The Senate has been “in play” for months, but Republicans continue to expand the playing field by adding unexpected candidates in states from Hawaii and Michigan to Connecticut – all states where the GOP shouldn’t even be in the ballgame.
Even if the races in those states don’t go down to the…
The Department of Justice failed to pre-clear the Legislature’s new Congressional map, meaning a three-judge federal panel in San Antonio will draw the new district lines for the 2012 elections. Many observers now speculate that Democrats could secure three of the four new districts due to growth…
Cong. John Olver (D) announced his retirement, making it easier to fit ten Democratic Members into nine seats, a necessity since the Bay State lost a district during reapportionment. Congs. Stephen Lynch and Bill Keating were drawn into the same district, but Keating quickly announced he’d run…
A judge chose a Democratic map that suddenly puts GOP Cong. Mike Coffman (R) in electoral jeopardy. His 6th District dipped about eight points in GOP performance -- turning from a 61% Bush district in 2004 to a 53% Bush district. McCain received nearly 45% in the newly drawn district in 2008.
…State Sen. Suzanne Bonamici (D) and businessman Rob Cornilles (R) prevailed in November 4 primaries in the special election to replace Democrat David Wu.
Neither result was a surprise, but Bonamici’s margin was particularly impressive. She received 65% against Brad Avakian (22%) and Brad Witt…
Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear was easily reelected with 56% over state Senate President David WIlliams (R). Williams simply wasn’t likable enough to be a viable alternative to voters who may have been open to change. Months ago, Republicans were able to chip away at Beshear, but voters weren’t…
Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant (R) defeated Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree (D), 61%-39%, to succeed Gov. Haley Barbour (R). DuPree was extremely personable but was always going to have a tough time as an African-American candidate in a conservative, Southern state.
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