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Here’s why Maine’s famous election slogan will be disproven in midterms

ELECTIONS 2026: Susan Collins might be the one Republican who survives a GOP electoral bloodbath, Eric Garcia writes, defying the old saw, 'As goes Maine, so goes the nation'

The Independent UK · 15h ago

The most vulnerable senators of 2026, about a month out from Election Day

The once unlikely prospect of Democrats scoring a net gain of four seats to win the Senate majority now looks more plausible less than five weeks out from the midterm elections. Still, that would require the party to win in red states that haven’t elected a Democrat to the Senate…

Roll Call · Sep 30

Susan Collins no longer Maine's Houdini

The senator cannot make her role as Donald Trump's enabler disappear

Salon · Sep 29

Julian Beaudion becomes the fifth major or minor party U.S. Senate nominee to withdraw from a general election this year

On Aug. 4, Julian Beaudion (D) withdrew from the South Dakota general election for the U.S. Senate — the fifth time a major or minor party U.S. Senate nominee has withdrawn this year. As a result, this year ties with 2014 for the most nominee withdrawals (voluntary, misconduct-related, or due…

Ballotpedia · Aug 7

The Democratic male's midlife crisis

The Pod Bros, Chris Murphy and others are chasing the far left to stay young. At what cost?

Salon · Aug 6

Socialists Are Trying To Take Hold of the Democratic Party—and They're Winning

The democratic socialists taking over the Democratic Party often say they just want affordable healthcare. They actually want to end America's constitutional system as we know it.

Reason · Aug 5

Nearly three-quarters of MAGA voters would back candidate accused of domestic violence: poll

Most MAGA voters would back a Republican candidate mired in any of 12 separate scandals, the poll found

The Independent UK · Aug 2

Upheaval in Maine and another 100-day campaign - can Democrats pull it off?

Troy Jackson gained the party nomination for Senate, but now he needs to consolidate support to take on Susan Collins

The Guardian - US · Aug 1

Troy Jackson becomes the first replacement nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine since 1918

On July 25, Troy Jackson (D) won the nominating convention to replace Graham Platner (D) as the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate general election in Maine. This is the first time since 1918 that a U.S. Senate nominee has been replaced in Maine.

Ballotpedia · Jul 30

At the Races: Republicans on the ropes

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari A handful of House Democrats and two House Republicans have lost their bids…

Roll Call · Jul 30