Bridget Bowman
National Politics Reporter at NBC News
@NBCNews National Political Reporter
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1 week ago |
nbcnews.com | Natasha Korecki |Bridget Bowman
In the red state of Montana on Wednesday, a crowd swelled for two political stars of the left who vowed to “fight oligarchy” in President Donald Trump’s administration. That night, in a Midwestern swing district, a congresswoman saw her largest ever town hall crowd, with many wanting to know how Democrats were pushing back.
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1 week ago |
nbcnews.com | Ben Kamisar |Bridget Bowman
The first campaign finance reports of the year provided an early look under the hood at how burgeoning campaigns are preparing for a fierce battle for control of Washington in the 2026 midterm elections — and the next presidential contest. There were clear signs of Democratic enthusiasm, with cash flowing to Senate candidates in top battleground races and to the outspoken progressives who have styled themselves as opponents of President Donald Trump.
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1 week ago |
nbcnews.com | Bridget Bowman
Former Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., launched another campaign for the Senate on Monday, becoming the first major Republican candidate to jump into one of the most competitive races of the 2026 midterm elections. The Michigan race is expected to be key to the battle for the Senate, with Republicans looking to grow their majority. With Sen. Gary Peters retiring, Democrats will be defending an open Senate seat. Rogers is running again after he lost to Democrat Elissa Slotkin last year.
The battle for the Senate takes shape, with both parties waiting on governors to boost their chances
1 week ago |
nbcnews.com | Bridget Bowman |Alexandra Marquez |Henry Gomez
The fight for the Senate in 2026 is beginning to take shape, with more candidates launching campaigns in recent days and additional announcements expected in the coming weeks. But both parties are still waiting to see if they can convince a governor to try to flip one of their top targeted states next year.
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2 weeks ago |
nbcnews.com | Scott Wong |Julie Tsirkin |Bridget Bowman |Ben Kamisar
Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet is running for governor of Colorado next year, according to two sources familiar with his plans. Bennet is expected to announce his campaign as soon as Friday and will look to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Jared Polis in a state that has trended towards his party in recent years. And he is the latest Senate Democrat looking to leave Washington, after three retirement announcements in recent weeks.
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