Senate election

Sen. Roger Marshall is projected to win the GOP primary in Kansas and will face Democrat pastor Adam Hamilton in the November Senate election. Marshall seeks a second term, defeating Arch Naramore in the primary.

Stevens and El-Sayed are making a final campaign push as a new poll indicates El-Sayed is leading. They are challenging Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers in the November election.

South Carolina Rep. Russell Fry is pursuing a Senate campaign to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. A special primary is scheduled for August 11, with Trump's endorsement seen as influential but not decisive. Fry has discussed the run with White House operatives and is viewed as a top contender for Trump's support.

Tennessee lawmakers paid tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham after his sudden death from a brief illness. Graham, who was campaigning for a fifth Senate term, triggered a process requiring South Carolina to hold a special primary to select a new nominee following his passing.

Abdul El-Sayed, a Senate candidate in Michigan, faces criticism for delaying tax disclosure, claiming he needs more time to gather paperwork related to his wife's foreign property. Opponent Haley Stevens and others accuse him of avoiding transparency, while his June 2025 financial disclosure lists assets including his wife's rental properties in India and Michigan.

President Donald Trump secured another endorsement victory as Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow defeated state Treasurer John Fleming in Louisiana's GOP Senate runoff. Letlow's win is seen as a sign of Trump's influence in Republican primaries, with her campaign highlighting his support.

Graham Platner, a candidate with multiple scandals, secured the Democratic nomination in Maine. His support from the Democratic Socialists of America and controversies could harm Democratic chances in the Senate race. A poll showed a smaller lead over Republican incumbent Susan Collins than expected.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer avoided direct questions about controversies surrounding Democrat Graham Platner, reaffirming support for the Senate candidate amid allegations including a Nazi-linked tattoo, inflammatory Reddit posts, and explicit messages. Schumer repeatedly emphasized the need to defeat Susan Collins instead of addressing the scandals.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) responded to White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller with a provocative social media post, urging him to 'shut up' after he criticized Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico. The DNC's message on X included the phrase 'Fired up. Ready to go. It’s time to take back Texas.'

The Georgia Senate election features five Republican candidates competing to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, with Mike Collins leading but likely facing a runoff. Undecided voters remain a significant factor, and Democrats hope a GOP primary battle will weaken the eventual nominee.

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts is set to campaign in Iowa to support progressive Senate candidate Zach Walls. The move aims to bolster Walls' campaign efforts in the state ahead of the election.