Senate

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An Alabama Senate race determines who represents the state in the U.S. Senate, influencing federal legislation, judiciary confirmations, and national policy for years. These ele...

government

This page provides a concise, up-to-date directory of the serving United States Senators for each state, organized alphabetically. For each state, you can identify the senatorsâ...

governance

The U.S. Senate balance in 2018 reflected a Republican majority that expanded after the November elections, while also confirming a historic number of judicial nominees. Followi...

governance

The president pro tempore of the United States Senate is the officer designated by the Senate to preside over the chamber in the absence of the vice president. Established by th...

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Senate whips are party officers who help coordinate their chamber’s legislative strategy, enforce voting discipline, and communicate the party’s policy priorities. They gath...

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The 2018 West Virginia Senate primary clarified the competitive landscape for the Class I seat, replacing long-time incumbent Joe Manchin with a clearer path for the general ele...

government-and-policy

The Senate Minority Whip is the second-ranking Democrat in the Senate and leads the minority party’s effort to organize votes, count members, and secure party-line cohesion on...

politics

Mike Gibbons has been active in state and national politics, drawing attention for his policy focus and electoral efforts. This profile explains his Senate-related roles, core p...

politics

William Nelson, often referred to as Bill Nelson, is an American politician and former astronaut whose career in public service spans decades in Florida and Washington, D.C. Ele...

politics-government

Gary Johnson served as a United States Senator from New Mexico. He was elected as a Republican and later joined the Libertarian Party, making his Senate tenure part of a broader...