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2010 Midterm Elections (view source)
Revision as of 00:24, September 30, 2009
, 00:24, September 30, 2009→Governors
Republican Governor [[Jim Gibbons]] may be vulnerable for his reelection after a series of scandals in his administration, a messy divorce and lawsuit, his failure to examine Yucca Mountain nuclear waste site, and his handling of the budget has brought his approval ratings down. Several Republicans are challenging him in a primary, including former Nevada Attorney General Brian Sandoval, former State Senator Joe Heck, and North Las Vegas Mayor Mike Montandon. Reno Mayor Bob Cashell may also run. No Democrats have announced their candidacy, although many have expressed interest, including Clark County Commissioner Rory Reid — son of Senate Majority Leader [[Harry Reid]] and state Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley. [[Las Vegas]] Mayor Oscar Goodman may run as a Democrat or independent.
Republican Governor [[Jim Gibbons]] may be vulnerable for his reelection after a series of scandals in his administration, a messy divorce and lawsuit, his failure to examine Yucca Mountain nuclear waste site, and his handling of the budget has brought his approval ratings down. Several Republicans are challenging him in a primary, including former Nevada Attorney General Brian Sandoval, former State Senator Joe Heck, and North Las Vegas Mayor Mike Montandon. Reno Mayor Bob Cashell may also run. No Democrats have announced their candidacy, although many have expressed interest, including Clark County Commissioner Rory Reid — son of Senate Majority Leader [[Harry Reid]] and state Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley. [[Las Vegas]] Mayor Oscar Goodman may run as a Democrat or independent.
*'''Oklahoma'''
Democratic Governor [[Brad Henry]] cannot run for reelection because of term limits. Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins and Attorney General Drew Edmondson are seeking the Democratic nomination, while Republicans are united behind Congresswoman Mary Fallin. A Public Policy Poll shows Fallin leading both Askins and Edmondson. <ref>http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_OK_520.pdf</ref>
*'''Oregon'''
Democratic Governor [[Ted Kulongoski]] cannot seek a third term. Former Governor John Kitzhaber is seeking the governorship again. Former Oregon Secretary of State Bill Bradbury is also running. Republicans have lessor-known candidates, including Businessman Allen Alley, State Senator Jason Atkinson, and former Oregon State Senator John Lim.
*'''Rhode Island'''
*'''Rhode Island'''
Former Lieutenant Governor under [[George W. Bush]] and now Governor, [[Rick Perry]] is running for an unprecedented third consecutive term. Perry has alienated some citizens with his support of the Trans-Texas Corridor and social conservatives with an executive order mandating vaccine for school girls. Texas' Senior Senator [[Kay Bailey Hutchison]] is challenging Perry in a primary. Although likable with a large constituency, she has taken some unpopular positions when voting for [[TARP]]. Larry Kilgore, who advocates that Texas succeeds from the union, is running. Democratic candidates include [[Kinky Friedman]], who is running in a second attempt for the governorship, and former State Representative Tom Schieffer.
Former Lieutenant Governor under [[George W. Bush]] and now Governor, [[Rick Perry]] is running for an unprecedented third consecutive term. Perry has alienated some citizens with his support of the Trans-Texas Corridor and social conservatives with an executive order mandating vaccine for school girls. Texas' Senior Senator [[Kay Bailey Hutchison]] is challenging Perry in a primary. Although likable with a large constituency, she has taken some unpopular positions when voting for [[TARP]]. Larry Kilgore, who advocates that Texas succeeds from the union, is running. Democratic candidates include [[Kinky Friedman]], who is running in a second attempt for the governorship, and former State Representative Tom Schieffer.
*'''Utah'''
Lieutenant Governor [[Gary Herbert]], Republican, inherited the governorship after Governor [[Jon Huntsman, Jr.]] resigned to serve as U.S Ambassador to [[China]]. In a state that has not elected a Democrat Governor since 1980, Herbert is favored to win a full term.
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==Further reading==
==Further reading==