Illinois’ retiring senior senator also acknowledged backing a Republican-led measure ending the nation’s longest government shutdown could exacerbate divisions between Democratic Party

There are currently 10 candidates for the Senate seat, including three Democrats, five Republicans and two independents.

Bernadette Smith, the former co-chair of the Michigan Republican Party, filed paperwork to run for U.S. Senate seat in a challenge to Mike Rogers.

One survey shows political newcomer Graham Platner leading both Gov. Janet Mills and Sen. Susan Collins, while another projects that Collins would easily beat Platner in the 2026 general election.

The pushback from Senate Republicans follows the governor’s call for a special session to consider a new congressional map that President Trump wanted.

In the U.S. Senate race, Republican Mike Rogers received 42% support in the poll. When running head-to-head against Democrat Haley Stevens, she received 44% support while Democrat Mallory McMorrow received 43% support. Another 14% of those polled were undecided or did not respond.

Thirty Republican leaders in North Texas back Cornyn as polls show a close three-way race with Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt.

How Gov. Mike Braun and others are reacting to the Indiana Senate's decision not to convene for redistricting in December.