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Scott Colom criticizes Democrats for lack of investment in Mississippi race

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Democrats regain Senate control, creating divided government during Trump’s term

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Adam Hamilton defeats Roger Marshall, becomes Kansas' first Democratic senator in 100 years.

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Democrats reclaim Senate majority by flipping four Republican seats in 2026

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Adam Hamilton defeats Roger Marshall, first Democrat elected in Kansas since 1932.

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Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate seat, ending 25-year Republican hold.

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Chris Pappas elected as first openly gay man in U.S. Senate

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Michigan and Alaska races define U.S. Senate control ahead of January

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Scott Colom criticizes Democrats for lack of investment in Mississippi race

Scott Colom, the Democratic Senate candidate in Mississippi, criticized his party for inadequate financial support, which he believes is jeopardizing his chances against incumbent Roger Wicker in the upcoming...

NBC News · 8 days ago · 2 min read

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Dr. Annie Andrews elected to U.S. Senate, first since 1938

Dr. Annie Andrews has become the first practicing physician and Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate since 1938, marking a notable shift in the political landscape with more doctors entering politics as...

NPR News · 9 days ago · 2 min read

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Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Senate seat, defeating Michele Tafoya by 55%

Minnesota lieutenant governor Peggy Flanagan has won the state's open Senate seat with approximately 55% of the vote, defeating Republican Michele Tafoya. Her victory keeps the seat in Democratic control...

The Hill · 10 days ago · 2 min read

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Democrats regain Senate control, creating divided government during Trump’s term

Democrats regained control of the U.S. Senate by defeating Republican incumbents, creating a divided government for the remainder of President Trump’s term. This shift allows Democrats to conduct oversight...

NPR News · 10 days ago · 2 min read

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Adam Hamilton defeats Roger Marshall, becomes Kansas' first Democratic senator in 100 years.

Democrat Adam Hamilton has become the first Democratic senator from Kansas in nearly a century, defeating incumbent Republican Roger Marshall. His win is crucial for the national balance of power in the U.S....

Al Jazeera · 10 days ago · 1 min read

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Democrats reclaim Senate majority by flipping four Republican seats in 2026

The Democratic Party has regained control of the U.S. Senate by flipping at least four Republican-held seats in the 2026 midterm elections, achieving a majority with at least 51 seats. This shift in power...

Al Jazeera · 10 days ago · 2 min read

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Adam Hamilton defeats Roger Marshall, first Democrat elected in Kansas since 1932.

Democrat Adam Hamilton defeated Republican Senator Roger Marshall in Kansas, becoming the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from the state since 1932. His victory reflects shifting voter sentiments...

NBC News · 10 days ago · 2 min read

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Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate seat, ending 25-year Republican hold.

Democrat Annie Andrews won South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat, marking the first Democratic victory in the state since 1998 and ending a long Republican dominance. Her win, supported by grassroots funding and a...

Al Jazeera · 10 days ago · 2 min read

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Chris Pappas elected as first openly gay man in U.S. Senate

Chris Pappas was elected as the first openly gay man to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 2026, representing a significant advancement for LGBTQ+ representation in politics. His victory reflects a growing demand...

Hollywood Reporter · 10 days ago · 1 min read

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Michigan and Alaska races define U.S. Senate control ahead of January

The close contests in Michigan and Alaska are now the focal points of a national fight for control of the U.S. Senate, with both races hanging on razor‑thin margins that could determine whether Democrats or...

NBC News · 11 days ago · 2 min read

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Haley Stevens withdraws support for El-Sayed, endorses Rogers in Michigan Senate race

Rep. Haley Stevens has withdrawn her endorsement of Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to support Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race, which could alter campaign dynamics ahead of the June 4 primary. This...

NBC News · 12 days ago · 2 min read

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Justice Department defends Alaska election certification after Sullivan's narrow victory

The Justice Department is defending a lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, where Democrat Mary Sullivan narrowly defeated Republican James Kelley, citing alleged voting...

Law & Crime · 13 days ago · 2 min read