House News & Analysis

Idaho 1: Dems Hoping for a Dynamite Race

by Nathan L. Gonzales March 16, 2005 · 8:57 PM EST

Democrats are searching near and far for any and all potential opportunities, hoping that voters in this second mid-term election will want to send a disgruntled message to President George W. Bush by voting against his party in 2006.

The Democrats’ search has landed them in one of…

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…