New York State Senate

New York State Senator Tom O'Mara joined fellow Senate members for a roundtable discussion focused on large-scale solar energy projects and their effects on local communities. The session addressed concerns around siting, land use and community impacts as solar development expands across the state.

The New York Times reports that among the nine Republicans running in Senate races expected to decide control of the chamber, only four want Donald Trump to campaign with them or are open to it, according to their campaigns. Three campaigns declined to answer, a sign candidates in competitive states remain divided over embracing the former president ahead of the election.

In nine key Senate races ahead of the 2026 midterms, five Republican candidates will not commit to campaigning alongside President Trump, according to a New York Times report. The reluctance suggests some Republicans in competitive states see his presence as a liability with swing voters, even as others remain eager to align with him.

A New York Times opinion piece argues that Adam Hamilton, a Democrat running for the US Senate in Kansas, has a realistic chance of winning a seat the party has not held since 1932. The piece frames Hamilton's candidacy as a rare opening in one of the country's most Republican states, and the claim is drawing attention as the 2026 midterm race heats up.