Politics
US Senate Races Heat Up
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