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Sabato's Crystal Ball shifts Kansas Senate race in Democrats' favor

Election handicapper Sabato’s Crystal Ball on Tuesday shifted the Kansas Senate race from safe Republican to likely Republican following the Rev. Adam Hamilton’s Democratic primary win. Sabato’s Crystal Ball said a Hamilton win is a “long shot” but highlighted his $3.09 million fundraising advantage over incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) last quarter as a growing...

Sabato's Crystal Ball shifts Kansas Senate race in Democrats' favor

In a surprising primary victory, left-leaning Democrat Abdul El-Sayed emerged victorious in Michigan's Senate race, challenging the party establishment's candidate, Haley Stevens. The contentious election, seen as a reflection of the Democratic Party's internal division in the Trump era, took place in a swing state that previously narrowly supported the Republican candidate in the presidential election.

El-Sayed, a former public health official and champion of leftist causes, triumphed over Stevens, who had the backing of mainstream Democratic leaders. The election signaled a growing discontent among voters, particularly over pro-Israel policies and the influence of powerful pro-Israel lobby groups like AIPAC. With the potential to shape the Senate's composition, the outcome of this election could have significant implications for the Democrats' ability to retain control over the Senate.

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