On April 23, 2025, Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois announced via X (formerly Twitter) that he would not run for reelection in 2026. In a brief statement, he conveyed his passion for public service while recognizing that it's time to "pass the torch."
Election News
U.S. Representative Andy Barr has officially announced his candidacy for Kentucky's open U.S. Senate seat in the 2026 election, seeking to succeed the retiring Mitch McConnell.
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) has officially launched her campaign for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat following Sen. Gary Peters' retirement.
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In the 2024 US presidential election, former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris with 312 electoral votes.
The 2024 U.S. gubernatorial elections occurred on November 5, 2024, alongside the presidential election, engaging voters across eleven states.
In the 2024 US Senate elections, Republicans secured 53 seats while Democrats captured 47 seats in total.