Nov 11 Several Democrats facing 2018 re-election are from states Trump carried By Alan Fram, Associated Press A long list of Senate Democrats who face re-election in 2018 are from states Donald Trump won or nearly won on Election Day. That could mean a politically excruciating next two years for many of them, and for party leaders… Continue reading
Nov 09 GOP keeps Senate control as Democrats fall short By Erica Werner, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Republicans held onto their slim Senate majority, a stinging blow to Democrats in a night full of them. Democrats had been nearly certain of retaking control but saw their hopes fizzle as endangered GOP incumbents won in Missouri,… Continue reading
Nov 09 Republicans will retain Senate majority By Associated Press Republicans will retain their Senate majority as GOP incumbents hang onto key seats in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Indiana and Florida. Continue reading
Nov 08 Democrats' chances of retaking the Senate are slipping away By Erica Werner, Associated Press Democrats' chances of retaking the Senate majority were slipping away early Wednesday as Republicans hung onto key seats in Wisconsin, North Carolina, Indiana and Florida. Democrats kept their seat in Nevada, where Catherine Cortez Masto's win will make her the… Continue reading
Nov 08 Senate control up for grabs as Democrats seek majority By Erica Werner, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Control of the Senate was up for grabs Tuesday as Republicans' hopes of protecting their narrow majority in an unpredictable election rested on a handful of states that were toss-ups until the end. Continue reading
Nov 05 Senate majority or not, Dems turn to hard-charging Schumer By Erica Werner, Associated Press Tuesday's election will determine whether Sen. Chuck Schumer leads a Democratic majority in the Senate, or a minority. Continue reading
Oct 23 Looking past Trump, Clinton aims to help other Democrats By Josh Lederman and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press The shifting political map has freed Clinton and her well-funded campaign to spend time and money helping other Democrats in competitive races. Continue reading
Oct 22 Race in GOP-friendly Missouri could determine Senate control By Erica Werner, Associated Press With just a handful of competitive races around the country, the outcome in Missouri could help determine control of the Senate. Continue reading
Oct 21 Watch 6:46 What the latest polls mean for the presidency -- and Congress By PBS News Hour With just over two weeks until Election Day, there are some surprising shifts occurring in the electoral map. Judy Woodruff speaks with correspondent Lisa Desjardins and Nathan Gonzales of The Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report about which voters are deserting… Continue watching
Oct 21 White supremacist David Duke qualifies for Senate debate By Associated Press Duke's campaign hasn't said whether he plans to attend the debate, which will be held at historically black Dillard University. Continue reading