Inside Elections

Illinois 8: Going for the Hold

by Nathan L. Gonzales February 10, 2005 · 9:52 PM EST

Last November, Democrat Melissa Bean pulled off the biggest upset of the 2004 election cycle. Knocking off 17-term incumbent Phil Crane (R) in Illinois’ 8th C.D. was no easy task. In fact, it took Bean two tries and four years to do it. But for the new congresswoman, there…

Iowa 1: If It’s Open, They Will Run

by Nathan L. Gonzales February 10, 2005 · 9:48 PM EST

The 2004 election results still have some Democrats feeling sick. But an open seat in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District may be just the cure the party needs.

Cong. Jim Nussle (R) is expected to vacate his seat in order to run for governor, leaving Republicans with a very…