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*'''Arkansas'''
*'''Arkansas'''
Moderate Democrat [[Blanche Lincoln]] was defeated by 21 percentage points after Republicans made her one of their 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 opposed to the public option in [[health care]]. She began airing TV ads in March touting her independence from President Obama and national Democrats. Lincoln defeated [[Lieutenant Governor]] [[Bill Halter]] in a close runoff for the Democratic nomination.
Moderate Democrat [[Blanche Lincoln]] was defeated by 21 percentage points after Republicans made her one of their 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. Generally, she voted the party line with President Obama, which angered her conservative constituents, but also voted against the [[Employee Free Choice Act]] (card check) and opposed to the public option in [[health care]], which angered liberals. She began airing TV ads in March touting her independence from President Obama and national Democrats. Lincoln defeated [[Lieutenant Governor]] [[Bill Halter]] in a close runoff for the Democratic nomination.
Third district Congressman [[John Boozman]] easily won the Republican nomination, defeating State Senator [[Gilbert Baker]] and former State Senator Jim Holt. Boozman comfortably led thoughout the entire campaign.
Third district Congressman [[John Boozman]] easily won the Republican nomination, defeating State Senator [[Gilbert Baker]] and former State Senator Jim Holt. Boozman comfortably led thoughout the entire campaign.
Democratic Senator [[Roland Burris]] had been plagued by controversies. Burris was appointed to replace Barack Obama by Governor [[Rod Blagojevich]], who had been arrested on a variety of federal corruption charges (including for trying to "sell" Obama's Senate seat). Burris was then accused of committing perjury after he admitted to not testifying truthfully at a committee investigating Governor Blagojevich. Burris announced he would not seek a full term in 2010.
Democratic Senator [[Roland Burris]] had been plagued by controversies. Burris was appointed to replace Barack Obama by Governor [[Rod Blagojevich]], who had been arrested on a variety of federal corruption charges (including for trying to "sell" Obama's Senate seat). Burris was then accused of committing perjury after he admitted to not testifying truthfully at a committee investigating Governor Blagojevich. Burris announced he would not seek a full term in 2010.
Moderate-GOP Congressman [[Mark Kirk]], representing a Democratic-leaning district that covers suburban [[Chicago]], easily won the Republican nomination, while Illinois State Treasurer [[Alexi Giannoulias]] defeated Chicago Inspector General [[David Hoffman]] in a close primary. Kirk defeated Giannoulias by a 48%-46% margin.
Moderate-GOP Congressman [[Mark Kirk]], representing a Democratic-leaning district that covers suburban [[Chicago]], easily won the Republican nomination, while Illinois State Treasurer [[Alexi Giannoulias]] defeated Chicago Inspector General [[David Hoffman]] in a close primary. Both candidates faced negatie media publicity, Giannoulias for the collapse of his family bank, and Kirk for exaggerating his military record. In the general election, Kirk defeated Giannoulias by a 48%-46% margin.
*'''Massachusetts'''
*'''Massachusetts'''
*'''Pennsylvania'''
*'''Pennsylvania'''
After polls showed him losing the Republican primary by as much as 20 points, [[Arlen Specter]] simply changed party affiliation to Democrat. Despite full support by President Obama and virtually every elected Democrat in Pennsylvania as well as nearly every major newspaper, Specter went on to lose the Democratic nomination to 7th-district Congressman [[Joe Sestak]] in the primary, and faced former 15th district Congressman and [[Club for Growth]] President [[Pat Toomey]] in the general election. Toomey defeated Sestak by a 51%-49% margin.
After polls showed him losing the Republican primary by as much as 20 points, [[Arlen Specter]] simply changed party affiliation to Democrat. Despite full support by President Obama and virtually every elected Democrat in Pennsylvania as well as nearly every major newspaper, Specter went on to lose the Democratic nomination to 7th-district Congressman [[Joe Sestak]] in the primary, and faced former 15th district Congressman and [[Club for Growth]] President [[Pat Toomey]], known for his economic conservatism. In the general election, Toomey defeated Sestak by a 51%-49% margin.
*'''Wisconsin'''
*'''Wisconsin'''
*'''Kentucky'''
*'''Kentucky'''
Republicans had a victory when unpopular incumbent Senator [[Jim Bunning]] announced he would not seek a third term. Kentucky Secretary of State [[Trey Grayson]] sought the Republican nomination, however was defeated by Tea Party activist [[Rand Paul]], an eye surgeon who is the son of Texas Congressman [[Ron Paul]]. Paul received the endorsment of former [[Alaska]] Governor [[Sarah Palin]]. <ref>http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-us-palin-ky-senate-race,0,6228585.story</ref> On the Democratic side, Lieutenant Governor [[Daniel Mongiardo]] (who lost to Bunning in 2004) was defeated by Attorney General Jack Conway. Paul defeated Conway by a 56%-44% margin.
Republicans had a victory when unpopular incumbent Senator [[Jim Bunning]] announced he would not seek a third term. Kentucky Secretary of State [[Trey Grayson]] sought the Republican nomination, however was defeated by Tea Party activist [[Rand Paul]], an eye surgeon who is the son of Texas Congressman [[Ron Paul]]. Paul received the endorsment of former [[Alaska]] Governor [[Sarah Palin]]. <ref>http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-us-palin-ky-senate-race,0,6228585.story</ref> On the Democratic side, Lieutenant Governor [[Daniel Mongiardo]] (who lost to Bunning in 2004) was defeated by Attorney General Jack Conway. Paul campaigned on a reducation in taxion and spending, and won the support of conservatives and libertarians alike. Paul defeated Conway by a 56%-44% margin.
*'''Louisiana'''
*'''Louisiana'''