Buddy Carter to Run for Georgia Senate, Seeking to Challenge Jon Ossoff
Representative Buddy Carter became the first Republican to enter the primary field to take on Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia, one of the nation’s most vulnerable Democrats.
Elections, Senate
How Democrats Hope to Overcome a Daunting 2026 Senate Map
Facing long odds to retake a majority, Senator Chuck Schumer and his allies are trying to think outside the box and recruit candidates who might be able to pull off upsets in red states.
Brian Kemp Won’t Run for Senate in Georgia, Giving Ossoff a Lift
The popular two-term governor of Georgia had been seen as the strongest potential Republican challenger to Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat.
Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, to Retire After 44 Years in Congress
Senator Richard J. Durbin’s departure will set off a primary for a rare open Senate seat in Illinois and open a top leadership slot. He said it was time to “face reality” and make way for someone new.
Mike Rogers Will Run Again for Senate in Michigan
The Republican former congressman, who was narrowly beaten by Elissa Slotkin in a marquee Senate matchup in 2024, hopes to fill the seat being vacated by Senator Gary Peters.
Chris Sununu Skips a New Hampshire Senate Bid, Dashing Trump’s Hopes
The former New Hampshire governor had been seen as a top Republican recruit in the liberal-leaning yet competitive state. President Trump had said on Sunday, “I hope he runs.”
Chris Pappas Jumps Into 2026 Senate Race in New Hampshire
Mr. Pappas, a 44-year-old Democratic congressman, is the first major candidate to enter the race to succeed the retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen.
Republicans Plan to Skirt Senate Rules to Push Through More Tax Cuts
Senate G.O.P. leaders are planning to use what is known as the “nuclear option” to steer around the Senate’s in-house referee and allow the use of a gimmick that makes trillions of dollars in tax cuts appear to be free.
Mallory McMorrow Enters Michigan Senate Race
The 38-year-old Democratic state lawmaker says that her party needs a generational shift.
A Senate Blockbuster Looms in Texas, as Paxton Prepares to Challenge Cornyn
In an interview, the Texas attorney general attacked Senator John Cornyn as out of touch, and said he had talked to people close to President Trump about an endorsement.