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*'''Kansas'''

*'''Kansas'''

Incumbent Republican [[Sam Brownback]] is honoring his campaign pledge to serve only two terms. One of the most conservative states in the country, no prominent Democrats have announced their candidacy. The Cook Political Report lists this race as "solid Republican." <ref>http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/senate/ratings.php</ref> The competitive race will be the Republican primary between 1st district Congressman [[Jerry Moran]] and 4th district Congressman [[Todd Tiahrt]]. Public Opinion Polls show Moran and Tiahrt in a dead heat. <ref>http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/2/5/145250/8955/1003/693618</ref> <ref>http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=8f81dfbd-e5cb-4de9-abd9-25a3f36cb619/</ref> <ref>http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=b3d19e14-c0c6-4bf9-9820-a605c88f57f8/</ref> Moran's voting record is moderate, he supported an increase in the [[minimum wage]] and voted to expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), while Tiahrt is strongly conservative. Senator [[John McCain]] has endorsed Jerry Moran. <ref>http://www2.ljworld.com/weblogs/kansas_congress/2009/sep/21/mccain-endorses-moran-for-senate-bid/</ref>

Incumbent Republican [[Sam Brownback]] is honoring his campaign pledge to serve only two terms. 1st district Congressman Jerry Moran defeated 4th district Congressman Todd Tiahrt for the Republican nomination by a 50%-45% margin, while Democrats nominated Lisa Johnston, an administrator at Baker University.  

*'''Kentucky'''

*'''Kentucky'''