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2010 Midterm Elections (view source)
Revision as of 22:08, September 15, 2009
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Blue Dog Ciro Rodriguez will receive a primary challenge from Iraq War Veteran Miguel Ortiz. Although most incumbent Congressman easily win their party's nomination, Rodriguez lost the Democratic primary in 2004, and was later elected back to the House in 2006. Republicans have yet to recruit a candidate.
Blue Dog Ciro Rodriguez will receive a primary challenge from Iraq War Veteran Miguel Ortiz. Although most incumbent Congressman easily win their party's nomination, Rodriguez lost the Democratic primary in 2004, and was later elected back to the House in 2006. Republicans have yet to recruit a candidate.
===Virginia===
*'''Glenn Nye (D) of Virginia's 2nd congressional district:'''
Democrat Nye was elected in the swing 2nd district in 2008 by a 52%-47% margin. Without strong turnout for Barack Obama in 2010, Nye may be vulnerable. Republicans are expected to put up a serious challenge. Possible Republican candidates include Navy Reserve captain Ben Loyola, Car salesman Scott Rigell, activist Chuck Smith, party activist Kenny Golden, ex-VA Beach Council member Richard Maddox, businessman and ex-Navy Seal Ed Maulbeck (R), businessman Jeff McWaters (R), Army Reserve brigadier general Bert Mizusawa, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., St. Sen. Kenneth W. "Ken" Stolle, City Council member Ron Villanueva, and St. Sen. Frank W. Wagner.
*'''Tom Perriello (D) of Virginia's 5th congressional district:'''
Freshman Democrat Perriello was elected with 50% of the vote, and it is almost certain he will face a tough reelection in 2010. Possible Republican candidates include State Senators Robert Hurt and Frank M. Ruff, County Supervisor Kenneth Boyd, and real estate investor Laurence Verga.
*'''Gerald Connolly (D) of Virginia's 11th congressional district:'''
First-term Democrat Gerald Connolly represents a Democratic-leaning district that is mostly an affluent of the Northern Virginia suburbs of [[Washington, D.C.]]. Connolly defeated businessman Keith Fimian 55%-43% margin. Fimian has announced he will seek a rematch in 2010.
===Washington===
===Washington===