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Republicans and Democrats Agree: These are the 5 States That Will Decide Who Controls the Senate After the 2026 Midterms

As Republicans maintain a 53–47 majority in the U.S. Senate, Democrats are confronting a narrow and volatile path to regaining control in the November 3 midterm elections. Democrats need a net gain of four seats to seize the majority, and the dynamics in a handful of competitive states will likely…

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California’s election results timeline and what to know about how states count absentee/mail-in ballots

Welcome to the Thursday, June 11, 2026, Brew.

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Trump news at a glance: president follows through on threats against Iran with fresh strikes

Two days of strikes followed downing of US Apache helicopter over the strait of Hormuz, which Trump has blamed on Iran – key US politics stories from Wednesday 10 June at a glance

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Trump slaps farm animal nickname he normally reserves for women on Maine’s Democratic Senate challenger

Left-wing Democratic oyster farmer rocked by controversy will challenge the Republican incumbent, Sen. Susan Collins

The Independent UK

Graham Platner Wins, Backrooms, and Church and State

Politics, religion, movies, and generational gripes collide in a wide-ranging conversation that ends with Robby Soave preparing for his trip to Ukraine.

Reason

Democrats stick by Platner with Senate control on the line

After Graham Platner sailed to the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine on Tuesday, Democrats on Capitol Hill appeared to settle around his campaign as his progressive allies urged the rest of the party to keep their eye on winning the Senate. Platner’s victory hadn’t been in doubt, but there were…

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Graham Platner Wins Maine Democratic Senate Primary, Sets Up Showdown With Susan Collins

Maine voters finalized one of the most closely watched Senate matchups of the 2026 election cycle on Tuesday, with Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Graham Platner winning their respective party nominations and advancing to the general election in November.

International Business Times

Is he Bernie Sanders or Donald Trump? Protest vote complicates Graham Platner’s victory

Democrats have rolled the dice in Maine as they pursue a post-Trump future. Will it work?

The Guardian - US

Mike Johnson attempts to defend Trump after president says ‘I love the inflation’ – as it happened

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Democrats rally round Platner in Maine as Trump reaffirms grip on GOP after primaries

Outcome of polls in four states offers mixed signals about direction of two major parties before November’s midterms

The Guardian - UK

Despite Nazi Tattoo, Abuse Allegations and Sexting Scandals: Graham Platner Wins Maine Primary

Graham Platner wins Maine's Democratic primary for US Senate despite scandals, including abuse allegations and a controversial tattoo.

International Business Times UK

Senate candidate plagued by scandal wins primary in Maine

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The Independent UK

Graham Platner wins Maine Senate Democratic primary despite ‘Nazi’ tattoo scandal and women’s abuse claims

Political newcomer’s myriad of negative headlines infuriated progressives and worried establishment Democrats – but give Republicans a glimmer of hope

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Graham Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary

Platner, whose campaign was hit by series of negative headlines, to face Susan Collins in key midterm contest

Roll Call

Platner clinches Democratic nod to take on Collins in Maine

Graham Platner is officially the Democratic nominee in Maine to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins this fall, easily winning Tuesday’s primary to set up what’s expected to be among the most competitive Senate races of the year. Platner was leading the primary field with 75 percent of the vote when…

The Guardian - US

Graham Platner secures Maine’s Democratic Senate nomination; Lindsey Graham wins Republican nomination in South Carolina – live

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Maine voters weigh Graham Platner scandals on election day: ‘It’s not my job to judge’

Oysterman and marine veteran favored to win Democratic primary amid a string of controversies

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Salon

Ranked choice voting: Maine's new normal

Maine voters offer real hope for democracy — and it's got nothing to do with Graham Platner

International Business Times

Tuesday's Primaries Put Trump's Influence, Democratic Hopes and Key Governor's Races to the Test

Voters in four states head to the polls Tuesday in a series of closely watched primary elections that could shape the battle for control of Congress.

The Guardian - US

Republican-led House narrowly passes Trump’s $70bn bill to fund DHS and ICE – as it happened

Bill gives $70bn to the DHS over the next three years, ensuring agencies carrying out Trump’s mass deportation agenda are funded; measure now goes to Trump’s desk

The Economic Times

Maine sex scandal, Trump's sway: What to watch in Tuesday's US primaries

Voters in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada, and North Dakota cast ballots today. Key races include a Democratic Senate primary in Maine where a candidate faces sexting allegations. In South Carolina, a Republican congresswoman who was target of Donald Trump. These primaries could shape control of the U.S. House and Senate.

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U.S. Postal Service proposes absentee/mail-in voting rule

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Brew.

The Independent UK

Democrats hold their breath as scandal-hit Senate hopeful faces voters

Neither Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins nor Democratic challenger Graham Platner faces serious opposition for their party's nomination

Roll Call

At the Races: Maine’s moment

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and…

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