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===Alabama===

===Alabama===

 

*'''Bobby Bright (D) of Alabama's 2nd congressional district:'''

*'''Bobby Bright (D) of Alabama's 2nd congressional district:'''

===Louisiana===

===Louisiana===

The GOP seat at greatest risk is held by [[Joseph Cao]] (pronounced Gow), who 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>

The GOP seat at greatest risk is held by [[Joseph Cao]] (pronounced Gow), who 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 Erik Paulsen was elected to Congress in 2008 by 7 percentage points, while Democrat Barack Obama won the district by 6 points in the presidential election. Democratic State Senator Terri Bonoff is running for the seat in 2010.

Republican Erik Paulsen was elected to Congress in 2008 by 7 percentage points, while Democrat Barack Obama won the district by 6 points in the presidential election. Democratic State Senator Terri Bonoff is running for the seat in 2010.

 

*'''Michele Bachmann (R) of Minnesota's 6th congressional district:'''

*'''Michele Bachmann (R) of Minnesota's 6th congressional district:'''

13-term Democrat Congressman Paul Kanjorski faced the toughest reelection of his career in 2008, winning by a 52%-48% margin, despite Barack Obama winning by 57%-42%. Political analysts view 2010 as a toss-up and his seat will likely be the top of Republican targets. Additionally, Kanjorski may face Democratic primary challenge from Lackawanna County Commissioner Corey O’Brien.

13-term Democrat Congressman Paul Kanjorski faced the toughest reelection of his career in 2008, winning by a 52%-48% margin, despite Barack Obama winning by 57%-42%. Political analysts view 2010 as a toss-up and his seat will likely be the top of Republican targets. Additionally, Kanjorski may face Democratic primary challenge from Lackawanna County Commissioner Corey O’Brien.

 

*'''John Murtha (D) Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district:'''

*'''John Murtha (D) Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district:'''

Controversial Democrat [[John Murtha]] has survived reelections through his membership of the Defense Appropriations Committee, and his pursuit for spending [[earmark]]s. In 2008 Murtha's Republican opponent, retired Army officer Mark Russell raised an unprecedented $3.5 million, but still lost 58%-42%. Most recently, Murtha has been under federal investigation over his relationship with businesses with close ties to Murtha that received federal contracts. Additionally, his bluntness (he called people in western Pennsylvania "racist" and "rednecks" in 2008) has earned him negative media coverage. Russell has announced he will seek a rematch in 2010.   

Controversial Democrat [[John Murtha]] has survived reelections through his membership of the Defense Appropriations Committee, and his pursuit for spending [[earmark]]s. In 2008 Murtha's Republican opponent, retired Army officer Mark Russell raised an unprecedented $3.5 million, but still lost 58%-42%. Most recently, Murtha has been under federal investigation over his relationship with businesses that received federal contracts. Additionally, his bluntness (he called people in western Pennsylvania "racist" and "rednecks" in 2008) has earned him negative media coverage. Russell has announced he will seek a rematch in 2010.   

===Rhode Island===

===Rhode Island===

Henry Brown, a five-term Republican, faced a tough reelection in 2008, winning 52%-48%. Brown, 78, may retire. If not he faces a primary challenger from Carroll "Tumpy" Campbell, son of former Governor Carroll Campbell. For the Democrats, candidates include former State Representative and 2006 nominee for [[Lieutenant Governor]], state Rep. Leonidas E. "Leon" Stavrinakis, former member of the State Housing Finance and Development Authority Robert Burton, and attorney Ashley Cooper.

Henry Brown, a five-term Republican, faced a tough reelection in 2008, winning 52%-48%. Brown, 78, may retire. If not he faces a primary challenger from Carroll "Tumpy" Campbell, son of former Governor Carroll Campbell. For the Democrats, candidates include former State Representative and 2006 nominee for [[Lieutenant Governor]], state Rep. Leonidas E. "Leon" Stavrinakis, former member of the State Housing Finance and Development Authority Robert Burton, and attorney Ashley Cooper.

 

*'''Joe Wilson (R) of South Carolina's 2nd congressional district:'''  

*'''Joe Wilson (R) of South Carolina's 2nd congressional district:'''