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2010 Midterm Elections (view source)
Revision as of 21:12, September 13, 2009
, 21:12, September 13, 2009→Notable House Races
Democrats hoped that with a strong challenger eight-term Congressman Tom Latham would be defeated by a Democratic sweep in 2008, instead he was reelected by an impressive 21-percentage points. Voters in the 4th district - which includes Iowa State University - favored Barack Obama over John McCain by 7 points, and Democrats are searching for a strong congressional candidate in 2010. But as of now Latham is considered favored to win.
Democrats hoped that with a strong challenger eight-term Congressman Tom Latham would be defeated by a Democratic sweep in 2008, instead he was reelected by an impressive 21-percentage points. Voters in the 4th district - which includes Iowa State University - favored Barack Obama over John McCain by 7 points, and Democrats are searching for a strong congressional candidate in 2010. But as of now Latham is considered favored to win.
===Kansas===
*'''Lynn Jenkins (R) of Kansas' 2nd congressional district:'''
State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins defeated one-term Congressman Nancy Boyda in 2008 by a 51%-46% margin, making her one of the few incumbent Democrats to lose reelection in 2008. Boyda has announced she will not seek a rematch, and instead took an appointed position as deputy assistant secretary of defense for manpower and personnel at the [[Pentagon]]. Democrats may taget Jenkins' seat, but they have yet to recruit a strong challenger.
===Louisiana===
===Louisiana===
Republican [[Joseph Cao]] (pronounced Gow) defeated nine-term Democrat Congressman [[William J. Jefferson]] in a 2008 runoff election by a 49%-47% margin, after Jefferson had been indicted on federal charges of bribery and other corrupt acts. The district covers almost all of urban [[New Orleans]] and was ranked of having a 25 point advantage for Democrats by the Cook Partison Voting Index. State Rep. Cedric Richmond has announced his candidacy. When asked about his reelection, Cao said that political experts were proved wrong in 2008 and "I'm sure we'll prove them wrong again." <ref>The Almanac of American Politics, 2010</ref>
Republican [[Joseph Cao]] (pronounced Gow) defeated nine-term Democrat Congressman [[William J. Jefferson]] in a 2008 runoff election by a 49%-47% margin, after Jefferson had been indicted on federal charges of bribery and other corrupt acts. The district covers almost all of urban [[New Orleans]] and was ranked of having a 25 point advantage for Democrats by the Cook Partison Voting Index. State Rep. Cedric Richmond has announced his candidacy. When asked about his reelection, Cao said that political experts were proved wrong in 2008 and "I'm sure we'll prove them wrong again." <ref>The Almanac of American Politics, 2010</ref>
*'''Louisiana's 3rd congressional district - open seat:'''
Charlie Melancon, the lone Democratic Representative from Louisiana, has announced his candidacy for the United States Senate and will not run for a fourth term in Congress. Republicans see this a a pickup opportunity in a district that John McCain won with 61 percent of the vote. Potential Republican candidates include former Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives Hunt Downer, State Representative Nickie Monica, Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser, St. John Parish President Bill Hubbard; and Lafourche Parish President Charlotte Randolph. Democrat candidates include State Reps. Fred Mills, Damon Baldone and Gary Smith, and attorney Ravi Sangisetty.
*'''John Fleming (R) of Louisiana's 2nd congressional district:'''
Republican John Fleming was elected to the House in 2008 by 350 votes - the closest congressional election that year. Although the district has a strong base of conservatives (John McCain won the district by 19 percentage points) Democrats may target Fleming because of his close victory. They have so far been in unsuccessful in recruiting a candidate.
===Maryland===
===Maryland===
Frank Kratovil was elected in Maryland's strongly conservative 1st district by less than 1 percentage point in 2008, representing much of eastern Maryland. This may be one of the Democrats most difficult seats to hold. John McCain won the 1st district by 18 percentage points, while Barack Obama won statewide by 25 points. State Senator Andy Harris is expected to seek a rematch in 2010, and has raised $210,000 for a potential campaign. State Senator E.J. Pipkin may also run.
Frank Kratovil was elected in Maryland's strongly conservative 1st district by less than 1 percentage point in 2008, representing much of eastern Maryland. This may be one of the Democrats most difficult seats to hold. John McCain won the 1st district by 18 percentage points, while Barack Obama won statewide by 25 points. State Senator Andy Harris is expected to seek a rematch in 2010, and has raised $210,000 for a potential campaign. State Senator E.J. Pipkin may also run.
===Michigan===
*'''Mark Schauer (D) of Michigan's 7th congressional district:'''
Mark Schauer was narrowly elected to the House in 2008 by a 49%-46% margin after riding on a national wave for Democrats. His 2008 Republican opponent Tim Walberg has announced he will seek a rematch. Republicans have already began airing radio ads tageting Schauer, saying he's too liberal for the 7th district and criticizing him for voting for the $787 billion economic stimulus package.
*'''Gary Peters (D) of Michigan's 9th congressional district:'''
Gary Peters, elected in 2008, is a target from Republicans. Paul Welday, an aide to former Congressman Joe Knollenberg, will seek the Republican nomination. State Representative and military veteran Andrew Raczkowski has will also run. Michagan's economy is the worst in the nation and Peters reelection campaign is expected to be referendum on President Obama's economic stimulus package, which Congressman Peters strongly supported.
*'''Thaddeus McCotter (R) of Michigan's 11th congressional district:'''
Thaddeus McCotter, chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee, won a 51% victory in 2008 against an underfunded opponent. For 2010, Democrats suffered a blow when Michigan House Speaker Andy Dillon and State Senator Glenn Anderson announced they will not run.
===Washington===
===Washington===