Representative Adam Schiff announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in California in 2024, joining the race to replace Senator Dianne Feinstein. He believes that the country needs a "fighter for our democracy and our families" and that he is the right person to fight against "MAGA extremists" who only care about gaining power. The race is quickly becoming crowded with more Democrats expected to enter, and it is unclear if Feinstein will run for reelection or retire.
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Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced his candidacy for the Arizona U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) on Monday, emphasizing his commitment to fighting for working families and giving every Arizonan the same chance at the American Dream. Gallego, who is of Mexican descent, has already launched videos in English and Spanish to promote his candidacy and has received endorsements from several prominent Democrats. The Arizona Senate race is expected to be one of the most competitive in the country.
The Department of Justice has searched the Wilmington, Delaware home of President Joe Biden, uncovering six items with classified markings. Bob Bauer, Biden's personal attorney, stated that the documents appear to be related to Biden's time as vice president and in the U.S. Senate. The DOJ investigation into Biden's possession of classified material is ongoing, and it is unclear what the documents found at the Delaware home contain or how they may be related to the investigation.
Matt Dolan, a Republican state senator and owner of the Cleveland Guardians, has announced his candidacy for the 2024 U.S. Senate race in Ohio, challenging Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown. Other Republicans looking at the race include Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Bernie Moreno.
Indiana Rep. Jim Banks has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, seeking to fill the seat left open by outgoing Republican Sen. Mike Braun. Banks is a Navy veteran and conservative who has taken a stance on hot-button social issues, and is the first to enter what could be a crowded and competitive GOP primary for the open Senate seat. The primary election is scheduled for May 2022, and other prominent candidates who have expressed interest in the seat include Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and former Rep. Luke Messer.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has endorsed Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) in her bid to run for the U.S. Senate in 2024. Warren, who has known…
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced on Thursday that former Governor Pete Ricketts will fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat of Ben Sasse, who officially resigned…