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GOP Optimistic About Possible Gillibrand Special Election
Jan. 22, 6:04 P.M.
As rumors swirl that Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) may be tapped Friday to replace new Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Senate, Republicans are already beginning to mobilize to run in a special House election that may never take place.
Hatch to Continue as NRSC Vice Chair
January 22, 2009
Sen. Orrin Hatch (Utah) has been asked by National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) to reprise his role as the campaign committee’s vice chairman, a post he held in the previous election cycle at the request of then-Chairman John Ensign (Nev.).
Paterson to Announce New York Senate Appointment Friday
January 22, 2009
New York Gov. David Paterson (D) will end the suspense Friday and name a successor to former Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D), who became secretary of State this week.
Freeman Pens DSCC Fundraising Solicitation
January 22, 2009
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee picked up a new flak this week.
Florida: Poll Shows No Clear Favorites In Race for Martinez Seat
January 22, 2009
Two months after Sen. Mel Martinez (R) announced his retirement, no clear frontrunner has emerged in either party in the 2010 race to replace him, according to a new poll released Wednesday by Quinnipiac University.
Nevada: NRSC Wastes No Time Before Attacking Reid
January 22, 2009
It’s been expected that the National Republican Senatorial Committee would be coming after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D) early and often in the lead-up to his 2010 re-election campaign, and that effort got under way Wednesday afternoon.
New York: Anti-Gun Group Goes After Gillibrand
January 22, 2009
With Hillary Rodham Clinton confirmed Wednesday as secretary of State, speculation about whom Gov. David Paterson (D) will name to the Senate is at a fevered pitch.
Ohio: Half of Voters Have No Opinion of Portman
January 22, 2009
A new Public Policy Polling survey in the Buckeye State’s open Senate race found former Rep. Rob Portman (R) in a competitive position, even though almost half of respondents had no opinion of the ex-Bush administration official.
Illinois: O’Connor Files as 5th District Field Is Set
January 22, 2009
More than two dozen candidates filed Monday to run for former Rep. Rahm Emanuel’s (D) North Side Chicago seat, including Chicago City Council Alderman Patrick O’Connor (D), whose last-minute entrance drastically changes the contest.
Sires Gets DCCC Vice Chairmanship
January 21, 2009
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Chris Van Hollen (Md.) announced Wednesday that Rep. Albio Sires (D-N.J.) will serve as his vice chairman in charge of member participation and outreach during the 2010 campaign cycle.
Illinois: O’Connor Enters Race for Emanuel’s Seat as Filing Closes
January 19, 2009
More than two dozen candidates filed Monday evening to run for former Rep. Rahm Emanuel’s (D) North Side Chicago seat.
Florida: Sink Out of Senate Race; Others Ponder
January 20, 2009
State Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink (D) announced Friday morning that she will not seek the Senate seat held by retiring Sen. Mel Martinez (R) in 2010.
Illinois: First GOPer Lines Up to Take On Halvorson
January 20, 2009
Air Force Pilot Adam Kinzinger (R) has announced that he is exploring a bid against freshman Rep. Debbie Halvorson (D-Ill.).
New York: Activists May Run Progressive for Senate
January 20, 2009
Regardless of whom Gov. David Paterson (D) selects to replace Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) — and at press time Friday, no announcement had been made — a group of progressive activists in the Empire State has put Democratic leaders on notice that they plan to run one of their own for the Senate seat in 2010.
Florida: Sink Will Not Run for Senate
January 16, 2009
Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink (D) announced Friday morning that she will not seek the Senate seat held by retiring Sen. Mel Martinez (R) in 2010.
Illinois: EMILY’s List Backs Feigenholtz
January 15, 2009
EMILY’s List endorsed state Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D) on Thursday in the crowded field of candidates looking to replace former Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.) in the March 3 special election primary.
New Mexico: Heinrich Schedules First 2010 Fundraiser
January 15, 2009
Rep. Martin Heinrich (D), who in November flipped control of the Albuquerque-based 1st district seat that had been in Republican hands for 40 years, has scheduled his first major fundraiser of the new election cycle.
Ohio: GOP Embraces Portman Senate Candidacy
January 15, 2009
Former Rep. Rob Portman (R) kicked off his 2010 campaign to succeed retiring Sen. George Voinovich (R) on Wednesday in Southern Ohio, and Buckeye State Republicans on Capitol Hill quickly began coalescing behind his candidacy.
Florida: Crowd Gathering in Race to Succeed Meek
January 15, 2009
After Rep. Kendrick Meek (D) threw his hat into the ring earlier this week in the Sunshine State’s wide-open Senate race, the scramble to succeed him in the 17th district didn’t take long to get under way.
New Hampshire: Lynch Out, Eyes Turn to Hodes, Shea-Porter
January 15, 2009
Gov. John Lynch (D) told reporters in New Hampshire on Wednesday that he will not run for Senate next year.
Missouri: Carnahan Has Early Edge in Senate Polling
January 15, 2009
Secretary of State Robin Carnahan (D) would enter the 2010 Senate race with a small edge over her potential Republican competitors, according to recent poll results.
New York: Cuomo, Not Kennedy, Favored Senate Pick
January 15, 2009
Another poll was released Wednesday that showed New Yorkers’ enthusiasm for the prospect of Caroline Kennedy being appointed to the Senate is waning.
More NRCC Hires Announced
January 14, 2009
The National Republican Congressional Committee continued to expand Wednesday with the addition of four new top staffers.
Cornyn: NRSC Will Rely Less on Hitting Colleagues Up for Money
January 14, 2009
In what appears to be an about-face from part of his predecessor’s fundraising strategy, National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) said Wednesday he will not look to transfers from Senators’ campaign accounts as a key method of filling the committee coffers.
Missouri: Carnahan Has Slight Edge Over GOP Contenders, Poll Says
January 14, 2009
Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan (D) would enter the 2010 Senate race with a small edge over her potential Republican competitors, according to recent poll results.
Ohio: Boehner Endorses Portman for Senate
January 14, 2009
Former Rep. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) kicked off his 2010 campaign to succeed retiring Sen. George Voinovich (R) Wednesday in Southern Ohio.
Minnesota: Franken Files Suit in Attempt to Be Seated
January 13, 2009
Comedian Al Franken (D) filed a lawsuit in the Minnesota Senate recount with the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, effectively asking the high court to order state officials to sign off on his election so he can be seated in the Senate — at least for now.
Florida: Meek Makes Senate Bid Official
January 13, 2009
As expected, Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-Fla.) announced at a news conference Tuesday morning in Miami that he will seek the Senate seat of retiring Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) in 2010.
Florida: Meek Will Announce His Senate Bid Today
January 13, 2009
Rep. Kendrick Meek (D) is expected to announce today that he will run for Senate in 2010, becoming the first official entrant into the race to succeed retiring Sen. Mel Martinez (R). The Associated Press reported Monday that Meek is entering the race, citing sources close to the Congressman.
Minnesota: Franken Bid to Be Seated Provisionally Rejected
January 13, 2009
Comedian Al Franken’s (D) request to state officials to sign off on his election so he can be provisionally seated in the Senate was rejected on Monday.
Oregon: Walden’s NRCC Post Raises Questions on ’10
January 13, 2009
It’s too early to tell whether the appointment of Rep. Greg Walden as vice chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee makes it more or less likely that he’ll run for statewide office in 2010.
New York: Weiner Speaks Frankly About Citywide Race
January 13, 2009
Rep. Anthony Weiner (D) is keeping hope alive — he is refusing, for now, to back away from the 2009 mayoral election, even though the billionaire incumbent, Michael Bloomberg (I), has changed the city’s term limit law so he can run again.
Florida: Meek to Run for Senate
January 12, 2009
Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-Fla.) is expected to announce tomorrow that he will run for Senate in 2010, becoming the first official entrant into the race to succeed retiring Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.). The Associated Press reported Monday that Meek is entering the race, citing sources close to the Congressman.
Ryan Confirms Possible Interest in Senate Bid
January 12, 2009
Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) publicly confirmed his interest Monday in running for the seat currently occupied by Sen. George Voinovich (R-Ohio), who announced his retirement earlier in the day.
Voinovich Announces Retirement
January 12, 2009
Sen. George Voinovich (R-Ohio) announced Monday that he would retire from the Senate in 2010 after serving two terms.
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