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Jul 10, 2026
Lisa Lerer, a New York Times national political correspondent, explains how recent allegations against the Senate candidate Graham Platner and his subsequent withdrawal from Maine's primary race have reignited a longstanding conflict between the progressive and establishment wings of the Democratic Party.
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Jul 10, 2026
Senate Majority PAC says it entered July with $126 million, a new midyear high, after raising $147 million with an affiliated nonprofit from April through June. But can it keep pace with the G.O.P.?
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Jul 10, 2026
They believe the accuser, but they also grieve the demise of a campaign that promised that politics could be different — and they blame those who failed to find a less flawed candidate.
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Jul 09, 2026
How much have the rules of politics changed?
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Jul 09, 2026
The state Democratic Party has said it will pick a replacement through a nominating convention before a July 27 deadline. Candidates are already lining up.
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Jul 09, 2026
Graham Platner is one of just a handful of candidates in recent decades who have withdrawn from a Senate race after securing a major party nomination.
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Jul 09, 2026
The deadline to pick a new nominee is July 27 and candidates are already lining up. State party leaders said they would hold some form of nominating convention.
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Jul 09, 2026
The state Democratic Party has said it will pick a replacement through a nominating convention before a July 27 deadline. Candidates are already lining up.
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Jul 09, 2026
The questions his political demise raises go far beyond Maine.
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Jul 09, 2026
Mr. Platner's withdrawal, which comes after a woman accused him of rape, creates deep uncertainty in a race that both parties see as crucial to their hopes of winning the Senate.
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Jul 09, 2026
Graham Platner's bid for the Senate inspired progressive Democrats. But the campaign, which he suspended Wednesday, was messy, disorganized and ultimately doomed by a steady drip of scandal.
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Jul 08, 2026
The trouble in Maine goes beyond a single candidate.
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Jul 08, 2026
In a video posted on social media, Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, said he was suspending his campaign after an accusation of rape, which he has vehemently denied.
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Jul 08, 2026
Graham Platner's bid for the Senate inspired progressive Democrats. But the campaign, which he suspended Wednesday, was messy, disorganized and ultimately doomed by a steady drip of scandal.
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Jul 08, 2026
Mr. Jackson, a longtime state legislator, lost a Democratic primary for governor this year. He has already earned some high-profile endorsements.
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Jul 08, 2026
Here's what we know about the uproar in the Democratic Party's bid to unseat Senator Susan Collins.
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Jul 08, 2026
Two days after a woman accused Graham Platner of rape, he had not given up his nomination for Senate in Maine, raising worries about whether and how his party might find a replacement.
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Jul 08, 2026
In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times, Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, said he didn't consider the recent wave of anti-establishment victories "an overall critique of the party."
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Jul 08, 2026
Readers react to the implosion of Mr. Platner's campaign for the Senate from Maine. Also: President Trump and one man's happiness.
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Jul 08, 2026
Charles Dingman, chair of the Maine Democratic Party and a progressive, would play a key role in choosing the state's Democratic Senate candidate if Graham Platner leaves the race.
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Jul 08, 2026
The Democratic nominee for Senate from Maine was accused of sexual assault. Democrats are gearing up to fight over who should replace him.
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Jul 08, 2026
Already near the breaking point, he held no special advantage among some key Maine voting groups he was expected to win over.
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Jul 08, 2026
Charles Dingman, chair of the Maine Democratic Party and a progressive, would play a key role in choosing the state's Democratic Senate candidate if Graham Platner leaves the race.
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Jul 07, 2026
At their first one-on-one debate in a top Senate race, Representative Haley Stevens accused her progressive rival, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, of being too focused on publicity as he called her a tool of corporate interests.
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Jul 07, 2026
A top state party official said that Graham Platner's team had "repeatedly" tried to "put their thumb on the scale," but he would not influence how the party chose a new Senate candidate.
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Jul 07, 2026
Mr. Platner has not yet withdrawn from the race after a rape allegation, but Democrats in the state and nationally are already exploring potential alternatives.
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Jul 07, 2026
Lawmakers at a special legislative session next month will try to pass an amendment to the state constitution that should ensure new congressional maps survive a legal challenge.
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Jul 07, 2026
Two top Republican senators said they had talked to Senator Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized since June 14, but did not offer updates on his status or a timeline for his return.
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Jul 07, 2026
Many voters said they expected Graham Platner, the state's Democratic nominee for Senate, to exit the race after a former girlfriend publicly accused him of sexual assault.
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Jul 07, 2026
Mr. Sanders was one of the last remaining prominent allies of Graham Platner, the Maine Senate Democratic nominee, to call for him to drop out after a rape allegation.
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Jul 07, 2026
Progressives and moderates are gearing up for a fight over an as-yet-undecided process in Maine to name a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner after a rape accusation. He still wants a say, too.
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Jul 07, 2026
Track the latest polls in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District.
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Jul 07, 2026
Progressives and moderates are gearing up for a fight over an as-yet-undecided process in Maine to name a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner after a rape accusation. He still wants a say, too.
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Jul 06, 2026
Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, called the allegation false but said he would "reflect" on his political path forward, as many allies rescinded their endorsements.
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Jul 06, 2026
Many Democrats want representatives as furious as they are. That makes it easier for unfit candidates to escape proper vetting.
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Jul 06, 2026
"This is something that I tried for many years to forget," the woman, Jenny Racicot, said on CNN.
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Jul 06, 2026
Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14, and his office has provided few updates about his condition. Here's what we know.
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Jul 06, 2026
Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, called the allegation "false." He did not say if he would continue his campaign.
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Jul 06, 2026
Even supporters like Representative Ro Khanna of California called on the Democratic nominee to exit the Maine Senate race after a report that he had sexually assaulted a woman.
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Jul 06, 2026
Graham Platner can be replaced on the ballot if he withdraws in the next week. If he does, Maine Democrats would face an uncertain two-week race to choose a replacement.
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Jul 06, 2026
Two of our political reporters dig into a revealing week of surveys.
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Jul 06, 2026
Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, called the allegation "false." He did not say if he would continue his campaign.
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Jul 06, 2026
The Kentucky Republican and former Senate majority leader was hospitalized on June 14. Scant details about his condition have emerged since.
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Jul 06, 2026
The state's important Senate primary just became a head-to-head battle between Abdul El-Sayed, an outspoken left-wing candidate, and Haley Stevens, a moderate backed by party leaders.
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Jul 06, 2026
Track the latest polls in Florida's 25th Congressional District.
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Jul 06, 2026
President Trump abruptly canceled plans to sign a major housing bill.
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Jul 06, 2026
Attitudes in the party have shifted, Democrats say, with a growing appetite for outsider candidates vowing to overhaul the system. Some worry that the trend could be costly in November.
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Jul 06, 2026
Congressional interns, usually seen but not heard, are taking to social media with viral trends and pithy posts about their outfits, lifestyles and jobs.
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Jul 05, 2026
The state senator sought to carve a middle path between a left-wing candidate and one backed by the party establishment, but she gained little traction.
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Jul 05, 2026
Serving for 30 years, he eventually wrote virtually all tax laws considered by the House and was a major influence on budget bills as Ways and Means chairman.
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Jul 04, 2026
Representative Joyce Beatty, Democrat of Ohio, said her lawsuit challenging the president's changes to the performing arts center was a fight for justice.
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Jul 03, 2026
Assemblyman Robert Smullen, who lost a Republican primary, will not run on the Conservative Party line in his bid to replace Representative Elise Stefanik.
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Jul 02, 2026
The endorsement is the first in a contested Senate primary by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez this year, in a state that Democrats believe they must hold this fall to win a Senate majority.
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Jul 02, 2026
Most of the party's top candidates are starting their own super PACs instead of relying on a powerful group run by Washington leaders. The move allows them to seize control of their financial destinies.
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Jul 01, 2026
While Republicans celebrated the ruling, many Democrats stayed quiet on an issue that had proved divisive in the last election.
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Jul 01, 2026
Track the latest polls in Texas's 28th Congressional District.
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Jul 01, 2026
Track the latest polls in Arizona's 4th Congressional District.
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Jul 01, 2026
Republicans are growing frustrated with Mr. Johnson's approach to governing with a razor-thin majority, saying that he promises more than he can achieve, frustrating the disparate groups in his caucus.
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Jul 01, 2026
A wave of outsider fervor has already knocked out a number of incumbents in primary races. Several more face spirited opposition.
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Jul 01, 2026
Results of a New York Times/Siena poll of 601 likely voters conducted from June 15 to 28, 2026.
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Jul 01, 2026
Melat Kiros, an immigrant and first-time candidate, will most likely head to Congress in a deep blue Colorado district after defeating Representative Diana DeGette, a 15-term incumbent, in a Democratic House primary.
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Jul 01, 2026
Track the latest polls in Vermont's At-Large Congressional District.
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Jul 01, 2026
Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, unseated Representative Diana DeGette in a Democratic primary to represent the Denver area.
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Jul 01, 2026
Democratic candidates are generally popular, Times/Siena polling finds, but retaking the Senate remains a big challenge.
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Jul 01, 2026
Republicans are defending seats in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas as they try to maintain their majority. Democrats are competitive in all six states — but not leading in enough to take the chamber.
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Jul 01, 2026
New York Times/Siena polling of six battleground states shows a close race for control of the U.S. Senate in November. Our chief political analyst, Nate Cohn, walks through the findings state by state.
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Jul 01, 2026
The New Jersey Republican has explained the reason for his long absence: depression. Now he must convince voters that he deserves another term.
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Jul 01, 2026
Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, unseated Representative Diana DeGette in a Democratic primary to represent the Denver area.
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Jul 01, 2026
A democratic socialist ousted a veteran congresswoman in Denver, and a U.S. senator lost his bid for governor. But the state's other senator fended off a progressive primary challenger.
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Jul 01, 2026
A democratic socialist ousted a veteran congresswoman in Denver, and a U.S. senator lost his bid for governor. But the state's other senator fended off a progressive primary challenger.
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Jun 30, 2026
Manny Rutinel, a state representative and former activist, will face Representative Gabe Evans, a Republican seen as vulnerable, in the fall.
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Jun 30, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Colorado primary election.
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Jun 30, 2026
Representative Thomas Kean Jr. announced he had been hospitalized for depression. More than one in four U.S. adults report having been diagnosed with the condition.
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Jun 30, 2026
A Republican blockade derailed a Pentagon policy bill and other legislation as the far right pressed for action on a voting bill championed by President Trump.
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Jun 30, 2026
Representative Thomas Kean Jr., a New Jersey Republican, has finally reappeared in Congress. Questions remain about his nearly four-month absence from public life, which he said was due to depression.
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Jun 30, 2026
After a salacious report about Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate in Texas, his Democratic rival, James Talarico, seized on the news — but focused on corruption and affordability.
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Jun 30, 2026
The Maine race, which both parties see as key to winning control of the Senate, is extremely close, a Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll found. Both candidates have reasons for concern.
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Jun 30, 2026
Ultraconservative lawmakers refused to back a critical procedural measure as they pressed for action on voting legislation championed by President Trump.
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Jun 30, 2026
The president lost his case in the Supreme Court, but mere legislation would not be enough.
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Jun 30, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Colorado primary elections.
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Jun 30, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Colorado primary election.
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Jun 30, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Colorado primary election.
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Jun 30, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Colorado primary election.
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Jun 30, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Colorado primary election.
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Jun 30, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Colorado primary election.
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Jun 30, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Colorado primary election.
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Jun 30, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Colorado primary election.
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Jun 30, 2026
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Colorado primary election.
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Jun 30, 2026
After months of mystery, the New Jersey representative broke his silence about the undisclosed health issue that prompted his 117-day absence.
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Jun 30, 2026
A major shift among Hispanic voters and a favorable candidate matchup have helped put Democrats on the doorstep of a Senate upset.
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Jun 30, 2026
James Talarico, a Democratic state lawmaker, is tied with Ken Paxton, the Republican state attorney general, according to a New York Times/Siena poll.
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Jun 29, 2026
The case for Haley Stevens's candidacy rests on electability, but it's far from clear how electable she really is.
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Jun 29, 2026
It took six days to determine the outcome of the primary for Los Angeles mayor, and seven for the governor's race.
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Jun 29, 2026
Republicans had sought the removal of a little-known candidate with the same name as the incumbent senator, arguing that he was not a "good faith" candidate.
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Jun 29, 2026
After months of silence, Representative Tom Kean Jr. was expected to deliver a speech explaining his 116-day absence from Congress.
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Jun 29, 2026
Time and again, President Trump has brushed off Americans' concerns about the economy and their financial situations.
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Jun 29, 2026
Primaries on Tuesday will be the latest test of Democrats' anti-establishment mood.
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Jun 29, 2026
The Ethics Committee told Senator Ruben Gallego it had dismissed allegations he engaged in sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations.
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Jun 29, 2026
The state's high court found that ballot initiatives designed to change state law to install a newly gerrymandered map violated Colorado law.
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Jun 29, 2026
Melat Kiros's challenge Tuesday to Representative Diana DeGette, who was elected the year before Ms. Kiros was born, is the latest Gen Z test in a year defined by generational upheaval.
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