One survey shows political newcomer Graham Platner leading both Gov. Janet Mills and Sen. Susan Collins, while another projects that Collins would easily beat Platner in the 2026 general election.

Bernadette Smith, the former co-chair of the Michigan Republican Party, filed paperwork to run for U.S. Senate seat in a challenge to Mike Rogers.

If the Senate eventually passes the amended measure, it still must be approved by the House of Representatives and sent to President Donald Trump for his signature, a process that could take several days.

Christine Pelosi said she’s running for a California state senate seat, passing up the contest to replace her mother, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in the US Congress.

Thirty Republican leaders in North Texas back Cornyn as polls show a close three-way race with Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt.

A U.S. Senate subcommittee will hold a hearing next Wednesday on the impact of the government shutdown on aviation safety after thousands of domestic flights and millions of passengers were impacted by disruptions.

Allred’s comments marked the first time either leading Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate publicly criticized the other.

Gov. Maura T. Healey promised that Massachusetts will sue the Trump administration to keep full federal food aid benefits flowing this month.