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Tampa Free Press on MSNFirebrand Freshman Shocks Texas Senate Race: Crockett Leads Dem Field In Early PollDems Eyeing Senate Bid See Unconventional Path Forward as "Liberal Firebrand" Tops Early Ballot A new poll is sending ripples through Texas Democratic circles, revealing that freshman U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett,
Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett is the preferred candidate among Texas Democratic voters to run for Senate in 2026, according
Nate Morris, who is running for outgoing U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat, is launching a seven-figure ad buy shortly after announcing his campaign.
With major future cuts to social service programs now written into law, Democrats seeking Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat in 2026 are hitting the campaign trail seeking to position themselves among the law’s most vocal opponents.
A popular former Democratic governor, Roy Cooper, is expected to announce a bid this summer. The Republicans are banking on an endorsement by President Trump to clear their field.
Tillis’ withdrawal from the 2026 race came as he made clear his opposition to Trump’s flagship bill, the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Act. Tillis, who has served in the Senate since 2015, voted against the bill when it passed the Senate on Tuesday. He also gave a passionate speech on the Senate floor.
Each candidate is running for their party's nomination in the race to replace outgoing U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire.
While viewed by some as a principled stand at a time when corporations, labor unions and wealthy individuals can exert outsized influence on elections, there's many ways around the pledge.
Heads or tails? That's how Pasadena's newest council member was chosen. Plus, the 2026 Senate race is already heating up as two Democrats step up to challenge Sen. Cornyn.