Friday, November 6, 2009

2010 Elections - What Dems Need to Look Out For

Thirty-seven governors will be up for re-election in 2010, and several of those seats could have a big impact on laying groundwork in swing states for the 2012 election.

In Ohio -Democrat Ted Strickland is polling even with his likely Republican challenger, former Representative John Kasich

Pennsylvania - show that Republican state attorney general Tom Corbett is the front runner to replace Democratic Governor Ed Rendell, who is term-limited.

Kansas - Kathleen Sebelius was governor until joining Obama's Cabinet, Democrats face a steep challenge from popular Republican Senator Sam Brownback.

Arizona - Republican, Jan Brewer, was appointed to replace Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, and she is expected to seek a full term.

What's At Stake for Democrats

Connecticut - Chris Dodd

Illinois - The Obama Seat

Nevada - Harry Reid

Pennsylvania - Arlen Specter

Delaware - The Biden Seat

Arkansas - Blanche Lincoln

Colorado - The Salazar Seat

North Dakota - Byron Dorgan

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