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US Senate Races Heat Up

Updated 2026-08-11 22:55 UTC 3 sources Neutral

Several key U.S. Senate races are heating up, with candidates vying for nominations and support from super PACs. In South Carolina, Sen. Darline Graham faces a crowded field to replace her late brother, while in Michigan, the Republican super PAC is increasing its spending against Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed.

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NPR
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of her brother's term, faces a crowded field of candidates to replace him on the ballot as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in November.
2026-08-11 22:39 UTC
Axios
Senate Republicans' top super PAC is pouring an extra $6 million into Michigan to attack Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed.Why it matters: It's part of
2026-08-11 21:56 UTC
The Hill
Democratic Senate candidate Alani Bankhead on Monday said she's not getting out of a Montana race to succeed retiring Sen. Steve Daines, a move that will make it more difficult for Independent candidate Seth Bodnar to defear GOP nominee Kurt Alme. “I’ll never bow down,” Bankhead, an Air Force office
2026-08-11 22:36 UTC
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