Category: Elections, Senate

Postal Service Rule Could Bar Millions From Voting by Mail

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A judge temporarily blocked the agency from implementing a strict new rule governing mail voting. The policy could disproportionately affect Democrats and many battleground elections.
Ed Markey Defends Transgender Athletes in Massachusetts Senate Race

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts has emerged as a vocal defender of transgender rights as he tries to fend off a primary challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.
Why The Florida Democrat Angie Nixon Chose Pink

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
What role did the color pink play in State Representative Angie Nixon’s surprising win in the Senate primary in Florida? Our chief fashion critic, Vanessa Friedman, examines the strategic choice.
As Democrats Struggle in Some Western States, Independents See an Opening

The New York Times – On the Runway:
From South Dakota to Alaska, independents are challenging incumbent Republicans and eschewing a Democratic label that Western voters find toxic.
Angry Ohio Voters Could Turn Their State Purple Again

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A governor’s race, a Senate contest and enough congressional contests to swing control of the House are all in play in Ohio, where voters of all stripes express a deep sense of powerlessness.
The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms

The New York Times – On the Runway:
With opposition to the centers mounting, many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans are campaigning against them.
How a Progressive Democrat in Florida Gave Her Party New Hope — and New Fears

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Angie Nixon, a state lawmaker from Jacksonville, shocked Democrats in red Florida by soundly defeating her centrist primary opponent. Now comes the hard part.
‘I’m Not That Informed on National Security,’ Graham Says in South Carolina Debate

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Senator Darline Graham made the remark in a debate against Representative Ralph Norman, her opponent in the runoff election to succeed her brother, Lindsey Graham. Here are five takeaways from the debate.
The Democrats Aren’t in Tea Party Territory — Yet

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Democrats aren’t shifting left as much as you may think.
How Are the Democrats’ Midterm Dreams Shaping Up?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Democratic divisions, polling misses and Ocasio-Cortez’s egg freezing: the week in politics.
Sherrod Brown Seeks Senate Comeback in Ohio, Hoping His Populist Pitch Still Resonates

The New York Times – On the Runway:
At 73, Sherrod Brown is mounting a comeback bid in Ohio. He is one of the Democrats his party is counting on to retake control of the Senate.
Can Senator Ed Markey’s Progressive Politics Help Him Overcome the Age Issue?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Ed Markey is hoping that his progressive politics will save him in Massachusetts.