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Politics · United StatesJack Reed wins sixth term in Rhode Island Senate race
Democrat Jack Reed has won a sixth term representing Rhode Island in the U.S. Senate, defeating Republican challenger Raymond McKay. The Associated Press called the race shortly after polls closed.
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Politics · United StatesCory Booker wins third term in New Jersey Senate race
Cory Booker has won re-election to the U.S. Senate representing New Jersey, defeating Republican candidate Justin Murphy. This victory marks Booker's third full term in the Senate.
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Politics · United StatesEd Markey wins Massachusetts Senate re-election
Senator Ed Markey has won re-election in Massachusetts, securing a third term in the U.S. Senate. He defeated Republican challenger John Deaton in Tuesday's election.
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Politics · United StatesAlaska Senate race probed for voter confusion scheme
A criminal investigation is underway in Alaska concerning a scheme to confuse voters by placing a candidate with the same name as incumbent Senator Daniel Sullivan on the ballot. U.S. Attorney Michael Heyman confirmed the probe, which has intensified following a New York Times report.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Demands Alaska Senate Candidate Be Removed From Ballot
President Trump has called for Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola to be removed from the ballot, alleging election fraud after reports surfaced of her campaign's alleged involvement in recruiting a candidate with the same name as her opponent, Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.
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Politics · United StatesCollins attack ad suggests rival lacks Senate 'tools'
Senator Susan Collins' campaign released an attack ad featuring broadcaster Bill Green that suggests Democratic candidate Troy Jackson is unqualified for the Senate due to his working-class background. The ad has drawn criticism, with a former Collins aide calling it a sign of campaign decline.
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Politics · United StatesKen Paxton admits less campaign control in leaked audio
Leaked audio from a private fundraising lunch reveals Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton admitting he feels he has less control over his U.S. Senate campaign, stating its direction comes from Washington D.C. This is the second leaked recording from the same event.
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Politics · United StatesSenate confirms Keith Sonderling as labor secretary
The Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling as labor secretary by a 47-41 vote on Wednesday, October 1, 2026. Sonderling had been serving in an acting capacity since April. The vote took place shortly before senators departed for campaigning ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
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Politics · United StatesMichigan Senate Candidates Call for Gas Tax Suspension Amid High Prices
Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers has called for suspending state and federal gas taxes as prices in Michigan average $4.75 per gallon. Democratic rival Abdul El-Sayed also supports a pause, though he attributes price spikes to conflict, not taxes.
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James Talarico walks back past statements on gender and trans athletes
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico has revised past statements regarding gender and transgender athletes. He now states he opposes transgender girls competing in sports if it compromises safety or fairness, a shift from his previous stances.
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Politics · United StatesDavid Maxwell, former Texas AG aide, endorses James Talarico in Senate race
Former Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s ex‑director of law enforcement, David Maxwell, appears in a campaign ad endorsing Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. Maxwell, who reported Paxton to the FBI and won a $6.6 million judgment, says Paxton ended his five‑decade career.
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Politics · United StatesMark Sanford endorses Ralph Norman for US Senate
Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford has endorsed Republican Congressman Ralph Norman in the upcoming US Senate runoff election. Norman is facing Senator Darline Graham in the Republican primary, with election day set for August 25.
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Politics · United StatesMichigan Democratic Senate primary preview focuses on Israel and AIPAC spending
MSNBC’s Ali Vitali previewed the Michigan Democratic Senate primary on Morning Joe, emphasising AIPAC’s spending to back Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed’s calls to abolish ICE and end military aid to Israel. Katty Kay later said affordability, not Israel, was voters’ top concern.
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