Changes

*'''Florida'''

*'''Florida'''

Republican Governor [[Charlie Crist]], who enjoys high approval ratings, appointed [[George LeMieux]] upon the resignation of Senator [[Mel Martinez]]. LeMieux is holding the seat temporarily for Governor Crist who will run for the Senate in 2010. He is the front-runner for the Republican nomination, but is being challenged by conservative Florida House Speaker [[Marco Rubio]]. Crist alienated conservatives when he campaigned with President Obama in support for the $787 billion economic stimulus package, which was entirely opposed by the Florida Republican federal delegation. Democrats have recruited lesser known candidates, including 17th district Representative Kendrick Meek and North Miami Mayor Kevin Burns. Public Opinion Shows show both Crist and Rubio would lead their Democrat opponents. <ref>http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_senate_elections/florida/election_2010_florida_senate</ref>

Republican Governor [[Charlie Crist]], who once enjoyed high approval ratings, appointed [[George LeMieux]] upon the resignation of Senator [[Mel Martinez]]. LeMieux is holding the seat temporarily for Governor Crist who will run for the Senate in 2010. He is the front-runner for the Republican nomination, but is being challenged by conservative Florida House Speaker [[Marco Rubio]]. Crist alienated conservatives when he campaigned with President Obama in support for the $787 billion economic stimulus package, which was entirely opposed by the Florida Republican federal delegation. Democrats have recruited lesser known candidates, including 17th district Representative Kendrick Meek and North Miami Mayor Kevin Burns. Public Opinion Shows show both Crist and Rubio would lead their Democrat opponents. <ref>http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_senate_elections/florida/election_2010_florida_senate</ref>

*'''Illinois'''

*'''Illinois'''

*'''Pennsylvania'''

*'''Pennsylvania'''

Democratic Governor [[Ed Rendell]] is term limited in 2010. Announced Republican candidates include Attorney General Tom Corbett and 6th district Congressman Jim Gerlach. Democrat Auditor General Jack Wagner is running.  

Democratic Governor [[Ed Rendell]] is term limited in 2010. Announced Republican candidates include Attorney General Tom Corbett and 6th district Congressman Jim Gerlach. Democrat Auditor General Jack Wagner is running. A December 2009 Quinnipiac poll showed Corbett leading Wagner by a 43%-33% margin. <ref>http://www.pollster.com/blogs/pa_2010_gov_quinnipiac_12814.php</ref>

*'''Rhode Island'''

*'''Rhode Island'''

*'''South Dakota'''

*'''South Dakota'''

Two-term Republican Governor [[Mike Rounds]] cannot run for a third-term because of term limits. Republican candidates include Lieutenant Governor Dennis Daugaard and State Senate Majority Leader Dave Knudson. For the Democrats State Senate Minority Leader Scott Heidepriem is running.

Two-term Republican Governor [[Mike Rounds]] cannot run for a third-term because of term limits. Republican candidates include Lieutenant Governor Dennis Daugaard and State Senate Majority Leader Dave Knudson. For the Democrats State Senate Minority Leader Scott Heidepriem is running. A December 2009 Public Policy Polling survey showed both Daugaard and Knudson leading Heidepriem by double digit margins. <ref>http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_SD_1217.pdf</ref>

*'''Tennessee'''

*'''Tennessee'''