state Senate
Coverage of state Senate in the Nexus archive.
- California law would force companies to disclose toxic chemicals in disposable diapers
New California legislation requires manufacturers to disclose toxic chemicals found in disposable diapers. This law passed assembly and is set to go before the state senate soon. The required disclosures include hazardous substances such as phthalates, lead, Pfas, quats, arsenic, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and various components of fragrance.
- Bob McDermott, Sheila Medeiros win tied primary election contests by random drawing
Bob McDermott and Sheila Medeiros were selected as winners of two tied 2026 Primary Election contests by random drawing. The draws determined who would win a state senate seat and a representative seat.
- 2026 Michigan State Senate Primary Election Results
The 2026 Michigan State Senate Primary Election results are available, providing information on which district residents reside in and the election outcomes. The article directs readers to official sources for detailed results.
- Gavin Newsom nominates Scott Galloway to UC Board of Regents
Gavin Newsom has nominated Scott Galloway to the UC Board of Regents. If confirmed by the state Senate, Galloway will help oversee the 10-campus UC system and its 300,000 students as part of the 26-person board.
- Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields won’t seek reelection after Democrat’s seat was redrawn
Democratic U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields announced he will not seek reelection to his redrawn Louisiana congressional district following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed the district an unconstitutional gerrymander based on race. Fields, a longtime Louisiana politician, plans to pursue a state Senate seat instead.
- Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields won't seek reelection after Democrat's seat was redrawn
Democratic U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields announced he will not seek reelection in Louisiana's redrawn congressional district following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that deemed the district an unconstitutional gerrymander. The redrawn district, which shifted to favor Republicans, was part of a broader redistricting effort impacting Louisiana's congressional elections.
- Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields won't seek reelection after Democrat's seat was redrawn
Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields announced he will not seek reelection after his congressional district was redrawn by the state legislature following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed the original district an unconstitutional gerrymander based on race. The new district, which clusters around predominantly white communities, prompted Fields to shift his focus to seeking a state Senate seat instead.
- Cleo Fields not seeking re-election to Congress, running for State Senate
Cleo Fields is not seeking re-election to Congress and is running for State Senate instead.
- Democrat set to replace Platner in Maine led state Senate with a temper
Troy Jackson is set to replace Platner in the Maine state Senate. He is the presumptive nominee challenging Susan Collins and has been reported to have yelled and cursed at lawmakers.
- Live 2026 NY primary election results: State Senate, Assembly, more
The article provides live tracking of the 2026 New York primary election results, covering races for the State Senate and Assembly. It includes updates on both Democratic and Republican candidates.
- Kidani's retirement announcement puts Senate seat up for grabs on November ballot
Sen. Michelle Kidani's retirement has opened a state Senate seat in Hawaii, prompting the Republican Party to express excitement about the chance to gain a seat. A special-election runoff for the position will be held in November, with both parties submitting candidates.
- Release of sex offenders leads to clash over parole board confirmations
The state Senate reconfirmed five commissioners to the California Board of Parole Hearings. Republicans criticized the board for making several decisions they described as egregious.
- Release of sex offenders leads to clash over parole board confirmations
The state Senate voted to reconfirm five commissioners to the California Board of Parole Hearings, a decision opposed by Republicans who criticized the board's recent actions. The move sparked a political dispute over the confirmation process.
- Brisport walks off the $$$ plank
State Sen. Jabari Brisport, who pledged in 2017 to reduce his salary to the Brooklyn median income, has not done so since taking office in 2021 and instead voted for a pay raise. He faces a primary challenge from Marlon Rice and has earned over $607,000 in salary and stipends by 2025.