U.S. Senate election
Coverage of U.S. Senate election in the Nexus archive.
- El-Sayed in the hot seat for another foreign rental property, nearly $300K in additional income
Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed disclosed a rental property in Dubai worth up to $250,000, a $50,000–$100,000 liability to a Dubai real estate company, and a change in his employment status in Michigan. His net worth is estimated between $870,000 and $2.1 million, with his primary race against Haley Stevens drawing national attention over financial transparency.
- Minnesota primaries test party identities ahead of high-stakes midterms
Minnesota's Aug. 11 primaries are testing party identities as Democrats face an ideological divide between moderate and progressive candidates, while Republicans see political outsiders challenging established figures. The race for U.S. Senate, triggered by Senator Tina Smith's retirement, highlights the contest between Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and U.S. Representative Angie Craig, reflecting national political tensions.
- Texas Hispanics swung hard to Trump. A new poll shows they’re furious at his deportations.
Texas Hispanics who previously supported Trump are shifting toward Democrats due to immigration enforcement impacts on businesses. A new poll shows one in five Hispanic business owners in Texas experienced employee deportations, with seven in ten citing economic harm from Trump’s policies. Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton among Hispanic voters in the U.S. Senate race.
- Senate hopeful Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Democrats must decide if that’s enough
Haley Stevens, a Michigan House representative, emphasizes her record of defeating Republicans in elections as she campaigns for the Democratic Senate primary against Abdul El-Sayed. Democrats must choose between Stevens' electability and El-Sayed's progressive policies to secure the Senate seat critical for their majority hopes.
- Abbott says Texas seeking reimbursement for billions of dollars in border security
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott stated the state is seeking federal reimbursement for border security costs. The announcement was made during an interview with NewsNation border correspondent Ali Bradley, which also covered topics like the New World screwworm and the U.S. Senate election.
- ‘Pretty damn bullish’: Democrats have high hopes for Paxton-Talarico showdown
Texas Democrats are optimistic about defeating Republican Ken Paxton in the upcoming Senate race, viewing James Talarico as their best chance to flip the seat blue since 1988. They leverage a favorable political climate, Paxton's personal baggage, and Talarico's fundraising and polling lead, though past failed attempts like Beto O’Rourke's near-miss in 2018 highlight the challenge.
- John Cornyn’s last stand and Democratic fights: What to watch in Tuesday’s Texas elections
The article highlights key races in Tuesday's Texas elections, focusing on Senator John Cornyn's potential re-election challenge and legal issues surrounding Attorney General Ken Paxton. Democrats are also vying for competitive seats, adding to the political stakes.