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Former Congressman Steve Pearce has announced he will seek his old seat in 2010. Although a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, Harry Teague has voted with his fellow Democrats 87% of the time and has been criticized for voting for the [[economic stimulus package]] and [[cap and trade]]. In 2008 John McCain edged out Barack Obama in the district 50%-49%.
Former Congressman Steve Pearce has announced he will seek his old seat in 2010. Although a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, Harry Teague has voted with his fellow Democrats 87% of the time and has been criticized for voting for the [[economic stimulus package]] and [[cap and trade]]. In 2008 John McCain edged out Barack Obama in the district 50%-49%.
===New York===
*'''Timothy Bishop (D) of New York's 1st congressional district:'''
Four-term Congressman Timothy Bishop may be vulnerable in 2010 with voter unrest in Long IsLand over government spending. Conservative business entrepreneur Randy Altschuler could easily self-finance his campaign as he seeks the Republican nomination. The distirct narrowly went for Barack Obama by a 51%-48% margin.
*'''John Hall (D) of New York's 19th congressional district:'''
Hall unseated six-term Congresswoman Sue Kelly in 2006, and Republicans failed to recruit a strong candidate in 2008. In 2010 however, Republicans have a strong candidate in Assemblyman Greg Ball. The district favored Barack Obama by 3-percentage points in 2008.
*'''Scott Murphy (D) of New York's 20th congressional distict:'''
Scott Murphy was elected by 0.4% of the vote in a special election in 2009, down from the 23-point victory Democrat [[Kirsten Gillibrand]] received in 2008. Assembly Minority Leader Jim Tedisco (who lost to Murphy in 2009) may seek a rematch.
*'''New York's 23rd congressional district - open seat:'''
President Obama has nominated four-term Republican Congressman John McHugh to serve as Secretary of the Army. If confirmed by the Senate, a special election will be held for his congressional seat. Republicans have already nominated State Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava, a pro-choice Republican and supporter of [[same-sex marriage]]. Democrats have yet to find a candidate. State Senator Darrel Aubertine has announced he will not run. The district supported Barack Obama by 5-points in 2008.
*'''Michael Arcuri (D) of New York's 24th congressional distict:'''
Michael Arcuri (elected in 2006) faced a surprisingly close reelection in 2008, winning by a 52%-48% margin. As a result Republicans will probably target him in 2010. Arcuri is a member of the "Blue Dog" Democrats.
*'''Christopher Lee (R) of New York's 26th congressional distrist:'''
Christopher Lee is one of just 3 Republican Congressman out of 29 from New York State. Elected in 2008, he enjoys a solid Republican base from a district that represents the suburbs of Buffalo and Rochester. Still, it's unlikely Lee will get a free pass for his first reelection.
*'''Eric Massa (D) of New York's 29th congressional district:'''
Freshman Democrat Eric Massa caused controversy in August 2009 when he said on health care, "I will vote adamantly against the interests of my district if I actually think what I am doing is going to be helpful." <ref>http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs/watercooler/2009/aug/16/video-rep-massa-i-will-vote-against-interests-my-d/</ref> The district, representing much of rural upstate New York, did support George W. Bush in 2004 and John McCain in 2008. Republican Corning Mayor Tom Reed has announced that he will take on Massa in 2010.
===Washington===
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