Democratic retirements create fresh challenge for hopes of winning back the Senate
New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s decision to not seek reelection marks the latest bit of tough luck for Senate Democrats, who face an increasingly challenging midterm election map as they fight to climb out of the minority.
Democrats have to defend another open seat in tough push to win Senate majority
Democrats will have a third seat being vacated by an incumbent lawmaker in the 2026 midterms with the party trying to retake the majority from Republicans.
GOP gears up to challenge Georgia's Dem senator in state Trump won by 2%
The GOP has identified Georgia’s U.S. Senate race in 2026 as a chance to widen its margin over Democrats in the U.S. Senate after Democrat Jeanne Shaheen announced she won't run.
Democrats have to defend another open seat in uphill battle to win Senate majority
New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s departure will add another Senate seat for Democrats to defend without an incumbent after Sens. Gary Peters of Michigan and Tina Smith of Minnesota
Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announces retirement in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen will not seek a fourth term next year, opening up a competitive seat for Democrats to defend in the midterm elections. “Today, after careful consideration, I’m announcing that I have made the difficult decision not to seek reelection to the Senate in 2026,
Pete Buttigieg won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run
SAUGATUCK, Mich. — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in ...
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Buttigieg Passes on Marquee Michigan Senate Race as Democrats Prepare To Defend Their Home Turf in 2026
The open seat in Michigan further complicates Democrats’ nearly impossible path back to a Senate majority in 2026.
Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen says she will not seek reelection in New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Democrat's retirement announcement puts another competitive race in play for the 2026 mid-term campaign.
Senate Democrats face ‘tough map’ as a slate of retirements hit Dem-friendly states
David Bergstein, a spokesperson for the Senate Democratic campaign arm, said in a statement that the midterm map “is ripe with offensive opportunities Democrats can take advantage of” plus ...
Unemployment claims in Michigan increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, ...
Pete Buttigieg expected to make major announcement regarding his political future
Former Transportation Secretary and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is expected to rule out a run for the Senate in Michigan in 2026, clearing a path for a potential 2028 White House bid.
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Former CNN Analyst Says There’s ‘Major Problem For Democrats’ In Regaining Senate Control
Former CNN political analyst Chris Cillizza said on Wednesday that Democrats face an uphill battle to regain Senate control ...
Cook Political Report rates Shaheen’s open seat as ‘lean Democrat’
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rated New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D) Senate seat as “lean Democrat” following the senator’s announcement she would not seek reelection in 2026.