In the House - House Election News - Cattle Call on Cape Cod
Mar 11, 2010
Moo!
I blogged earlier about rumors that Rep. Delahunt was considering retiring from his seat in eastern Massachusetts. Last week, Delahunt confirmed the rumors by announcing he will not run for reelection in 2010. Republicans, energized by Sen. Scott Murphy’s upset in January’s special Senate election, smell a pick-up opportunity.
Open seats are a rarity in Massachusetts and potential contenders are lining up on both sides.
In the House - House Election News - Trouble In River City
Feb 18, 2010
Brad Ellsworth (D-IN)
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.