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South Carolina voters are casting ballots in a special Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat on Tuesday. This election concerns the U.S. Senate seat previously held by Lindsey Graham. Polls for the event remain open until 7 p.m.

Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed sought the Democratic nomination in Michigan's U.S. Senate race. The primary winner will face Mike Rogers in November.

The Justice Department sent election monitors to four Michigan cities as the state holds a primary that will determine the November lineup for an open U.S. Senate seat.

Four Republican candidates for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat have qualified for a statewide debate scheduled for August 4. The debate will air on News 2 and Nexstar Media Group stations across South Carolina, with candidates agreeing to a set of rules to determine eligibility.

Michigan’s primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4. Voters will decide the next governor and the open U.S. Senate seat.

U.S. Rep. Russell Fry discussed his campaign for the South Carolina U.S. Senate seat and his plans to address affordability through deregulation in an interview on Queen City News' On the Record.

Barack Obama endorsed Iowa Democrat Josh Turek for the U.S. Senate in a video of them playing basketball. Turek faces Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson for a Senate seat previously held by retiring Sen. Joni Ernst.

The filing period for candidates running for the US Senate seat once held by Lindsey Graham ended Tuesday in South Carolina. Twelve candidates have filed to run for the seat, which will open in January 2027.

Twelve Republican candidates, including Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham, have filed to run in a special primary to replace him in South Carolina's Senate seat. The primary is set for August 11, with a potential runoff on August 25 if no candidate secures a majority. Darline Graham, appointed temporarily by Gov. Henry McMaster to finish her brother's term, has received support from President Donald Trump.

The race for the Democratic candidates for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat is intensifying between Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.

South Carolina businessman Mark Lynch has entered the race for the US Senate seat left vacant after Lindsey Graham's passing. Lynch previously challenged Graham in the June primary.

Trump hosted a rally in Michigan to endorse Republican candidates, including John James and Mike Rogers, and discussed manufacturing and election issues. Rogers, seeking a Senate seat, and James, running for governor, were highlighted as key candidates.

Metro Detroit voters are considering the race between Representative Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat ahead of their debate. The contest is intensifying as the candidates seek to secure the Democratic nomination.

Troy Jackson won the Democratic nomination for Maine's U.S. Senate seat. This followed the collapse of Graham Platner's campaign.

Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Haley Stevens for Michigan's open US Senate seat. The endorsement was made by the Michigan governor.

Lindsey Graham’s death removes a key advocate of a hardline approach toward China in Washington. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will appoint a successor to fill Graham’s vacant Senate seat.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will appoint an interim senator to fill the vacancy left by the death of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham. President Donald Trump recommended Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, for the role. The state will hold a GOP primary on Aug. 11 to select a candidate for the November election.

Gary Peters endorses Haley Stevens for his retiring U.S. Senate seat. Stevens faces Abdul El-Sayed in the August primary, with the winner challenging Mike Rogers in the November general election. Peters highlights Stevens' effectiveness and readiness to represent Michigan.

South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death prompted tributes from colleagues. The state will appoint a replacement for his Senate seat and hold a special primary to determine the November ballot candidate.

Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine U.S. Senate race due to a sexual assault allegation, prompting Democrats to select a replacement candidate by July 27. Potential candidates include Troy Jackson, Nirav Shah, Dan Kleban, and Shenna Bellows.

Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine US Senate race following a sexual assault allegation, prompting his former backers to seek a progressive replacement to prevent the nomination from going to an establishment Democrat. Progressive groups and lawmakers are now divided on whether to support a successor or wait for the party's replacement process to conclude.

Graham Platner suspended his campaign for a U.S. Senate seat in Maine after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021. Platner denied the allegations but cited systemic political challenges as the reason for his withdrawal, while the Maine Democratic Party and national figures disavowed his campaign.

Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat, announced his exit from the race following a sexual assault allegation. He had previously weathered multiple controversies.

Mallory McMorrow is suspending her campaign for Michigan's open US Senate seat. This action narrows the Democratic primary in the state.

The article discusses early voting in Minnesota and potential new election rules requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship. It covers a federal judge dismissing subpoenas against Minnesota’s top Democratic leaders, a Senate race debate between Peggy Flanagan and Angie Craig, and Mike Lindell addressing campaign giveaways. Political analysts Jeff Hayden and Andy Brehm examine endorsements and polling in key races.

Roy Cooper leads Michael Whatley by 14 points in a poll for North Carolina's U.S. Senate seat. The poll was released Tuesday and shows Cooper's advantage in the race.

Columnist Mike Littwin discusses how the Democratic gubernatorial primary in Colorado could influence the future of the state's U.S. Senate seat, potentially marking a historic shift.

Alabama voters are selecting party nominations for an open U.S. Senate seat in a runoff between Trump-backed US Rep. Barry Moore and ex-Navy SEAL Jared Hudson. The contest is part of the GOP Senate runoff in Alabama.

Julia Letlow and John Fleming, two Louisiana Republicans, are disputing over an AI-generated parody video that falsely claims Letlow would become a university president after her husband's death. Letlow condemned Fleming's sharing of the video as 'unconscionable,' while Fleming accused her of using AI to attack his campaign. Louisiana recently passed legislation (HB 459) addressing AI use in political ads, set to take effect in August.

Iowa Democrats nominated Josh Turek for U.S. Senate and Rob Sand for governor, positioning the state as competitive again. Turek, a Paralympic gold medalist with a history of winning in Republican-leaning areas, defeated Zach Wahls by over 25 points in the primary.

Iowa Democrats are divided between state Rep. Josh Turek and state Sen. Zach Wahls in a primary race for a U.S. Senate seat, with the winner aiming to flip a Republican-held position in November. Both candidates highlight their legislative records and appeal to independent and moderate voters, though Republicans hold a structural advantage in the state.

Ken Paxton, the Texas state attorney general, is facing Senator John Cornyn in a Republican primary runoff for a U.S. Senate seat. Recent polls indicate Paxton has a favorable position in the contest.