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2010 Midterm Elections (view source)
Revision as of 21:36, September 14, 2009
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The 11th districts Republican-leanings was evident in 2008 when John McCain edged out Barack Obama 52%-47%. Schuler was elected in 2006 and reelected in 2008 against a weak Republican opponent. Republicans have laid the groundwork to compare Shuler to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Possible Republican candidates include State Senator Tom Apodaca, State Representative Charles Thomas, Henderson County District Attorney Jeff Hunt, and Hendersonville Mayor Greg Newman.
The 11th districts Republican-leanings was evident in 2008 when John McCain edged out Barack Obama 52%-47%. Schuler was elected in 2006 and reelected in 2008 against a weak Republican opponent. Republicans have laid the groundwork to compare Shuler to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Possible Republican candidates include State Senator Tom Apodaca, State Representative Charles Thomas, Henderson County District Attorney Jeff Hunt, and Hendersonville Mayor Greg Newman.
===Ohio===
*'''Steve Driehaus (D) of Ohio's 1st congressional district:'''
Driehaus’ 2010 re-election will likely be a rematch with former Congressman Steve Chabot. Driehaus benefited in 2008 from heavy turnout for Barack Obama, but will be in a different position for 2010. Chabot has criticized Driehaus’ vote for the expensive economic stimulus package.
*'''Jean Schmidt (R) of Ohio's 2nd congressional district:'''
Conservative Jean Schmidt won a 2005 special election by a surprisingly close 52% victory in a Republican district (they supported John McCain by 19-points). Furthermore, she won a close reelection in 2006, however won an 8 percentage-point victory in 2008. State Representative Todd Book will challenge Schmidt in 2010.
*'''Mary Jo Kilroy (D) of Ohio's 15th congressional district:'''
Kilroy defeated State Senator Steve Stivers by a 46%-45% margin. Stivers will seek a rematch in 2010 and the race is almost guaranteed to be competitive.
*'''John Boccieri (D) of Ohio's 16th congressional district:'''
John Boccieri won a strong 55% victory in 2008, despite John McCain edging out Barack Obama 50%-48%. Boccieri has gained criticism for voting for the [[cap and trade]] climate legislation, which would have hit Ohio's 16th district with job losses and tax increases, when Ohio has been hit especially hard by the [[recession]]. Former football couch and small-town mayor Jim Renacci will seek the Republican nomination in 2010. Boccieri has $463,000 cash-on-hand for his reelection.
*'''Zack Space (D) of Ohio's 18th congressional district:'''
Democrat Zack Space was elected to Congress twice by wide margins, despite representing one of the most rural and conservative districts in Ohio. In 2008 his Republican opponent received just 40% of the vote in a two-man race. Republicans plan to put up a more serious challenge in 2010. There is no shortage of announced Republican candidates, including State Senator Bob Gibbs, former State Agriculture Department director Fred Dailey, attorney Jeanette Moll, and businessman Patrick Carlisle.
===Washington===
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