Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. 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 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1937, Mickey Edwards, American lawyer and politician was born. In 1945, Butch Hancock, American country-folk singer-songwriter and musician was born. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2024, Tonke Dragt, Dutch children's writer and illustrator (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The Ballot Line Belongs to the People of Maine
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RedState
· Jul 3, 2026
Alaska, Ranked-Choice Voting, and the Curious Case of Two Dan Sullivans
Alaska, Ranked-Choice Voting, and the Curious Case of Two Dan Sullivans
Washington Examiner
· Jun 29, 2026
Races to watch in Colorado’s 2026 primary elections
Colorado voters will hit the polls on Tuesday to make their voices heard in the state’s 2026 primary elections. There are several statewide and federal races that pundits have their eye on in the Centennial State, from primaries in toss-up House districts to the race to replace term-limited Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO). Colorado has not []
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 []
PBS NewsHour
· Jul 10, 2026
Graham Platner submits notice to formally withdraw from Maine Senate race
Maine is considered a key state for control of the narrowly divided Senate, and Democrats were desperate for a candidate capable of defeating Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Off The Press
· Jul 1, 2026
Collins takes the lead against Platner in Maine: Poll
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, appears to have taken the lead in the Maine Senate contest against Democratic candidate Graham Platner, a recent survey has shown. The incumbent Collins took 50 support among registered voters in the latest Fox News survey. Platner trailed with 47. The three-point margin of error means the race is still a []...Click to read more
Loonie Politics
· Jun 30, 2026
Colorado Democrats choose between insurgent progressives and veteran incumbents
Colorado’s Democratic primaries on Tuesday will help answer a question the party has increasingly faced nationally: Are voters gravitating toward a younger, more progressive generation of leaders or sticking with established veterans? That choice is starkly reflected in the fight to represent the state’s 1st Congressional District, where incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette has been in [] The post Colorado Democrats choose between insurgent progressives and veteran incumbents appeared first on Loonie Politics.
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Related coverage for "The Ballot Line Belongs to the People of Maine": RedState — Alaska, Ranked-Choice Voting, and the Curious Case of Two Dan Sullivans. Washington Examiner — Races to watch in Colorado’s 2026 primary elections. DNyuz — Poll Shows Maine’s Quirky Political Contours. PBS NewsHour — Graham Platner submits notice to formally withdraw from Maine Senate race. Off The Press — Collins takes the lead against Platner in Maine: Poll. Loonie Politics — Colorado Democrats choose between insurgent progressives and veteran incumbents