South Dakota Democrat exits Senate race, clears way for independent

Julian Beaudion is the third Democrat to drop out of a Senate race after facing pressure from his party to bow out for a more promising independent candidate.

The fight between the progressive and centrist wings of the Democratic party reaches its most consequential front of the 2026 midterm primary cycle with Michigan voters set to catapult either Abdul El-Sayed or Haley Stevens to a general election that could decide the balance of power in the US Senate.

The legacy of Lindsey Graham loomed over the field to replace him in a debate Monday. All eyes were on his sister, Darline, who was endorsed by President Trump.

Polls point to Abdul El-Sayed having a good showing on Tuesday over Haley Stevens

A poll out of Michigan showed 24 percent of likely Democrat voters siding with former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (D) to run for president in 2028.

Nixon’s fight or Vindman’s millions? Democrats weigh choice for U.S. Senate race  Miami Herald