The Senate Race in Heavily Republican South Carolina is a Tossup, Poll Finds NYT - Top Stories By: Patricia Mazzei and Ruth Igielnik 28 October 2026 at 12:56 Senator Darline Graham, the South Carolina Republican, is struggling to replicate her late brother’s success. Republicans lead in the Florida Senate race and Democrats are up in Minnesota. © Jillian Vordick/The New York Times
Big Names Flock to Ruby-Red Florida to Sway Voters in Unexpectedly Close Contests NYT - Top Stories By: Patricia Mazzei 23 October 2026 at 14:00 President Trump will rally on Friday in a Republican state where Democrats have their eye on several House races. © Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesRepublicans are favored to win in statewide races in Florida this year, but polls suggest that the contests are closer than expected.