Senate primary
Coverage of Senate primary in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan Democrats face a stark choice between a progressive and a moderate
Michigan Democrats face a stark choice between a progressive and a moderate. The state’s Senate primary is a head-to-head battle between Abdul El-Sayed, an outspoken left-wing candidate, and Haley Stevens, a moderate backed by party leaders.
- Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Crucial Michigan Senate Race
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in a contested Senate primary in Michigan. Democrats aim to hold the state to secure a Senate majority this fall.
- AP Exclusive: Sen. Van Hollen backs El-Sayed for Michigan Senate in break from Democratic leadership
Sen. Chris Van Hollen endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, opposing party leadership’s support for other candidates. The race highlights a Democratic ideological split between progressive El-Sayed and moderate Haley Stevens, with the Senate majority at stake.
- Rep. Barry Moore Wins G.O.P. Senate Primary in Alabama, Holding Off Challenger
Rep. Barry Moore won the G.O.P. Senate primary in Alabama, defeating a challenger. He is a representative who spoke at a news conference in May.
- Rep. Kevin Hern wins GOP Senate primary in Oklahoma
Rep. Kevin Hern won the GOP Senate primary in Oklahoma. The article confirms his victory in the Republican primary election.
- Texas GOP leaders call for unity to ‘demolish’ Democrats
Texas GOP leaders, including Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, urged party unity at their biennial convention following a contentious Senate primary between Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent Senator John Cornyn. They warned that internal divisions could jeopardize the party's 30-year statewide dominance and called for a unified effort against Democrats in the November midterm elections.
- Scandal-plagued Democrat who won Senate primary despite Nazi-linked tattoo 'bragged about it reminding him America was the BAD guy', ex-lover claims
A Democrat who won a Senate primary despite a Nazi-linked tattoo is accused by an ex-lover of bragging that the tattoo reminded him America was the 'BAD guy'. The individual is described as 'scandal-plagued' in the context of the election.
- Live results: Graham poised for victory in South Carolina Senate primary
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham is expected to advance in South Carolina's Senate primary against Mark Lynch. Annie Andrews leads the Democratic field. Polls close at 7 p.m. EDT.
- Maine votes as scandal-ridden Graham Platner seeks Senate primary win
Maine voters are casting ballots in a Senate primary where scandal-ridden Graham Platner is favored to win the Democratic primary after his main opponent, former governor Janet Mills, suspended her campaign. Incumbent senator Susan Collins leads the Republican ticket.
- Mamdani-linked Platner adviser’s history with nude photos surfaces ahead of crucial Senate primary
A Democratic Party strategist, Morris Katz, who aided Graham Platner's campaign, has past writings referencing sending/receiving nudes and a footnote in a puberty guide mentioning his own penis imagery. Maine Republicans criticize Katz and Platner for poor judgment amid a sexting scandal, calling their combination a 'weird horror story.'
- Platner calls Fetterman ‘a--hole’ at town hall as Democratic feud heats up
Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, called Sen. John Fetterman an 'a--hole' during a town hall, escalating their feud ahead of Maine's Senate primary. The exchange follows recent criticisms of Platner's past remarks and messages on an anonymous app, while Fetterman accused Platner of hypocrisy regarding his appearance and political alignment.
- Despite new allegations, Maine’s Platner predicts voters will send him to Senate
Graham Platner, a US Senate candidate in Maine, denies allegations of physical intimidation towards women and claims his past has been 'weaponized.' Despite recent controversies, including a New York Times report detailing accounts from three former partners, Platner asserts voter support in the upcoming primary.
- Josh Turek and Zach Wahls Make Final Pitches in Senate Primary
Josh Turek and Zach Wahls, the Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate, made their final pitches as voters took to the polls on Tuesday.
- Iowa Democratic Senate primary could shape Democrats' path to Senate majority
The Iowa Senate primary between state Rep. Josh Turek and state Sen. Zach Wahls is critical as Democrats look to take back power in Congress.
- Iowa Democrats to settle a tense Senate primary
Iowa Democrats will resolve a competitive Senate primary, one of the party’s last remaining in the nation. The primary is described as tense, indicating a close contest among candidates.
- Iowa Democrats to settle a tense Senate primary as the party looks to flip GOP seats this fall
Iowa Democrats will resolve their final competitive Senate primary, aiming to flip GOP-held seats in the upcoming election. The primary is among the last unresolved Senate races for the party.
- The Memo: Do voters care about the Graham Platner sexting furor?
Maine candidate Graham Platner faces a sexting controversy reported by The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times as the Senate primary approaches. The issue adds to the contentious nature of his candidacy with less than a week before voting.
- A Paralympic Champion and an Eagle Scout Give Democrats Hope in Deep-Red Iowa
A Paralympic Champion and an Eagle Scout are competing in Tuesday’s Senate primary in Iowa, emphasizing their independence. Their compelling personal stories have given Democrats hope in the deep-red state.
- Texas Republicans debate whether low turnout represents bad omen for Paxton-Talarico race
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a decisive victory in the Senate primary. Republicans are analyzing low voter turnout in the upcoming general election against state Rep. James Talarico (D-Texas).
- What are the national implications of the Cornyn-Paxton race in Texas?
Republican voters in Texas are participating in the most expensive Senate primary on record between Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. The race is being analyzed for its potential national implications, particularly for the Senate's balance of power.
- Trump’s endorsement streak faces Texas-sized test
President Trump's endorsement record, a major force in Republican politics, faces a test in Texas as Senator John Cornyn competes against Trump-backed State Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Senate Primary. The outcome could influence Trump's broader political impact ahead of the November general election.
- Trump endorses Barr in Kentucky GOP Senate primary for McConnell’s seat
President Trump endorsed Rep. Andy Barr as the leading GOP candidate in the Kentucky Senate primary to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. Trump praised Barr as a '100% solid American Patriot' in a Truth Social post.
- Cassidy trails behind Letlow, Fleming in Louisiana’s GOP Senate primary: Poll
Sen. Bill Cassidy is trailing behind John Fleming and another GOP challenger in Louisiana's Republican Senate primary, according to a new Emerson College poll. The poll shows Fleming leading with 28% support among likely voters.
- El-Sayed, McMorrow neck-in-neck in Michigan Democratic Senate primary: Poll
Abdul El-Sayed and Mallory McMorrow are tied at 24% in a new Emerson College Polling/WOOD-TV survey for Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, outpacing Rep. Haley Stevens in a competitive race for a rare open seat.
- Will Maine Governor Janet Mills Sign Nation's First AI Data Center Ban Into Law?
Maine's proposed moratorium on AI data centers would last over a year, pending Governor Janet Mills' decision to sign it into law. The governor is currently facing a challenging Senate primary election.
- Georgia's GOP Senate primary is a mess. Republicans are blaming each other.
Georgia's GOP Senate primary faces chaos with no clear front-runner, leading to internal blame and a potential June runoff. Republicans struggle to unite against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, who has a strong war chest for the general election.