Poll puts El-Sayed ahead of Stevens in Michigan Senate primary
What's next: The Aug. 4 vote will test whether progressives can broaden support with Black voters in a key 2028 battleground.
Bloomberg, The Hill +1
Subject
#Bernie Sanders
Troy Jackson wins over 90% of delegate slots in Maine Senate race
Why it matters: Jackson is now positioned to claim the Democratic nomination and challenge Susan Collins in a key Senate contest.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +5
Graham’s death sharpens scrutiny of the Senate’s advanced age
Why it matters: More than a third of senators are 71 or older, renewing debate over incumbency, seniority and fitness for office.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +1
Maine Democrat Platner suspended Senate bid after assault claim
Why it matters: Democrats need Maine to help flip the Senate, and party leaders cut off support within hours of the allegation.
Gary Peters backs Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate primary
Why it matters: The Aug. 4 race is central to Democrats' push to retake the Senate, and party leaders are coalescing behind Stevens.
PBS NewsHour, Fox News +1
Maine Democrat Platner suspends Senate bid after assault claim
Why it matters: Democrats view Maine as a must-win seat in their push to flip four Republican-held seats and retake the Senate.
Maine Democrats scramble after Senate nominee Graham Platner quits
What's next: The party set a fast replacement process, with July 15 filing and July 20 signature deadlines for would-be candidates.
Maine Democrats scramble after Senate nominee Graham Platner quits
What's next: candidates must file by July 15 and submit 500 signatures by July 20 to replace him against Sen. Susan Collins.
Maine Democrats scramble after Senate nominee Platner quits race
What's next: replacement candidates face July 15 and July 20 deadlines as Democrats try to salvage a key seat against Susan Collins.
Maine Democrat Graham Platner formally exits Senate race
What's next: The Maine Democratic Party has until July 27 to choose a replacement to face Sen. Susan Collins in November.
NPR, Politico
Maine Democrats scramble after Senate nominee Platner suspends bid
What's next: Replacement hopefuls face July 15 and July 20 deadlines as Democrats try to salvage a must-win race against Susan Collins.
Maine Democrat Platner suspends Senate bid after assault allegation
Why it matters: Democrats need Maine to help flip 4 Republican-held seats and retake the Senate in November.
Maine Senate Democrat Graham Platner suspended campaign after assault claim
Why it matters: Democrats view Maine as a must-win seat in their bid to flip four Republican-held Senate seats in November.
Troy Jackson moves to replace Graham Platner in Maine Senate race
What's new: As assault allegations batter Platner's campaign, Maine Democrats and allied progressives are rallying behind Jackson as a possible replacement.
The New York Times, NPR +2
Maine Democrats scramble to replace Platner in key Senate race
What's next: Democrats must pick a new nominee by July 27 to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a pivotal midterm contest.
PBS NewsHour, Politico
Maine Democrat Graham Platner suspends Senate bid after allegation
Why it matters: Democrats see Maine as a must-win seat in their push to flip four Republican-held seats and retake the Senate.
Brad Lander gained on Dan Goldman in New York House primary
Why it matters: Tuesday's 10th District vote is shaping up as a test of Zohran Mamdani's clout and Democratic divisions over Israel.
Bloomberg, CNBC +1
Mamdani backs 3 insurgent Democrats in New York primaries
What's next: Tuesday's results will test whether the mayor can turn City Hall popularity into votes against House incumbents.
PBS NewsHour, ABC News +1
Senate panel examines AI jobs threat as Anthropic pledges $200 million
What's new: Anthropic paired the hearing with proposals on job tracking, hiring incentives and possible income support funded by AI firms.
PBS NewsHour, The Hill