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Sen. Richard Blumenthal battles declining approval ratings in Connecticut in contentious election year

For decades, Democrat Richard Blumenthal has ranked among Connecticut’s best-known and most popular politicians.

Tribune News Service · Jun 6, 2022

Assault weapons ban off the table as US Senate nears deal on 'meaningful change' in gun laws

Key negotiators say some "meaningful change" is possible in America's gun laws but discussion between Democrats and Republicans does not include a ban on the military-style assault weapons used in many mass shootings.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2022

Mehmet Oz vs. John Fetterman is a clash of two personalities running as outsiders

PHILADELPHIA — One is a telegenic TV celebrity who campaigned in fine-cut suits while delivering punchy sound bites in his first run for public office. The other is Pennsylvania’s hulking — often scowling — lieutenant governor, who stumped in hoodies and shorts and on a political career that started in…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 4, 2022

Pa. Lt. Gov. Fetterman says he needs "more time" before campaigning after stroke

Fetterman said he stopped taking blood thinners for a heart condition and the stroke was "preventable."

Axios · Jun 3, 2022

Until the US Senate is accountable to America, we’ll never get gun control

Democrats are heading into this year’s elections without having tried even basic steps to balance the chamber, including ending the filibuster or admitting liberal Washington DC as a state

The Guardian - US · Jun 3, 2022

Eight candidates are running in the Republican primary on June 14 for U.S. Senate in Nevada

Eight candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Nevada on June 14. Incumbent Catherine Cortez Masto (D) is running for re-election.

Ballotpedia · Jun 2, 2022

Three candidates running Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Iowa

Abby Finkenauer, Michael Franken, and Glenn Hurst are running in the June 7 Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Iowa. The incumbent is Chuck Grassley(R), who was first elected in 1980.

Ballotpedia · Jun 1, 2022

An update on school board conflict elections

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Ballotpedia · Jun 1, 2022

Walker "mad" at Trump for taking credit

"I'm mad at him because he never asked but he's taking credit that he asked" me to run for Senate, Walker said

Salon · Jun 1, 2022

Herschel Walker ‘mad’ at Trump for taking credit for ex-NFL star’s Senate bid

‘President Trump never asked me … So, I’m mad at him,’ Georgia primary winner tells rapper and Revolt TV host Killer Mike

The Guardian - US · Jun 1, 2022