U.S. Senate race

Jocelyn Benson and John James will face off in November for Michigan governor. Their race could be overshadowed by the high-stakes US Senate race in the state.

Early voting has started in South Carolina's special Republican primary for the U.S. Senate race. Voting is available through Friday.

Primary 2026 results show ballot proposals leading, while the US Senate race remains too close to call. Wayne County's transit and schools millage proposals appear headed for approval as results continue to come in.

The article provides an interactive map displaying 2026 Michigan primary election results for key races, including the gubernatorial race, U.S. Senate race, and U.S. Representative races.

The 2026 Michigan primary election on Aug. 4 will include races for governor, U.S. Senate, and multiple U.S. House seats. Key gubernatorial candidates are Jocelyn Benson and Chris Swanson (Democratic) and John James, Perry Johnson, and Mike Cox (Republican). For U.S. Senate, Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed (Democratic) and Mike Rogers (Republican) are among the candidates. Several districts have multiple candidates for U.S. House seats.

Michigan’s 2026 primary election is scheduled for August 4, 2026, featuring key races for governor, U.S. Senate, and multiple congressional and state legislative positions. Voters must show ID to check in, and registration is available in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Michigan voters must register to vote before the August 4 primary election. The article outlines how to check registration status, register on Election Day, and provides details on voting procedures, ballot rules, and polling place requirements.

Abdul El-Sayed and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens focused on transparency issues during the final Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate debate, with El-Sayed's financial disclosures revealing a net worth of $2.1 million, including income from a Dubai property and consulting contracts. Stevens criticized El-Sayed for not releasing tax returns and for celebrity-like political engagement.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed Troy Jackson, the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Maine, who became the party's nominee over the weekend.

Kamala Harris endorsed Democrat Troy Jackson for Maine's U.S. Senate race after a last-minute nomination process. Jackson replaced Graham Platner, who withdrew due to sexual assault accusations, and now faces Senator Susan Collins in a race critical for Senate control.

Michigan political experts criticize U.S. Senate candidates for neglecting the state's economic decline and auto industry challenges. The article highlights concerns about stagnation in Michigan's economy and the candidates' lack of actionable policies to address manufacturing and technological shifts in the auto sector.

Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate, is running in a key US Senate race in Michigan against an establishment candidate. He is supported by a younger, anti-establishment coalition and uses humor and engagement tactics in his campaign.

A rally in Ferndale, Michigan, featured U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed seeking support from former state Sen. Mallory McMorrow's voters. Warren criticized corporate PAC influence in the race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, while U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen and U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal also attended, endorsing El-Sayed's electability.

Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson as their new candidate for a US Senate race after the original nominee withdrew due to sexual misconduct allegations. Jackson will face Republican incumbent Susan Collins.

Haley Stevens claims to be the only non-millionaire in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race and has criticized Abdul El-Sayed for delaying a personal financial disclosure to verify her assertion.

The article tracks fundraising and spending in the U.S. Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton, highlighting super PAC contributions and noting it as Texas' most expensive Senate race.

Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attended a rally in Lansing, Michigan, to support Abdul El-Sayed's Senate campaign, emphasizing his electability against Haley Stevens in the August primary and Mike Rogers in the November general election. The rally was part of a broader progressive effort to bolster El-Sayed's viability in the race.

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows withdrew from the U.S. Senate Democratic primary race, citing concerns over Donald Trump's attacks on democracy.

Three Republicans are competing in Virginia’s Senate primary to challenge incumbent Senator Mark Warner in the upcoming U.S. Senate race.

Ken Paxton and James Talarico have agreed to debate in a U.S. Senate race. Paxton, a Republican, has not debated in over a decade, and the encounter with Talarico, a Democrat, may be pivotal for the competitive race.

Abdul El-Sayed has raised more funds than Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for the US Senate seat, but super PACs are dominating the race. The contest to succeed retiring Sen. Gary Peters has become increasingly acrimonious in its final weeks.

Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Democrat, responded to Gary Peters' endorsement of Haley Stevens in the Senate primary. Peters, a retiring senator, endorsed Stevens, a moderate Democrat, over El-Sayyed, a progressive candidate. The endorsement highlights a conflict between establishment and progressive factions within the Democratic Party.

Residents of Alaska's Petersburg oppose state efforts to prevent Dan Sullivan, an ex-teacher, from running in the U.S. Senate race, despite not supporting him. The GOP labels him a sham candidate.

Two Dan Sullivans are vying for Alaska's U.S. Senate seat, with one accused by GOP allies of being a sham candidate working with Democrats. The challenger, a retired teacher in Petersburg, was briefly removed from the ballot but reinstated by the Alaska Supreme Court. Local residents defend his character, rejecting claims he is a political ploy.

Graham Platner's exit from Maine's US Senate race creates an opening for Troy Jackson, a fifth-generation logger and former state legislator from Fort Kent. Jackson's background as a union member and his leadership in a 1998 logging blockade align with the need for a candidate representing working-class, inland, and rural Mainers.

Nirav Shah, the CDC Director, has announced his candidacy in the Democratic convention to replace Graham Platner in Maine's U.S. Senate race. Multiple Democratic candidates are vying for the position.

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.'