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Chet Culver, who was elected governor in 2006 riding on a Democratic wave, will likely face a competitive challenge in 2010. Culver's job approval rating has fallen as the economy continues to falter. Public opinion polls show he would lose by double digits if former Governor Terry Branstad, a Republican, runs. <ref>http://theiowarepublican.com/home/2009/07/17/former-governor-branstad-defeats-culver-53-to-37-in-head-to-head-matchup/</ref> <ref>http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2009/08/21/republican-survey-says-branstad-the-strongest-culver-challenger/</ref> <ref>http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/iowa/toplines/toplines_iowa_governor_s_race_september_22_2009/</ref> Announced GOP candidates include State Rep. Christopher Rants, state Senate Minority Leader Paul McKinley, and state Rep. Rod A. Roberts. U.S. Congressman Steve King may also run.
Chet Culver, who was elected governor in 2006 riding on a Democratic wave, will likely face a competitive challenge in 2010. Culver's job approval rating has fallen as the economy continues to falter. Public opinion polls show he would lose by double digits if former Governor Terry Branstad, a Republican, runs. <ref>http://theiowarepublican.com/home/2009/07/17/former-governor-branstad-defeats-culver-53-to-37-in-head-to-head-matchup/</ref> <ref>http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2009/08/21/republican-survey-says-branstad-the-strongest-culver-challenger/</ref> <ref>http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/iowa/toplines/toplines_iowa_governor_s_race_september_22_2009/</ref> Announced GOP candidates include State Rep. Christopher Rants, state Senate Minority Leader Paul McKinley, and state Rep. Rod A. Roberts. U.S. Congressman Steve King may also run.
*'''Kansas'''
[[Kathleen Sebelius]], a Democratic Governor from the Republican-stronghold of Kansas, stepped down after being nominated to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services in the [[Obama administration]]. Lieutenant Governor [[Mark Parkinson]], a Democrat who assumed the office of Governor after Sebelius' resignation, will not seek a term in his own right. Republican Senior Senator [[Sam Brownback]] has officially announced his candidacy for Governor. As of now no Democrat is running.
*'''Maryland'''
*'''Maryland'''
Democrat Martin O'Malley will likely run for a second term in 2010. O'Malley's approval rating has fallen to 33% after a series of tax increases. The race could become competitive if former Governor Robert Ehrlich seeks a rematch.
Democrat Martin O'Malley will likely run for a second term in 2010. O'Malley's approval rating has fallen to 33% after a series of tax increases. The race could become competitive if former Governor Robert Ehrlich seeks a rematch.
*'''Kansas'''
*'''Maine'''
[[Kathleen Sebelius]], a Democratic Governor from the Republican-stronghold of Kansas, stepped down after being nominated to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services in the [[Obama administration]]. Lieutenant Governor [[Mark Parkinson]], a Democrat who assumed the office of Governor after Sebelius' resignation, will not seek a term in his own right. Republican Senior Senator [[Sam Brownback]] has officially announced his candidacy for Governor. As of now no Democrat is running.
Democrat Governor [[John Baldacci]] is term-limited by state law. Republicans see this as an opportunity to gain the governorship. Candidates include Matt Jacobson, President of Maine & Company, mayor of Waterville Paul LePage, State Senator Peter Mills, and Les Otten, former co-owner of the [[Boston Red Sox]]. Democrat candidates include State Senate President Elizabeth Mitchell, former Maine Attorney General Steven Rowe, State Representative Dawn Hill, and Biddeford Mayor Donna Dion.
*'''Maine'''
*'''Massachusetts'''
Governor [[Deval Patrick]], although a Democratic Governor from a blue state, will likely face a difficult reelection after a disappointing performance as governor. Republican candidates include health care executive Charlie Baker and businessman Christy Mihos. Polls show Deval trailing both of his Republican opponents. <ref>http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/specials/072609_poll/</ref> <ref>http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/massachusetts/election_2010_massachusetts_governor</ref> <ref>http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_state_toplines/massachusetts/toplines_election_2010_massachusettes_governor_august_10_2009/</ref>
*'''Michigan'''
*'''Michigan'''