Democrat James Talarico targets Elon Musk at rally: ‘Texas is not for sale’
The Senate candidate denounced opponent Ken Paxton, calling out corruption allegations and support from MuskJames Talarico, the Democratic candidate for the US Senate in Texas, has taken aim at Elon Musk, warning that the tech mogul is trying to buy…
Embattled Susan Collins announces exemptions for Maine from Trump Canada tariffs
Republican facing tough re-election battle in state where Trump’s trade war with neighbor has stirred outrageSusan Collins, the embattled Republican senator for Maine, announced that several industries crucial to her state would be exempted from American…
DoJ sues to block certification of Alaska Senate results if Republican incumbent loses
Trump justice department claims there could be ‘confusion’ about two Republicans on the ballot named Dan SullivanThe US Department of Justice on Thursday filed a pre-emptive lawsuit in federal court to block the certification of Alaska’s US Senate…
A Democratic win in Texas is a long shot – but Ken Paxton’s weakness is obvious | Moira Donegan
Republicans are resorting to childish taunts to defend an uncommonly dishonorable state attorney generalIt’s a bit like Lucy with the football. Every few years, Democrats convince themselves that a Texas Senate seat might finally switch from red to blue.…
These key races in the 2026 midterms will decide who controls the US Senate – video explainer
To reclaim control of the Senate, Democrats need to retain all the Senate seats they have and flip four more in the 2026 midterm elections. Shrai Popat, the Guardian's US politics reporter, explains which are the key races to watch in November. Continue…
Trump’s war and tariffs have battered Alaska. A pro-oil Democrat could flip the key Senate seat
Democrats believe circumstances have aligned for them to win a slew of competitive elections in the stateMary Peltola’s campaign to represent Alaska in the US Senate has taken her to parts of the massive state’s interior that are inaccessible by road and…
In reliably blue Minnesota, could Democrats do the unthinkable and lose a Senate seat?
Frustration with a sprawling fraud scandal has cut Peggy Flanagan’s poll lead – could ex-NFL reporter Michele Tafoya win a first statewide election for Republicans in 20 years?As Democrats fight to regain control of the US Senate, hopes are rising in…
Bush’s brother crosses party lines to vote for James Talarico for Senate
Republican Neil Bush says he was ‘deeply troubled’ by Ken Paxton’s conduct and ‘enormously impressed’ with TalaricoUS politics live – latest updatesNeil Bush, a son of former president George HW Bush and a lifelong Republican, announced on Tuesday that…
The US midterm races that will decide control of Congress – mapped
These graphics explain what the Democrats would need to do to flip the Senate and House of RepresentativesA turning point in Donald Trump’s second term will soon arrive. On 3 November, voters across the US will decide whether to keep the president’s…
‘What are you implying?’: El-Sayed confronts critics head-on as attacks ramp up
Against a backdrop of rising Islamophobia, Michigan Senate hopeful has challenged premise of repeated questions on Muslim Brotherhood, Israel and faith As a candidate positioned at the center of what researchers say are the worst Islamophobic attacks…