Author: Briana Ryan

  • Rep. Robin Kelly announces 2026 run for the U.S. Senate in Illinois

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    Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) announced on May 6, 2025, that she will run for the U.S. Senate in Illinois in 2026 rather than another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The seat is open since incumbent Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) announced he would not seek re-election. As of May 6, 2025, independent race forecasters…

  • North Dakota could become the 17th state with an initiative process to establish a single-subject rule

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    Welcome to the Thursday, May 8, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: North Dakota could become the 17th state with an initiative process to establish a single-subject rule On June 9, 2026, North Dakota voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would establish a single-subject…

  • Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D) announces she will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026

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    Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) announced on May 5, 2025, that she will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. On her retirement, Schakowsky said in a statement, “For my entire career, I have made it my mission to mentor and guide the next generation of leaders. In fact, when I talk…

  • Rep. Angie Craig announces 2026 run for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota

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    Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) announced on April 29 2025, that she will run for the U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota in 2026 rather than another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The seat is open since incumbent Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) announced she would not seek re-election. As of April 29, 2025, independent race…

  • Rep. Gerald Connolly announces he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026

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    Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-Va.) announced on April 28, 2025, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. On his retirement, Connolly—who previously announced in November 2024 that he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer—wrote, “After grueling treatments, we’ve learned that the cancer, while initially beaten back, has now returned. ……

  • A look ahead at the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Minnesota

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    Voters in Minnesota will elect one member to the U.S. Senate in the general election on Nov. 3, 2026. Incumbent Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.), who first assumed office in 2018, announced that she would not seek re-election in 2026. As of April 28, 2025, noteworthy declared and potential candidates included the following. Click here to…

  • Breaking down President Donald Trump’s first 100 days of his second term in office

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, April 30, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Breaking down President Donald Trump’s first 100 days of his second term in office April 29 marked the 100th day of President Donald Trump’s (R) second term in office. Today, we’ll give you the…

  • Rep. Andy Barr announces 2026 run for the U.S. Senate in Kentucky

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    Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) announced on April 22, 2025, that he will run for the U.S. Senate seat in Kentucky in 2026 rather than another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The seat is open since incumbent Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced he would not seek re-election. As of April 23, 2025, independent race…

  • Rep. Haley Stevens announces 2026 run for the U.S. Senate in Michigan

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    Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) announced on April 22, 2025, that she will run for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan in 2026 rather than another term in the U.S. House of Representatives.  The seat is open since incumbent Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) announced he would not seek re-election. As of April 23, 2025, independent race…

  • Sen. Dick Durbin announces he will not seek re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2026

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    Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) announced on April 23, 2025, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2026. On his retirement, Durbin said, “The decision of whether to run for re-election has not been easy. I truly love the job of being a United States Senator. But in my heart, I know…