Democratic Senate

Cindy Burbank, che ha prevalso su un presunto infiltrato repubblicano, prevede di fare un passo indietro a favore di Dan Osborn per le elezioni generali. Una sfidante democratica, che ha dichiarato l'intenzione di ritirarsi dalla corsa di novembre per il Senato degli Stati Uniti in Nebraska per spianare la strada a un candidato indipendente, ha vinto le primarie democratiche dello stato. Cindy Burbank ha corso contro William Forbes, che i democratici sostenevano fosse un infiltrato repubblicano nella gara, con l'intenzione di ritirarsi in caso di sua vittoria. Forbes, un pastore che ha votato per Trump e si è opposto all'accesso all'aborto, è attualmente registrato come democratico. Continua a leggere...

• The FBI searched the office of a top Democratic lawmaker in Virginia as part of an ongoing corruption investigation, according to an AP source. • Agents conducted the raid on the Virginia Senate leader's office, marking a significant escalation in the probe into alleged misconduct. • The action underscores rising scrutiny on state-level political figures amid national concerns over corruption ahead of the 2026 midterms.

• Maine Governor Janet Mills announced on Thursday that she will withdraw her planned Senate bid, removing herself from the Democratic primary and effectively clearing the way for state Senator Ben Chipman to enter an open contest. • Mills cited family considerations and the toll of a high‑profile Senate race as key reasons, saying that Maine “needs steady leadership” in the governor’s office as she continues her second term. • Her exit reshapes the state’s political map, likely sparing Democrats from a bruising intra‑party primary in a state that has recently trended purple in national elections.

The progressive candidate was behind Krishnamoorthi until she got an infusion of cash from Governor PritzkerIllinois lieutenant governor Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary race to succeed Illinois’ US senator Dick Durbin in Washington, beating out US representative Raja Krishnamoorthi.Stratton, a progressive with the support of governor JB Pritzker, had been behind Krishnamoorthi in polling until recent weeks, when an infusion of cash from Pritzker and hardening sentiment on immigration pushed aside the relatively moderate congressman. Stratton also faced competition on her left from congresswoman Robin Kelly, which threatened to split the progressive vote. Continue reading...