U.S. Senate race

Graham Platner, a Senate nominee, ended his campaign after a rape allegation. The withdrawal affects Maine's Senate race against Susan Collins.

Graham Platner, Maine Senate Democratic nominee, suspended his campaign following sexual assault allegations. Jenny Racicot accused Platner of forcing himself on her in 2021. The Maine Democratic Party plans to hold a convention to select a new nominee by July 27.

Democrat Graham Platner plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after a woman who dated him accused him of drunkenly forcing her to have sex despite her telling him to stop.

The Maine Democratic Party announced it will hold a convention to replace Graham Platner in the US Senate race if he withdraws. The convention is intended to select a new candidate should Platner drop out.

Graham Platner's top political strategists have urged him to drop out of the Maine U.S. Senate race following a sexual assault accusation. Platner, who claimed victory in the Democratic primary, has not yet officially resigned but is expected to do so by July 13, allowing the Maine Democratic Party to select a replacement.

Maine Democrats are preparing for the possibility that Graham Platner will exit the U.S. Senate race following an allegation of rape. The party is developing a replacement process, and Platner's campaign has lost major endorsements and fundraising support.

Michigan's Democratic US Senate primary is between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, who are set to debate. The candidates are competing for the nomination in the race.

A new sexual assault allegation against Graham Platner has disrupted the U.S. Senate race in Maine, raising concerns about Democrats' chances of securing a Senate majority.

Bernie Sanders has called for Graham Platner to withdraw from the US Senate race in Maine due to sexual assault allegations. Platner denied the claims, but a growing number of Democrats have urged him to step aside as the party’s candidate.

The Supreme Court ruled that national political parties can spend unlimited amounts in coordination with candidates, potentially influencing the Texas U.S. Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico. This decision may enhance the role of national parties in the election.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat running for the US Senate seat in Michigan. El-Sayed, supported by Bernie Sanders, leads in polls against Haley Stevens and Mallory McMorrow in the primary.

Jamie Davis, a Democrat, and Julia Letlow, a Republican, will face off in Louisiana’s November U.S. Senate race after winning their runoff elections. Letlow, an incumbent congresswoman with President Trump’s endorsement, raised $5.3 million in campaign funds, while Davis, who raised $1.2 million, is expected to receive increased financial support from national Democratic groups. Analysts suggest the race will likely reflect core party values in a predominantly Republican state.

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that a man with the same name and party affiliation as U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is qualified to run for the Senate seat and must be listed on the August primary ballot. The court affirmed a lower court's decision but sent back the issue of how the challenger should be listed on the ballot.

James Talarico, a candidate in Texas's U.S. Senate race, dismissed attacks from President Trump and his opponent Ken Paxton, stating people are tired of 'politics as professional wrestling.'

James Talarico criticizes Ken Paxton's plea deal in a child sex abuse case. Both are the Republican and Democratic nominees for the U.S. Senate race, to be decided in November.

Governor Brian Kemp endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Georgia’s Republican primary runoff for governor, citing electability as the key factor. Kemp also campaigned for former football coach Derek Dooley in the U.S. Senate race, but his Senate candidate faced a setback after President Donald Trump endorsed Mike Collins. Jones, the Trump-backed candidate, faces Rick Jackson in the governor’s race, while Kemp highlighted policy contrasts between Jones and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Two Dan Sullivans are competing in Alaska's U.S. Senate race. The challenger, Dan J. Sullivan, denies claims that his candidacy is a coordinated effort by Democrats to confuse voters, stating it is his personal choice and that he has no contact with the campaign of Democratic candidate Mary Peltola.

Dan Sullivan, a candidate in Alaska's U.S. Senate race, stated that his candidacy was 'my choice' and not a sham, while acknowledging the shared name with the state's incumbent senator as 'a matter of fate.' He asserted he had done nothing wrong.

Ken Paxton's attorney during his impeachment trial, Dan Cogdell, endorsed Democrat James Talarico in the U.S. Senate race. Cogdell, who defended Paxton for nine years, stated Texas needs leaders focused on issues like education and health care rather than aligning with President Donald Trump. Paxton's campaign dismissed the endorsement as expected due to Cogdell's registered Democratic status.

Dan Cogdell, a lawyer who represented Ken Paxton during his 2023 impeachment trial, endorsed Democrat James Talarico in the U.S. Senate race. Cogdell stated Texas needs leaders focused on issues like education and health care rather than aligning with Donald Trump, while Paxton's legal team continues to support him. Talarico's campaign highlights Paxton's legal history as a key issue.

An attorney who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his impeachment trial has endorsed Paxton's opponent in the U.S. Senate race. The attorney's endorsement highlights a shift in political alignment.

Iowa is holding key primaries for the gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races as economic challenges affect farmers and other residents. CBS News' Lana Zak reports on the concerns of voters in the state.

A second candidate named Dan Sullivan has entered Alaska’s Senate race, with Republicans alleging the look-alike is a decoy created by Democratic strategist Amber Lee to confuse voters. The real Dan Sullivan is the incumbent senator, while the second candidate claims blue-collar experience and frustration with federal governance.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated four-term Senator John Cornyn to become the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, becoming the third Republican incumbent to lose a primary this month after failing to secure President Donald Trump's endorsement. Paxton will face Democratic opponent James Talarico in the general election.

Democrat Mallory McMorrow, a Michigan Senate candidate, faced criticism for a flashy marching band entrance at the Democratic Party Convention, drawing comparisons to Kamala Harris's 2019 campaign. The move sparked backlash on social media and from primary rival Abdul El-Sayed, as McMorrow competes in a crowded race to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters.