bluenewday.com reflects the personal opinions and endorsements of Alice Poole. This is not the website of any campaign, PAC, or political party committee, and is not authorized by any candidate. All donations and volunteer sign-ups link directly to candidates' own official campaign campaigns.The Senate FourThe four closest paths to a Senate that keeps U.S. aid to Ukraine flowing.The framing, plainlyContinued U.S. military aid to Ukraine depends on who controls the Senate. These races are the closest, most winnable path to it.These races move fast. Check current polling and status close to any promotional push. This page reflects research as of late August 2026.Mary PeltolaAlaska, U.S. Senate, vs. Dan Sullivan (R, incumbent)Competitive / high-recruit pickup.Won the Aug 2026 primary 49.5% to Sullivan's 41.4%.Peltola, the first Alaska Native elected to Congress, is taking on the toughest map of the four. Her platform runs on cutting income tax for most Alaskans, lowering energy costs, and curbing D.C. special-interest influence.Visit Mary's campaign siteTroy JacksonMaine, U.S. Senate, vs. Susan Collins (R, incumbent)Toss-up.Leading by 3 points in the latest independent poll, UNH, July 2026.Jackson's platform includes lower prescription costs, rural health care access, union jobs, reproductive freedom, and democracy.Visit Troy's campaign siteSherrod BrownOhio, U.S. Senate, vs. Jon Husted (R, incumbent)Highly competitive.Brown is running again for the seat now held by an appointed incumbent. His platform includes lower prescription costs, capped insulin and out-of-pocket costs, restored pensions, and accountability for powerful companies.Visit Sherrod's campaign siteJosh TurekIowa, U.S. Senate, vs. Ashley Hinson (R), open seatToss-up.A dead-even toss-up. Cook Political Report moved this race from Lean R to Toss-up on Aug. 20, 2026.Turek is a two-time Paralympic gold medalist and the first permanently disabled member of the Iowa Legislature. His platform includes a middle-class economy, lower health care costs, public education, and clean air, food, and water.Visit Josh's campaign site