly in Maine
Democrats in Maine are frustrated as Graham Platner refuses to quickly drop his Senate campaign, complicating their efforts to secure a new nominee within weeks.
- Morning news brief
Graham Platner faces calls to end his Senate bid after a sexual assault allegation. The NATO summit begins in Turkey. The U.S. men's World Cup campaign ends with a loss to Belgium.
- Rep. Ro Khanna — one of Graham Platner’s biggest congressional supporters — urges embattled candidate to end Maine Senate bid after rape allegation
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) urged Graham Platner to end his Senate bid in Maine following a rape allegation against him. The call for Platner to withdraw comes after the accusation was made public.
- From an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s controversies hang over his Senate bid
Ken Paxton, the attorney general, faces controversies including an indictment and alleged affair as he campaigns for Senate. He has previously won statewide elections despite legal challenges and now competes against James Talarico, a strong fundraiser.
- Crockett ripped for latest 'low IQ' jab at paralyzed Texas governor following ‘Hot Wheels’ fallout
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces backlash for mocking Gov. Greg Abbott's disability, referencing his 1980s tree-incident paralysis and using 'DEI' rhetoric. Critics on social media labeled her remarks 'low IQ,' while Crockett denies targeting Abbott's condition, focusing instead on his immigration policies. The controversy follows her 2025 'Governor Hot Wheels' comment and her unsuccessful Senate bid.