Dossier
Senate control
Coverage of Senate control in the Nexus archive.
- Have progressives peaked? The next few weeks will be crucial in Democrats' tug-of-war
The Democratic Party faces an internal conflict between progressives and the establishment ahead of the 2026 midterms, with upcoming primaries in Maine, Michigan, and Minnesota as key battlegrounds. Progressives, led by figures like Bernie Sanders, are pushing for radical change, while centrists warn that this could hurt the party's general election prospects. Republican officials have criticized the growing influence of the progressive movement within the party.
- The Battle for the Senate Could Come Down to Hopes and Fears in Maine
Graham Platner will face Senator Susan Collins in a Maine general election that is pivotal in the effort to determine Senate control. The race is highlighted as a key contest in the broader fight for legislative influence.