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How Maine's Democratic meltdown could shape the Senate midterms
Collapse of Democrats' Maine Senate campaign highlights divisions within the party.
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National Republican Senatorial Committee
· Jul 6, 2026
POLITICO: Up next for the DSA? Two major swing states.
Up next for the DSA? Two major swing states.Will SteakinPOLITICOJuly 6, 2026 Fresh off major primary wins in Colorado and New York, the Democratic Socialists of America is looking to prove that it can translate its momentum beyond deep-blue House primaries and into competitive statewide races. DSA officials and allies told POLITICO they’ve already shifted []
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· Jul 10, 2026
Democrats fear chances of winning Senate may be slipping away
Democrats’ chances of taking back control of the Senate have suffered with recent developments in Maine and Michigan, complicating their chances of winning the two critical battlegrounds. The implosion of Graham Platner’s campaign in Maine has left Democrats scrambling for an opponent to challenge GOP incumbent Sen. Susan Collins less than four months out from...
Knewz
· Jul 3, 2026
Democrats get new odds of flipping the Senate as polls indicate an increasingly tight race
Democrats are seeing improved odds of flipping the Senate, with new polls suggesting tight competitive races across several Republican-held states ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. While Republicans still hold a 53-47 Senate majority and remain favored by prediction markets, a new The New York Times/Siena College/Portland Press Herald poll suggests Democrats now have multiple...
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· Jul 7, 2026
Graham Platner may be a dead man walking in Maine but Democrats can still take the Senate. Here’s how
Every path to win back the Senate majority hinged on Democrats winning Maine. But, writes Eric Garcia, wth greater difficulty, Democrats could still get to 51 seats
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· Jul 1, 2026
Democratic socialists are winning. Their ambitions don’t stop at Capitol Hill.
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PBS NewsHour
· Jul 9, 2026
What happens next in Maine and the battle for Senate control
After a twisty-turny month in Maine politics, the uncertain fate of the Senate race — and perhaps the Senate itself — may be written in the weeks to come.
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