When Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Dallas decided to run for U.S. Senate, it created an opening for the midterm election.

The second debate offered a stark contrast to the first one Monday, in which Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton attacked campaign front-runner, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, on everything from his campaign contributions to House bills he has sponsored.

The three main Democratic candidates for US Senate agreed in saying the nation is facing a constitutional crisis under President Donald Trump, yet small but distinct differences among the

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds hold "Vote Ashley" signs, Thursday, after Reynolds endorsed Hinson for U.S. Senate. The endorsement came during an event at the Sioux City Orpheum Theatre as part of Hinson's 99-county tour. (Caitlin Yamada, Sioux City Journal)

Jennifer Jenkins announced Jan. 29 that she was dropping out of the race for U.S. Senate. She endorsed Lt. Col. Alex Vindman.

Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Birmingham) raised $2.1 million and has $3 million in the bank, while former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-White Lake Township) reported the most cash on hand with $3.45 million, as the four candidates compete for the open U.

ABC7 Chicago will present live and without commercials the 2026 Democratic U.S. Senate Primary Forum on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m.

Adlakha, a physician and business owner who has lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for more than a decade.