In its initial ratings for the 2026 midterms, the Cook Political Report gives Republicans the advantage in the upper chamber.

Democratic donors and Jewish leaders are so unhappy with Jon Ossoff over his position on Israel that some have quietly urged ...

Some of Gov. Brian Kemp’s allies privately doubt he’ll challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026. Other Georgia Republicans are making plans if he opts out.

Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced Thursday she won't seek re-election in 2026, forcing the Democratic Party to defend ...

Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith ruled out a run for reelection in 2026 on Thursday, opening up a key Democratic seat during an ...

State Rep. Lehman Franklin and his wife are expecting their first child via IVF this summer. His bill would establish the procedure as a legal right.

While Republicans, who will be defending 22 of the 35 Senate seats up in 2026, may have the political environment working against them next year, they are still favored to retain the chamber.— Part of ...

Senate Democrats face significant challenges in regaining control of the chamber, as Republican gains in the 2024 elections ...

A Trump backlash could help Democrats retake the House in 2026, but the Senate landscape is too pro-Republican.

The election handicapper Cook Political Report found Republicans with an advantage to keep control of the Senate in the 2026 ...

Democrats face “few opportunities" to win back the Senate majority from the Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections, a top ...

Efforts by conservatives to pressure Republican senators to support Trump’s Cabinet nominees have largely been successful so ...