state Senate
Coverage of state Senate in the Nexus archive.
- Democrat set to replace Platner in Maine led state Senate with a temper
Troy Jackson is set to replace Platner in the Maine state Senate. He is the presumptive nominee challenging Susan Collins and has been reported to have yelled and cursed at lawmakers.
- Live 2026 NY primary election results: State Senate, Assembly, more
The article provides live tracking of the 2026 New York primary election results, covering races for the State Senate and Assembly. It includes updates on both Democratic and Republican candidates.
- Kidani's retirement announcement puts Senate seat up for grabs on November ballot
Sen. Michelle Kidani's retirement has opened a state Senate seat in Hawaii, prompting the Republican Party to express excitement about the chance to gain a seat. A special-election runoff for the position will be held in November, with both parties submitting candidates.
- Release of sex offenders leads to clash over parole board confirmations
The state Senate reconfirmed five commissioners to the California Board of Parole Hearings. Republicans criticized the board for making several decisions they described as egregious.
- Release of sex offenders leads to clash over parole board confirmations
The state Senate voted to reconfirm five commissioners to the California Board of Parole Hearings, a decision opposed by Republicans who criticized the board's recent actions. The move sparked a political dispute over the confirmation process.
- Brisport walks off the $$$ plank
State Sen. Jabari Brisport, who pledged in 2017 to reduce his salary to the Brooklyn median income, has not done so since taking office in 2021 and instead voted for a pay raise. He faces a primary challenge from Marlon Rice and has earned over $607,000 in salary and stipends by 2025.