Saturday, June 16, 2007

Saturday, June 16, 2007 -- NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Good morning folks -- I got tied up the past couple days and couldn't post,

I apologize in advance as this is going to be a VERY long post, as I will be posted every state in the alphabet from North Carolina through Wyoming.


North Carolina:

The State Primary and Run-off are May 2008.

Governor:

Incumbent Democrat Mike Easley is term-limited in 2010.

3 Democrats are competing for this seat:
State Representative Bill Faison
State Treasurer Richard Moore
Lt. Governor Bev Perdue

5 Republicans are competing for this seat:
Attorney Bill Graham
State House Speaker Pro Tem Richard Morgan
Ex-State Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr
State Senator Robert Pittenger
State Senator Fred Smith

1 Libertarian
College Professor Michael Munger

Senate:

Incumbent Republican Elizabeth Dole is facing no primary opponent.

7 Democrats are competing for this seat:
Attorney General Roy Cooper
State Senator Kay Hagan
Graphic Artist John Ross Hendrix
State Representative Grier Martin
Congressman Brad Miller
Retired Army Shelton Hugh Shelton
Buncombe County Commssioner David Young

Incumbent Republican Richard Burr is up in 2010.

House:

1. Incumbent Democrat G.K. Butterfield is unopposed currently.

2. Incumbent Democrat Bob Ethridge is unopposed currently

3. Incumbent Republican Walter Jones, Jr. is facing Onslow County Commissioner Joe McLaughlin in the primary.
Democrat Aviation Managament/Logistics Consultant Marshall Adame is running

4. Incumbent Democrat David Price is facing no primary opposition.
Republican Retired USAF Officer Steven Acuff

5. Incumbent Republican Virginia Foxx is unopposed currently.

6. Incumbent Republican Howard Coble is unopposed currently.

7. Incumbent Democrat Mike McIntyre is unopposed currently.

8. Incumbent Republican Robin Hayes is facing no primary opponent at this time.
Democrat Teacher Larry Kissell

9. Incumbent Republican Sue Myrick is facing no primary opponent at this time.
Democrat 2006 Nominee Bill Glass

10. Incumbent Republican Patrick McHenry is facing State Christian Coalition Chair Donnie Young in the primary.
No Democrats

11. Incumbent Democrat Heath Shuler is facing no primary opposition.

5 Republicans are competing for this seat.
State Senator Tom Apodaca
Attorney John Armor
District Attorney Jeff Hunt
Buncombe County Commissioner Nathan Ramsey
Ex-Congressman Charles Taylor

12. Incumbent Democrat Mel Watt is unopposed currently.

13. Incumbent Democrat Brad Miller is facing 4 Primary Opponents:
State Senator Jane Coswell
State Senator Kay Hagan
State Representative Grier Martin
Attorney Steve Smith

Republican Ex-Winston-Salem City Councilman Vernon Robinson.


North Dakota:

The State Primary is June 2008.

Governor:

Incumbent Republican John Hoeven is unopposed currently.

Senate:

Incumbent Democrat Byron Dorgan is up in 2010.

Incumbent Democrat Kent Conrad is up in 2012.

House:

At-Large: Incumbent Democrat Earl Pomeroy is unopposed currently.


Ohio:

The State Primary is May 2008:

The Next State Constitutional Officers Elections is in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Republican George Voinovich is up in 2010.

Incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown is up in 2012.

House:

1. Incumbent Republican Steve Chabot is facing no primary opposition right now.
Democrat State House Minority Whip Steve Driehaus

2. Incumbent Republican Jean Schmidt is facing 5 primary opponents.
Ex-Secretary of State Ken Blackwell
State Representative Tom Brinkman
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters
Ex-Hamilton County Commissioner Phil Heimlich
Podiatrist Brad Wenstrup

2 Democrats are competing for this seat:
Transportation Engineer Jeff Sinnard
Physician Victoria Wulsin

3. Incumbent Republican Mike Turner is facing no primary opponent.
Democrat Political Consultant Jane Mitakides

4. Incumbent Republican Jim Jordan is unopposed currently.

5. Incumbent Republican Paul Gillmore is unopposed currently.

6. Incumbent Democrat Charlie Wilson is unopposed currently.

7. Incumbent Republican Dave Hobson is facing no primary opposition.
Democrat Software Developer William Conner

8. Incumbent Republican John Boehner is unopposed currently.

9. Incumbent Democrat Marcy Kaptur is unopposed currently.

10. Incumbent Democrat Dennis Kucinich is facing Parma Mayor Dean DePiero in the primary.
2 Republicans:
Ex-Bush Administration Official Mike Dovilla
Real Estate Developer Jason Werner

11. Incumbent Democrat Stephanie Tubbs Jones is unopposed currently.

12. Incumbent Republican Pat Tiberi is unopposed currently.

13. Incumbent Democrat Betty Sutton is unopposed currently.

14. Incumbent Republican Steve LaTourette is facing no primary opposition.
Democrat State Appeals Court Judge William O'Neill

15. Incumbent Republican Deborah Pryce is facing no primary opposition.

2 Democrats:
Franklin County Commissioner Paula Brooks
Franklin County Commissioner Mary Jo Kilroy

16. Incumbent Republican Ralph Regula is facing 3 primary opponents right now.
Ashland County Commissioner Matt Miller
Ex-Stark County Commissioner Richard Regula
State Senator J. Kirk Schuring

3 Democrats:
State Senator John Boccieri
Canton City Councilman Bill Smuckler
Medina Township Trustee Michael Todd

17. Incumbent Democrat Tim Ryan is unopposed currently.

18. Incumbent Democrat Zack Space is facing no primary opposition.

3 Republicans:
Ex-State Agriculture Director Fred Dailey
Ex-Guernsey County Court of Common Pleas Magistrate Jeanette Moll
Attorney Paul Phillips


Oklahoma:

The State Primary is July 2008 and the Runoff is August 2008

The Next State Constitutional Officers Elections are in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Republican James Inhofe is facing no primary opposition.
Democrat State Senator Andrew Rice

Incumbent Republican Tom Coburn is up in 2010.

House:

1. Incumbent Republican John Sullivan is unopposed currently.

2. Incumbent Democrat Dan Boren is unopposed currently.

3. Incumbent Republican Frank Lucas is unopposed currently.

4. Incumbent Republican Tom Cole is unopposed currently.

5. Incumbent Republican Mary Fallin is unopposed currently.


Oregon:

The State Primary is May 2008.

The Next State Constitutional Officers Elections are in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Republican Gordon Smith is facing Anti-Tax Activist Bill Sizemore in the primary.

8 Democrats:
State Senate Majority Whip Alan Bates
State Senate Majority Leader Kate Brown
Fitness Instructor Pavel Goberman
State House Speaker Jeff Merkley
Attorney Steve Novick
Businessman Ty Pettit
State Senator Vicki Walker
State Senator Ben Westlund

Independent Attorney John Frohnmayer

Incumbent Democrat Ron Wyden is up in 2010.

House:

1. Incumbent Democrat David Wu is unopposed currently.

2. Incumbent Republican Greg Walden is unopposed currently.

3. Incumbent Democrat Earl Blumenauer is unopposed currently.

4. Incumbent Democrat Peter DeFazio is unopposed currently.

5. Incumbent Democrat Darlene Hooley is unopposed currently.


Pennsylvania:

The State Primary is May 2008

Next Gubernatorial Election in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Republican Arlen Specter is up in 2010.

Incumbent Democrat Bob Casey, Jr. is up in 2012.

House:

1. Incumbent Democrat Bob Brady is unopposed currently.

2. Incumbent Democrat Chaka Fattah is unopposed currently.

3. Incumbent Republican Phil English is facing no primary opposition.
Democrat Erie County Councilman Kyle Foust

4. Incumbent Democrat Jason Altmire is facing no primary opposition.

3 Republicans:
Ex-Allegheny County Commissioner Ron Francis
Ex-Congresswoman Melissa Hart
Retired Pro-Football Player Lynn Swann

5. Incumbent Republican John Peterson is unopposed currently.

6. Incumbent Republican Jim Gerlach is facing no primary opposition currently.
Democrat Actress Melissa Fitzgerald

7. Incumbent Democrat Joe Sestak is facing no primary opposition.

2 Republicans:
US Attorney Patrick Meehan
Delaware County Councilman Andrew Reilly

8. Incumbent Democrat Patrick Murphy is facing no primary opposition.

2 Republicans:
College Professor David Denoon
Ex-Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick

9. Incumbent Republican Bill Shuster is unopposed currently.

10. Incumbent Democrat Chris Carney is facing no primary opposition.

7 Republicans:
State Senator Lisa Baker
State Representative Karen Boback
Teacher Don Ely
State Representative Brett Feese
Kingston Mayor Jim Haggerty
US Attorney Tom Marino
Ex-US Justice Department Official Joe Peters

11. Incumbent Republican Paul Kanjorski is unopposed currently.

12. Incumbent Democrat John Murtha is unopposed currently.

13. Incumbent Democrat Allyson Schwartz is unopposed currently.

14. Incumbent Demcorat Mike Doyle is unopposed currently.

15. Incumbent Republican Charlie Dent is facing no primary opposition.

5 Democrats:
Allentown Democratic Chair Siobhan "Sam" Bennett
State Senator Lisa Boscola
Lehigh County Executive Don Cunningham
State Representative Jennifer Mann
State Demcoratic Chair T.J. Rooney

16. Incumbent Republican Joe Pitts is unopposed currently.

17. Incumbent Democrat Tim Holden is unopposed currently.

18. Incumbent Republican Tim Murphy is facing no primary opposition.

4 Democrats:
Businesswoman Beth Hafer
Allegheny County Clerk of Courts Georga Matta
Sports Broadcaster Stan Savran
Businessman Dan Wholey

19. Incumbent Republican Todd Platts is unopposed currently.


Rhode Island:

The State Primary is September 2008

The Next State Constitutional Officer Elections are in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Democrat Jack Reed is unopposed currently.

Incumbent Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse is unopposed currently.

House:

1. Incumbent Democrat Patrick Kennedy is unopposed currently.

2. Incumbent Democrat Jim Langevin is unopposed currently.


South Carolina:

The State Primary and Run-Off is June 2008.

The Next State Constitutional Officer Elections are in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Republican Lindsey Graham is unopposed currently.

Incumbent Republican Jim Demint is up in 2010.

House:

1. Incumbent Republican Henry Brown is unopposed currently.

2. Incumbent Republican A.G. "Joe" Wilson is unopposed currently.

3. Incumbent J. Gresham Barrett is unopposed currently.

4. Incumbent Republican Bob Inglis is unopposed currently.

5. Incumbent Democrat John Spratt is unopposed currently.

6. Incumbent Democrat Jim Clyburn is unopposed currently.


South Dakota:

The State Primary is June 2008.

The Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Democrat Tim Johnson is facing no primary opposition right now.

4 Republicans:
State Representative Joel Dykstra
State Public Utilities Commissioner Dusty Johnson
Businessman Sam Kephart
Attorney Jim Seward

Incumbent Republican John Thune is up in 2010.

House:

At-Large: Incumbent Democrat Stephanie Herseth Sandlin is facing no primary opposition currently.
Republican Sioux Falls City Councilman Pat Costello


Tennessee:

State Primary is August 2008:

Next Gubernatorial Election in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Republican Lamar Alexander is facing no primary opposition.

2 Independents:
David Gatchell
Software Company Employee Emory "Bo" Heyward

Incumbent Republican Bob Corker is up in 2012.

House:

1. Incumbent Republican David Davis is unopposed currently.

2. Incumbent Reublican John "Jimmy" Duncan, Jr. is unopposed currently.

3. Incumbent Republican Zach Wamp is unopposed currently.

4. Incumbent Democrat Lincoln Davis is unopposed currently.

5. Incumbent Democrat Jim Cooper is unopposed currently.

6. Incumbent Democrat Bart Gordon is unopposed currently.

7. Incumbent Republican Marsha Blackburn is facing no primary opposition.

2 Democrats:
State Senator Rosalind Kurita
Ex-State House Majority Leader Kim McMillan

8. Incumbent Democrat John Tanner is unopposed currently.

9. Incumbent Democrat Steve Cohen is facing 2 primary opponents:
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Jake Ford
Attorney Nikki Tinker


Texas:

The State Primary is March 2008 and Runoff in April 2008

Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Republican John Cornyn is facing no primary opposition.

8 Democrats:
Ex-Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk
State Representative Rick Noriega
Attorney Barbara Ann Radnofsky
Attorney Emil Reichstadt
Ex-State Comptroller John Sharp
Attorney Mikal Watts
State Senator Kirk Watson
Ex-Governor Mark White

Incumbent Republican Kay Bailey Hutchison is up in 2012.

House:

1. Incumbent Republican Louis Gohmert is unopposed currently.

2. Incumbent Republican Ted Poe is unopposed currently.

3. Incumbent Republican Sam Johnson is facing no primary opposition.
Democrat Sales Director Dan Dodd

4. Incumbent Republican Ralph Hall is facing Ex-Frisco Mayor Kathy Seei
Democrat College Professor Glenn Melancon

5. Incumbent Republican Jeb Hensarling is unopposed currently.

6. Incumbent Republican Joe Barton is facing no primary opposition.
Democrat College Professor David Harris

7. Incumbent Republican John Culberson is unopposed currently.

8. Incumbent Republican Kevin Brady is facing no primary opposition.
Democrat Retiree James Wright

9. Incumbent Democrat Al Green is unopposed currently.

10. Incumbent Republican Mike McCaul is facing no primary opposition.
Democrat Iraq Security Contractor Dan Grant

11. Incumbent Republican Mike Conaway is unopposed currently.

12. Incumbent Republican Kay Granger is unopposed currently.

13. Incumbent Republican Mac Thornberry is facing no primary opposition.
Democrat Businessman Roger Waun

14. Incumbent Republican Ron Paul is facing 4 primary opponents.
Ex-Congressional Aide Eric Dondero
Ex-State Young Republican Chair Bobby Eberle
Businessman Mark Henry
Friendswood City Councilman Chris Peden

15. Incumbent Democrat Ruben Hinojosa is unopposed currently.

16. Incumbent Democrat Silvestre Reyes is unopposed currently.

17. Incumbent Democrat Chet Edwards is unopposed currently.

18. Incumbent Democrat Sheila Jackson Lee is unopposed currently.

19. Incumbent Republican Randy Neugebauer is unopposed currently.

20. Incumbent Democrat Charlie Gonzalez is unopposed currently.

21. Incumbent Republican Lamar Smith is facing no primary opposition.
Libertarian Technical Writer James Arthur Strohm

22. Incumbent Democrat Nick Lampson is facing no primary opposition.

3 Republicans:
Ex-NOAA General Counsel Tom Campbell
Ex-Congresswoman Shelley Sekula-Gibbs
State Representative Bob Talton

Libertarian Businessman M. Bob Smither

23. Incumbent Democrat Ciro Rodriguez is facing no primary opposition.

3 Republicans:
Attorney Francisco "Quico" Canseco
Marketing Executive Jim McGrody
Bexar County Commissioner Lyle Larson

24. Incumbent Republican Kenny Marchant is unopposed currently.

25. Incumbent Democrat Lloyd Bargett is facing no primary opposition.
Republican Computer Programmer Grant Rostig

26. Incumbent Republican Michael Burgess is unopposed currently.

27. Incumbent Democrat Solomon Ortiz is unopposed currently.

28. Incumbent Democrat Henry Cuellar is unopposed currently.

29. Incumbent Democrat Gene Green is facing no primary opposition currently.
Republican Minister Eric Story

30. Incumbent Democrat Eddie Bernice Johnson is unopposed currently.

31. Incumbent Republican John Carter is unopposed currently.

32. Incumbent Republican Pete Sessions is unopposed currently.


Utah:

The State Primary is June 2008:

Governor:

Incumbent Republican Jon Huntsman, Jr. is unopposed currently.

Senate:

Incumbent Republican Bob Bennett is up in 2010.

Incumbent Republican Orrin Hatch is up in 2012.

House:

1. Incumbent Republican Rob Bishop is unopposed currently.

2. Incumbent Democrat Jim Matheson is unopposed currently.

3. Incumbent Republican Chris Cannon is facing 4 primary opponents:
Ex-Guberatnorial Chief of Staff Jason Chaffetz
Ex-Congressman Merrill Cook
Real Estate Developer John Jacob
Ex-Juab County Prosecutor David Leavitt

Democrat Attorney Christian Burridge


Vermont:

The State Primary is September 2008

Governor:

Incumbent Republican Jim Douglas is facing no primary opposition.
Liberty Union Website Publisher Bob Skold
Independent Paralega Cris Ericson

Senate:

Incumbent Democrat Patrick Leahy is up in 2010.

Incumbent Independent Bernie Sanders is up in 2012.

House:

At-Large: Incumbent Democrat Peter Welch is unopposed currently.


Virginia:

The State Primary is June 2008.

The Next State Constitutional Officers Elections in 2009.

Senate:

Incumbent Republican John Warner is facing no primary opposition.
Democrat Ex-Governor Mark Warner

Incumbent Democrat James Webb is up in 2012.

House:

1. Incumbent Republican Jo Ann Davis is facing no primary opposition.
Democrat Businessman Shawn O'Donnell

2. Incumbent Republican Thelma Drake is facing no primary opposition.
Democrat Virginia Beach Commissioner of the Revenue Phil Kellam

3. Incumbent Democrat Bobby Scott is unopposed currently.

4. Incumbent Republican Randy Forbes is unopposed currently.

5. Incumbent Republican Virgil Goode is facing no primary opposition.

2 Democrats:
Businessman Brydon Jackson
College Professor David Shreve

Green Freelance Writer Joe Oddo

6. Incumbent Republican Bob Goodlatte is facing no primary opposition.
Democrat Businessman Sam Rasoul

7. Incumbent Republican Eric Cantor is unopposed currently.

8. Incumbent Democrat Jim Moran is unopposed currently.

9. Incumbent Democrat Rick Bouchar is unopposed currently.

10. Incumbent Republican Frank Wolf is unopposed currently.

11. Incumbent Republican Tom Davis is facing no primary opposition.
Democrat Ex-State Senator Chap Patterson.


Washington:

The State Primary is September 2008

Governor:

Incumbent Democrat Christine Gregoire is facing no primary opposition.
Republican Ex-State Senator Dino Rossi

Senate:

Incumbent Democrat Patti Murray is up in 2010

Incumbent Democrat Maria Cantwell is up in 2012.

House:

1. Incumbent Democrat Jay Inslee is unopposed currently.

2. Incumbent Democrat Rick Larsen is facing no primary opposition.
Republican Businessman Doug Roulstone

3. Incumbent Democrat Brian Baird is facing no primary opposition.
Republican Retired Airline Pilot Michael Messmore

4. Incumbent Republican Doc Hastings is facing no primary opposition.

2 Democrats:
Conservation Officer Gordon Congdon
Attorney George Fearing

5. Incumbent Republican Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Democrat Rancher Peter Goldmark

6. Incumbent Democrat Norm Dicks is unopposed currently.

7. Incumbent Democrat Jim McDermott is unopposed currently.

8. Incumbent Republican Dave Reichert is facing no primary oppositon.

3 Democrats:
Ex-Microsoft Executive Darcy Burner
State Representative Ross Hunter
Ex-Radio/TV Journalist Tony Ventrella

9. Incumbent Democrat Adam Smith is unopposed currently.


West Virginia

The State Primary is May 2008

Governor:

Incumbent Democrat Joe Manchin III is facing no primary opposition
Republican Painting Contractor Joseph "Joey O" Oliverio
Constitution Fundamentalist Butch Paugh
Mountain Party Dave Rao

Senate:

Incumbent Democrat Jay Rockefeller is facing no primary opposition.

2 Republicans:
Secretary of State Betty Ireland
Businessman John Raese

Incumbent Democrat Robert C. Byrd is up in 2012.

House:

1. Incumbent Democrat Alan Mollohan is unopposed currently.

2. Incumbent Republican Shelley Moore Capito is facing no primary opposition.

2 Democrats:
Congressional Aide Anne Barth
State Senator John Unger

3. Incumbent Democrat Nick Rahall is unopposed currently.


Wisconsin:

The State Primary is September 2008

The Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Democrat Russ Feingold is up in 2010.

Incumbent Democrat Herb Kohl is up in 2012.

House:

1. Incumbent Republican Paul Ryan is facing no primary opposition.
Democrat Marketing Executive Marge Krupp
Democrat Surgeon Jeff Thomas

2. Incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin is unopposed currently.

3. Incumbent Democrat Ron Kind is unopposed currently.

4. Incumbent Democrat Gwen Moore is unopposed currently.

5. Incumbent Republican Jim Sensenbrenner is unopposed currently.

6. Incumbent Republican Tom Petri is unopposed currently.

7. Incumbent Democrat Dave Obey is unopposed currently.

8. Incumbent Democrat Steve Kagen is facing no primary opposition currently.
Republican Ex-State Assembly Speaker John Gard
Republican Ex-Green Bay Mayor Paul Jadin


Wyoming:

The State Primary is August 2008

The Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Republican Mike Enzi is unopposed currently.

Incumbent Republican Craig Thomas died June 5, 2007
Special Election in 2008

6 Republicans:
State Senator John Barrasso
Ex-State Treasurer Cynthia Lummis
Ex-State House Speaker Randall Luthi
Ex-US Attorney Matt Mead
Ex-US Assistant Attorney General Tom Sansonetti
State House Majority Leader Colin Sampson

3 Democrats:
Attorney Paul Hickey
State Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Mike Massi
Teton County School Board Chair Gary Trauner

House:

At-Large: Incumbent Republican Barbara Cubin is facing State House Majority Leader Colin Simpson in the primary.
Democrat Teton County School Board Chair Gary Trauner


*** THIS CONCLUDES THE LOOK AT THE STATES***

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Thursday, June 14, 2007 -- NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND

Good Thursday Morning, Folks!!!

Here are the races for Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, and New York

Nebraska:

The State Primary is May 2008.

The Next State Constitutional Officers Elections are in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Republican Chuck Hagel is facing three primary opponents:
Attorney General John Bruning
Ex-Congressman Hal Daub
Businessman Tony Raimondo

2 Democrats want the seat:
Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey
Graduate Student Scott Kleeb

Incumbent Democrat Ben Nelson is up in 2012:

House:

1: Incumbent Republican Jeff Fortenberry is unopposed currently.

2: Incumbent Republican Lee Terry is facing no primary opposition currently.
Democrat Attorney Jim Esch is running.

3: Incumbent Republican Adrian Smith is facing no primary opponent currently.
Graduate Student Scott Kleeb is running.


Nevada:

The State Primary is August 2008.

The Next State Constitutional Officers Elections are in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Democrat Harry Reid is up in 2010.

Incumbent Republican John Ensign is up in 2012.

House:

1: Incumbent Democrat Shelley Berkley is unopposed currently.

2: Incumbent Republican Dean Heller is facing no primary opposition currently.
Democrat State University System Regent Jill Derby is running.

3: Incumbent Republican Jon Porter is facing no primary opposition currently.

5 Democrats:
Retired Pro-Tennis Player Andre Agassi
Chiropractor Barry Michaels
Henderson Police Chief Richard Perkins
Clark County Commissioner Rory Reid
State Senate Minority Leader Dina Titus


New Hampshire:

The State Primary is September 2008.

Governor:

Incumbent Democrat John Lynch is facing no primary opposition at this time.

3 Republicans:
Attorney General Kelly Ayotte
Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta
State Senator Joe Kenney

Libertarian State Representative Bea Francoeur is also running

Senate:

Incumbent Republican John E. Sununu is facing no primary opposition at this time.

4 Democrats:
Medical School Professor Jay Buckey
Portsmouth Mayor Steve Marchand
Ex-Governor Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic Activist Katrina Swett

Libertarian Frequent Candidate Ken Blevins is also running

Incumbent Republican Judd Gregg is up in 2010.

House:

1: Incumbent Democrat Carol Shea-Porter is facing no primary opponent at this time.

2 Republicans:
Ex-Congressman Jeb Bradley
State HHS Commissioner John Stephen

Libertarian Businessman Bob Kingsbury

2: Incumbent Democrat Paul Hodes is facing no primary opposition at this time.

4 Republicans:
State Senator Bob Clegg
Venture Capitalist Stephen Gray
Ex-State Senator Bruce Keough
Ex-State Senator Chuck Morse

Libertarian Ex-State Representative Chester "Chet" Lapointe


New Jersey:

The State Primary is June 2008.

The Gubernatorial Election is in 2009.

Senate:

Incumbent Democrat Frank Lautenberg is facing no primary opposition at this time.

3 Republicans:
State Assemblyman Michael Doherty
Real Estate Developer Anne Evan Estabrooks
State Assemblyman Joseph Pennacchio

Socialist SPUSA National Secretary Greg Pason is running.
Independent Librarian Anthony Fisher is also running.

Incumbent Democrat Bob Menendez is up in 2012.

House:

1: Incumbent Democrat Rob Andrews is unopposed currently.

2: Incumbent Republican Frank LaBiondo is facing no primary opposition currently.
Democrat State Assemblyman Jeff Van Drew is running.
Independent Retired USAF Officer Tom Fanslau is running.

3: Incumbent Republican Jim Saxton is facing no primary opposition currently.
Democrat Attorney Rich Sexton is running.

4: Incumbent Republican Chris Smith is unopposed currently.

5: Incumbent Republican E. Scott Garrett is facing no primary opposition currently.

4 Democrats:
Communications Consultant Paul Aronsohn
Ogdensburg Mayor Jim Sekelsky
Paramus Mayor Jim Tedesco
Banker Anne Wolfe

6: Incumbent Democrat Frank Ballone is unopposed currently.

7: Incumbent Republican Mike Ferguson is facing no primary opposition currently.
Democrat State Assemblywoman Linda Stender is running.

8: Incumbent Democrat Bill Pascrell is unopposed currently.

9: Incumbent Democrat Steve Rothman is facing no primary opposition right now.
Independent Teacher Mike Jarvis is running

10: Incumbent Democrat Don Payne is unopposed currently.

11: Incumbent Republican Rodney Frelinghuysen is facing no primary opposition now.
Democrat IT Project Manager Tom Wyka is running.

12: Incumbent Democrat Rush Holt is facing no primary opposition currently.
Independent Wal-Mart Employee Scott Baier is running.

13: Incumbent Democrat Albio Sires is unopposed currently.


New Mexico:

The State Primary is June 2008.

The Next State Constitutional Officers Elections are 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Republican Pete Domenici is facing no primary opposition currently.

3 Democrats:
Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chaves
Ex-US Attorney John Kelly
Ex-Attorney General Patricia Madrid

Incumbent Democrat Jeff Bingaman is up in 2012.

House:

1: Incumbent Republican Heather Wilson is facing no primary opposition currently.

10 Democrats:
State Auditor Hector Balderas
Bernalillo County District Attorney Kari Brandenburg
Congressional Aide Terry Brunner
Albuquerque Councilor Michael Cardigan
Ex-University of New Mexico President Louis Caldera
Ex-Albuquerque Councilor Eric Griego
Albuquerque Councilor Martin Heinrich
State Economic Development Secretary Rick Homans
State Senator Jerry Ortiz y Pino
State Senator Al Park

2: Incumbent Republican Steve Pierce is facing no primary opposition currently.

3 Democrats:
State Representative Joseph Cervantes
Presbyterian Minister Al Kissling
Dona Ana County Commissioner Bill McCamely

3: Incumbent Democrat Tom Udall is unopposed currently.


New York:

The State Primary is September 2008.

The Next State Constitutional Officers Elections are in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Democrat Chuck Schumer is up in 2010.

Incumbent Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton is up in 2012.

House:

1: Incumbent Democrat Tim Bishop is unopposed currently.

2: Incumbent Democrat Steve Israel is unopposed currently.

3: Incumbent Republican Pete King is facing no primary opposition right now.
Independent Business Consultant Bill Corrigan is running.

4: Incumbent Democrat Carolyn McCarthy is unopposed currently.

5: Incumbent Democrat Gary Ackerman is unopposed currently.

6: Incumbent Democrat Gregory Meeks is unopposed currently.

7: Incumbent Democrat Joe Crowley is unopposed currently.

8: Incumbent Democrat Jerrold Nadler is unopposed currently.

9: Incumbent Democrat Anthony Weiner is unopposed currently.

10: Incumbent Democrat Ed Towns is facing State Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries in the primary. No Republicans.

11: Incumbent Democrat Yvette Clarke is unopposed currently.

12: Incumbent Democrat Nydia Velazquez is unopposed currently.

13: Incumbent Republican Vito Fossella is facing no primary opposition cuurently.
Democrat New York City Councilman Domenic Recchia, Jr.

14: Incumbent Democrat Carolyn Maloney is unopposed currently.

15: Incumbent Democrat Charlie Rangel is unopposed currently.

16: Incumbent Democrat Jose Serrano is unopposed currently.

17: Incumbent Democrat Eliot Engel is unopposed currently.

18: Incumbent Democrat Nita Lowey is facing no primary opposition currently.
Independent Internet Consultant David Prunier is running.

19: Incumbent Democrat John Hall is facing no primary opposition currently.

4 Republicans:
State Assemblyman Greg Ball
Ex-Congressman Joe DioGuardi
Iraq War Veteran Kieran Michael Lalor
Businessman Andrew Saul

20: Incumbent Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand is facing Retired Stockbroker Morris Guller in the primary.
9 Republicans:
Ex-State Assembly Minority Leader John Faso
State Senator Betty Little
State Assemblyman Roy McDonald
Saratoga County District Attorney Jim Murphy
Army Veteran Michael Rocque
Ex-Congressman John Sweeney
Ex-State GOP Chair Alexander "Sandy" Treadwell
New York City Mayoral Aide Richard Wager
Real Estate Broker John Wallace

21: Incumbent Democrat Mike McNulty is unopposed currently.

22: Incumbent Democrat Maurice Hinchey is unopposed currently.

23: Incumbent Republican John McHugh is unopposed currently.

24: Incumbent Democrat Mike Arcuri is facing no primary opposition right now.
Ex-State Senator Ray Meier is running.
Libertarian FedEx Courier Mike Sylvia is running.

25: Incumbent Republican Jim Walsh is facing no primary opposition right now.
Democrat Ex-Congressional-Aide Dan Maffei is running.

26: Incumbent Republican Tom Reynolds is facing no primary opposition right now.

2 Democrats:
Manufacturer Jack Davis
Iraq War Veteran Jonathan Powers

27: Incumbent Democrat Brian Higgins is unopposed currently.

28: Incumbent Democrat Louise Slaughter is unopposed currently.

29: Incumbent Republican John "Randy" Kuhl is facing no primary opposition right now.

2 Democrats:
Retired Naval Officer Eric Massa
Businessman David Nachbar

Friday, June 15, 2007: North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota.

Saturday, June 16, 2007: Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Wednesday, June 13, 2007 -- LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT

Good Wednesday Morning, folks!!

Here are the races for Louisiana and the "M" states.

Louisiana:

The State Runoff is November 17, 2007

Governor in 2007:

Incumbent Democrat Kathleen Blanco is not seeking re-election in 2007.

6 Democrats want the State Capitol:
State Senator Walter Boasso
Minister Raymond Brown
State PSC Commissioner Foster Campbell
Ex-Attorney General Richard Leyoub
Ex-Congressman Chris John
Attorney Hardy Parkerson

2 Republicans want the State Capitol:
Businessman John Georges
Congressman Bobby Jindal

Libertarian Businessman T. Lee Horne

Independent Refinery Supervisor Anthony "Tony G" Gentile

Senate in 2008:

Incumbent Democrat Mary Landrieu is facing no primary opposition at this time.

3 Republicans want this seat:
Congressman Richard Baker
Secretary of State Jay Dardenne
Ex-State Elections Commissioner Suzie Terrell

Incumbent Republican David Vitter is up in 2010.

House:

1: Incumbent Republican Bobby Jindal is unopposed currently.

2: Incumbent Democrat William Jefferson is unopposed currently.

3: Incumbent Democrat Charlie Melancon is unopposed currently.

4: Incumbent Republican Jim McCrery is facing no primary opposition at this time.
Democrat Minister Artis Cash is seeking the seat.

5: Incumbent Republican Rodney Alexander is unopposed currently.

6: Incumbent Republican Richard Baker is unopposed currently.

7: Incumbent Republican Charles Boustany, Jr. is unopposed currently.


Maine:

The State Primary is June 2008

The Governor will be up for re-election in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Republican Susan Collins is facing no primary opposition.
Democrat Congressman Tom Allen is wanting the seat.

Incumbent Republican Olympia Snowe is up in 2012.

House:

1: Incumbent Democrat Tom Allen is seeking the Senate seat in 2008.

6 Democrats want the seat:
Ex-State Senate Majority Leader Mike Brennan
Attorney Adam Cote
Portland City Councilwoman Jill Duson
District Attorney Mark Lawrence
Ex-State Senate Majority Leader Chellie Pingree
State Senator Ethan Strimling

7 Republicans:
Congressional Aide Steve Abbot
Ex-State Senator Peter Cianchette
State Senator Jon Courtney
Ex-State Representative Darlene Curley
Ex-State Senator Phil Harriman
Businessman Dean Scontras
Ex-State Senator Charlie Summers

2 Independents:
Realtor Dexter Kamilewicz
Property Manager Bob Mills

2: Incumbent Democrat Mike Michaud is facing no primary opposition at this time.
Republican Ex-Lisbon Falls Town Selectman L. Scott D'Amboise


Maryland:

The State Primary is March 2008.

The Next State Constitutional Officers Elections are in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Democrat Barbara Mikulski is up in 2010.

Incumbent Democrat Ben Cardin in up in 2012.

House:

1: Incumbent Republican Wayne Gilchrest is facing State Senator Andy Harris in the primary.
Democrat Queen Anne County State's Attorney Frank Kratovil also wants the seat.

2: Incumbent Democrat C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger is unopposed to currently.

3: Incumbent Democrat John Sarbanes is facing no primary opposition.
Libertarian Used Tire Store Owner Charles McPeek

4: Incumbent Democrat Albert Wynn is facing Attorney Donna Edwards in the primary.
Republican Businessman Michael Starkman also wants the seat.

5: Incumbent Democrat Steny Hoyer is unopposed currently.

6: Incumbent Republican Roscoe Bartlet is facing no primary opposition.
Democrat Stockbroker Andrew Duck

7: Incumbent Democrat Elijah Cummings

8: Incumbent Democrat Chris Van Hollen, Jr. is facing Attorney Deborah Vollmer

2 Republicans:
Management Consultant Gus Alzona
IT Company Owner Dan Zubairi


Massachusetts:

The State Primary is September 2008.

The Next State Constitutional Officers Elections are in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Democrat John F. Kerry is facing Attorney Ed O'Reilly
The Republican is Businessman Jeff Beatty.

Incumbent Democrat Edward Kennedy is up in 2012.

House:

1: Incumbent Democrat John Olver is unopposed currently.

2: Incumbent Democrat Richard Neal is unopposed currently.

3: Incumbent Democrat Jim McGovern is unopposed currently.

4: Incumbent Democrat Barney Frank is facing no primary opposition at this time.
Republican Businessman Chuck Morse wants the seat.

5: Incumbent Democrat Marty Meehan resigned effective July 1, 2007 to become UMass-Lowell Chancellor. Special Election October 2007

5 Democrats want the seat:
Lowell City-Councilor Eileen Donoghue
State Representative Jamie Eldridge
State Representative Barry Finegold
State Representative Jim Miceli
Community College Dean Niki Tsongas

Republican Retired USAF Officer Jim Ogonowski wants the seat.

Constitution Party Baptist Pastor Kevin Thompson also wants the seat.

6: Incumbent Democrat John Tierney is unopposed currently.

7: Incumbent Democrat Ed Markey is unopposed currently.

8: Incumbent Democrat Mike Capuano is unopposed currently.

9: Incumbent Democrat Stephen Lynch is unopposed currently.

10: Incumbent Democrat Bill Delahunt is unopposed currently.


Michigan:

The State Primary is August 2008

The Next State Constitutional Officers Elections are in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Democrat Carl Levin is unopposed currently.

Incumbent Democrat Debbie Stabenow is up in 2012.

House:

1: Incumbent Democrat Bart Stupak is facing no primary opposition at this time.
Republican State Representative Tom Casperson wants the seat.

2: Incumbent Republican Pete Hoekstra is unopposed currently.

3: Incumbent Republican Vern Ehlers is unopposed currently.

4: Incumbent Republican Dave Camp is unopposed currently.

5: Incumbent Democrat Dale Kildee is unopposed currently.

6: Incumbent Republican Fred Upton is unopposed currently.

7: Incumbent Republican Tim Walberg is facing Ex-Congressman Joe Schwarz

3 Democrats:
Ex-State Senator Jim Berryman
Attorney David Nacht
Paralegal Sharon Renier

8: Incumbent Republican Mike Rogers is unopposed currently.

9: Incumbent Republican Joe Knollenberg is unopposed currently.

2 Democrats:
University Official Gary Peters
Gubernatorial Aide Nancy Skinner

10: Incumbent Republican Candice Miller is unopposed currently.

11: Incumbent Republican Thad McCotter is unopposed currently.

12: Incumbent Democrat Sander Levin is unopposed currently.

13: Incumbent Demcorat Carolyn Cheeks Kirkpatrick is unopposed currently.

14: Incumbent Democrat John Conyers, Jr. is unopposed currently.

15: Incumbent Democrat John Dingall is unopposed currently.


Minnesota:

The State Primary is September 2008.

The Next State Constitutional Officers Elections are in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Republican Norm Coleman is facing no primary opposition at this time.

10 Democrat-Farmer Laborers
Chemist Peter Agre
State Representative Joe Atkins
Attorney Mike Ciresi
State Senator Taryl Clark
Comic Al Franken
Ex-Minneapolis Alderman Dick Franson
State Representative John Lesch
State Senator Mee Moua
College Professor Jack Nelson-Pollmeyer
State Representative Aaron Peterson

Incumbent Democrat-Farmer Labor Amy Klobuchar is up in 2012.

House:

1: Incumbent Democrat Farmer Labor Tim Walz is facing no primary opposition at this time.

10 Republicans:
Ex-State Representative Gary Davids
Physician Brian Davis
State Senator Dick Day
State Representative Randy Demmer
Ex-State Representative Dan Dorman
Lake Crystal School Board Member Mark Meyer
Lt Governor Carol Molnau
State Senator Julie Rosen
State Senator Dave Senjam
Businessman John Wade

2: Incumbent Republican John Kline is facing no primary oppostion at this time.
Democrat-Farmer Labor Ex-State Senator Sharon Marko

3: Incumbent Republican Jim Ramstad is unopposed currently.

4: Incumbent Democrat Farmer Labor Betty McCollum is unopposed currently.

5: Incumbent Democrat Farmer Labor Keith Ellison is unopposed currently.

6: Incumbent Republican Michele Bachmann is facing no primary opposition at this time.
Democrat Farmer Labor Attorney Bob Hill wants the seat.

7: Incumbent Democrat Farmer Labor Collin Peterson is unopposed currently.

8: Incumbent Democrat Farmer Labor Jim Oberstar is unopposed currently.


Mississippi:

The State Primary is August 7, 2007
The State Runoff is August 28, 2007

Governor:

Incumbent Republican Haley Barbour is facing Frederick Jones in the primary

4 Democrats are:
Teacher William Compton, Jr.
Attorney John Arthur Eaves, Jr.
Attorney Louis Fondren
Fred Smith

Senate:

Incumbent Republican Thad Cochran is facing no primary opposition at this time:
Democrat Ex-Attorney General Mike Moore is running.

Incumbent Republican Trent Lott is up in 2012.

House:

1: Incumbent Republican Roger Wicker is unopposed currently.

2: Incumbent Democrat Bennie Thompson is unopposed currently.

3: Incumbent Republican Chip Pickering is facing no primary opposition at this time.
Independent White Supremacist Jim Giles

4: Incumbent Democrat Gene Taylor is unopposed currently.


Missouri:

The State Primary is August 2008

Governor:

Incumbent Republican Matt Blunt is facing 3 Republicans in the primary:
Republican Liberty Caucus Activist C. Anthony Ince
Ex-State Supreme Court Chief Justice Edward "Chip" Robertson
State Treasurer Sarah Steelman

Democrat Attorney General Jeremiah "Jay" Nixon is running

Libertarian Realtor Randy Langkraehr is also running

Senate:

Incumbent Republican Christopher "Kit" Bond is up in 2010.

Incumbent Democrat Claire McCaskill is up in 2012.

House:

1: Incumbent Democrat William "Lacy" Clay, Jr. is unopposed currently.

2: Incumbent Republican Todd Akin is unopposed currently.

3: Incumbent Democrat Russ Carnahan is unopposed currently.

4: Incumbent Democrat Ike Skelton is unopposed currently.

5: Incumbent Democrat Emanuel Cleaver is facing no primary opposition.
Republican Businessman Jacob Turk is running.

6: Incumbent Republican Sam Graves is facing no primary opposition.
Democrat Ex-Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes is running.

7: Incumbent Republican Roy Blunt is unopposed currently.

8: Incumbent Republican Jo Ann Emerson is unopposed currently.

9: Incumbent Republican Kenny Hulshof is facing no primary opposition currently.
Democrat Software Engineer Duane Burghard is running.


Montana:

The State Primary is June 2008

Governor:

Incumbent Democrat Brian Schweitzer is facing no primary opposition at this time.
Republican Ex-State Senate Minority Leader Bob Keenan is running.

Senate:

Incumbent Democrat Max Baucus is facing no primary opposition at this time:
2 Republicans:
State Representative Mike Lange
Congressman Denny Rehberg

Incumbent Democrat Jon Tester is up in 2012.

House:

At-Large: Incumbent Republican Denny Rehberg is facing no primary opposition at this time.
2 Democrats:
University Official Jim Foley
Yellowstone County Commissioner Bill Kennedy


Thursday, June 14, 2007 Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York.

Friday, June 15, 2007 North Caroline, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island

Saturday, June 16, 2007 South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia

Sunday, June 17, 2007 Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007 -- GA, HI, ID, IL, IN

Good Tuesday Morning, Folks!!!

Here are the races for Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, and Indiana:

Georgia:

The State Primary is: July 2008
The Primary Run-off is: August 2008

The Next State Constitutional Officers are up in 2010

Senate:

Incumbent Republican Saxby Chambliss is facing no primary opposition right now.
There are 5 Democrats who want this seat:
Attorney General Thurbert Baker
Ex-Governor Roy Barnes
Congressman Sanford Bishop
DeKalb County CEO Vernon Jones
Rand Knight

Incumbent Republican Johnny Isakson is up in 2010

House:

1: Incumbent Republican Jack Kingston is facing no primary opposition.
Democrats Economic Development Executive Griffin Lotson and Jim Nelson want the seat:

2: Incumbent Democrat Sanford Bishop is unopposed currently.

3: Incumbent Republican Lynn Westmoreland is unopposed currently.

4: Incumbent Democrat Hank Johnson is facing Ex-Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney in the primary. No Republicans at this time.

5: Incumbent Democrat John Lewis is unopposed currently.

6: Incumbent Republican Tom Price is unopposed currently.

7: Incumbent Republican John Linder is unopposed currently.

8: Incumbent Democrat Jim Marshall is facing no primary opposition right now.
The Republicans are:
Ex-Congressman Mac Collins
Retired USAF Major General Rick Goddard
State Senator Cecil Staton
State Senator Ross Tolleson

9: Incumbent Republican Nathan Deal is unopposed currently.

10: SPECIAL ELECTION -- JUNE 19, 2007 RUN-OFF JULY 17, 2007
Incumbent Republican Charlie Norwood died on February 13, 2007
6 Republicans want this seat:
Physician Paul Broun, Jr.
Political Consultant Bill Greene
Realtor Mark Myers
Realtor Nate Pulliman
Ex-Congressional Aide Erik Underwood
State Senator Jim Whitehead

3 Democrats:
Baptist Minister Denise Freeman
Ex-Yahoo Marketing Executive Jim Marlow
Attorney Evita Paschall

Libertarian Psychotherapist Jim Sendelbach

11: Incumbent Republican Phil Gingrey is unopposed currently.

12: Incumbent Democrat John Murrow is facing no primary opposition currently:

6 Republicans:
State Representative John Burns
Ex-Congressman Max Burns
State Representative Buddy Carter
TV News Anchor Sonny Dixon
State Senator Tommie Williams
News Anchor Bob Young

13: Incumbent Democrat David Scott is facing Ex-State Senator Donzella James in the primary. Republican Physician Deborah Honeycutt wants the seat.


Hawaii:

The State Primary is September 2008.

The Next State Constitutional Officers are up in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Democrat Dan Inouye is up in 2010

Incumbent Democrat Dan Akaka is up in 2012

House:

1: Incumbent Democrat Neil Abercrombie is unopposed currently.

2: Incumbent Democrat Mazie Horono us unopposed currently.


Idaho:

The State Primary is May 2008.

The State Constitutional Officer Elections are in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Republican Larry Craig is facing Lt Governor Jim Risch and Congressman Mike Simpson in the primary.
The Democrat is Ex-Congressman Larry LaRocco.
The Independent is Sawmill Owner Marvin Richardson

Incumbent Republican Mike Crapo is up in 2010.

House:

1: Incumbent Republican Bill Sali is facing no primary opposition right now.
The Democrats are:
Attorney Larry Grant
Retired Military Officer Rand Lewis

2: Incumbent Republican Mike Simpson is unopposed currently.


Illinois:

The State Primary is in March 2008.

The Next State Constitutional Officer Elections are in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Democrat Dick Durbin is facing no primary opposition right now.
6 Republicans want his seat:
State Senator Bill Brady
Insurance Executive Norm Hill
Legal Activist Andy Martin
Truck Driver Mike Psak
Attorney Jim Rowe
Physician Steven Sauerberg

Incumbent Democrat Barack Obama is up in 2010.

House:

1: Incumbent Democrat Bobby Rush is facing no primary opposition right now.
Republican Businessman Jason Tabour wants the seat.

2: Incumbent Democrat Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. is unopposed currently.

3: Incumbent Democrat Dan Lipinski is facing no primary opposition right now.
Republican USAF Veteran Ray Wardingly is running.

4: Incumbent Democrat Luis Guiterrez is retiring in 2008.
5 Democrats want his seat:
Chicago City Alderman Manny Flores
State Representative Susana Mendoza
Cook County Commissioner Roberto Moldonado
Chicago City Alderman Ricardo Munoz
Chicago City Alderman Danny Solis

No Republicans.

5: Incumbent Democrat Rahm Emanuel is unopposed currently.

6: Incumbent Republican Peter Roskam is unopposed currently.

7: Incumbent Democrat Danny K. Davis is unopposed currently.

8: Incumbent Democrat Melissa Bean is facing Peace Activist Randi Scheurer in the primary.

3 Republicans:
GOP Activist Ken Arnold
Wholesale Executive Steve Greenburg
1996 Candidate Joe Walsh

Independent Attorney Bill Scheurer

9: Incumbent Democrat Jan Schakowski is unopposed currently.

10: Incumbent Republican Mark Kirk is facing no primary opposition right now.
Democrat Marketing Executive Dan Seals.
Green Pary Navy Veteran David Kalbfleisch

11: Incumbent Republican Jay Weller is unopposed currently.

12: Incumbent Democrat Jerry Costello is unopposed currently.

13: Incumbent Republican Judy Biggert is unopposed currently.

14: Incumbent Republican Denny Hastert is facing no primary opposition.
3 Democrats:
Navy Veteran John Laesch
State Representative Linda Chapa LaVia
Attorney Jotham Stein

15: Incumbent Republican Tim Johnson is unopposed currently.

16: Incumbent Republican Don Manzullo is unopposed currently.

17: Incumbent Democrat Phil Hare is unopposed currently.

18: Incumbent Republican Ray LaHood is unopposed currently.

19: Incumbent Republican John Shimkus is unopposed currently.


Indiana:

The State Primary is May 2008

Governor:

Incumbent Republican Mitch Daniels is facing no primary opposition.
3 Democrats:
Community Activist Jim Schellinger
Ex-Congresswoman Jill Long Thompson
State Senate Minority Leader Richard Young

Senate:

Incumbent Republican Richard Lugar is up in 2012.

Incumbent Democrat Evan Bayh is up in 2010.

House:

1: Incumbent Democrat Peter Visclosky is facing no primary opposition currently.
Republican Carpenter Mark Leyva.

2: Incumbent Democrat Joe Donnelly is facing no primary opposition currently.
Republicans Businessman Luke Puckett and State Senator Thomas Weatherwax want it.

3: Incumbent Republican Mark Souder is unopposed currently.

4: Incumbent Republican Steve Buyer is facing no primary opposition.
3 Democrats:
Attorney Nels Ackerson
State Teachers Union Organizer Rick Cornstuble
Biodefense Researcher David Sanders

5: Incumbent Republican Dan Burton is facing Ex-Marion County Coroner John McGoff in the primary. No Democrats.

6: Incumbent Republican Mike Pence is facing no primary opposition currently.
Democrat Methodist Minister Barry Welsh

7: Incumbent Democrat Julia Carson is facing no primary opposition currently.
Republican Auto Dealer Eric Dickerson is wanting the seat.

8: Incumbent Democrat Brad Ellsworth is facing no primary opposition currently.
3 Republicans:
Putnam County Sheriff Mark Frisbee
University Lobbyist Greg Goode
Engineer Andy Horning

9: Incumbent Democrat Baron Hill is facing no primary opposition currently.
Republican Ex-Congressman Mike Sodrel


Iowa:

The State Primary is June 2008

The Next State Constitutional Officer Elections are 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Democrat Tom Harkin is facing no primary opposition currently.
4 Republicans:
Congressman Steve King
Air Conditioning Repairman Bob McDowell
Businessman Bruce Rastetter
Businessman Steve Rathje

Incumbent Republican Chuck Grassley is up in 2010.

House:

1: Incumbent Democrat Bruce Braley is facing no primary opposition right now.
Republican University of Dubuque President Jeff Bullock

2: Incumbent Democrat Dave Loebsack is facing no primary opposition right now.
Republican Retired Pro-Baseball Player Cal Eldred

3: Incumbent Democrat Leonard Boswell is facing no primary opposition right now.
Republican State Senator Brad Zaun

4: Incumbent Republican Tom Latham is facing no primary opposition right now.
Democrat Neurologist Selden Spencer

5: Incumbent Republican Steve King is facing no primary oppostion right now.
Democrat Ex-State Representative Rob Hubler


Kansas:

The State Primary is August 2008

The Next State Constitutional Officer Elections are in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Republican Pat Roberts is unopposed currently.

Incumbent Republican Sam Brownback is up in 2010.

House:

1: Incumbent Republican Jerry Moran is unopposed currently.

2: Incumbent Democrat Nancy Boyda is facing no primary opposition currently.
5 Republicans:
Conservative Activist Alan Cobb
State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins
Ex-State House Speaker Doug Mays
Ex-Congressman Jim Ryun
State Representative Steve Rafanelli

3: Incumbent Democrat Dennis Moore is unopposed currently.

4: Incumbent Republican Todd Tiahrt is unopposed currently.


Kentucky:

The State Runoff is June 26, 2007

Governor (2007):

Incumbent Republican Ticket Ernie Fletcher and Robbie Rudolph
Democratic Ticket Steve Beshear and Dan Mongiardo

Senate:

Incumbent Republican Mitch McConnell is facing Ex-State Supreme Court Justice Larry Forgy. Democrat Cable TV Magnate Charlie Owen

Incumbent Repubican Jim Bunning is up in 2010.

House:

1: Incumbent Republican Ed Whitfield is unoppoed currently.

2: Inucmbent Republican Ron Lewis is unopposed currently.

3: Incumbent Democrat John Yarmuth is facing no primary opposition right now.
2 Republicans:
Attorney Erwin Roberts
Businessman Chris Thieneman

4: Incumbent Republican Geoff Davis is unopposed currently.

5: Incumbent Republican Hal Rogers is unopposed currently.

6: Incumbent Democrat A.B. "Ben" Chandler III is unopposed currently.


Wednesday, June 13, 2007: Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, and Montana.

Thursday, June 14, 2007: Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York

Friday, June 15, 2007: North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania

Saturday, June 16, 2007: Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas

Sunday, June 17, 2007: Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Monday, June 11, 2007

Monday, June 11, 2007 -- CO, CT, DE, FL

Good Morning, Folks!! It is 8:45 am Eastern Daylight Time and 7:45 am in the Central Time Zone, 6:45 in the Mountain, and 5:45 in the Pacific.

Today, I am going to update the Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, and Florida races for 2008.

Colorado:

The State Primary is August 2008

The next State Constitutional Office elections will be in 2010.

Senate:

Incumbent Republican Wayne Allard is retiring.
The Republican candidate is Ex-Congressman Bob Schaffer
The Democratic candidate is Congressman Mark Udall

Ken Salazar is up for re-election in 2010.

House:

1: Incumbent Democrat Diane DeGette is unopposed currently

2: Incumbent Democrat Mark Udall is running for US Senate.

The Democrats vying for this seat are:

State Senate President Joan Fitz-Gerald
Attorney Bill Hunt
Attorney Larry Johnson
State House Majority Leader Alice Madden
Businessman Jared Polis
State Conservation Trust Director Will Shaforth
State Senator Ron Tupa

The only Republican candidate is Ex-Eagle County Commissioner Tom Stone

3: Incumbent Democrat John Salazar is currently unopposed

4: Incumbent Republican Marilyn Musgrave is facing no primary opposition

The Democrats wanting this seat are:

Ex-Reagan Administration EPA Official Eric Eidsness
Bent County Commissioner Bent Long
Congressional Aide Betsy Markey
Ex-State Representative Angie Paccione
State Senator Brandon Schaffer

5: Incumbent Republican Doug Lamborn is facing one primary opponent and that is Ex-Chamber of Commerce Official Jeff Crank

No Democrats currently, but one Reform Party candidate Musician Rich Hand

6: Incumbent Republican Tom Tancredo is facing three primary opponents from:
Mortgage Banker Wil Armstrong
State Senator Ted Harvey
State Senator Tom Wiens

7: Incumbent Democrat Ed Perlmutter is unopposed currently


Connecticut:

The State Primary is in August 2008

The Next State Constitutional Officers are up in 2010.

Senate:

Democratic US Senator Chris Dodd is up in 2010

Independent-Democratic US Senator Joseph Lieberman is up in 2012

US House:

1: Incumbent Democrat John Larson is unopposed currently

2: Incubment Democrat Joe Courtney is facing one primary opponent ex-FEMA Official Dan Craig
Republican Attorney Sean Sullivan is also running.

3: Incumbent Democrat Rosa DeLauro is unopposed currently

4: Incumbent Republican Chris Shays is facing no primary opposition.
5 Democrats want his seat. They are:
State Senator Bob Duff
Greenwich Democratic Chair Jim Himes
Ted Kennedy, Jr.
State Senator Andrew McDonald
State Representative Jim Shapiro

5: Incumbent Democratic Chris Murphy is facing no primary opposition.
6 Republicans want his seat. They are:
State Senator Sam Caligiuri
State Senator David Cappiello
Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton
State Senator Tom Herlihy
New Britain Mayor Tim Stewart


Delaware:

The State Primary is September 2008

Governor:

Incumbent Democrat Ruth Ann Minner is not eligible to seek re-election in 2008.

2 Democrats want her seat:
Lt Governor John Carney
State Treasurer Jack Markell

5 Republicans want the seat:
State Senator Charlie Copeland
State Representative Deborah Hudson
State House Majority Leader Wayne Smith
State House Speaker Terry Spence
State Senate Minority Leader John Still

Senate:

Incumbent Democrat Joe Biden is unopposed currently

Incumbent Democrat Tom Carper is up in 2012

House:

At-Large: Incumbent Republican Mike Castle is facing no primary opposition at this time

5 Democrats want his seat:
Wilmington City Council President Ted Blunt
New Castle County Executive Chris Coons
State Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn
State Representative Peter Schwartzkopf
Secretary of State Harriet Smith Windsor

The Independent Party candidate is Children Rights Advocate Karen Hartley-Nagle


Florida:

The State Primary is September 2008

The State Constitional Office Elections are in 2010.

Senate:

US Senator Mel Martinez is up in 2010

US Senator Bill Nelson is up in 2012

House:

1: Incumbent Republican Jeff Miller is facing no primary opposition.
The Democrat is Carpenter Joe Roberts

2: Incubment Democrat Allen Boyd is unopposed currently

3: Incumbent Democrat Corrine Brown is unopposed currently

4: Incumbent Republican Ander Crenshaw is unopposed currently

5: Incumbent Republican Genny Brown-Waite is unopposed currently

6: Incumbent Republican Cliff Stearns is facing no primary oppostion.
The Democrat is Environmental Engineer Dave Bruderly

7: Incumbent Republican John Mica is unopposed currently.

8: Incumbent Republican Ric Keller is facing Attorney Todd Long in the primary.
The Democrat is Attorney Mike Smith

9: Incumbent Republican Gus Bilirakis is facing no primary opposition.
The Democrat is Attorney Bill Mitchell

10: Incumbent Republican C.W. "Bill" Young is facing no primary opposition.

8 Democrats want the seat:
Ex-State Representative Lars Hafner
Pinellas County Commissioner Calvin Harris
State Representative Bill Heller
State Senator Charlie Justice
State Representative Rick Kriseman
Businessman Karl Nurse
Cable TV Show Producer Samm Simpson
Ex-State House Speaker Peter Rudy Wallace

11: Incumbent Democrat Kathy Castor is unopposed currently

12: Incumbent Republican Adam Putnam is unopposed currently

13: Incumbent Republican Vern Buchanan is facing 2 primary opponents:
Ex-Congresswoman Katherine Harris
Banker Tramm Hudson

2 Democrats want the seat:
Bank President Christine Jennings
AIDS Activist Mike LaFevers

14: Incumbent Republican Connie Mack IV is facing no primary opposition.
No Democrats, but the Independent candidate is State Senator Burt Saunders

15: Incumbent Republican Dave Weldon is facing no primary opposition.

2 Democrats want the seat:
Retired Army Officer Bob Bowman
Airline Pilot Paul Rancatore

16: Incubment Democrat Tim Mahoney is facing no primary opposition.

5 Republicans want the seat:
State Representative Gayle Harrell
Real Estate Developer Mike Mett
Attorney Tim Rooney
Attorney Rob Siedlecki
Palm Beach Gardens City Councilman Hal Veleche

17: Incumbent Democrat Kendrick Meek is unopposed currently

18: Incumbent Republican Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is unopposed currently

19: Incumbent Democrat Robert Wexler is facing Ex-State Representative Ben Graber
No Republicans:

20: Incumbent Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz is unopposed currently

21: Incumbent Republican Lincoln Diaz Balart is facing no primary opposition.
The Democrat is Mortgage Broker Mike Gonzalez

22: Incumbent Democrat Ron Klein is facing no primary opposition.

4 Republicans:
Neurosurgeon Robert Brodner
Flight Engineer Marc Flagg
Ex-Connecticut State Representative Alan Schlesinger
Retired Army Officer Allen West

23: Incumbent Democrat Alcee Hastings is unopposed currently

24: Incumbent Republican Tom Feeney is facing no primary opposition.
Democrat Computer Programmer Clint Curtis is running.

25: Incumbent Republican Mario Diaz-Balart is facing no primary opposition.
Democrat Computer Programmer Michael Calderin is running.


NEXT UPDATE: Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, and Indiana