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Michele Tafoya, running in a close US Senate race in Minnesota, has downplayed the significance of Donald Trump's endorsement in her campaign. The contest is being watched closely as Republicans seek a pickup in a state not usually competitive at Senate level. Commentary is focused on whether Trump's backing helps or hurts her chances against her opponent.
- 2Patty Murray calls midterms the Social Security election●Sen. Patty Murray: "This is the # SocialSecurity Election. Senators who get elected this fall will decide the future of
Senator Patty Murray, a Democrat from Washington state, is urging voters to treat this fall's Senate elections as a referendum on Social Security. She argues that senators elected this November will determine the program's future, and accuses top Republicans of lying when they have described Social Security as a 'Ponzi scheme' and a 'scam'. Her remarks are circulating widely among voters discussing personal finance and retirement security ahead of the vote.
- 3Sen. Tim Scott introduces bipartisan bill for military families▼Sen. Tim Scott introduces bipartisan bill to support military families
Senator Tim Scott has introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at supporting military families. The measure pairs the South Carolina Republican with colleagues across the aisle, and comes as lawmakers highlight costs and challenges facing service members' households. Details of the bill's specific provisions and its prospects in Congress have not yet been outlined.
- 4Georgia Senate debate pits Ossoff against Collins●WATCH LIVE: Georgia's Ossoff and Collins face off in Senate debate
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff and his Republican challenger face off in a live televised Senate debate. The contest is being watched nationally as Senate control could hinge on Georgia, a key swing state. Viewers are following the exchange for positions on the economy, health care and other issues ahead of the election.
- 5Trump heads to Alaska as Senate race tightens●Trump heads to Alaska in a sign of how close its Senate race may be
Donald Trump is traveling to Alaska, a trip widely read as a sign that the state's Senate race has become unexpectedly competitive. The visit gives Republicans a high-profile push in a state that was not originally seen as a major battleground, and analysts are watching whether Trump's presence can tip the balance for the party's candidate.
- 6Cooper and Whatley keep campaigns cautious in North Carolina Senate race●Cooper, Whatley run 'cautious campaigns' in critical N.C. Senate race
North Carolina's US Senate race is shaping up as a tightly managed contest, with Democratic candidate Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley both running what analysts describe as cautious campaigns. With the seat critical to control of the Senate, observers note both sides are avoiding major risks in a closely divided state, focusing on turnout and defined contrasts rather than bold swings.