The Narrow Path to a Democratic Senate Runs Through Very Red States NYT | Top Stories By: Shane Goldmacher and Reid J. Epstein 4 June 2026 at 04:01 Democrats cheer there is a way, even as new worries emerge over whether Graham Platner can flip a Maine seat. Republicans remain confident they will prevail in Texas, Iowa and Alaska. © KC McGinnis for The New York TimesDemocrats believe Josh Turek, who is running for a Senate seat in Iowa, can be competitive despite being in a red state.
Colombia Presidential Election Heads to a Runoff NYT | Top Stories By: Annie Correal, Genevieve Glatsky and Luis Ferré-Sadurní 1 June 2026 at 20:46 The candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, will face a senator from the left-wing party of the outgoing president, Gustavo Petro, in a June runoff. © Sergio Acero/ReutersPresidential candidate Abelardo De La Espriella addressing supporters in Barranquilla, Colombia, on Sunday.