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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
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Without a meeting between Alcolumbre and Lula, Messias's hearing may be postponed until after the elections

The failure to schedule a meeting between President Lula and Senate President Alcolumbre could delay the voting on Jorge Messias's nomination to the Supreme Court until after the upcoming elections.

Mar 22 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Michelle launches a bench of allies for the Senate and works for the support of Bolsonaro and the PL

Former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro is aiming to establish a group of allies among candidates for the Senate from the PL as she also runs for the Senate seat representing the Federal District.

Mar 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Simone Tebet leaves MDB after almost 30 years and joins PSB to run for the Senate in SP

Brazilian Planning Minister Simone Tebet has left the MDB party to join the PSB and will run for a Senate position in São Paulo in the upcoming elections.

Mar 21 • 14:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

GOP senator’s gambit exposes false Dem claims about supporting voter ID

A GOP senator's attempt to pass a nationwide voter ID law was blocked by a Democratic senator, highlighting divisions over voter ID policies in the U.S.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Full of Hope', says João Campos as he launches pre-candidacy for the government of PE with Marília Arraes in the Senate race

João Campos has officially announced his candidacy for the government of Pernambuco, partnering with Marília Arraes, who will run for the Senate in the 2026 elections.

Mar 20 • 18:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula says the vice-presidential position is open for Alckmin but does not rule him out for the Senate

President Lula stated that the vice-presidential spot for his re-election campaign is open to Geraldo Alckmin, who may also consider a Senate candidacy.

Mar 20 • 00:39 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Pence urges Senate to ‘restore public confidence’ with nationwide voter ID law

Former Vice President Mike Pence is advocating for a national voter ID law during an exclusive interview, calling it an essential measure to restore public confidence in elections.

Mar 19 • 14:48 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Paxton racks up Texas endorsements as bitter Cornyn runoff hits fever pitch

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is gaining significant political endorsements from within the state as he prepares for a tense Senate primary runoff against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.

Mar 19 • 14:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PL announces the pre-candidacies of Éder Mauro for the Senate and Rogério Barra for the Chamber in Pará

The Liberal Party (PL) has announced the pre-candidatures of Éder Mauro for the Senate and Rogério Barra for the Chamber of Deputies ahead of the 2026 elections in Brazil.

Mar 18 • 23:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Quaest in Maranhão: see scenarios for the Senate dispute in the 2026 elections

Poll results show Carlos Brandão, Roseana Sarney, and Roberto Rocha as leading candidates for the two Senate seats in Maranhão for the 2026 elections.

Mar 18 • 21:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senator from MA claims to be a victim of a conspiracy against her reelection campaign

Senator Eliziane Gama claims that there is a conspiracy to thwart her reelection bid backed by political rivalries in Maranhão, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 13:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Illinois Republicans select Don Tracy in primary elections for Sen. Durbin's seat

Don Tracy has been nominated by Illinois Republicans for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Senator Dick Durbin.

Mar 18 • 01:55 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Primary elections in Illinois: Pritzker advances without rival and the Senate fight intensifies

Illinois is holding its primary elections, where Governor J.B. Pritzker runs unopposed in the Democratic Party, while the Republican race is competitive with four candidates vying to challenge him in the general election.

Mar 17 • 19:18 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Trump-led push to overhaul U.S. voting rules faces uphill battle in Senate

Republicans, led by Trump, are staging a lengthy Senate debate focused on a controversial voter registration bill, despite knowing it is unlikely to pass due to unified Democratic opposition.

Mar 17 • 16:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

American Senate begins debate on bill targeting changes in US elections, which could take effect this year

The U.S. Senate is debating a Republican-backed election bill that seeks to implement stricter voter registration rules ahead of the November elections, despite facing opposition from Democrats and uncertainty about its passage.

Mar 17 • 15:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Senate expected to take up voter ID bill opposed by Democrats – US politics live

The Senate is expected to consider a controversial voter ID bill that requires proof of citizenship, which is opposed by Democrats and faces significant hurdles for passage.

Mar 17 • 11:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Illinois heads to elect next senator and five congressional district candidates

Illinois voters are set to elect a new senator and candidates for five congressional seats in a competitive primary race.

Mar 17 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Primaries in Illinois: JB Pritzker tests his influence for the 2028 presidential elections

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker faces a no-opposition primary but is testing his political influence ahead of the potential 2028 presidential run.

Mar 16 • 21:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government recalculates and now considers completing the Court only after 2027

The Argentine government is contemplating postponing the integration of the Supreme Court until after the 2027 elections, hoping to strengthen their position by gaining more senators following a potential reelection of President Javier Milei.

Mar 16 • 00:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PDT welcomes former federal deputy Marília Arraes

The Democratic Labor Party (PDT) welcomed former federal deputy Marília Arraes on social media, amid expectations for her candidacy in the upcoming Senate elections.

Mar 14 • 21:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

10 Senate races that could decide control of the chamber in the 2026 midterms

Republican leaders express optimism as they prepare to defend their Senate majority amid challenging political conditions leading up to the 2026 midterm elections.

Mar 14 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Simone Tebet confirms she will be a candidate for the Senate in SP after Lula's request

Simone Tebet announced her candidacy for the Senate in São Paulo at the request of President Lula.

Mar 12 • 16:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

JUST IN: Abaribe, Umeh, Kingibe, six other senators defect to ADC

Nine senators from various political parties defected to the African Democratic Congress, reshaping the political landscape of Nigeria's Senate.

Mar 12 • 15:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Republicans add to pressure on Senate majority leader after Trump voter ID bill call – US politics live

Republican Senate majority leader John Thune faces pressure to advance the Save America act, with President Trump insisting on a vote before signing any other legislation.

Mar 12 • 11:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senate approves end of the triple list for the appointment of federal university rectors

The Brazilian Senate has approved a move to end the triple list requirement for selecting rectors of federal universities, allowing for direct elections by the academic community.

Mar 11 • 16:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Cornyn reverses on filibuster stance to push Trump's SAVE Act in Senate

Senator John Cornyn has shifted his position on the Senate filibuster to advocate for the passage of Trump's voter ID bill before the midterm elections.

Mar 11 • 15:33 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Sen. Hyde-Smith set for November clash with Dem foe she once vanquished

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is set to face off against Democratic nominee Scott Colom in November for a Senate seat in Mississippi, having previously defeated him in a judicial appointment context.

Mar 11 • 02:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Governor Gladson Camelí officially declares his pre-candidacy for the Senate from Acre

Governor Gladson Camelí has formally announced his pre-candidacy for the Senate from Acre in the upcoming 2026 elections.

Mar 10 • 19:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Judgment at the TSE puts Castro's Senate candidacy at risk; Roraima governor also has threatened plans

The TSE resumes judgment that may affect the candidacies of Rio de Janeiro's governor Claudio Castro and Roraima's governor Antonio Denarium for the Senate.

Mar 10 • 15:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Elections in Colombia: Gustavo Petro votes and urges Colombians to do so thinking of 'the general interest'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on citizens to vote considering the general interest during the elections for the Senate and House of Representatives for the 2026-2030 term.

Mar 8 • 16:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Generation Z Party' requests approval, but Milton Leite says he won't release councilwoman over 35 years old to run for Senate in SP

The 'Generation Z Party' in Brazil struggles to find a Senate candidate due to age requirements as its leadership is predominantly under 35.

Mar 7 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rumichaca Bridge will close this weekend due to elections in Colombia

The Rumichaca international bridge will be closed from Saturday evening to Monday morning because of Colombian Senate and Chamber elections.

Mar 6 • 23:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Obama 'jumps in' to the campaign for the 2026 elections in the US: 'Republicans have redrawn the map'

Former U.S. President Barack Obama is actively campaigning for the upcoming congressional and Senate elections, emphasizing the importance of fair electoral processes and encouraging participation in Virginia's upcoming referendum.

Mar 6 • 21:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

‘Open borders, Trump-hating radical’: GOP unleashes early blitz on Texas Democrat Talarico

Republicans are mounting early attacks on James Talarico, the Democratic nominee in the upcoming Texas Senate race, branding him as a radical ahead of the elections.

Mar 4 • 17:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Runoff in Texas: when will the elections be to determine candidates who did not receive enough votes

Texas will have runoff elections for Senate candidates due to insufficient votes in the primary elections held on March 3, 2026.

Mar 4 • 14:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who won the primary elections in North Carolina on Tuesday, March 3

The primary elections in North Carolina on March 3 have determined the candidates for the upcoming general elections in November 2026, with significant participation across parties.

Mar 4 • 12:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Talarico, moderate Democrat in Texas, defeats radical colleague in Senate primaries

Democrat James Talarico won the Texas primary election, defeating Jasmine Crockett, and will run for the Senate in November 2026.

Mar 4 • 12:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Talarico wins Texas Democratic primary as Republicans face runoff – US politics live

James Talarico won the Texas Democratic Senate primary, while the Republican primary resulted in a runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.

Mar 4 • 11:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Primaries in Texas: Ken Paxton and John Cornyn will face each other in a runoff for the U.S. Senate.

Texas Republicans Ken Paxton and John Cornyn did not secure the necessary majority votes in the primary elections, leading to a runoff scheduled for May 26.

Mar 4 • 10:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PT formalizes preliminary candidacies for the government of the Federal District and the Senate

The Workers' Party (PT) has officially announced its preliminary candidates for the government of the Federal District and the Senate ahead of the upcoming elections.

Mar 4 • 10:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Who is James Talarico, the Democratic cleric who scares Republicans (and Trump)

James Talarico, a young Democratic candidate, has won the primary and is set to challenge for a Senate seat in the upcoming midterm elections, positioning himself as a significant threat to Republicans.

Mar 4 • 09:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Rising star Talarico topples progressive firebrand Crockett in high-stakes Texas Senate Democratic primary

James Talarico won the Democratic primary for the Texas Senate, defeating Jasmine Crockett, and now faces the challenge of winning a seat that hasn't been held by a Democrat in forty years.

Mar 4 • 07:46 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Primaries Begin for Midterm Elections: Democratic "Rising Star" Tararico Gains Attention in Texas

With the primaries for the upcoming U.S. midterm elections underway, Democrat James Tararico is emerging as a notable candidate in Texas's Senate race.

Mar 4 • 07:25 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Can he shake Trump this fall? Everything must align for the Democrats.

The article discusses the competitive U.S. Senate primaries in Texas, highlighting the enormous financial stakes and the implications for the upcoming elections.

Mar 4 • 04:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Combustible Republican Senate primary in Texas heading into overtime

The Texas Republican Senate primary has resulted in a runoff election after no candidate secured a majority, leading to a face-off between incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Mar 4 • 03:52 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

U.S. midterm primaries in Texas set to be a contentious vote

The upcoming Texas midterm primaries include significant Senate contests that could impact the Democratic efforts to flip the state.

Mar 3 • 19:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Elections in North Carolina: What is voted on in today's primaries on March 3rd

North Carolina voters are participating in primary elections today to select candidates for the U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, and state legislature.

Mar 3 • 07:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Renato Casagrande resigns from the government of ES; vice Ricardo Ferraço takes over the position

Renato Casagrande, the governor of Espírito Santo, has resigned to run for a Senate seat, leading to vice Ricardo Ferraço assuming the governorship.

Mar 2 • 17:08 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Allegations of Tampering with Senate Election Results, Ota Ward Officials Sent to Prosecutors - Past Elections Involved?

Three employees from Ota Ward, Tokyo, have been sent to prosecutors for allegedly tampering with the results of the recent Senate elections, with indications that similar misconduct may have occurred in past elections.

Mar 2 • 05:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump’s Iran strike rocks Texas Senate race as Dems demand ‘war powers,’ GOP applauds president

The recent U.S. airstrikes in Iran have significantly impacted the Texas Senate race, with Republicans supporting President Trump's actions and Democrats opposing them ahead of the state's primary elections.

Mar 1 • 22:55 UTC

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