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2010 Midterm Elections (view source)
Revision as of 04:30, September 13, 2009
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Moderate Republican Mary Bono Mack, representing a swing district may face a tough reelection in 2010. Palm Springs mayor Steve Pougnet, who is openly gay, will seek the Democratic nomination.
Moderate Republican Mary Bono Mack, representing a swing district may face a tough reelection in 2010. Palm Springs mayor Steve Pougnet, who is openly gay, will seek the Democratic nomination.
'''*Loretta Sanchez (D) of California's 47th congressional district:'''
*'''Loretta Sanchez (D) of California's 47th congressional district:'''
"Blue Dog" Loretta Sanchez comes from a heavly Democratic district (although they narrowly went for George W. Bush in 2004). State Assemblyman Van Tran, a Vietnamese-American who has announced his candidacy, could appeal to the significant percentage of Asian-Americans in the district, and is a formidable Republican oppenent.
"Blue Dog" Loretta Sanchez comes from a heavly Democratic district (although they narrowly went for George W. Bush in 2004). State Assemblyman Van Tran, a Vietnamese-American who has announced his candidacy, could appeal to the significant percentage of Asian-Americans in the district, and is a formidable Republican oppenent.
Eight term Congressman [[Michael Castle]] has held statewide office in Delaware for 30 years and would be favored to win reelection if he runs again in 2010. However, Castle has stated he is considering running for the [[United States Senate]], or may even retire. Democrats hope to gain this seat, former lieutenant governor John Carney, who unsuccessfully sought the Democrat nomination for governor in 2008, has announced his candidacy.
Eight term Congressman [[Michael Castle]] has held statewide office in Delaware for 30 years and would be favored to win reelection if he runs again in 2010. However, Castle has stated he is considering running for the [[United States Senate]], or may even retire. Democrats hope to gain this seat, former lieutenant governor John Carney, who unsuccessfully sought the Democrat nomination for governor in 2008, has announced his candidacy.
===Florida===
*'''Alan Grayson (D) of Florida's 8th congressional district:'''
Alan Grayson, a wealthy lawyer who spent over $2.6 million in personal funds to win his 2008 congressional campaign, is considered by conservatives too liberal for Florida's 8th district. Although Republicans have been unsuccessful in recruiting a strong candidate.
*'''Florida's 12th congressional district - open seat:'''
Adam Putnam, considered a rising star in the House Republican leadership, will not seek a sixth term in Congress and instead run for Florida Agriculture Commissioner. Although the district has conservative-leanings, the seat is not guaranteed to stay Republican. Lori Edwards, the supervisor of elections in Polk County, is a Democrat contender, while Republicans have rallied behind former State Representative Dennis Ross.
*'''Suzanne Kosmas (D) of Florida's 24th congressional district:'''
Suzanne Kosmas defeated three-term Republican Tom Feeney in 2008 by 57 percentage points. However, her victory is in large part because Feeney was tainted with his connections to Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and 2008 was a Democratic sweep year, meaning Kosmas isn't necessarily favored to win in 2010, in a district that the Cook Partisan Voting Index gives a 4-point advantage for Republicans. Announced Republican candidates include State Representatives Dorothy Hukill and Sandy Adams, and Winter Park city commissioner Karen Diebel.
===Idaho===
===Idaho===
*'''Walt Minnick (D) of Idaho's 1st congressional district:'''
*'''Walt Minnick (D) of Idaho's 1st congressional district:'''
Minnick is a Democratic Representative from a conservative leaning district. He was elected in 2008 with 51% of the vote, compared to 62% that John McCain received. Republicans have already tied Minnick to unpopular House Speaker [[Nancy Pelosi]] and the Democrat controlled [[Congress]]. Former Marine Corps Major Vaughn Ward has already announced his candidacy. Other potential Republicans include Idaho House Majority Leader Ken Roberts, State Representative Raul Labrador and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden.
Minnick is a Democratic Representative from a conservative leaning district. He was elected in 2008 with 51% of the vote, compared to 62% that John McCain received. Republicans have already tied Minnick to unpopular House Speaker [[Nancy Pelosi]] and the Democrat controlled [[Congress]]. Former Marine Corps Major Vaughn Ward has announced his candidacy. Other potential Republicans include Idaho House Majority Leader Ken Roberts, State Representative Raul Labrador and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden.
===Louisiana===
===Louisiana===