Analysis: Democrats were reportedly behind the other Dan Sullivan. Here’s what it could mean | CNN Politics
An October surprise has surfaced in a Senate race that could well determine who wins a majority in next week’s midterm elections.
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Trump reacts to Alaska spoiler candidate | CNN Politics
President Trump responds to New York Times reporting that her team helped put a potential spoiler candidate, Dan J. Sullivan, to run for Senate against GOP Sen. Dan S. Sullivan.Peltola’s cam…
Cornell faculty no-confidence vote | CNN
Cornell University’s faculty senate approved a resolution Wednesday to take up a vote of no confidence in the school’s executive leadership more than a month after a former student sued the…
New polls have more good news for Democrats’ Senate hopes | CNN Politics
New surveys confirm just how much Democrats have expanded the Senate map in the 2026 midterm elections.
Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens haven’t campaigned together — or spoken — in recent months | CNN Politics
With under a week to go in what many polls are showing as a still tight Senate race in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed hasn’t called his former primary opponent Rep. Haley Stevens in months — and t…
Anderson Cooper on Trump’s latest attack on El-Sayed | CNN Politics
President Trump and members of his administration have made a series of disparaging remarks about Muslim Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. CNN’s Anderson Cooper beaks it down.
Fmr TX Chief Justice and GOPer endorses Talarico, says he will represent all Texans | CNN Politics
In a stunning break from party lines, former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Phillips—a longtime Republican—is officially backing Democrat James Talarico for the US Senate. Phillips…
Democrats see an opening in deep-red Mississippi Senate race | CNN Politics
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is rallying with Mississippi Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom in support of his long-shot Senate bid. “This is one of many places I have…
Watch Nightly News with Tom Llamas Clip: Michigan Senate race reaches a boiling point - NBC.com
Watch Nightly News with Tom Llamas excerpt: Michigan Senate race reaches a boiling point - NBC.com
Strong early voting numbers in battleground Texas | CNN Politics
Republican Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton got a boost from President Donald Trump on the campaign trail Tuesday. CNN’s Ed Lavandera breaks down what high early voting in the state could m…
Analysis: What exactly Democrats have pledged to do if they win in the midterms | CNN Politics
If Democrats can win control of either the House or the Senate, they will have seized some control of Washington back from President Donald Trump and Republicans.
Watch Tonight Show: Jimmy Fallon Clip: Trump Orders DOJ to Block Alaska Senate Results, Blasts Don Jr. Over Bankrolled Wedding - NBC.com
Watch Tonight Show: Jimmy Fallon highlight: Trump Orders DOJ to Block Alaska Senate Results, Blasts Don Jr. Over Bankrolled Wedding - NBC.com
Darline Graham faces tight race for South Carolina | CNN Politics
CNN’s Manu Raju spoke to South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham on the campaign trail as she battles through a close race to retain her Senate seat.
Republicans show concern in Mississippi Senate race | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump is rallying for Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in reliably red Mississippi on Monday. CNN’s Kevin Liptak explains why Democrats think their candidate, Scott Colom, could have a…
Trump has made transactional promises in roughly half of states holding key Senate contests | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump kicked off his general election push by making voters a highly controversial offer. Now he’s gone quite a bit further — and more localized — with his quid pro quos.