Dems uphill climb for Senate majority just got a lot steeper with latest Platner allegation

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner accused of sexual assault, denies claims Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is embroiled in controversy after a woman publicly accused him of sexual assault from five years ago. Platner vehemently denies the allegations, calling them false and politically motivated. Democrats are now pressuring him to drop out of the race … Read more

Louisiana Democrats pick rural farmer to challenge GOP in uphill Senate bid

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jamie Davis, a farmer and former parish official from rural northeast Louisiana, is the Democratic Party’s Senate nominee in reliably red Louisiana. Davis defeated Gary Crockett, a business owner in New Orleans, in Saturday’s Democratic Senate runoff election, the Associated Press reported, in the race to succeed … Read more

Two newcomers gear up for fight in Alabama, but face uphill battle in race to replace Tuberville

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two Democrats running to replace Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., are set to duke it out for the Democratic nomination next month.  Tuberville’s decision to vacate his seat in the upper chamber and pursue a gubernatorial bid in Alabama triggered a mad dash from both parties to find … Read more

Idaho Democrats choose small business owner in uphill race against incumbent GOP governor

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, will face Democratic candidate Terri Pickens in November as he vies for a third term. Pickens, a private practice attorney and small business owner, edged out several challengers in the state’s Democratic gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, The Associated Press reported. She faces an … Read more

Twin court rulings reshape House battlefield as Democrats fight uphill redistricting battle

Supreme Court clears way for new Alabama election map The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling clears the way for Alabama to implement a new congressional map, giving Republicans a significant advantage, Fox News reports. Karl Rove, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff, details the controversial second district map’s design. John Yoo, a UC Berkeley Law … Read more

Why Democrats still face an uphill climb to win the Senate: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, Steve Kornacki takes stock of the … Read more

House GOP rushes to court critical voting bloc while facing uphill midterm battle

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: House Republicans are making their case to a critical voting bloc ahead of an election cycle that’s expected to see the GOP fight an uphill battle to keep control of Congress. House GOP Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, R-Mich., was in South Florida late last … Read more