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Congress Archive

Archives for November 2020

Politics
Mitch McConnell says he’s open to stimulus during lame duck — but there are a lot of wild cardsMitch McConnell says he’s open to stimulus during lame duck — but there are a lot of wild cards
Politics

It’s still very unclear whether a stimulus deal can actually come together during a lame-duck session.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters staves off a strong challenger to keep his Senate seatMichigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters staves off a strong challenger to keep his Senate seat
Politics

Peters’s seat was considered a must-keep for Democrats.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Susan Collins wins her hotly contested Senate race, in a major blow to DemocratsSusan Collins wins her hotly contested Senate race, in a major blow to Democrats
Politics

By winning reelection, Collins helped protect the GOP’s Senate firewall.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Democrat Tina Smith defeats Jason Lewis to retain Minnesota US Senate seatDemocrat Tina Smith defeats Jason Lewis to retain Minnesota US Senate seat
Politics

Smith will serve a full term in Al Franken’s old seat after defeating Trump-camp Republican Jason Lewis.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
A new generation of Black progressives has been elected to CongressA new generation of Black progressives has been elected to Congress
Politics

Here’s what they want to do next.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Yvette Herrell takes New Mexico House seat in pickup for RepublicansYvette Herrell takes New Mexico House seat in pickup for Republicans
Politics

Herrell defeated Xochitl Torres Small in one of this cycle’s hardest-fought House races.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Republican Joni Ernst wins reelection in Iowa’s crucial Senate raceRepublican Joni Ernst wins reelection in Iowa’s crucial Senate race
Politics

Republican Joni Ernst wins reelection in one of the most important races in determining control of the US Senate.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Republicans retain a hotly contested Kansas Senate seat as Roger Marshall beats Democrat Barbara BollierRepublicans retain a hotly contested Kansas Senate seat as Roger Marshall beats Democrat Barbara Bollier
Politics

Marshall held off a surprisingly strong Democratic challenge to win the Kansas Senate race.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Republican Kelly Loeffler and Democrat Raphael Warnock advance to Georgia Senate runoffRepublican Kelly Loeffler and Democrat Raphael Warnock advance to Georgia Senate runoff
Politics

After a close matchup, neither candidate garnered more than 50 percent of the vote.

By Jerusalem Demsas and Ella Nilsen
Politics
Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville flips Alabama Senate seat back to RepublicansFormer Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville flips Alabama Senate seat back to Republicans
Politics

Tuberville defeated Sen. Doug Jones, who was widely viewed as one of the most vulnerable Democrats this cycle.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Lindsey Graham has defeated Jaime Harrison, keeping his South Carolina Senate seatLindsey Graham has defeated Jaime Harrison, keeping his South Carolina Senate seat
Politics

The Republican won a tight race over Democratic challenger Jaime Harrison.

By Jane Coaston
Politics
Sen. John Cornyn has fended off Democrat MJ Hegar to win reelection in TexasSen. John Cornyn has fended off Democrat MJ Hegar to win reelection in Texas
Politics

It was the first time the third-term senator had faced a real challenge.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
John Hickenlooper just clinched a key Senate seat for Democrats in ColoradoJohn Hickenlooper just clinched a key Senate seat for Democrats in Colorado
Politics

Hickenlooper has flipped a must-win Colorado Senate seat blue.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Sarah McBride becomes the first openly trans person elected to a state Senate seatSarah McBride becomes the first openly trans person elected to a state Senate seat
Politics

This makes McBride the highest-ranking openly trans official in American history.

By Jerusalem Demsas
Politics
Mitch McConnell gets 6 more yearsMitch McConnell gets 6 more years
Politics

Mitch McConnell just defeated Amy McGrath to win his Senate race.

By German Lopez