The Democratic former congresswoman and the incumbent Republican senator will face off in November. Whether a potential spoiler candidate with the same name as the senator qualifies alongside them has not been determined.
Category: Midterm Elections (2026)
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Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan Advance in Key Alaska Senate Contest
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‘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.
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Quit Lit
The New York Times – On the Runway:There are good reasons to abandon books we’re not enjoying, but our attenuated attention might lead us to tap out too early.
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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.
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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.
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Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola Pushes Back Against Endorsement From Kamala Harris
The New York Times – On the Runway:The campaign of Mary Peltola said it was focused on issues important to Alaska and did not approve a message of support from Ms. Harris.
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The 5 Congress Members Whose Families Trade the Most Stocks
The New York Times – On the Runway:Some lawmakers and their families have traded millions of dollars worth of stocks since the start of this term.
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Stock Trading in Congress Becomes an Attack Line in Midterm Campaigns
The New York Times – On the Runway:Republican and Democratic challengers are both using the issue to attack members of Congress as unethical, seizing on a common practice that enrages voters.
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AOC Said ‘Woke 1.0 Was Crazy.’ But What Is It?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:In a recent interview, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez distanced herself from the 2020 era of progressivism.