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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1895, Kirsten Flagstad, Norwegian soprano (died 1962) was born. In 1951, Piotr Pustelnik, Polish mountaineer was born. In 1966, Jeff Bucknum, American race car driver was born. In 1967, Mac McCaughan, American singer and guitarist was born. In 1968, Catherine Plewinski, French swimmer was born. In 1985, Keven Lacombe, Canadian cyclist was born. In 1991, Salih Dursun, Turkish footballer was born. In 2003, Mark Lovell, English race car driver (born 1960) passed away. In 2008, Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Platner, Collins neck-and-neck in Maine Senate race: Poll
Democrat and populist oyster farmer Graham Platner is neck-and-neck with Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in the Maine Senate race, according to a new survey. The New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll released on Monday showed Platner edging out Collins 49 percent to 47 percent, respectively, with a separate 3 percent refusing to answer or saying []...Click to read more
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Off The Press
· Jun 30, 2026
Texas Senate race between Paxton, Talarico a toss-up, survey shows
The Texas Senate race appears to be a toss-up between Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) and state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), according to a new survey. The New York Times/Siena poll, released Monday, found the two candidates virtually tied at 47 percent support among likely voters in the Lone Star State. The numbers []...Click to read more
Talking Points Memo
· Jul 7, 2026
The Brief: Graham Platner’s Exit Would Set Up a Busy Few Weeks in Maine
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Live results: Hickenlooper faces progressive challenger in Colorado Senate primary
Colorado Sen. John Hickenlooper (D) is competing in a Tuesday primary as he seeks a second term in Capitol Hill. State Sen. Julie Gonzales is mounting a primary challenge from the left against the Senate Democrat. The winner in Tuesday's race will face state Sen. Mark Baisley, the GOP's presumptive nominee. Polls close at 9...
DNyuz
· Jun 29, 2026
Poll Shows Maine’s Quirky Political Contours
This morning, we have the first New York Times/Siena poll of a Senate race this year and it’s in Maine, where the Democrat Graham Platner narrowly leads the incumbent, Susan Collins, by two percentage points, 49-47, among likely voters. You can read the full story here on the poll, which was done in conjunction with []
RedState
· Jul 3, 2026
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Mother Jones
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Ken Paxton Is in the Fight of His Life
The Texas Senate race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and James Talarico looks to be in a tie, according to several voter polls published in the past month. A Tuesday survey by the New York Times and Siena University has the two candidates both locked at 47 percent of likely voters. A win for Talarico, []
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Related coverage for "Platner, Collins neck-and-neck in Maine Senate race: Poll": Off The Press — Texas Senate race between Paxton, Talarico a toss-up, survey shows. Talking Points Memo — The Brief: Graham Platner’s Exit Would Set Up a Busy Few Weeks in Maine. The Hill — Live results: Hickenlooper faces progressive challenger in Colorado Senate primary. DNyuz — Poll Shows Maine’s Quirky Political Contours. RedState — Alaska, Ranked-Choice Voting, and the Curious Case of Two Dan Sullivans. Mother Jones — Ken Paxton Is in the Fight of His Life