Jul 07 Sen. Bernie Sanders says Graham Platner should drop out of the race after sexual assault allegation By Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Sanders, Platner's longtime backer, joined the chorus Tuesday saying that he spoke with Platner and that "in light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside.”… Continue reading
Jul 07 Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine Senate candidate faces sexual assault allegation By Kimberlee Kruesi, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Graham Platner denied the allegation on Monday, but said he would be considering next steps for his campaign. Continue reading
Jul 05 Democrat Mallory McMorrow suspends her Michigan Senate campaign and scrambles the pivotal race By Joey Cappelletti, Steve Peoples, Associated Press McMorrow’s exit comes after many Democrats increasingly viewed her as a long shot for the nomination. It also creates a fresh dynamic in one of the country’s most closely watched Senate races. Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch 6:38 How legal battles across the country could complicate the midterms By Liz Landers, Ali Schmitz As President Trump attempts to wield greater power over election administration ahead of the midterms, dozens of legal battles are currently underway across the country. Their outcomes could shape how elections are run this fall. Liz Landers discussed more with… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 6:42 Progressives notch more primary victories in potential bellwether for midterms By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz Progressive challengers scored upsets against Democratic establishment names up and down the ballot in Colorado. It's part of a mounting trend in some races across the country. To discuss where the Democratic Party stands ahead of the midterms, Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Jul 01 Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats longtime House incumbent in Colorado primary By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press Kiros, a 29-year-old lawyer turned doctoral student, is the latest candidate to rise from the party's left flank and boot establishment-backed candidates. Continue reading
Jun 30 Trump announces Republican midterm convention in Dallas in September By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections, an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress. Continue reading
Jun 30 'Insurgent progressives' and veteran incumbents compete for Colorado Democrats' votes By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press Colorado’s Democratic primaries on Tuesday will help answer a question the party has increasingly faced nationally: Are voters gravitating toward a younger, more progressive generation of leaders or sticking with established veterans?… Continue reading
Jun 30 WATCH: Rep. Tom Kean Jr. says he was recovering from depression during months-long absence from Congress By Joshua Barajas Kean said Tuesday that a hospital visit months ago led to him being diagnosed with depression and, under doctors’ recommendations, remained at the hospital for treatment. Continue reading
Jun 29 Live Results: Colorado midterm primaries The Democratic gubernatorial primary between U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and state Attorney General Phil Weiser will not only determine who might lead Colorado, but it could also create an opening in the closely divided U.S. Senate. Continue reading