Jul 09 Judge dismisses suit challenging Sen. Tuberville's eligibility to run for Alabama governor By Kim Chandler, Associated Press A judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit alleging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville does not meet the residency requirement to run for governor of Alabama. Continue reading
Jul 09 Democratic socialist Francesca Hong tests how far left voters will go in battleground Wisconsin By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Over the last month, Democratic socialists have notched victories in the liberal strongholds of New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver. Continue reading
Jul 09 Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Dems must decide if that's enough to win the Senate By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Holding Michigan’s Senate seat is essential to any Democratic path back to the Senate majority this fall. Continue reading
Jul 09 Who will replace Graham Platner on the ballot? 7 Democrats to watch By Patrick Whittle, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Whoever is selected will have less than four months before facing longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election. Continue reading
Jul 08 Graham Platner says he'll withdraw from Senate race in Maine By Kimberlee Kruesi, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Platner stressed that his decision was not an admission of guilt. Continue reading
Jul 08 Succession fight is underway as calls mount for Graham Platner to drop out of Senate race By Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press The allegation reported Monday prompted a chorus of calls for Platner to depart the high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins, which could decide party control of the Senate. Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 5:52 More Democrats call for Platner to drop Maine Senate bid after sexual assault accusation By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson The list of Democrats calling for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw continues to grow a day after a woman he once dated accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the allegation and said he was reflecting on his… Continue watching
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