Although the November election had a big impact — giving Republicans control of both houses — nearly 9 out of 10 faces in the House and Senate are the same as last year.

The choice of Rep. Kevin McCarthy is seen as cementing Boehner’s control through the November election.

Minneapolis financier Mike McFadden has national financial support and a business record that Republicans can get behind as he looks to take on incumbent DFLer Al Franken.

Minneapolis financier Mike McFadden nabbed the GOP endorsement for US Senate on Saturday after two days of political wrangling over  the course of 10 ballots at the ...

Democrats fighting to retain control of the U.S. Senate know their success could hinge on motivating women supporters to vote in the November election.

McFadden's campagin says they will report $1.2 million in cash-on-hand when they file their fundraising reports next week. The Republican financial executive is seeking the Republican nomination to run against incumbent DFL Sen. Al Franken next fall.

The St. Louis County commissioner, Republican and now-retired member of the U.S. Army reserves kicked of his campaign for the U.S. Senate last week.

Franken, whose campagin released his second quarter numbers on Thursday, said that money came from nearly 30,000 donors and a majority of the contributions were for $100 or less.

Four-term Republican state Sen. Julianne Ortman says she is "seriously considering" jumping into the Minnesota U.S. Senate race against DFL incumbent Al Franken. Ortman, who before this week has been quiet about a possible bid for the seat, now says she has been "meeting with family and friends and consulting with advisers" on whether or not to pursue a bid.

McFadden, an executive at the Lazard Middle Market finance firm, announced his plans in a YouTube video on Wednesday afternoon. McFadden is a first-time statewide candidate and the only Republican so far to announce plans to run against Franken, who is completing his first term in office.