VoteVets
Coverage of VoteVets in the Nexus archive.
- Democratic leaders have abandoned Graham Platner
Graham Platner's Senate campaign faces collapse as prominent Democrats, including Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, withdraw support following allegations he forced a former partner to have sex. Key Democratic organizations and endorsers, such as the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and VoteVets, have rescinded backing, redirecting resources away from the Maine race.
- Opinion: Iran dealt Israel a crushing defeat and vindicated America's anti-war majority
Hamid Dabashi argues that Israel's defeat in the US-Israeli war on Iran has isolated it, with Iran emerging stronger and validating American anti-war sentiment. A VoteVets protest against the war occurred outside the US Capitol on 20 May 2026.
- We’re About to Hear a Lot More About Iowa
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.
- Graham Platner cuts DC trip short after The Post starts asking questions about his past, as mother-in-law says: ‘It’s all bulls—‘
Graham Platner cut short a planned trip to DC after The Post began asking questions about his past. His mother-in-law dismissed the situation as 'bulls—'. Platner withdrew from a planned fundraising event with VoteVets following a meeting with party lawmakers.
- Paralympic gold medalist Josh Turek wins Iowa Senate primary with establishment support
Josh Turek, a Paralympic gold medalist, won the Iowa Senate primary with support from national Democrats and groups like VoteVets. He will face GOP nominee Ashley Hinson in a critical Senate race. Turek defeated state Sen. Zach Wahls in a primary marked by conflict between Democratic establishment and anti-establishment factions.