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2010 Midterm Elections (view source)
Revision as of 05:57, September 13, 2009
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===Connecticut===
===Connecticut===
'''Jim Himes (D) of Connecticut's 4th congressional district:'''
*'''Jim Himes (D) of Connecticut's 4th congressional district:'''
In 2008 Jim Himes ousted liberal Republican [[Christopher Shays]] by a 51%-48% margin. Although Republicans may target his seat in 2010, they have had difficulty recruiting a formidable opponent. state Senate Minority Leader John McKinney has announced he will not run.
In 2008 Jim Himes ousted liberal Republican [[Christopher Shays]] by a 51%-48% margin. Although Republicans may target his seat in 2010, they have had difficulty recruiting a formidable opponent. state Senate Minority Leader John McKinney has announced he will not run.
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.
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.
===Iowa===
*'''Leonard Boswell (D) of Iowa's 3rd congressional district:'''
Seven-term Congressman Leonard Boswell was reelected in 2008 by 14 percentage points in Iowa's swing 3rd district (it voted for Al Gore in 2000, George W. Bush in 2004, and Barack Obama in 2008). However, Republicans are trying to make a comeback in 2010. Former state Republican Party chairman Michael Mahaffey is openly considering running.
===Illinois===
*'''Illinois' 10th congressional district - open seat:'''
Five-term Republican Congressman [[Mark Kirk]] has announced he will opt out of reelection in the House and instead will pursue a campaign for the [[United States Senate]]. Although his move pleased Senate Republicans, it may be difficult for House Republicans to hold onto a seat in a Democratic-leaning district that covers suburban [[Chicago]]. Democrats who hope to take the seat include State Representative Julie Hamos, businessman Dan Seals (who Kirk defeated in 2006 and 2008), and attorney Elliot Richardson. Announced Republican candidates include State Representative Elizabeth Coulson, and attorney Bill Cadigan.
*'''Debbie Halvorson (D) of Illinois' 11th congressional district:'''
Freshman Democrat Debbie Halvorson represents the 11th district of Illinois, which voted for Barack Obama in 2008 over John McCain 53%-45%, a much smaller margin than other districts in his home state, and went for George W. Bush in 2004. [[Iraq]] and [[Afghanistan]] war veteran Adam Kinzinger will seek the seat in 2010, and is supported by the Republican establishment.
*'''Bill Froster (D) of Illinois' 14th congressional district:'''
Two-term Democrat Bill Froster represents a district that was once held by former Speaker of the House [[Dennis Hastert]]. Even so, the district has Republican leanings. Hastert's son, attorney Ethan Hastert, is considering running.
===Louisiana===
===Louisiana===