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2010 Midterm Elections (view source)
Revision as of 03:03, September 15, 2009
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Businessman Mike Erickson, whom Schrader defeated in 2008, is considering another House bid in 2010.
Businessman Mike Erickson, whom Schrader defeated in 2008, is considering another House bid in 2010.
===Pennsylvania===
*'''Kathy Dahlkemper (D) of Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district:'''
Blue Dog Kathy Dahlkemperwas elected by a narrow 51%-49% margin in 2008 after running as a centrist Democrat. Her seat in 2010 is hardly secure. Republican opponents include businessman Paul L. Huber and attorney Elaine Surma.
*'''Jason Altmire (D) of Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district:'''
Altmire, elected in 2006 and reelected in 2008, represents a conservative district. Former football player and sportscaster [[Lynn Swann]] may seek the Republican nomination.
*'''Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district - open seat:'''
Four-term Congressman Jim Gerlach has announced his candidacy for Governor in 2010, meaning he will not seek reelection in the House. Former Philadelphia Inquirer editorial writer Doug Pike is expected to win the Democratic nomination and has raised $664,000 in campaign funds. State Representative Curt Schroder is seeking the Republican nomination.
*'''Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district - open seat:'''
Two-term Democrat [[Joe Sestak]] will opt out reelection and challenge Senator [[Arlen Specter]] in a primary. This gives Republicans an opportunity to reclaim the 7th District. Former federal prosecutor Patrick Meehan has announced his candidacy. On the Democratic side State Representative Bryan Lentz is running. Former State Representative Greg Vitali may also run.
*'''Christopher Carney (D) of Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district:'''
Democratic Representative Carney represents a district John McCain won by-percentage points, meaning he could be vulnerable in his campaign to seek a third term. Announced Republican candidates include Iraqi War veteran Christopher Bain, School Board member Daniel Naylor, and chiropractor David J. Madeira. Businessman Dan Meuser may also run.
*'''Paul Kanjorski (D) of Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district:'''
13-term Democrat Congressman Paul Kanjorski faced the toughest reelection of his career in 2008, winning by a 52%-48% margin, despite Barack Obama winning by 57%-42%. Political analysts view 2010 as a toss-up and his seat will likely be the top of Republican targets. Additionally, Kanjorski may face Democratic primary challenge from Lackawanna County Commissioner Corey O’Brien.
*'''John Murtha (D) Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district:'''
Controversial Democrat [[John Murtha]] has survived reelections through his membership of the Defense Appropriations Committee, and his pursuit for spending [[earmark]]s. In 2008 Murtha's Republican opponent, retired Army officer Mark Russell raised an unprecedented $3.5 million, but still lost 58%-42%. Most recently, Murtha has been under federal investigation over his relationship with businesses with close ties to Murtha that received federal contracts. Additionally, his bluntness (he called people in western Pennsylvania "racist" and "rednecks" in 2008) has earned him negative media coverage. Russell has announced he will seek a rematch in 2010.
===Washington===
===Washington===