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Feb 18, 2010

BREAKING: Rep. Brad Ellsworth to run for IN Senate

It is being reported theat Rep. Brad Ellsworth (D-IN) will run for the Senate seat left open by Evan Bayh’s surprise retirement. While Ellsworth will be a strong Senate candidate this decision instantly creates a competitive race for his House seat and a top Republican pick-up opportunity. The moderate Ellsworth and fit the district well with his strong law and order credentials from his days as a sheriff but it was won by both McCain and Bush in the Presidential races.  

State Rep. Trent Van Haaften is said to be considering running on the Democratic side.  There were already a number of Republicans running long-shot challenges against Ellsworth.  More prominent and viable Republicans are likely to get into the race in the coming days.

UPDATE - Ellsworth's office has called the report we linked to "inaccurate," but they have not stated that he will not run. UPDATE UPDATE - Ellsworth has confirmed that he IS a candidate.