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Politics Nov 07

Georgia to be ‘center of the American political universe’ during recount, runoff election

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Politics Nov 03

Senate control hangs in balance with a few races undecided

Republicans are fighting to retain their majority against a surge of Democratic challengers across a vast political map in states once considered long shots for Democrats.

By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Politics Oct 28

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How Montana’s Senate race became so competitive — and costly

In the battle to control the U.S. Senate, one of the competitive contests pits a Republican incumbent, Steve Daines, against a two-term Democratic governor, Steve Bullock. Montana’s Senate race has become the most expensive campaign in the state’s history. Anna…

By Anna Rau

Politics Oct 08

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Maine Sen. Susan Collins faces challenge of her political career from Sara Gideon

One of the Senate seats in play this November is that of Maine’s senior senator, Republican Susan Collins, who has long nurtured a reputation as bipartisan. But during the Trump era, her favor has fallen with some of Maine's fiercely…

By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman

Politics Aug 22

Former Gov. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) speaks at the United States Conference of Mayors winter meeting in Washington, D.C. Photo by Yuri Gripas/Reuters
Former Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper is running for Senate

Hickenlooper, who dropped out of the presidential race earlier this month, becomes the immediate front-runner in a crowded Democratic field vying for the right to challenge Republican incumbent Cory Gardner.

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Jul 03

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Democrats are fighting for the presidency in 2020. But can they win the Senate?

The 2020 Democratic presidential race seems to reflect an increasingly liberal party. But with the current Republican Senate majority, it would be nearly impossible for a Democratic president to enact such progressive legislation. Can Democrats actually gain Senate seats in…

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Nov 04

Campaigns make final push to galvanize voters for midterms

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Democrats are counting on wresting control of the House from Republicans and hoping for a longshot series of wins to take back the Senate as well. But Republicans are optimistic they can gain seats in a Senate map heavy on…

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Nov 18

Progressive pastors say Roy Moore unfit for U.S. Senate

By Associated Press

A leading figure among religious liberals says the candidacy of Roy Moore for U.S. Senate is a struggle for the "soul of the nation."…

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Oct 08

Quiz: How much do you know about the 2014 midterm elections?

By Laura Santhanam

Before it is time to cast your ballot on Nov. 4, take our quiz and see how much you know about the contest and candidates.

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Aug 01

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Analyzing Cruz’s Texas Victory and the 2012 Senate Landscape

In a primary runoff, former Texas solicitor general Ted Cruz captured the Republican nomination for a U.S. Senate seat. And he isn't the only Tea Party candidate winning primaries. Judy Woodruff talks to Texas Tribune's Ross Ramsey and Rothenberg Political…

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