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→Democratic incumbents
*'''Arkansas'''
*'''Arkansas'''
Moderate Democrat [[Blanche Lincoln]] will be one of Republicans top targets in 2010. In the [[2008 Presidential Election]], Arkansas was one of the few states where [[John McCain]] exceeded [[George W. Bush]]’s margin, despite the national trend favoring Democrats. In an attempt to appeal to her conservative constituents Lincoln voted against the [[Employee Free Choice Act]] (card check) and has stated opposition to the public option in [[health care]].
Moderate Democrat [[Blanche Lincoln]] will be one of Republicans top targets in 2010. In the [[2008 Presidential Election]], Arkansas was one of the few states where [[John McCain]] exceeded [[George W. Bush]]’s margin, despite the national trend favoring Democrats. In an attempt to appeal to her conservative constituents Lincoln voted against the [[Employee Free Choice Act]] (card check) and has stated opposition to the public option in [[health care]]. [[Lieutenant Governor]] [[Bill Halter]] will challenge Lincoln for the Democratic nomination.<ref>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/01/AR2010030103753.html</ref>
Announced Republican candidates include third district Congressman [[John Boozman]], State Senator [[Gilbert Baker]], Arkansas Senate Minority Leader [[Kim Hendren]], Retired army colonel Conrad Reynolds, and Tom Cox, Founder of the Arkansas Tea Party. A January 2010 Rasmussen poll showed every Republican challenger leading Blanche Lincoln. <ref>http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_senate_elections/arkansas/election_2010_arkansas_senate_race</ref>. A February 2010 Public Policy Polling survey has Boozman leading Lincoln by a 56%-33% margin, with Lincoln's approval rating at just 27%. <ref>http://publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com/2010/02/blanche-lincoln-poll.html</ref>
Announced Republican candidates include third district Congressman [[John Boozman]], State Senator [[Gilbert Baker]], Arkansas Senate Minority Leader [[Kim Hendren]], Retired army colonel Conrad Reynolds, and Tom Cox, Founder of the Arkansas Tea Party. A January 2010 Rasmussen poll showed every Republican challenger leading Blanche Lincoln. <ref>http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_senate_elections/arkansas/election_2010_arkansas_senate_race</ref>. A February 2010 Public Policy Polling survey has Boozman leading Lincoln by a 56%-33% margin, with Lincoln's approval rating at just 27%. <ref>http://publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com/2010/02/blanche-lincoln-poll.html</ref>
*'''New York-Special Election'''
*'''New York-Special Election'''
Democrat [[Kirsten Gillibrand]] was appointed by Governor [[David Patterson]] to replace [[Hillary Clinton]] after much confusion on his part. Patterson mishandled the proposed appointment of [[Caroline Kennedy]], gaining ridicule for both of them. Gillibrand’s moderate views alienated the left wing of the Democratic Party. She may face a primary challenge from former Tennessee Congressman [[Harold Ford, Jr.]].
Democrat [[Kirsten Gillibrand]] was appointed by Governor [[David Patterson]] to replace [[Hillary Clinton]] after much confusion on his part. Patterson mishandled the proposed appointment of [[Caroline Kennedy]], gaining ridicule for both of them. Gillibrand’s moderate views alienated the left wing of the Democratic Party. Former Tennessee Congressman [[Harold Ford, Jr.]] has announced he will not seek a primary challenge to Gillibrand.
Nine-term Congressman [[Peter King]] has declined to run. Republicans are trying to recruit former Governor [[George Pataki]], who runs ahead in the polls with Gillibrand. When asked about the speculation, Pataki said that "you never say never." <ref>http://race42008.com/2009/09/22/to-further-complicate-matters-pataki/</ref> Former New York City Mayor [[Rudy Giuliani]] has declined to seek the Senate seat. <ref>http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/12/21/2009-12-21_rudy_giuliani_will_not_run.html</ref>
Nine-term Congressman [[Peter King]] has declined to run. Republicans are trying to recruit former Governor [[George Pataki]], who runs ahead in the polls with Gillibrand. When asked about the speculation, Pataki said that "you never say never." <ref>http://race42008.com/2009/09/22/to-further-complicate-matters-pataki/</ref> Real estate billionaire [[Mort Zuckerman]], despite having a record of supporting liberal causes, may run as a Republican or Independent to avoid a primary. Former New York City Mayor [[Rudy Giuliani]] has declined to seek the Senate seat. <ref>http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/12/21/2009-12-21_rudy_giuliani_will_not_run.html</ref>
*'''Oregon'''
*'''Oregon'''