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In addition, two Republican incumbents are retiring: Saxby Chambliss (Georgia) and Mike Johanns (Nebraska), which will lead to spirited Republican primary contests in those states. | In addition, two Republican incumbents are retiring: Saxby Chambliss (Georgia) and Mike Johanns (Nebraska), which will lead to spirited Republican primary contests in those states. | ||
| − | == Georgia Senate Republican Primary == | + | === Georgia Senate Republican Primary === |
| − | + | Possible Candidates:<ref>http://atr.rollcall.com/georgia-new-poll-finds-close-race-in-gop-senate-primary/</ref> | |
*Rep. Paul Broun, M.D. (announced) | *Rep. Paul Broun, M.D. (announced) | ||
*Rep. Phil Gingrey, M.D. | *Rep. Phil Gingrey, M.D. | ||
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*Ross Tolleson | *Ross Tolleson | ||
*Kelly Loeffler | *Kelly Loeffler | ||
| + | *Karen Handel | ||
| + | *David Perdue | ||
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| + | The primary date is Tuesday, July 15, 2014. | ||
The nominee for Democrats is likely to be Rep. John Barrow, D-Ga. | The nominee for Democrats is likely to be Rep. John Barrow, D-Ga. | ||
Revision as of 03:01, April 28, 2013
The 2014 United States Senate elections, to be held November 4, 2014, will give Republicans an opportunity to win a majority in the chamber. Prior to this election Dems hold a 55-45 advantage (including an independent voting with the Dems).
Six incumbent Dems have announced their retirement rather than run for relection, in these states:
- Iowa
- Michigan
- Montana
- New Jersey
- South Dakota
- West Virginia
In addition, two Republican incumbents are retiring: Saxby Chambliss (Georgia) and Mike Johanns (Nebraska), which will lead to spirited Republican primary contests in those states.
Georgia Senate Republican Primary
Possible Candidates:[1]
- Rep. Paul Broun, M.D. (announced)
- Rep. Phil Gingrey, M.D.
- Rep. Tom Price, M.D.
- Rep. Jack Kingston
- Ross Tolleson
- Kelly Loeffler
- Karen Handel
- David Perdue
The primary date is Tuesday, July 15, 2014.
The nominee for Democrats is likely to be Rep. John Barrow, D-Ga.