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Obama endorses Iowa Democrat Turek for the US Senate in a video of them playing basketball

  • By HANNAH FINGERHUT - Associated Press

Former President Barack Obama is endorsing Iowa Democrat Josh Turek in his U.S. Senate bid. Turek is campaigning to flip retiring two-term Republican Sen. Joni Ernst's seat. It's one of the races Democrats are targeting as they navigate a narrow path to winning the Senate majority. Turek is a state representative who played wheelchair basketball for the United States in four Paralympic Games. In a video released Wednesday, Turek and Obama play a game of I-O-W-A instead of horse. Obama says, “Let’s make sure that we send Josh Turek to the United States Senate.” In the general election, Turek faces Republican congresswoman Ashley Hinson, who's been endorsed by President Donald Trump.

Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat
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Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat

  • By MEG KINNARD - Associated Press
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Sen. Darline Graham announces she's running for a full term in her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat. She shared her decision with Fox News Channel's Sean Hannity in an interview set to air later Monday. Darline Graham was sworn in last week to fulfill the remaining months of her brother's term, which ends in January. President Donald Trump has endorsed her candidacy. The special Republican primary is scheduled for Aug. 11, with a filing period opening Tuesday. Several other candidates, including Rep. Russell Fry, are also entering the race. Darline Graham says she's prepared for the challenge and feels at peace with her decision.

Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation
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Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation

  • By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and NICHOLAS RICCARDI - Associated Press
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Politico reports that a woman has accused Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault. Platner denied the allegations Monday, but said he'd consider the next steps for his campaign. He states that any accusation of non-consensual behavior is categorically untrue. He says he will be considering next steps for his campaign. Jenny Racicot claims Platner entered her home in 2021 while drunk and assaulted her. She says they had been in an on-and-off relationship but cut off contact after the incident, which she says wasn’t consensual. Monday's report pushed several supporters away from a candidate who has long been controversial.