President, Senate, House, Governor Races

2008-03-29T16:00:00.001-07:00

Governor Race-Updated September 30th, 2008

2008-03-29T15:59:00.004-07:00

Current Governors: Democrats: 28, Republicans: 22
Projected Governors: Democrats: 28 (-), Republicans: 22 (-)

Deleware(OPEN): John Carney? (D) vs. Mike Protack? (R) Status: Solid DEM Hold

Indiana: Jill Long Thompson (D) vs. Mitch McConnel, Jr (R-I) Status: Solid GOP Hold

Missouri(OPEN): Jay Nixon (D) vs. Kenny Holshof (R) Status: MOD DEM Gain [Rating Change]

Montana: Brian Schweitzer (D-I) vs. Roy Brown (R) Status: MOD DEM Hold

New Hampshire: John Lynch (D-I) vs. Joe Kennedy (R) Status: Solid DEM Hold

North Carolina(OPEN): Beverly Perdue (D) vs. Pat McCrory (R) Status: Weak DEM Hold

North Dakota: Tim Mathern (D) vs. John Hoeven (R-I) Status: Solid GOP Hold

Utah: Bob Springmeyer (D) vs. Jon Huntsman, Jr (R-I) Status: Solid GOP Hold

Vermont: Gaye Symington (D) vs. James Douglas (R-I) Status: Solid GOP Hold

Washington: Christine Gregoire (D-I) vs. Dino Rossi (R) Status: Weak GOP Gain [Rating Change]

West Virgina: Joe Manchin, II (D-I) vs. Russ Weeks (R) Status: Solid DEM Hold

Presidential Race

2008-03-29T15:59:00.003-07:00

Current Projection: Barack Obama- 276 , John McCain- 262

As of June 11th, 2008

MAP COMING SOON!

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Solid Obama: California(55), Connecticut(7), Deleware(3), Hawaii(4), Illinois(21), Maine(4), Maryland(10), Massachusettes(12), Missesota(10), New Jersey(15), New York(31), Oregan(7), Rhode Island(4), Vermont(3), Washington(11)

Leans Obama: New Hampshire(4)

Weak Obama: Colorado(9), Iowa(7), New Mexico(5), Ohio(20), Pennsylvania(21), Wisconsin(10)

Pickups from Intial Projection: Colorado, New Hampshire, New Mexico

Losses from Intial Projection: Nevada, Michigan

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Solid McCain: Alabama(9), Alaska(3), Arizona(10), Arkansas(6), Georgia(15), Idaho(4), Kansas(6), Kentucky(8), Mississippi(6), Montana(3), Nebraska(5), North Dakota(3), Oklahoma(7), South Dakota(3), Tennessee(11), Texas(34), Utah(5), West Virgina(5), Wyoming(3)

Leans McCain: Florida(27), Louisiana(9), North Carolina(15)

Weak McCain: Indiana(11), Michigan(17), Missouri(11), Nevada(5), South Carolina(8), Virgina(13)

Pickups from Intial Projection: Nevada, Michigan

Losses from Intial Projection: Colorado, New Hampshire, New Mexico

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House Race- Updated August 12, 2008

2008-03-29T15:59:00.001-07:00

Current House Seats: 236 Democrats, 199 Republicans
Projected House Seats: 241 Democrats(+5), 194 Republicans(-5)

*More House Races to be Added Soon

Alaska- CD-AL: ??? (D) vs. Don Young (R-I) Status: Weak DEM Gain
Arizona- CD-1(OPEN): ??? (D) vs. ??? (R) Status: Weak DEM Gain
Arizona- CD-2: Jerry McNerney (D-I) vs. ??? (R) Status: Weak DEM Hold
California- CD-4 : Charlie Brown (D) vs. Tom McClintock (R-I) Status: Weak GOP Hold
California- CD-11: Jerry McNerney (D-I) vs. ??? (R) Status: Weak DEM Hold
Colorado- CD-4: Betsy Markey (D) vs. Marilyn Musgrave (R-I) Status: Weak GOP Hold
Florida- CD-16: Tim Mahoney (D-I) vs. ??? (R) Status: Weak DEM Hold
Florida- CD-22: Allen West (D-I) vs. Ron Klien (R) Status: Weak DEM Hold
Georgia- CD-8: Jim Marshall (D-I) vs. Mac Collins (R) Status: Weak DEM Hold
Georgia- CD-12: John Barrow (D-I) vs. ??? (R) Status: Weak DEM Hold
Illinois- CD-11(OPEN): Debbie Halvorson (D) vs. Marty Ozinga (R) Status: Weak DEM Gain
Kansas- CD-2: Nancy Boyda (D-I) vs. Jim Ryun (R) Status: Weak GOP Gain
Kentucky- CD-3: John Yarmouth (D-I) vs. Anne Northup (R) Status: Weak GOP Gain
Michigan- CD-7: ??? (D) vs. Tim Walberg (R-I) Status: Weak GOP Hold
Minnesota- CD-3(OPEN) Ashwin Madia (D) vs. Erik Paulsen (R) Status: Weak GOP Hold
New Hampshire- CD-1: Carol Shea-Porter (D-I) vs. Jeb Bradley (R) Status: Weak DEM Hold
New Jersey- CD-3(OPEN) John Adler (D) vs. Chirstopher Myers (R) Status: Weak GOP Hold
New Jersey- CD-(OPEN) Linda Stender (D) vs. Leonard Lance (R) Status: Weak DEM Gain
New Mexico- CD-(OPEN) Martin Heinrich (D) vs. Darren White (R) Status: Weak DEM Gain
New York- CD-20 Kristen Gillibrand (D-I) vs. Sandy Treadwell (R) Status: Weak DEM Hold
New York- CD-25(OPEN): Dan Maffei (D) vs. ??? (R) Status: Weak GOP Hold
New York- CD-26(OPEN): Jack Davis (D) vs. ??? (R) Status: Weak GOP Hold
New York- CD-29: Eric Massa (D) vs. Randy Kuhl, Jr. (R-I) Status: Weak GOP Hold
North Carolina- CD-8: Larry Kissell (D) vs. Robin Hayes (R-I) Status: Weak GOP Hold
Ohio-CD-1: Steven Driehaus (D) vs. Steve Chabot (R-I) Status: Weak GOP Hold
Ohio-CD-15(OPEN): Mary Jo Kilroy (D) vs. Steve Stivers (R) Status: Weak DEM Gain
Ohio-CD-16(OPEN): John Boccieri (D) vs. Kirk Schuring (R) Status: Weak Dem Gain
Pennsylvania-CD-4: Jason Altmire (D-I) vs. Melissa Hart (R) Status: Weak DEM Hold
Pennsylvania-CD-10: Chris Carney (D-I) vs. Chris Hackett (R) Status: Weak DEM Hold
Texas-CD-22: Nick Lampson (D-I) vs. Pete Olsen (R) Status: Weak DEM Hold
Virgina-CD-11(OPEN): ??? (D) vs. Keith Fimian (R) Status: Weak GOP Hold
Washington-CD-8: Darcy Burner (D) vs. Dave Reichert (R-I) Status: Weak GOP Hold
Wisconsin-CD-8: Steve Kagen (D-I) vs. John Gard (R) Status: Weak DEM Hold
Wyoming-CD-AL(OPEN): Gary Trauner (D) vs. ??? (R) Status: Weak GOP Hold

Presidential Race- Updated August 30th, 2008

2008-01-01T18:11:00.000-08:00

Barack Obama: 298, John McCain: 240

Solid Obama: California, Connecticut, Deleware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington

Leans Obama: Iowa, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Wisconsion

Weak Obama: Colorado, Nevada, Ohio, Oregan

Solid McCain: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virgina, Wyoming

Leans McCain: Alaska, Indiana, Missouri, Montana

Weak McCain: Florida, North Carolina, Virgina

2010 Senate:

2007-07-30T17:19:00.000-07:00

Current Senate Seats: Democrats: 58, Republicans: 42

Senators Up for Re-election:

Alabama: Richard Shelby (Reublican)

Alaska: Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Arizona: John McCain (Republican)

Arkansas: Blanche Lincoln (Democrat)

California: Barbara Boxer (Democrat)

Colorado: Ken Salazar (Democrat)

Connecticut: Chriss Dodd (Democrat)

Deleware: Ted Kaufman (Democrat)*

Florida: Mel Martinez (Republican)**

Georgia: Johnny Isakson (Republican)

Hawaii: Daniel Inouye (Democrat)

Idaho: Mike Crapo (Republican)

Illinois: Barack Obama (Democrat)*

Indiana: Evan Bayh (Democrat)

Iowa: Chuck Grassely (Republican)

Kansas: Sam Brownback (Republican)**

Kentucky: Jim Bunning (Republican)

Louisiana: David Vitter (Republican)

Maine: No Race

Maryland: Barbara Mikulski (Democrat)

Massachusettes: No Race

Michigan: No Race

Minnesota: No Race

Mississippi: No Race

Missouri: Kit Bond (Republican)

Montana: No Race

Nebraska: No Race

Nevada: Harry Ried (Democrat)

New Hampshire: Judd Gregg (Republican)

New Jersey: No Race

New Mexico: No Race

New York: Chuck Shumer (Democrat)

North Carolina: Richard Burr (Republican)

North Dakota: Byron Dorgan (Democrat)

Ohio: George Voinovich (Republican)

Oklahoma: Tom Coburn (Republican)

Oregan: Ron Wyden (Democrat)

Pennsylvania: Arlen Spector (Republican)

Rhode Island: No Race

South Carolina: Jim Demint (Republican)

South Dakota: John Thune (Republican)

Tennessee: No Race

Texas: No Race

Utah: Robert Bennit (Republican)

Vermont: Patrick Leahy (Democrat)

Virgina: No Race

Washington: Patty Murray (Democrat)

West Virgina: No Race

Wisconsion: No Race

Wyoming: Russ Feingold (Democrat)

District of Columbia

2007-07-30T17:17:00.006-07:00

The District of Columbia will go Democrat in 2008. The Democrat will get 85% to 90% of the vote, and that is all that has to be said about DC.

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President:

Status: Strong DEM

Electoral Votes: 3

Head to Head Polls: None

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Senate: Does not have a senate seat

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House: Does not have a house seat

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Governor: Does not a Governor seat

Wyoming

2007-07-30T17:17:00.005-07:00

At last!, we have reached the end of the State to State Races tour, and I guess we are forced to end on a bit special state. With passing of Craig Thomas, Wyoming will have two senate seats up for grabs this year, although both should be held by the Republican.

There is an open seat for it's lone house seat and it seems to have a chance to be a nail bitter.

President-

Status: Solid GOP
Electoral Votes: 3
Head to Head:

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Senate- (two seats up for grabs)

1-

Status: Solid GOP Hold

Incumbant: Mike Enzi (R)
Challengers: Dale Groutage (D), Ted Ladd (D), Christopher Rothfuss (D)

2-

Status: Solid GOP Hold

Incumbant: John Barrasso (R)
Challengers: Keith Goodenough (D), Nick Carter (D), Albert Hamburg (D)

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House-

District AL: OPEN

Status: Weak GOP Hold

DEM Candidates: Gary Trauner (D)
GOP Candidates: Cynthia Lummis (R), Kenn Gilchrist (R), Becket Hinkley (R), Dan Zwonitzer (R)

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Governor- No race in 2008

Wisconsin

2007-07-30T17:17:00.003-07:00

Bush was very close to capturing this state in 2004, so close that many of the top projection sites saw this state going for the red that year.

Close as it was, things are different now, and don't get me wrong, polls are tight yet again, but McCain will have his hands full in this state till election day.

President-

Status: Weak DEM
Electoral Votes: 10
Head to Head:

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Seante- No race in 2008

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House-

District 8-

Status: Weak DEM Hold

Incumbant: Steve Kagen (D)
Challengers: John Gard (R)

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Governor- No race in 2008

West Virgina

2007-07-30T17:17:00.001-07:00

West Virgina seems to be headed for another GOP victory in 2008, but don't be suprised if it gets close here at times, as it seems to do that quite often.

Nothing really to catch your eye down the board as all incumbants are poised for victories in 2008.

President-

Status: Solid GOP
Electoral Votes: 5
Head to Head:

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Senate-

Status: Solid DEM Hold

Incumbant: Jay Rockefeller, IV (D)
Challenger(s): Jay Wolfe (R)

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House- No competitive house races

Overall:
District 1: Alan Mollohan (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 2: Shelley Capito (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 3: Nick Joe Rahall, II (D-I) vs. Gary "Marty" Gearheart (R)

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Govenror-

Status: Solid DEM Hold

Incumbant: Joe Manchin, II (D)
Challenger: Russ Weeks (R)

Washington

2007-07-30T17:16:00.004-07:00

The Democrat should win the 11 electoral votes put forth by the west coast state in 2008. But that isn't the most signifigant race in this state. No, it is the rematch between Incumbant Christine Gregoire (D) and Dino Rossi (R). When you talk about going down to the wire, that is exactly what went down in 2004. More intriging is that Rossi could have easily won a senate seat had he ran for it, but the Governor's mansion is what he seems to want. After two recounts that showed Rossi the winner in 2004, a judge ordered yet another recount that gave Gregoire the win. Any futher recounts were turned down, and so Rossi will battle Gregoire yet again in is what I think one of the best races this year.

Make sure you don't forget about a good house race in district 8, which should be another close race.

President-

Status: Solid DEM

Electoral Votes: 11

Head to Head:

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Senate- No race in 2008

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House-

District 8-

Status: Weak GOP Hold

Incumbant: Dave Reichert (R)

Challenger(s): Darcy Burner (D), James Vaughn (D)

Overall:

District 1: Jay Inslee (D-I) vs. Larry Ishmael (R)
District 2: Rick Larsen (D-I) vs. Rick Bart (R)
District 3: Brian Baird (D-I) vs. Michael Delavar (R)
District 4: Richard "Doc" Hastings (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 5: Cathy McMorris (R-I) vs. Peter Goldmark (D)
District 6: Norman Dicks? (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 7: Jim McDermott (D-I) vs. Steve Beren (R)

District 8: Dave Reichert (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 9: Adam Smith (D-I) (currently unopposed)

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Governor-

Status:

Status: Weak DEM Hold

Incumbant: Christine Gregoire (D)

Challenger: Dino Rossi (R)

Virgina

2007-07-30T17:16:00.003-07:00

Virgina may be polling close, but this another state you should not but on your battleground list. John McCain will win this state, so GOP...don't worry...yet.

Going farther down the list, the democrats are most likely to take the Senate seat left by John Warner. They are also likely to take the Open seat in Virgina's 11th district.

Presient-

Status: Solid GOP Hold
Electoral Votes: 11
Head to Head: None

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Senate- OPEN

Status: Weak DEM Gain

DEM Candidates: Mark Warner (D)
GOP Candidates: James Gilmore (R)

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House-

District 11- OPEN

Status: Weak DEM Gain

DEM Candidates: Leslie Byrne (D)
GOP Candidates: Keith Fimian (R)

Overall:
District 1: Robert Wittman (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 3: Thelma Drake (R-I) vs. Glenn Nye, III (D) - possibily competitive
District 3: Bobby Scott (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 4: Randy Forbes (R-I) vs. Andrea Miller (D)
District 5: Virgil Goode, Jr. (R-I) vs. Tom Perriello (D)
District 6: Bob Goodlatte (R-I) vs. Sam Rasoul (D)
District 7: Eric Cantor (R-I) vs. Anita Hartke (D)
District 8: Jim Moran, Jr.? (D-I) vs. ??? (R)
District 9: Rick Boucher (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 10: Frank Wolf (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 11: OPEN: Leslie Byrne (D) vs. Keith Firmian

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Governor- No race in 2008

Vermont

2007-07-30T17:16:00.001-07:00

Vermont is ultra liberal and so it is no suprise that Vermont will easily be taken by the democrat. The only other race in the state is the GOP Incumbant James Douglas defending this state again in the election. Seems like he would be in danger, yet he looks to be in great shape in the future.

President-

Status: Solid DEM
Electoral Votes: 3
Head to Head:

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Senate- No race in 2008

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House- No competitive house races

Overall:
District AL: Peter Welch (D-I) vs. Randy Brock (R)

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Governor-

Status: Solid GOP Hold

Incumbant: James Douglas (R)
Challenger(s): Gaye Symington (D)

Utah

2007-07-30T17:15:00.004-07:00

Utah, many would argue, is the most conservitive state in the Union. All incumbants will dominate is thier re election bids, including the lone democrat holding a major office in the state.

President-

Status: Solid GOP
Electoral Votes: 5
Head to Head:

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Senate- No race in 2008

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House- No competitive house races

Overall:
District 1: Rob Bishop (R-I) vs. Morgan Bowen (D)
District 2: Jim Matheson (D-I) vs. ??? (R)
District 3: Christopher Cannon? (R-I) vs. Bennion Spencer (D)

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Govenor-

Status: Solid GOP Hold

Incumbant: Jon Huntsman, Jr (R)
Challenger(s): Matt Frandson(D), Monty Nafoosi (D), Bob Springmeyer (D)

Texas

2007-07-30T17:15:00.003-07:00

Texas is a really big state. And by the way, it carries a huge amount of electoral votes. It has been very benefical to the GOP that the Bush family has produced victories here time and time again, and while there isn't a Bush on the ticket this year, they are still going to win, even if less than previous elections. Check on the huge House race of Tom Delay's former district, it is a nice oppurtunity for a GOP pickup.

President-

Status: Solid GOP
Electoral Votes: 34
Head to Head:

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Senate-

Status: Solid GOP Hold

Incumbant: John Cornyn (R)
Challenger(s): Richard Noriega (D)

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House-

District 22-

Status: Weak GOP Gain

Incumbant: Nick Lampson (D)
Challenger(s): Pete Olsen (R)

Overall
District 1: Louie Gohmert (R-I) (unopposed)
District 2: Ted Poe (R-I) (unopposed)
District 3: Sam Johnson (R-I) vs. Thomas Daley (D)
District 4: Ralph Hall (R-I) vs. Glenn Melancon (D)
District 5: Jeb Hensarling (R-I) (unopposed)
District 6: Joe Barton (R-I) vs. Ludwig Otto (D)
District 7: John Culberson (R-I) vs. Michael Skelly (D)
District 8: Kevin Brady (R-I) vs. Kent Hargett (D)
District 9: Al Green (D-I) (unopposed)
District 10: Mike McCaul (R-I) vs. Larry Joe Doherty (D)
District 11: Michael Conaway (R-I) (unopposed)
District 12: Kay Granger (R-I) vs. Tracey Smith (D)
District 13: "Mac" Thornberry (R-I) vs. Roger Waun (D)
District 14: Ron Paul (R-I) (unopposed)
District 15: Ruben Hinojosa (D-I) vs. Eddie Zamora (R)
District 16: Silvestre Reyes (D-I) (unopposed)
District 17: Chet Edwards (D-I) vs. Rob Curnock (R)
District 18: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-I) vs. John Faulk (R)
District 19: Randy Neugebauer (R-I) vs. Dwight Fullingim (D)
District 20: Charlie Gonzalez (D-I) vs. Robert Litoff (R)
District 21: Lamar Smith (R-I) (unopposed)
District 22: Pete Olsen (R) vs. Nick Lampson (D-I)
District 23: Ciro Rodriguez (D-I) vs. Lyle Larson (R)
District 24: Kenny Marchant (R-I) vs. Tom Love (D)
District 25: Lloyd Doggett (D-I) vs. George Morovich (R)
District 26: Michael Burgess (R-I) vs. Ken Leach (D)
District 27: Solomon Ortiz (D-I) vs. Willie Vaden (R)
District 28: Henry Cuellar (D-I) vs. Jim Fish (R)
District 29: Gene Green (D-I) vs. Eric Story (R)
District 30: Eddie Johnson (D-I) vs. Fred Wood (R)
District 31: John Carter (R-I) vs. Brian Ruiz (D)
District 32: Pete Sessions (R-I) vs. Eric Robertson (D)

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Governor- No race in 2008

Tennessee

2007-07-30T17:15:00.001-07:00

If Al Gore could not win this state for the Democrats, when he was born here, then it is going to take quite a bit to convince me that Tennessee won't easily go toward John McCain in 2008. The GOP is very safe here. That includes going down the ticket.

President-

Status: Solid GOP
Electoral Votes: 11
Head to Head:

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Senate-

Status: MOD GOP Hold

Incumbant: Lamar Alexander (R)
Challenger(s): Robert Tuke (D), Mike Padgett (D)

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House- No competitive house races

Overall:
District 1: David Davis? (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 2: John Duncan, Jr. (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 3: Zach Wamp? (R-I) vs. Doug Vandagriff (D)
District 4: Lincoln Davis? (D-I) vs. ??? (R)
District 5: Jim Cooper (D-I) vs. ??? (R)
District 6: Bart Gordon (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 7: Marsha Blackburn? (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 8: John Tanner (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 9: Steve Cohen (D-I) (currently unopposed)

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Governor- No race in 2008

South Dakota

2007-07-30T17:14:00.004-07:00

Yet another solid GOP state, look for a another solid GOP win. The democrats will keep their Senate and House seat, and South Dakota will continue to fall under the radar.

President-

Status: Solid GOP
Electoral Votes: 3
Head to Head: None

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Senate-

Status: Leans DEM

Incumbant: Timothy Johnson (D)
Challenger(s): Joel Dykstra (R), Charles Gonyo (R)

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House- No competitive house races

Overall:
District 1: Stephanie Sandlin (D-I) vs. Chris Lien (R)

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Governor- No race in 2008

South Carolina

2007-07-30T17:14:00.003-07:00

South Carolina seems to be giving Barack Obama a chance as some recent polls go. But let's be realistic...McCain will win this state, and all incumbants will take the victory in this state.

President-

Status: Solid GOP
Electoral Votes: 8
Head to Head:

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Senate-

Status: Solid GOP Hold

Incumbant: Lindsay Graham (R)
Challenger(s): Michael Cone (D), Bob Conley (D)

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House-

Competititve house races: None

Overall:
District 1: Henry Brown, Jr.? (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 2: Joe Wilson? (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 3: Gresham Barrett (R-I) vs. Jane Dyer (D)
District 4: Bob Inglis? (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 5: John Spratt, Jr. (D-I) vs. Albert Spencer (R)
District 6: Jim Clyburn (D-I) vs. Nancy Harrelson (R)

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Governor- No race in 2008

Rhode Island

2007-07-30T17:14:00.001-07:00

Rhode Island is the most liberal state in the entire country, and for Republicans to win this state, you might as well be a democrat, because you probably won't win otherwise.

President-

Status: Solid DEM
Electoral Vote: 4
Head to Head:

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Senate-

Status: Solid DEM

Incumbant: Jack Reed (D)
Challenger(s): None
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House-

Competitive house races: None

Overall:
District 1: Patrick Kennedy (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 2: James Langevin (D-I) (currently unopposed)

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Governor- no race in 2008

Pennsylvania

2007-07-30T17:13:00.008-07:00

It would be nothing less than a blessing if the GOP were to somehow pick this state up and win, but their prospects are not very good. They always seem to keep this state close but they simply can't get over the edge. I think in 2008 you will see a similar trend as Pennsylvania will be pretty close but the demcrat will likely win in the end.

President-

Status: Weak DEM

Electoral Votes: 21

Head to Head:

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Senate- No race in 2008

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House-

Competitve House races: District 4, District 10

District 4-

Status: Weak DEM Hold

Incumbant: Jason Altmire (D)

Challenger(s): Melissa Hart (R)

District 10-

Status: Weak DEM Hold

Incumbant: Chris Carney (D)

Challenger(s): Chris Hackett(R) , Dan Meuser (R)

Overall:

District 1: Bob Brady (D-I) vs. Mike Muhammad (R)
District 2: Chaka Fattah (D-I) vs. Michael Livingston (R)
District 3: Phil English (R-I) vs. ??? (D)

District 4: Jason Altmire (D-I) vs. Chris Hackett (R)
District 5: OPEN: ??? (R) vs. ??? (D)
District 6: Jim Gerlach (R-I) vs. Robert Roggio (D) - possibly competitive
District 7: Joseph Sestak (D-I) vs. Craig Williams (R)
District 8: Patrick Murphy (D-I) vs. Thomas Manion (R) - possibly competitive
District 9: Bill Shuster (R-I) vs. Tony Barr (D)

District 10: Chris Carney (D-I) vs. ???(R)
District 11: Paul Kanjorski (D-I) vs. Louis Barletta (R)
District 12: John Murtha (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 13: Allyson Schwartz (D-I) vs. ??? (R)
District 14: Mike Doyle (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 15: Charlie Dent (R-I) vs. Sam Bennett (D)
District 16: Joseph Pitts (R-I) vs. Bruce Slater (D)
District 17: Tim Holden (D-I) vs. Toni Gilhooley (R)
District 18: Tim Murphy (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 19: Todd Platts (R-I) vs. Phil Avillo, Jr. (D)

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Governor- No race in 2008

Oregon

2007-07-30T17:13:00.007-07:00

We move to the west coast and take a look at Oregan. People seem to forget that Bush was just thousands of votes short of winning this state in 2000. In 2004, he also was short only by about 4 percent of the vote.

Although I expect this state to stay blue in 2008, be careful because Oregan can be a state that slips up from under the democratic party. Who knows, it could even be a state that cost someone the White House...

President-
Status: Leans Democrat
Electoral Votes: 7
Head to Head Polls:

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Senate-

Status: Leans GOP (MOD GOP Hold)

Incumbant: Gordon Smith (R)
Challenger(s): Jeff Merkley (D), David Loera(D), Steve Novick (D), Pavel Goberman (D),
Candy Neville (D), Roger Obrist (D)

Head to Head Polls:

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House- No competitive house races

Overall:
District 1: David Wu (D-I) vs. ??? (R)
District 2: Greg Walden (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 3: Earl Blumenauer (D-I) vs. Delia Lopez (R)
District 4: Pete DeFazio (D-I) (unopposed)
District 5: OPEN: ??? (D) vs. ??? (R) - possibly competitive

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Governor- No race in 2008

Oklahoma

2007-07-30T17:13:00.005-07:00

Oklahoma looks to bring in no suprises for 2008. John McCain will role in this state, and there won't be any noise in their senate seat or house races.

President-

Status: Solid GOP
Electoral Votes: 7
Head to Head Polls:

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Senate-

Status: Solid GOP Hold

Incumbant: James Inhofe
Challengers: Andrew Rice (D), Kenneth Corn (D)

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House- No competitive house races

Overall:
District 1: John Sullivan (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 2: Dan Boren (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 3: Frank Lucas (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 4: Tom Cole (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 5: Mary Fallin (R) (currently unopposed)

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Governor- No race in 2008

Ohio

2007-07-30T17:13:00.003-07:00

For the 2008 race, no state holds the balance more than Ohio. This state narrowly went to George W. Bush in both 2000 and 2004, but 2006 may point to the most signifigant numbers heading into 2008. The Republicans were ousted in the Senate, House and Governor seats. Not only were they ousted, but were filled by scandals that hurt Republican reputation, which I believe will be a problem for the GOP in 2008.

Luckly for the GOP, it is 2008, and the scandal problems are pretty much gone. Ohio tends be a pretty divided state, so if John McCain can court middle of the road, or even some democrats, he may just take the state. If not, it is hard to see McCain even winning the election as Ohio is seriously the only the state that can push them over the edge. This is THE race to pay attention to in 2008.

President-

Status: Weak DEM
Electoral Votes: 20
Head to Head: polls tracked after intial projection

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Senate- No senate race in 2008

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House-

Competitve races: District 1, District 15, District 17

District 1-

Status: Weak GOP Hold

Incumbant: Steve Chabot (R)
Challenger(s): Steven Driehaus (D)

District 15- Open

Status: Weak GOP Hold

GOP Candidate(s): Steve Stivers (R)
DEM Candidate(s): Mary Jo Kilroy (D)

District 16- Open

Status: Weak GOP Hold

GOP Candidate(s): Kirk Schuring (R)
DEM Candidate(s): John Boccieri (D)

Overall:
District 1: Steve Chabot (R-I) vs. Steven Driehaus (D)
District 2: Jean Schmidt (R-I) vs. Victoria Wulsin (D)
District 3: Mike Turner (R-I) vs. Jane Mitakides (D)
District 4: Jim Jordan (R-I) vs. Mike Carroll (D)
District 5: Bob Latta (R-I) vs. George Mays (D)
District 6: Charlie Wilson (D-I) vs. Richard Stobbs (R)
District 7: OPEN: Steve Austria (R) vs. Sharen Swartz Neuhardt (D)
District 8: John Boehner (R-I) vs. Nick von Stein (D)
District 9: Marcy Kaptur (D-I) vs. Bradley Leavitt (R)
District 10: Dennis Kucinich (D-I) vs. Jim Trakas (R)
District 11: Stephanie Tubbs-Jones (D-I) vs. Thomas Pekarek (R)
District 12: Pat Tiberi (R-I) vs. David Robinson (D)
District 13: Betty Sutton (D) vs. David Potter (R)
District 14: Steven LaTourette (R-I) vs. William O'Neill (D)
District 17: Tim Ryan (D-I) vs. Duane Grassell (R)
District 18: Zack Space (D-I) vs. Fred Dailey(R) possibly competitive

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Governor- No race in 2008

North Dakota

2007-07-30T17:13:00.001-07:00

Outside of the current Senate and House, the great state of North Dakota leans heavily towards the GOP. You may not be able to tell considering both senators are Democrats, along with their house seat, which is safe for the democrats this year, but in the Governor race, the GOP is in good shape for the time being.

President-

Status: Solid GOP
Electoral Votes: 3
Head to Head: polls recorded after intial projection

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Senate- No race in 2008

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House-

Competitive house races: none

Overall:
District At-Large: Earl Pomeroy (DNL-I) vs. Duane Sand (R)

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Governor-

Status: Solid GOP Hold

Incumbant: John Hoeven (R)

DEM challengers: Merle Boucher (D), Time Mathem (D)

North Carolina

2007-07-30T17:12:00.008-07:00

Could North Carolina be on the table for the Democrats in 2008? In you look deep into the polls, some would say maybe. Polls have been suprisingly tight. In the senate, Elesebeth Dole will look to retain her seat and a Governor race is in store for us alos in this state.

President-

Status: Solid GOP
Electoral Votes: 15
Head to Head: poll recored after intial projection

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Senate-

Status: Leans GOP (MOD GOP Hold)

Incumbant: Elizabeth Dole (R)

DEM Challengers: Kay Hagan, Marcus Williams, Howard Staley, Duskin Lassiter, Jim Neal, Jr

Head to Head:

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House-

Competitive races: District 8

District 8-

Incumbant: Robin Hayes (R)

DEM Challengers: Larry Kissell (D)

Overall:
District 1: G.K. Butterfield (D-I) vs. Dean Stphens (R)
District 2: Bob Etheridge (D-I) vs. Dan Mansell (R)
District 3: Walter Jones, Jr.? (R-I) vs. ??? (D) - possibly competitive
District 4: David Price (D-I) vs. ??? (R)
District 5: Virginia Foxx (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 6: Howard Coble (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 7: Mike McIntyre (D-I) vs. Will Breazeale (R)
District 8: Robin Hayes (R-I) vs. Larry Kissell (D)
District 9: Sue Myrick (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 10: Patrick McHenry? (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 11: Heath Shuler (D-I) vs. ??? (R) - possibly competitive
District 12: Melvin Watt (D-I) vs. Ty Cobb, Jr. (R)
District 13: Brad Miller? (D-I) vs. Hugh Webster (R)

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Governor- Open

Status: Weak DEM Hold

DEM Candidates: Beverly Perdue (D), Richard Moore (D), Dennis Nielson (D)
GOP Candidates: Fred Smith (R), Bill Graham (R), Patrick McCrory (R), Bob Orr (R)

New York

2007-07-30T17:12:00.007-07:00

New York is labeled one of the least conservitive states in the country, and unsprisingly is will remain that way in 2008.

There is no senate or governor race in 2008, but take a look at four house races that are expected to be competitive.

President-
Status: Solid DEM
Electoral Votes: 31
Head to Head: polls recored after intial projection

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Senate- No race in 2008

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House-

Competitive races: District 20, 25, 26, 29

District 20-

Status: Weak DEM Hold

Incumbant: Kirsten Gillibrand (D)
GOP Challengers: Sandy Treachwell (R), John Wallace (R) , Michael Rocque (R)

District 25- Open

Status: Weak DEM Gain

DEM Candidates: Dan Maffei (D)
GOP Candidates: Bob Oaks (R), Ronald Jennings (R), David Gay (R)

District 26- Open

Status: Weak GOP Hold

DEM Candidates: Jack Davis, Jr, Alice Kryzan, Jonathan Powers
GOP Candidates: Bill Reilich, Jordan Levy, Rick Lewis, Micheal Powers

District 29-

Status: Weak GOP Hold

Incumbant: Randy Kuhl, Jr (R)
DEM Challengers: Eric Massa

Overall:
District 1: Tim Bishop (D-I) vs. Lee Zeldin (R)
District 2: Steve Israel (D-I) vs. Frank Stalzer (R)
District 3: Peter King (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 4: Carolyn McCarthy (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 5: Gary Ackerman (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 6: Gregory Meeks (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 7: Joseph Crowley (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 8: Jerrold Nadler (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 9: Anthony Weiner (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 10: Edolphus Towns? (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 11: Yvette Clarke (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 12: Nydia Velazquez (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 13: Vito Fossella (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 14: Carolyn Maloney (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 15: Charles Rangel (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 16: Jose Serrano (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 17: Eliot Engel (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 18: Nita Lowey (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 19: John Hall (D-I) vs. ??? (R) - possibly competitive
District 20: Kirsten Gillibrand (D-I) vs. ??? (R)
District 21: OPEN: ??? (D) vs. Jim Buhrmaster? (R)
District 22: Maurice Hinchey (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 23: John McHugh (R-I) vs. Mike Oot (D)
District 24: Michael Arcuri (D-I) vs. Richard Hanna (R)
District 25: OPEN: ??? (D) vs. ??? (R)
District 26: OPEN: ??? (R) vs. ??? (D)
District 27: Brian Higgins (D-I) vs. Daniel Humiston (R)
District 28: Louise Slaughter (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 29: Randy Kuhl, Jr (R-I) vs. ??? (D)

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Governor- No race in 2008

New Mexico

2007-07-30T17:12:00.005-07:00

New Mexico is one of the states that will change once the intial projections are over. Being the neighbor of Arizona, where McCain is from, I thought this was a perfect chance for a GOP win in 2008. Polls have not indicated that trend thus far.

In the senate, there is a big race brewing for the open seat left by Republican Pete Domenici.

In house race District 1, while Heather Wilson for battle for the senate, the DEMs are looking again at another pick up oppurtunity, and at the moment I think that they win.

President-

Status: Weak GOP
Electoral Votes: 5
Head to Head Polls:

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Senate-

Status: Weak DEM Gain

DEM Candidates: Tom Udall
GOP Candidates: Steve Pearce, Heather Wilson

Head to Head Polls:

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House-

Competitive house races: Distrct 1

District 1-

Status: Weak DEM gain

DEM Candidates: Martin Heinrich, Robert Pidcock, Rebecca Vigil-Giron, Michelle Lujan
GOP Candidates: Darren White, Joseph Carraro

Overall:
District 1: OPEN: ??? (D) vs. ??? (R)
District 2: OPEN: ??? (R) vs. Bill McCamley? (D)
District 3: OPEN: ??? (D) vs. Marco Gonzales? (R)

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Governor- no race in 2008

New Jersey

2007-07-30T17:12:00.003-07:00

For at least a little while in the 2004 race, some were saying that George W. Bush was making it a close race. That didn't seem to last going into election day as John Kerry easily won the state. This time around, I see something of the same thing. I think some polls will show it close for a while, but eventually the Demcoratic candidate will pull away.

In the senate, the democrat will cruise to another victory. The house has two seats that are expected to be competitive.

President-

Status: Solid DEM
Electoral Votes: 15
Head to Head Polls:
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Senate-

Status: Solid DEM Hold

Incumbant: Frank Lautenberg (D)
Other candidates: Robert Andrews (D), Donald Cresitello (D)

GOP Challengers: Murray Sabrin, Joseph Pennacchio, Andrew Unanue

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House-

Competitive house races: District 3, District 7

District 3- Open

Status: Weak GOP Hold

DEM candidates: John Adler
GOP candidates: Christopher Myers, John Kelly, Mario Boemia, Justin Murphy, Suzanne Penna, Sam Dogan

Distrit 7- Open

Status: Weak DEM Gain

DEM candidates: Linda Stender, Upendra Chivukula
GOP candidates: Kate Whitman, Leonard Lance, A.D. Amar, Chris Venis, Victor Sordillo

Overall:
District 1: OPEN: ??? (D) vs. ??? (R)
District 2: Frank LoBiondo (R-I) vs. Jeff Van Drew (D)
District 3: OPEN: ??? (R) vs. ??? (D)
District 4: Christopher Smith (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 5: Scott Garrett (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 6: Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 7: ??? (D) vs. ??? (R)
District 8: Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 9: Steven Rothman(D-I) vs. Vince Micco (R)
District 10: Donald Payne? (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 11: Rodney Frelinghuysen? (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 12: Rush Holt (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 13: Albio Sires (D) (currently unopposed)

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Governor- no race in 2008

New Hampshire

2007-07-30T17:12:00.001-07:00

A very important battleground state in the next election, this is a state that will likely switch sides quite often going into the election. The intial projection was 'Weak GOP'.

Meanwhile, Republican incumbant John Sununu is in serious trouble in his bid for a second term in the senate. A very strong candidate in Jeanne Shaheen, the former governor of the state, makes me believe that the Democrats have a great pickup oppurtunity.

In the house race, District 1 looks to be a good race, as Republicans attempt to regain the seat they lost in 2006.

There is also a governor race in 2008, but the Democrat should easily win the seat.

President-

Status: Weak GOP
Electoral Votes: 4
Head to Head Polls:

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Senate-

Status: Weak DEM Gain

Incumbant: John Sununu (R)
Challenger: Jeanne Shaheen (D)

Head to Head Polls:

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House-

Competitve House races: District 1

Status: Weak DEM Hold

Incumbant: Carol Shea-Porter (D)
Challengers: Jeb Bradley, Jim Forsythe, John Stephen

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Governor-

Status: Solid GOP hold
Incumbant: John Lynch (D)

No challengers annoucned

Nevada

2007-07-30T17:11:00.007-07:00

Nevada's intial projection is 'weak democrat' as can be seen on the side. If I could make a new projection right now however, Nevada would be in the GOP's side. I thought this would be a great state for Obama to claim in the election, and early polls (for a time anyway) backed that up. So expect a projection change following the conclusion to 'State to State Races' tour. It's electoral votes will be very benefical in a close election, but it is all that is really going on in the state this cycle.

President-

Status: Weak DEM
Electoral Votes: 5
Head to Head Polls:

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Senate- No race in 2008

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House- No competitve house races

Overall:
District 1: Shelley Berkley (D-I) vs. Greg Nance (R)
District 2: Dean Heller? (R-I) vs. Jill Talbot Derby (D)
District 3: Jon Porter (R-I) vs. ??? (D)

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Governor- No race in 2008

Nebraska

2007-07-30T17:11:00.005-07:00

Nebraska, like Maine, is split into three different electoral vote districts. And as Maine will all go toward the Democrat, Nebraska's 5 electoral votes will all go to the GOP.

There is an open senate race this year, as Chuck Hagel is calling it quits after just two terms. The GOP should still win the seat easily.

President-

Status: Solid GOP
Electoral Votes: 5
Head to Head Polls: polls recored after initial projection

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Senate- Open

Status: Solid GOP Hold

Republican Candidates: Mike Johanns,Pat Flynn
Democratic Candidates: Larry Marvin, Tony Raimondo, James Wilson, Scott Kleeb

Head to Head Polls: polls recorded after initial projection

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House- no competitive house races

Overall:
District 1: Jeff Fortenberry (R-I) vs. Max Yashirin (D)
District 2: Lee Terry? (R-I) vs. Jim Esch? (D)
District 3: Adrian Smith? (R-I) vs. ??? (D)

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Governor- no race in 2008

Montana

2007-07-30T17:11:00.003-07:00

In the presidential election and the house race,
the GOP is in solid shape. In the senate and governor race, the Democrats are safe. There is a chance that one of the long list of Republicans makes the Governor race competitive, but the democrat looks safe as of now.

President-

Status: Solid GOP
Electoral Votes: 3

Head to Head: None

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Senate-

Status: Solid DEM hold

Incumbant: Max Baucus (D)
Challengers: Michael Lange,Kirk Bushman, Shay Garnett, Anton Pearson, Patty Lovaas, Bob Kelleher

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House- no competitive house races

Overall:

At-Large: Dennis Rehberg (R)-inc vs. ??? (D)
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Governor-

Status: Leans Democrat

Incumbant: Brian Schweitzer (D)

GOP Challengers: Michael Lange, Kirk Bushman, Shay Garnett, Anton Pearson, Patty Lovaas, Bob Kelleher

Missouri

2007-07-30T17:11:00.001-07:00

The GOP is obviously having some trouble right now. Even so that states they normally have little trouble with are starting to fall away to the Democratic party. Missouri is much less than a lock for the GOP in the presidential race this year. They have no senate, or competitive house races in 2008, but I expect them to fall to the Democrats in the Governor race.

President-

Status: Leans Republican
Electoral Votes: 11

Head to Head: None

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Senate- No race in 2008

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House- no competitive house races

Overall:
District 1: Lacy Clay Jr. (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 2: Todd Akin (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 3: Russ Carnahan (D-I) vs. ??? (R)
District 4: Ike Skelton (D-I) vs. Stanley Plough, Jr. (R)
District 5: Emmanuel Cleaver, II (D-I) vs. ??? (R)
District 6: Samuel Graves, Jr. (R-I) vs. Kay Barnes? (D)
District 7: Roy Blunt (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 8: Jo Ann Emerson (R-I) vs. Joe Allen (D)
District 9: OPEN: ??? (R) vs. ??? (D) - possibly competitive

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Governor- Open

Status: Weak DEM Gain

GOP Candidates: Kenny Hulshof, Sarah Steelman
DEM Candidates: Jay Nixon

Mississippi

2007-07-30T17:10:00.006-07:00

The six electoral votes held by Mississippi will go to the Republican party in the upcoming election. How fun does it get in the senate? We will get a special senate senate race in this next election, where Roger Wicker will look to defend his newly appointed seat (that replaced Trent Lott) againist possibly Ronnie Musgrove. This only leans toward the GOP, but Thad Cochran should be safe.

President-

Current Status: Solid GOP
Electoral Votes: 6
Head to Head Polls: None

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1. Senate- Special Senate Race

Status: Leans GOP (MOD GOP Hold)

GOP Candidates: Roger Wicker
DEM Candidates: Ronnie Musgrove

2. Senate-

Status: Solid GOP Hold

Incumbant: Thad Cochran
DEM Candidates: Erik Fleming, Shawn O'Hara

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House- No competitive races

Overall:

District 1: OPEN:??? (R) vs. ??? (D)
District 2: Bennie Thompson (D)-inc vs. Richard Cook (R)
District 3: OPEN:Charlie Ross? (R) vs. Joel Gill (D)
District 4: Gene Taylor (D)-inc vs. John McCay, III (R)

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Governor- no race in 2008

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Minnesota

2007-07-30T17:10:00.005-07:00

Minnesota is not a lock for the Democratic party, especially in a state that many contend vote for the 'idependent'. McCain would seem like a nice fit for them, but as the polls go, he isn't really matched up well up to this point. Expect a win for Obama.

Many expect freshman senator Norm Coleman (R) to have a tough fight in his quest for another term. If the DEM candidate is anyone other than comedian Al Franken, I would agree that this is a close one. Not to say that Al Franken can't win this race, but I think people really underestimate Coleman's ability to win. I give him a close but smooth victory...for the moment.

Keep a close eye on disctrict 3 in the house, as the Republicans will battle to hold yet another seat in the house.

President-

Current Status: Solid DEM
Electoral Vote: 10
Head to Head Polls: None

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Senate- Leans GOP (MOD GOP Hold)

Incumbant: Norm Coleman (R)

Democratic Challengers:
Al Franken
Darryl Stanton
Richard Franson
Jack Nelson

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House-

Competitive races: District 3

District 3: Open

Status: Weak GOP Hold

GOP Candidates: Erik Paulsen, Kurt Zellers
DEM Candidates: Terri Bonoff, Jim Hovland, Ashwin Madia

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Overall:
District 1: Tim Walz (D-I) vs. ??? (R) - possibly competitive
District 2: John Kline (R-I) vs. Steve Sarvi? (D)
District 4: Betty McCollum (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 5: Keith Ellison (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 6: Michele Bachmann (R-I) vs. Elwin Tinklenberg? (D)
District 7: Collin Peterson (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 8: James Oberstar (D-I) (currently unopposed)

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Governor- No race in 2008

Michigan

2007-07-30T17:10:00.003-07:00

Michigan will be a true battleground for the 2008 election, if early polls hold true. And what a differnence it could make in the election. Even if the GOP falls short in Ohio, assuming they keep states such as Nevada and Colorado, they would get the victory in the general election. The democrats can't take this state lightly or they could end up in real trouble in November. I don't expect that they will.

Democrats should be in good shape as far as the senate goes, as the Incumbant Carl Levin is seeking his 6th term. Not liking the GOPs chances here.

There is a house race that the GOP will have to battle to keep, and that race is District 7. I don't expect him to lose this seat. He was able to get a first term in an off year for the GOP, so I would be shocked if they fell short now.

President-

Status: Weak DEM
Electoral Votes: 17

Head to Head Polls: None

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Senate-

Current Status: Solid DEM Hold
Incumbant: Carl Levin (D)

Challengers: Jacob Hoogendyk (R), Bart Baron (R)

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House-

Competitive races: District 7

District 7-
Incumbant: Tim Walberg (R-I)
Challengers: Mark Schauer (D), Sharon Marie Renier (D)

Status: Weak GOP Hold

Overall:
District 1: Bart Stupak (D-I) vs. Tom Casperson (R)
District 2: Peter Hoekstra (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 3: Vernon Ehlers (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 4: Dave Lee Camp (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 5: Dale Kildee? (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 6: Fred Upton (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 8: Michael Rogers (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 9: Joseph Knollenberg (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 10: Candice Miller (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 11: Thad McCotter (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 12: Sandy Levin (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 13: Carolyn Kilpatrick (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 14: John Conyers Jr. (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 15: John Dingell (D-I) (currently unopposed)

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Governor- No race in 2008

Massachusetts

2007-07-30T17:10:00.001-07:00

The homestate of the last Democratic presidential nominee, Massachusettes is almost certain to go blue again in 2008. In the senate, John Kerry, who was the last democratic nominee for president, will eaisily carry the senate seat again this year.

There are no governor or competitive house races to look into.

President-

Status: Solid DEM
Electoral Votes: 12
Head to Head Polls: none

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Senate-

Status: Solid DEM Hold
Incumbant: John Kerry (D)
Challengers: Jeff Beatty (R), James Ogonowski (R)

Head to Head: None

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House-

No competitive House races

Overall:
District 1: John Olver? (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 2: Richard Neal (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 3: James McGovern (D-I) vs. Todd Williams (R)
District 4: Barney Frank (D-I) vs. Charles Morse (R)
District 5: Niki Tsongas (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 6: John Tierney (D-I) vs. Richard Barton (R)
District 7: Edward Markey (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 8: Michael Capuano (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 9: Stephen Lynch (D-I) vs. Jack Robinson (R)
District 10: William Delahunt (D-I) (currently unopposed)

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Governor- no race in 2008

Maryland

2007-07-30T17:09:00.005-07:00

This should be another safe Democratic state as it has a benefical 10 electoral votes. Other than the presidential race there is little to be said in the great state of Maryland. There is no senate or governor race, and no competitive house races to speak of.

President-

Status: Solid DEM
Electoral Votes: 10
Head to Head: None

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Senate- No race in 2008

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House-

Competitive Races: None

Overall:
District 1: OPEN: Andrew Harris (R) vs. Frank Kratovil, Jr. (D)
District 2: Dutch Ruppersberger (D-I) vs. Richard Matthews (R)
District 3: John Sarbanes (D-I) vs. Thomas Harris (R)
District 4: OPEN: Donna Edwards (D) vs. Peter James (R)
District 5: Steny Hoyer (D-I) vs. Collins Bailey (R)
District 6: Roscoe Bartlett (R-I) vs. Jennifer Dougherty (D)
District 7: Elijah Cummings (D-I) vs. Michael Hargadon (R)
District 8: Christopher van Hollen (D-I) vs. Steven Hudson (R)

Maine

2007-07-30T17:09:00.003-07:00

Maine is a very liberal state. And even though the elctoral votes are distributed by district rather than statewide results, nothing is going to amount from that.

The only real intreasting storey here is Susan Collins uphill battle to reatain her seat in this ultra liberal state. Tom Allen seems to presnet a strong challenge should he get the nomination, but Collins is pretty liberal herself and may just have enough to hold the seat.

President-

Status: Solid DEM
Electoral Votes: 4
Head to Head Polls: None

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Senate-

Current Status: Weak GOP Hold

Incumbant: Susan Collins (R)
Challengers: Tom Allen, Tom Ledue

Head to Head: None

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House-

Competitive races: None

Overall:
District 1: OPEN: ??? (D) vs. ??? (R)
District 2: Michael Michaud (D-I) vs. ??? (R)

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Governor- No race in 2008

Louisiana

2007-07-30T17:09:00.001-07:00

Louisiana will likely not be the safest place for the Republican party in November, but despite everything that this state has gone through, and thier anger towards George Bush about the Hurricane Katrina deal, I see Louisiana still being a moderately secure state for John McCain.

Finally, Republicans may just have a chance to acutally gain a senate seat in the coming election. Until recently, many top projection sites were looking at a Republican pick up in the state, after all, she narrowly won two straight elections, and many democrats left were believed to have fled to other states after Hurricane Katrina. But not so fast my friend, as early polls indicate that she still is maintaining a small lead in the state, so I give her the advantage.

President-

Current Projection: Leans Republican
Electoral Votes: 9
Head to Head Polls: None

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Senate-

Current Projection: Weak DEM Hold

Incumbant- Mary Landrieu (D)
Republican Challenger(s): U.S. Rep Richard Backer, Suzanne Haik Terrell, Secretary of State Jay Dardenne

Head to Head Polls: None

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House-

Competitive Races: None

Overall:
District 1: Steve Scalise (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 2: William Jefferson? (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 3: Charlie Melancon (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 4: OPEN: ??? (R) vs. ??? (D) - possibly competitive
District 5: Rodney Alexander (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 6: Don Carazyoux (D-I) vs. ??? (R)
District 7: Charles Boustany Jr. (R-I) (currently unopposed)

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Governor- No race in 2008

Kentucky

2007-07-30T17:08:00.002-07:00

Kentucky is another solid GOP state, and should reamain so in 2008. Early polls have showed that John McCain isn't in any real trouble. The senate seat held by the GOP is in good hands and Republicans have a good pickup oppurtunity.

President-

Current Projection: Solid GOP
Electoral Votes: 8
Head to Head Polls: None

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Senate-

Current Projection: Solid GOP Hold
Incumbant: Mitch McConnell (R)

Democratic Challengers: Bruce Lunsford,Michael Cassaro,David Wylie ,David Williams,Greg Fischer, James Rice

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House-

Competitive House races: District 3

Incumbant: John Yarmouth (D)
Republican Challengers: Anne Northup, Corley Everett, Bob DeVore, Jr.

Current Projection: Weak DEM Hold

Overall-
District 1: Edward Whitfield (R-I) vs. Heather Ryan (D)
District 2: OPEN: Brett Guthrie (R) vs. ??? (D)
District 4: Geoff Davis? (R-I) vs. Michael Kelley (D)
District 5: Hal Rogers (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 6: Ben Chandler (D-I) vs. ??? (R)

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Governor- No race in 2008

Kansas

2007-07-30T17:08:00.001-07:00

The GOP won't complain about Kansas. Yet another solid GOP state, Kansas will easily favor the Republican in 2008. In the senate, again the GOP should shine, in a year that doesn't seem to favor them. Look for a possible party change in District 2, where 1st term congressman Nancy Boyda is up for a big fight againist Jim Ryun. That is of course if Ryun makes it out of the primary, as current State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins has now joined the mix.

President-

Current Projection: Solid GOP
Electoral Votes: 6
Head to Head Polls: None

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Senate-

Current Projection: Solid GOP Hold

Incumbant: Pat Roberts (R)
Challenger(s): Jim Slattery (D), Lee Jones (D)

Head to Head Polls: None

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House-

Competitive House Races: District 2

Current Projection: Weak GOP Gain

Incumbant: Nancy Boyda (D)
Challenger(s): Jim Ryun (R), Jim Slattery (R)

Overall:
District 1: Jerry Moran (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 2: Nancy Boyda (D-I) vs. Jim Ryun (R), Jim Slattery (R)
District 3: Dennis Moore (D-I) vs. Nick Jordan? (R)
District 4: Todd Tiahrt (R-I) vs. Donald Betts (D)

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Governor- No race in 2008

Iowa

2007-07-30T17:07:00.004-07:00

Iowa has may just be the best swing state over the last two election cycles. After just trailing blue in 2000, it switched gears and narrowly went red in 2004. As can be seen, I am picking Iowa to go back to the Democrats in 2008 for a obvious reason. It isn't slated to be a very good year for Republicans, as opposed to 2004 when it was a great year for Republicans. I still expect things to be very close, but give the slight edge to the Democrat for now. The senate seat seems to be in great shape for the Incumbant, and after a suprise shift in district 2, that is a race I think you should look at.

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President-

Status: Weak Democrat

Electoral Votes: 7

Head to Head Polls: None

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Senate-

Status: Solid Democrat

Incumbant: Tom Harkin (D)

Challengers: Steven Rathje, Bob McDowell

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House-

Competitive House Races: District 2

District 2:

Incumbant: David Loebsack

Challengers: ???

Overall:

District 1: Bruce Braley (D-I) vs. ??? (R)
District 2: David Loebsack (D-I) vs. ??? (R)
District 3: Leonard Boswell? (D-I) vs. ??? (R)
District 4: Tom Latham (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 5: Steve King (R-I) vs. ??? (D)

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Governor- None

Indiana

2007-07-30T17:07:00.003-07:00

Indiana is and will remain a solid GOP state in 2008. Mitch Daniels, Jr. is running for re-election this year in the Governor race, and suprisingly he may have a bit of touble for a while keeping his seat. Not for long though, he should win by a close but comfortable margin, I'll rate it a Weak GOP Hold for now.

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President-

Status: Solid Republican
Electoral Votes: 11
Head to Head Polls: None

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Senate- No Senate Race in 2008

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House- No competitive House Races

District 1: Peter Visclosky (D-I) vs. ??? (R)
District 2: Joseph Donnelly (D-I) vs. ??? (R) - possibly competitive
District 3: Mark Souder? (R-I) vs. Mike Montagano (D)
District 4: Stephen Buyer (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 5: Dan Burton? (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 6: Mike Pence (R-I) vs. Barry Welsh (D)
District 7: Andre Carson (D-I) vs. Jon Elrod (R)
District 8: Brad Ellsworth (D-I) vs. ??? (R)
District 9: Baron Hill? (D-I) vs. Mike Sodrel? (R) - possibly competitive

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Governor-

Status: Weak GOP Hold
Incumbant: Mitch Daniels, Jr (R)
DEM Challenger: Jill Long Thompson
Head to Head Polls: None

Illinois

2007-07-30T17:07:00.001-07:00

Illinois is a solid Democratic state and I see no nothing that might change that. Obama is a native from this state, so that can only add to the sure win here. There is a Senate race, but it will not be competitive, and there is only one house race to keep an eye on.

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President-

Status: Solid Democrat
Electoral Votes: 21
Head to Head Polls:

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Senate-

Status: Solid DEM Hold

Dem Candidate: Richard Durbin
GOP Candidate: Steven Sauerberg
Head to Head Polls: None
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House-

Competitive Races: District 11

OPEN:

Status: Weak GOP Hold
DEM Candidate: Debbie Halvorson
GOP Candidate: Tim Baldermann

District 1: Bobby Rush (D-I) vs. Antoine Members (R)
District 2: Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 3: Daniel Lipinski (D-I) vs. Michael Hawkins (R)
District 4: Luis Gutierrez (D-I) vs. Ann Melichar? (R)
District 5: Rahm Emanuel (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 6: Peter Roskam (R-I) vs. Jill Morgenthaler (D)
District 7: Danny Davis (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 8: Melissa Bean (D-I) vs. Steve Greenberg (R) - possibly competitive
District 9: Jan Schakowsky (D-I) vs. Michael Younan (R)
District 10: Mark Steven Kirk (R-I) vs. Daniel Seals (D) - possibly competitive
District 12: Jerry Costello (D-I) vs. Tim Richardson, Jr. (R)
District 13: Judy Biggert (R-I) vs. Scott Harper (D)
District 14: Bill Foster (D-I) vs. Jim Oberweis (R) - possibly competitive
District 15: Tim Johnson (R-I) vs. Tim Cox (D)
District 16: Donald Manzullo (R-I) vs. Robert Abboud (D)
District 17: Philip Hare (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 18: OPEN: Aaron Schock (R) vs. ??? (D) - possibly competitive
District 19: John Shimkus (R-I) vs. Daniel Davis (D)

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Governor- No race in 2008

Idaho

2007-07-30T17:06:00.008-07:00

Idaho is deep red, and despite the Larry Craig fiasco that has taken place, and the fact that he is resigning in 2008, the GOP should be in good shape once again this year. Idaho has no competitive house races, or a Governor race in 2008.

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President-

Status: Solid Republican
Electoral Votes: 4
Head to Head Polls: None

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Senate- (Open)
Status: Strong Republican

GOP Candidates: Jim Risch, Fred Adams, Brian Hefner, Kent Marmon, Richard Phenneger, Rex Rammell, Scott Syme

Dem Candidates: Larry LaRocco

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House- No competitive house races

Overall:

District 1: Bill Sali (R) vs. Larry Grant (D)
District 2: Mike Simpson (R)-inc vs. Jim Hansen (D)

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Governor- No race in 2008

Hawaii

2007-07-30T17:06:00.007-07:00

Hawaii is actually trending Republican based on voting patterns. Bush actually was polling moderately close to Kerry in numerous polls for a stretch of time. Despite that fact, Hawaii is still far off from making any noise in the upcoming election. Hawaii's office holders are safe down the board as there is no Senate, Governor, or competitive House races in 2008.

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President-

Status: Solid Democrat
Electoral Votes: 4
Head to Head Polls: None

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Senate- None

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House-

Competitive House races: None

Overall:

District 1: Neil Abercrombie (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 2: Mazie Hirono (D-I) (currently unopposed)

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Governor- None

Georgia

2007-07-30T17:06:00.005-07:00

Georgia has been one of the most reliable states for the GOP in the previous elections. Even in 2006, when the GOP fell hard in most places, two democratic incumbants had a hard time retaining their seats, and is likely to be competitive again in 2008. The biggest wildcard as far as the presidential election is the effect of Obama in southern states. Obama has polled well in southern states thus far, but it would be shock if Georgia was anything but red in 2008.

President-
Electoral Votes: 15
President Status: Solid Republican
Head to Head Polls: None

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Senate-
Status: Strong Republican
Incumbant: Saxby Chambliss (R)

Challengers: Josh Lanier (D) Dale Cardwell (D) Rand Knight (D) Vernon Jones (D)

Head to Head Polls: None

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House Races:

Competitive Races:
District 8: Toss-Up
District 12: Leans Democrat

Overall Look-
District 1: Jack Kingston(R-I) V Bill Gillespie (D)
District 2: Sanford Bishop (D-I) V ???
District 3: Lynn Westmoreland (R-I) V Shyam Reddy (D)
District 4: Hank Johnson (D) V ???
District 5: John Lewis (D-I) V ???
District 6: Thomas Price (R-I) V ???
District 7: John Linder (R-I) V ??? (D)
District 8: Jim Marshall (D-I) V Mac Collins (R)
District 9: Nathan Deal (R-I) V ??? (D)
District 10: Paul Broun, Jr.? (R-I) V Terry Holley? (D)
District 11: Phil Gingrey (R-I) V ??? (D)
District 12: John Barrow (D) V ??? (R)
District 13: David Scott? (D) V Deborah Huneycutt (R)

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Governor: No Governor race in 2008.

Florida

2007-07-30T17:06:00.003-07:00

As many states are starting to blue, Florida is one those states that are trending Republican. Florida is best known for controversy surronding the 2000 election, where George W. Bush prevailed by a 527 vote margin. In 2004, it seemed ripe for another one of those races. But to many people's suprise, Florida pulled away from the Democrats and Bush won the state by a close but comfortable 5 point victory.

It's 2008 now, and Florida is right back in the swing state column and both parties are gearing up for a fierce battle to the end. The Democrats could bery well grab victory in this state, but the GOP gets the narrow edge early on.

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President-

Status: Weak Republican
Electoral Votes: 27
Head to Head Polls: None

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Senate- No race in 2008

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House-

Competitive Races: District 16, District 22

District 16-
Incumbant: Tim Mahoney
Challengers: Doug Smith,Hal Valeche,Gayle Harrell, Rob Siedlecki, Tom Rooney
Status: Weak GOP Gain

District 22-
Incumbant Ron Klien
Challengers: Allen West
Status: Weak Dem Hold

Overall:

District 1: Jeff Miller (R-I) v Joe Roberts (D)
District 2: Allen Boyd (D-I) vs. ??? (R)
District 3: Corrine Brown (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 4: Ander Crenshaw (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 5: Virginia Brown-Waite? (R-I) v John Russell (D)
District 6: Cliff Stearns (R-I) v David Bruderly (D)
District 7: John Mica (R-I) v Faye Armitage (D)
District 8: Richard Keller (R-I) v ??? (D)
District 9: Gus Bilirakis (R) v ??? (D)
District 10: Bill Young (R-I) v ??? (D)
District 11: Kathy Castor (D) v Tim Fasano (R)
District 12: Adam Putnam (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 13: Vern Buchanan? (R-I) v ??? (D) - possibly competitive
District 14: Connie Mack, IV (R-I) v Larry Byrnes (D)
District 15: OPEN: ??? (R) v ??? (D)
District 16: Tim Mahoney (D-I) v ??? (R)
District 17: Kendrick Meek (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 18: Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 19: Robert Wexler? (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 20: Debbie Schultz (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 21: Lincoln Diaz-Balart? (R-I) v Raul Martinez (D)
District 22: Ron Klein (D-I) v Allen West (R)
District 23: Alcee Hastings? (D-I) v Marion Thorpe, Jr. (R)
District 24: Tom Feeney (R-I) v ??? (D)
District 25: Mario Diaz-Balart (R-I) v ??? (D)

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Governor- No race in 2008

Deleware

2007-07-30T17:06:00.001-07:00

We move to Deleware, another solid Democratic state that will likely be Democratic in every category except in the House, where Incumbant Mike Castle isn't likely to face much of a challenge. In the Senate, Joe Biden has no challengers at the moment, but even if he did, wouldn't have any reason to sweat. Delware has an open Governor race this year, but again the Democrat should breeze by any Republican challenger.

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President-

Status: Solid Democrat

Electoral Votes: 3

Head to Head Polls: None

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Senate-

Status: Strong Democrat

Incumbant: Joe Biden (D-I)

Challengers: None

Head to Head Polls: None

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House- No competitive House races

Overall:

District At-Large: Mike Castle (R)-inc (currently unopposed)

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Governor- Open

Status: Strong Dem Hold

DEM Candidates: John Carney, Jr., Jack Markell, Frank Infante

GOP Candidates: Mike Protack

Connecticut

2007-07-30T17:05:00.002-07:00

Connecticut will surely go blue in 2008, assuming nothing crazy happens, and there is no senate or governor race to talk about either. So I guess we will move to the house races where there are only 'possible' competitive races to look in to. The biggest one to look at is in district 4 where Christopher Shays tries to hold off a couple of democratic competitors.

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President-

Status: Solid Democrat
Electoral Votes: 7
Head to Head Polls: None

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Senate- No senate race in 2008

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House-

District 1: John Larson (D-I) v (currently unopposed)
District 2: Joe Courtney (D-I) v Sean Sullivan (R) - (possibly competitive)
District 3: Rosa DeLauro (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 4: Christopher Shays (R-I) v Jim Himes- (possibly cometitive)
District 5: Chris Murphy (D-I) v ??? (R) - (possibly competitive)

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Governor- No Governor race in 2008

Colorado

2007-07-30T17:05:00.001-07:00

Colorado saw a big change from 2000-2006, and it is certianly starting to change colors from red to blue. Bush actually lost the precentage of votes from 2000 to 2004 in half. It is expected that Democrats will continue to make large gains in this state, and it will be a wildcard state until the finish. However, I give McCain the edge for a couple of reasons. First, McCain is the regional candidate, which is always an advantage. Take Bush from Texas, attracted just enough to grab New Mexico. McCain is also viewed more of a moderate in this area and for a place that is trending Moderate, McCain is looking to sit in a pretty good spot. I give Republicans the edge for the time being.

Meanwhile, a BIG race is brewing for the Open Seat race to replace a retiring Wayne Allard. Both the Republican and Democrats have put togather strong candidates, and this is certain to be one of the more intriging races in the 2008 senate race. Unsprisingly there is a seat to look at in the house. Marilyn Musgrave is fresh off a bare victory in 2006, and her fourth term looks to be no easier. However since she survived 2006 in the 'democrats year', she has a great chance to reatain her seat.

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President-

Status: Weak Republican
Electoral Votes: 10
Head to Head Polls: None

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Senate-

Status: Weak DEM Gain

OPEN SEAT-
GOP Candidates: Bob Schaffer
DEM Candidates: Mark Udall

Head to Head Polls: None
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House-

Competitive races- District 4

District 4:

Status: Weak GOP Hold
Incumbant: Marilyn Musgrave
DEM Candidates: Betsy Markey

District 1: Dianna Degette (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 2: OPEN: ??? (D) v Tom Stone (R)
District 3: John Salazar (D-I) v Wayne Wolf (R)
District 4: Marilyn Musgrave (R-I) v Betsy Markey
District 5: Doug Lamborn? (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 6: OPEN: ??? (R) v Stephen Ludwig (D)
District 7: Ed Perlmutter (D-I) v (currently unopposed)

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Governor-

No governor race in 2008

California

2007-07-30T17:04:00.000-07:00

Don't look to California for a lot of changes in 2008. The democrat will win in the 2008 election, picking up it huge load of electoral votes, and with no Senate or Governor race, you have to look at the load of house races to see a couple of competetive races. In district 4, John Doolittle is retiring after a ninth term and leaves its district up in the air. Expect Republicans to retain the seat, but don't be suprised at a switch either.

District 11 also looks to be competitive as fresh congressman Jeff McNerney to fight hard to keep his seat.

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President-

Electoral Votes- 55

Status: Solid Democrat

Head to Head Polls: None

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Senate- No senate race in 2008

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House Races-

Competitive Races- District 4, District 11 More info soon

Overall look-

District 1: Michael Thompson (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 2: Wally Herger (R)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 3: Daniel Lungren (R)-inc vs. Bill Durston (D)

District 4: ??? (R) vs. ???(D)
District 5: Doris Matsui (D)-inc vs. Paul Smith (R)
District 6: Lynn Woolsey (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 7: George Miller (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 8: Nancy Pelosi (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 9: Barbara Lee (D)-inc vs. Charles Hargrave (R)
District 10: Ellen Tauscher (D)-inc (currently unopposed)

District 11: Jerry McNerney (D-I) V. ??? (competitive)
District 12: OPEN: ??? (D) (currently unopposed)
District 13: Pete Stark (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 14: Anna Eshoo (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 15: Michael Honda (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 16: Zoe Lofgren (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 17: Sam Farr (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 18: Dennis Cardoza (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 19: George Radanovich (R)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 20: Jim Costa (D)-inc vs. Jim Lopez (R)
District 21: Devin Nunes (R)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 22: Kevin McCarthy (R)-inc vs. Sharon Beery? (D)
District 23: Lois Capps (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 24: Elton Gallegly? (R)-inc vs. ??? (D)
District 25: Buck McKeon (R)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 26: David Dreier (R)-inc vs. ??? (D)
District 27: Brad Sherman (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 28: Howard Berman (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 29: Adam Schiff (D)-inc vs. Charles Hahn (R)
District 30: Henry Waxman (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 31: Xavier Becerra (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 32: Hilda Solis (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 33: Diane Watson (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 34: Lucille Royball-Allard (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 35: Maxine Waters (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 36: Jane Harman (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 37: OPEN: Laura Richardson (D) vs. John Kanaley (R)
District 38: Grace Napolitano (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 39: Linda Sanchez (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 40: Edward Royce (R)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 41: Jerry Lewis (R)-inc vs. Tim Prince (D) - possibly competitive
District 42: Gary Miller (R)-inc vs. Edwin Chau (D)
District 43: Joe Baca? (D)-inc vs. Scott Folkens (R)
District 44: Kenneth Calvert (R)-inc vs. ??? (D)
District 45: Mary Bono (R)-inc vs. David Roth (D)
District 46: Dana Rohrabacher (R)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 47: Loretta Sanchez (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 48: John Campbell (R)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 49: Darrell Issa (R)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 50: Brian Bilbray (R)-inc vs. ??? (D)
District 51: Bob Filner (D)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 52: OPEN: ??? (R) vs. ??? (D)
District 53: Susan Davis (D)-inc vs. Delecia Ann Holt (R)

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Governor-No race in 2008

Arkansas

2007-07-30T17:03:00.004-07:00

This is a state that could be a real wild card for 2008. The GOP should expect to win this state, but they must be careful because both Obama and Clinton are polling close with McCain at the moment. This has the potential to be a real battleground, but also not to be much of a race at all. Until it goes one way or the other, its best for me to say that it is a Weak GOP state for the time being.

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President-
Electoral Votes: 6
Status: Leans GOP
Head to Head Polls: None

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Senate-

Status: Strong DEM Hold
Incumpant: Mark Pryor

Challengers: Charles Banks, J. French Hill

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House-

Competitive races: None

Overall Look:

District 1: Marion Berry (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 2: Victor Snyder (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 3: John Boozman (R) (currently unopposed)
District 4: Mike Ross (D-I) (currently unopposed)

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Governor Race- None

Arizona

2007-07-30T17:03:00.003-07:00

Arizona has been battleground that seems to slightly lean Republican through elections. Bush won the state by about 10 points, and with John McCain being from Arizona, one would have to think that this one won't be that close. However, you can't say that it is impossible, because this state has been close many times before and the country is leaning to the Democratic side at the moment, so at least at the moment I will say that it is a Leans Republican. There is no senate contest, but look for a couple of House races to competitive.

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President-
Electoral Votes- 10
Status: Solid Republican
Head to Head Polls: None
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Senate- No races in 2008

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House Races-

Competitive Races-

District 1 (Open): Weak DEM Gain
GOP Candidates:Tom O'Hallaran, Sydney Ann Hay, Lewis Tenney

DEM Candidates: Ann Kirkpatrick, Howard Shanker, Mary Kim Titla

District 5: Weak DEM Hold
Incumbant: Harold Mitchell (D)

Challengers: J.D. Hayworth, Mark Anderson, Laura Knaperek

District 2: Trent Franks (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 3: John Shadegg (R-I) vs. Bob Lord (D)
District 4: Ed Pastor (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 6: Jeffrey Flake? (R-I) vs. Richard Grayson (D)
District 7: Raul Grijalva (D-I) vs. Gene Chewning (R)
District 8: Gabrielle Giffords (D-I) v. Timothy Bee (R) - possibly competitive

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No Governor race in 2008.

Alaska

2007-07-30T17:03:00.001-07:00

Alaska will be in the GOP presidential candidate's hands pretty easily next year, but the same will not be said for Alaska senator Ted Stevens, who is currently held up by scandal. There is a large chance for retirement, which would push this more closely to the GOP side, but as long as he is in the race, expect things to be competitive. There is also expected to be a close race in the house this year, as Don Young, who would be seeking his 19th term, may retire.

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President-
Electoral Votes: 3
Status: Solid Republican
Head to Head Polls: None

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Senate-
Status: Leans Republican
Head to Head Polls:None

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House-

Competitive Races-
At-Large- Leans Republican

Overall-
At-Large Don Young (R-I) Vs. Diane Benson(D), Ethan Berkowitz(D), Jake Metcalfe(D), Ray Metcalfe(D)

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No Governor race in 2008

Alabama

2007-07-30T17:00:00.000-07:00

There shouldn't be anything in Alabama that will suprise anyone going into 2008. Alabama has been, and baring the near impossible will remain red in this years election. The nine votes up for grabs looks to be secure for John McCain in his quest for the president. In the senate, Jeff Sessions (R) looks to have a pretty smooth ride also, as he faces no primary opposition, and a short list unknown democrats. Right now, there competitive races in the house.

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President-
Electoral Votes- 9
Status: Solid Republican
Head to Head Polls: None

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Senate-
Status: Solid Republican
Incumbant: Jeff Secssions (R)

Challengers:Vivian Davis Figures (D),Pete Johnson (D), Johnny Swanson (D)

Head to Head Polls: None

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House Races-
Competitive Races- None

Overall Look-
District 1: Jo Bonner (R-I) vs. ??? (D)
District 2: OPEN: ??? (R) vs. ??? (D)
District 3: Mike Rogers (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 4: Robert Aderholt (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 5: Robert "Bud" Cramer (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 6: Spencer Bachus (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 7: Artur Davis (D-I) (currently unopposed)

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Governor-

No race in 2008

2007-06-20T15:16:00.001-07:00

Alabama: Incumbant: Jeff Sessions (R) Challengers:
Outlook: Expected to be a safe seat

Alaska: Incumbant: Ted Stevens (R) Challengers: