Senate seat
Coverage of Senate seat in the Nexus archive.
- Graham Platner has six days to decide whether to drop out. Here’s how that would work.
Graham Platner has six days to decide whether to drop out of a Senate race. He faces an escalating string of scandals while competing for a Senate seat that could influence the chamber's control.
- Hern wins GOP primary for Mullin’s Senate seat in Oklahoma
Rep. Kevin Hern is projected to win the Republican primary for Senate in Oklahoma. The race was triggered after Markwayne Mullin vacated his Senate seat to join President Trump’s Cabinet. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Alan Armstrong to fill the vacancy.
- Democrats’ predicament with Graham Platner is one of the party’s own making
Democrats' early support for Janet Mills in Maine's Senate race has led to a risky general election scenario after Graham Platner's primary victory. The party's focus on Mills sidelined Platner, creating an unexpected challenge as the race heads into November.
- Platner fuels anxieties among Democrats as Maine picks its candidate
Democrats are anxious about Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine due to his controversies. Platner, an oyster farmer and political newcomer, faces scrutiny as the primary approaches.
- GOP Rep. Don Bacon says Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton is Texas was a "mistake"
GOP Rep. Don Bacon stated that President Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate runoff was a 'mistake' and expressed belief that it harmed Trump. The remarks were made during an interview on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.'
- The Narrow Path to a Democratic Senate Runs Through Very Red States
Democrats believe Josh Turek, a Senate candidate in Iowa, can be competitive despite Iowa being a red state. The article highlights the challenge of securing a Democratic Senate majority through such states.
- Voters Head to Polls in Key States, Setting the Stage for Midterms
Voters are participating in key primaries with close races in six states, including Iowa where Democrats aim to secure a Senate seat in a traditionally Republican state. In California, Spencer Pratt is gaining momentum in his campaign to lead Los Angeles.
- ‘Texas is in play’ for Democrats after Paxton win: Beshear
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear stated that Democrats have an opportunity to secure a Senate seat in Texas following Ken Paxton's victory in a runoff. Paxton will now face State Rep. James Talarico in the election.
- Texas Republicans nominate Ken Paxton for Senate seat, ousting incumbent John Cornyn
Texas Republicans nominated controversial Attorney General Ken Paxton for the Senate seat, defeating incumbent John Cornyn in a costly primary. The race, endorsed by President Trump, exceeded $100 million in expenses, highlighting internal GOP divisions.
- How Iran has shaken up a big Senate race
The race for the Maine Senate seat has been disrupted by the Iran war, elevating a combat veteran turned oyster farmer into the political spotlight. NBC News reporter Sahil Kapur highlights how the conflict has reshaped the campaign dynamics.