The Latest Breaking News from US Senate

Americans keep voting for scandal-prone candidates because they just don’t want the other party to win

Every election cycle sees its share of controversial, scandal-plagued candidates running for office. But the 2026 midterm elections will feature two such candidates – one from each party – in two of the highest-profile U.S. Senate races.

The Conversation · Jun 18

Arizona Legislature refers six of the seven new ballot measures with unanimous Republican support and no Democratic support

Welcome to the Thursday, June 18, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jun 18

Texas PAC targets squeamish Republicans

Moment of Truth PAC is aiming to spotlight Ken Paxton’s controversies.

Salon · Jun 17

Graham Platner wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine, will face incumbent Susan Collins in November

Graham Platner (D) defeated David Costello (D) to win the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Maine on June 9. Platner will face incumbent Susan Collins (R) in the general election on Nov. 3.

Ballotpedia · Jun 12

California’s election results timeline and what to know about how states count absentee/mail-in ballots

Welcome to the Thursday, June 11, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jun 11

Despite Nazi Tattoo, Abuse Allegations and Sexting Scandals: Graham Platner Wins Maine Primary

Graham Platner wins Maine's Democratic primary for US Senate despite scandals, including abuse allegations and a controversial tattoo.

International Business Times UK · Jun 10

Maine sex scandal, Trump's sway: What to watch in Tuesday's US primaries

Voters in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada, and North Dakota cast ballots today. Key races include a Democratic Senate primary in Maine where a candidate faces sexting allegations. In South Carolina, a Republican congresswoman who was target of Donald Trump. These primaries could shape control of the U.S. House and Senate.

The Economic Times · Jun 9

U.S. Postal Service proposes absentee/mail-in voting rule

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jun 9

Appointed senator and former senator face off in Ohio's U.S. Senate special election

Incumbent Jon Husted (R), Sherrod Brown (D), Bill Redpath (L), and Gregory Levy (I) are running in the special election for U.S. Senate in Ohio on Nov. 3. As of June 2026, Husted and Brown led in media attention, campaign fundraising, and endorsements.

Ballotpedia · Jun 8

Talarico lands endorsement from lawyer who defended Paxton in impeachment, securities fraud cases

Dan Cogdell, who represented Paxton for nearly a decade in two high-profile cases, said his former client “has lost sight of his core mission.”

The Texas Tribune · Jun 8