Dec 16th, 2008 · A Minnesota panel meets to review thousands of challenged ballots that may help decide the outcome of Democrat Al Franken's bid to unseat Republican Sen. Norm Coleman. Many of the ballots have unusual markings — and some were cast for "Lizard People."
Dec 3rd, 2008 · Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss has retained his U.S. Senate seat, defeating Democratic challenger Jim Martin. The win denies Democrats a filibuster-proof supermajority in the Senate. Neither candidate won 50 percent of the vote in the Nov. 4 general election.
Nov 17th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama met with Republican Sen. John McCain in Chicago Monday to discuss issues on which the two former rivals could work together. Asked whether he planned to help the Obama administration, McCain replied, "Obviously."
Nov 5th, 2008 · Relative unknown Kay Hagan has defeated Republican Sen. Elizabeth Dole of North Carolina. A year ago, Dole was heavily favored to win the election. Hagan talks with Renee Montagne about why voters chose her over Dole.
Oct 27th, 2008 · A jury has found Republican Sen. Ted Stevens guilty of lying about gifts from an oil company in Alaska. Alaska Public Radio's Libby Casey, who's just outside the courtroom, discusses the verdict.
Oct 17th, 2008 · In Oregon, incumbent Republican Sen. Gordon Smith is running in a tight race against a relatively unknown Democrat, Jeff Merkley. The latest polls have Smith and Merkley very close, with Smith a few points behind. Oregon Public Broadcasting's Chris Lehman reports.
Oct 8th, 2008 · Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee discusses the presidential debate between Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Barack Obama (D-IL). Alexander also talks about his own re-election campaign. He hopes to return to Washington to tackle "big issues" like energy.
Oct 7th, 2008 · The nation's most expensive 2008 Senate race is playing itself out in Minnesota where comedian Al Franken is challenging Republican Sen. Norm Coleman. Most polls suggest the race is a toss-up.