Primaries in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota will set key Senate, governor and House matchups. Maine Democrat Graham Platner is expected to win his Senate primary despite a series of controversies.
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Graham Platner met with Democratic senators in Washington as new reports about sexually explicit texts added to controversies surrounding his Maine Senate campaign. Key supporters, including Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders, continued to back him publicly.
Amy Gertner, wife of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, responds to reports she informed his campaign about sexually explicit texts he sent to other women. Despite controversies, Platner remains the presumptive Democratic nominee facing Republican Senator Susan Collins.
Primaries across six states test Donald Trump's influence as his endorsed candidates face tough battles, including a historic spending showdown in Kentucky against Rep. Thomas Massie.
In April, several key elections—including special congressional races in Georgia and New Jersey, a Wisconsin Supreme Court contest, and a Virginia redistricting referendum—will test party strengths and influence the U.S. political landscape. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security remains partially shut down due to partisan disputes, with Senate Republicans and former President Trump clashing over funding tied to controversial voting legislation. These events highlight the ongoing challenges in bipartisan cooperation amid a highly polarized political environment.
Illinois voters participated in the 2026 primary elections on March 17, with key races including the U.S. Senate seat, where Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton won the Democratic nomination to face Republican Don Tracy. The gubernatorial primary set up a rematch between incumbent JB Pritzker and Republican Darren Bailey, while several closely contested Democratic congressional primaries in the Chicago area highlighted ideological divides, particularly over Israel policy. Notable outcomes included Melissa Bean’s political comeback in the 8th District and tight races in the 7th and 9th Districts, reflecting shifting dynamics within Illinois politics ahead of the general elections.
The NFL has fined the Atlanta Falcons $250,000 and assistant coach Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 following a prank call incident involving Ulbrich's son, who impersonated a general manager during the NFL Draft to mislead quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The prank call, which falsely suggested Sanders would be drafted by the New Orleans Saints, highlighted a breach in safeguarding confidential information, prompting the NFL to emphasize the importance of maintaining draft integrity. In response, the Falcons have acknowledged the breach and are reviewing their internal processes to prevent future incidents, while Sanders has not publicly commented as he begins his career with the Cleveland Browns.
During the NFL Draft, Jax Ulbrich, son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, prank-called former University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, pretending to be New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis and falsely informing Sanders of his draft selection. This led to confusion and disappointment for Sanders, prompting the Falcons to issue an apology to him and his family, clarifying that Jeff Ulbrich was unaware of his son's actions. Jax Ulbrich expressed regret on social media, while the Falcons emphasized their commitment to preventing similar incidents in the future, as Sanders remains focused on his career despite the prank.