senator

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“I don’t know if the public understands the scale at which charitable gaming is occurring in the state,” said Sean Cleary, a Republican state senator in North Dakota.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

A spokeswoman for the senator said Kelly also spoke to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who was already aware of the case.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

A California state senator alleges that police officers fabricated evidence to falsely accuse her of driving under the influence after she was T-boned at an intersection near the state Capitol.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

These days, being a limelight-seeking senator, swing-state governor, or New York City real estate developer who used to host a reality TV show can do the trick.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

“Hopefully, you will understand when your state senator tries to live up to those values as best he can.”

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama