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"You're going to face a choice in November. This is a choice between the policies that
got us into this mess in the first place and the policies that got us out of this mess –
and what the other side is counting on is people not having a good memory."
— President Barack Obama, 8 July 2010
"I look at politicians the same way [that] I look at C.B.D. gummies. I know a lot of people believe in them,
but I'm not sure they're actually doing anything." — comedian Mark Norman
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The Republican Party and the A.L.E.C. conspiracy and the anti-democracy billionaires like the Koch Brothers remain the enemy. The fascists have controlled the U.S. Supreme Court since 2010 and before and Congress and the U.S. Senate since January 2011; then damn if the Russians and the fascist Republicans didn't capture the White House too, installing Emperor Donald Trump in January 2017.
You and I may never be able to vote again. The fascist plan to destroy America's economy, to take away Constitutional rights, and to profit from bribery, pollution, treason, and war crimes is documented all over the place.
The fascists must be stopped or democracy will die, America as the beacon of freedom will be extinguished. The battle for freedom on this planet will be over.
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selection of U.S. President & V.P. by the Electoral College system
2024 Presidential Elections entry at Wikipedia
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Working Minds Philosophy's Fascist Republican 'Project 2025' Page
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"Could we at least have a grownup [from the Republicans]?"
~~ Bob in Sacramento, California, in May 2015
U.S. Senate Races
The Senate Class of 2012 included 23 Democrats and 10 Republicans up for re-election.
One-third of the 100 members in the U.S. Senate run for re-election in each 2-year cycle.
The Senate Class of 2014 included 20 Democrats and 13 Republicans up for re-election.
the National Mid-Term Election in November 2014 was a disaster for democracy
The 114th Congress [2015-2016] included 44 Democratic Senators & 2 independents versus 54 Republicans.
The Senate Class of 2016 included 10 Democrats and 24 Republicans running for re-election.
U.S. Senate elections Class III list (34 Senators in 2016)
The 115th Congress [2017-2018] includes 45 Democratic Senators & 2 independents versus 52 Republicans, 1 vacancy.
The Senate Class of 2018 includes two independents, 23 Democrats, and 9 Republicans running for re-election.
U.S. Senate elections Class I list (34 Senators in 2018)
The 116th Congress [2019-2020] includes 46 Democratic Senators & 2 independents versus 51 Republicans, 1 vacancy.
The Senate Class of 2020 includes 13 Democrats and 20 Republicans running for re-election.
U.S. Senate elections Class II list (33 Senators in 2020)
The 117th Congress [2021-2022] includes 48 Democratic Senators & 3 independents versus 49 Republicans.
The Senate Class of 2022 includes 15 Democrats and 19 Republicans running for re-election.
U.S. Senate elections Class I list (34 Senators in 2022)
The 118th Congress [2023-2024] includes 47 Democratic Senators & 4 independents versus 49 Republicans.
The Senate Class of 2024 includes four independents, 19 Democrats, and 10 Republicans running for re-election.
U.S. Senate elections Class I list (33 Senators in 2024)
According to the Ballotpedia, the key Senate battlegrounds for this election cycle are
open seats in Arizona, California, Maryland, Michigan, & West Virginia; Democratic incumbent seats in Montana,
Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia & Wisconsin; and Republican Ted Cruz in Texas.
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
2024 U.S. Senate elections info at Wikipedia
The President of the U.S. Senate is the incumbent U.S. Vice President.
President pro tempore Patty Murray [Dem-WA]
Senate Majority Leader Charles Ellis 'Chuck' Schumer [Dem-NY]
Senate Minority Leader 'Moscow Mitch' McConnell [GOP-KY]
Majority Whip Dick Durbin [Dem-IL]
Minority Whip John Thune [GOP-SD]
★ ★ Alabama ★ ★ {usual turnout = GOP 2:1 over Dems} a 4/2012
primary election March 13th; runoff April 24th; national election November 3rd 2020
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Jeff Sessions [GOP AL] in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Richard Shelby [GOP AL] in 2016
2010 Democratic candidate attorney William G. Barnes
★ ★ Alaska ★ ★ {usual turnout = GOP 3:1 Dems} a 4/2012
primary election August 28th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Mark Begich [since 2009; Dem] is up for re-election in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Lisa Murkowski [appointed 2002, re-elected 2004 & 2010; GOP] in 2016
2010 Democratic candidate Scott McAdams
★ ★ Arizona ★ ★ a 7/2024
primary election July 30th; national election November 5th, 2024
G.E. Nordell's Arizona Travel & Business Links Pages
independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema [2013-2024] did not seek re-election in 2024
2024 Democratic candidate Ruben Gallego won the party primary in 2024
2024 Republican candidate Kari Lake won the party primary in 2024
Sen. Jon Kyl [1995-2012; GOP] did not seek re-election in 2012
2012 Democratic candidate Richard Carmona, former Surgeon General of the U.S.
Sen. Mark Kelly [since 12/2020; Dem] up for re-election in 2028
Republican former Sen. John McCain [1937-2018] served from 1987 to 2018
Sen. McCain announced in November 2014 that he will seek a sixth 6th senate term in 2016.
★ ★ Arkansas ★ ★ {usual turnout = Dems 2½:1 GOP} a 4/2012
primary election May 22nd; runoff June 12th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Mark Pryor [since 2003; Dem] is up for re-election in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. John Boozman [since 2003; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
former Sen. Blanche Lincoln [1999-2010; Dem]
2010 Democratic candidate Lt. Gov. Bill Halter [since 2007; Dem] lost in the primary runoff
★ ★ California ★ ★ a 7/2024
primary election March 5th; national election November 5th, 2024
G.E. Nordell's California Travel & Business Links Pages
Democrat Sen. Laphonza Butler [apptd. 10/2023-12/2024] is not seeking election to a full term in 2024
Democrat Cong. Adam Schiff [2001-2023] won the 2024 top-two primary election in California
Republican Steve Garvey won the 2024 top-two primary election in California
Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein [1933-2023] served from 11/1992 to 9/2023
Democrat Sen. Alex Padilla [apptd. 1/2021, re-elected 2022] is up for re-election in 2028
Republican Mark Meuser won the 2022 top-two primary election in California, but lost the November election 39% to 61%
Democrat Sen. Kamala Harris (D) was elected U.S. Vice President in 11/2020
Democrat Sen. Barbara Boxer served 1993-2016, did not seek re-election in 2016
2010 losing Republican candidate Carly Fiorina: Demon Sheep ad backfired: rebuttal ad "Demon Sheep II"
★ ★ Colorado ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election June 26th; national election November 3rd 2020
G.E. Nordell's Colorado Travel & Business Links Pages
Sen. Cory Gardner [since 2015; GOP] is up for re-election in 2020
Sen. Michael Bennet [apptd 2009, elected 2011; Dem] is up for re-election in 2016
official website
campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
The National Republican Senatorial Committee began running robocalls against Michael Bennet in March 2015.
former Sen. Mark Udall [2009-2014; Dem] lost re-election in 2014
★ ★ Connecticut ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election August 14th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Joseph 'Traitor Joe' Lieberman [indep; 1989-2012] is retiring in 2012
former Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate
campaign website
Cong. Chris Murphy [Dem-CT05; 2007-2012] is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate
campaign website
State Rep. William Tong is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate
campaign website
the main Republican candidate for 2012 is TEA Party favorite Linda McMahon, co-owner of W.W.E.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal [since 2011; Dem] is up for re-election in 2016
★ ★ Delaware ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election September 11th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Tom Carper [since 2001; Dem] is up for re-election in 2012
campaign website
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate (and campaign funds thief) Christine O'Donnell has run in 2008 & 2010 & 2012
Sen. Chris Coons [since 11/2010; Dem] is up for re-election in 2016
campaign website
Wikipedia
District of Columbia a 11/2015
does not elect a member to the U.S. Senate
★ ★ Florida ★ ★ a 11/2015
the Presidential primary election is March 15th, 2016; the statewide primary/runoff election is August 30th, 2016; the national election is November 3rd 2020
G.E. Nordell's Florida Travel & Business Links Pages
Sen. Marco Rubio [2011-2016; GOP]
declared in April 2015 that he is running for president in 2016 and not for re-election to the Senate.
official website
entry at Wikipedia
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"American Dreams: Restoring Economic Opportunity for Everyone" [2015] by Sen. Marco Rubio
Kindle Edition from Sentinel/Penguin [1/2015] for $12.99 Sentinel 8½x5½ pb [10/2015] for $11.04 Sentinel 9¼x6¼ hardcover [1/2015] for $18.63 |
2016 U.S. Senate candidate Cong. Patrick Murphy [Dem-FL18 2013-2016]
official website
campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
2010 U.S. Senate candidate was Cong. Kendrick Meek [Dem-FL17 2003-2010]: Wikipedia
Sen. Bill Nelson [since 2001; Dem] is up for re-election in 2018
official website
campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
2012 Republican candidate for U.S. Senate was Cong. Connie Mack IV [GOP-FL14 2005-2012]: Wikipedia
★ ★ Georgia ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election July 20th, primary runoff August 10th; national election November 3rd 2020
G.E. Nordell's Georgia (USA) Travel & Business Links Page
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Saxby Chambliss [since 2003; GOP] up for re-election in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Johnny Isakson [since 2005; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in 2010 was Michael Thurmond
2010 campaign website
Wikipedia
★ ★ Hawai'i ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election August 11th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Daniel Akaka [1990-2012; Dem] is retiring in 2012
Cong. Mazie Hirono [2007-2012; Dem HI-02] is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in 2012
campaign website
former Congressman Ed Case [Dem] is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in 2012
campaign website
former Gov. Linda Lingle will seek the open seat in 2012 as the Republican candidate
Sen. Daniel Inouye [since 1963! Dem] is up for re-election in 2016
★ ★ Idaho ★ ★ {turnout = GOP 6:1 Dems} a 4/2012
primary election May 15th; national election November 3rd 2020
G.E. Nordell's Idaho Travel & Business Links Page
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Jim Risch [since 2009; GOP] up for re-election in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Mike Crapo [since 1999; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in 2010 was Tom Sullivan campaign website
★ ★ Illinois ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election March 20; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Dick Durbin [since 1997; Dem] up for re-election in 2014
Sen. Mark Kirk [since 11/2010; Dem] up for re-election in 2016
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Alexi Giannoulias lost to Kirk in 2010 by 46.4% to 48%
campaign website
Wikipedia
www.TammyDuckworth.com for senate in 2016
★ ★ Indiana ★ ★ a 2/2017
primary election May 8th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Joe Donnelly [since 2013; Dem] up for re-election in 2018
2018 campaign website
Wikipedia
ANY Democrat vs. 
Sen. Todd Young [since 2017; GOP] up for re-election in 2028
80-year-old Sen. Richard Lugar [1977-2012; GOP] lost in the May 8th primary to TEA-bagger Richard Mourdock, who lost to Cong. Joe Donnelly
★ ★ Iowa ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election June 5th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Tom Harkin [since 1985; Dem] up for re-election in 2014
campaign website
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Chuck Grassley [since 1981; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
2010 Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate was Roxanne Conlin: Wikipedia
★ ★ Kansas ★ ★ {usual turnout = GOP 4:1 Dems} a 4/2012
primary election August 7th; national election November 3rd 2020
G.E. Nordell's Kansas Travel & Business Links - Page of Shame
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Pat Roberts [since 1997; GOP] up for re-election in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Jerry Moran [since 2011; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
2010 Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate was educator Lisa Johnston: campaign website
★ ★ Kentucky ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election May 22nd; national election November 3rd 2020
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Mitch McConnell [since 1985; GOP] in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. TEA Bagger fool Sen. Rand Paul [since 2011; GOP] in 2016
2010 Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway
campaign website
Wikipedia
2010 Democratic candidate Lt. Governor [2007-2011] Daniel Mongiardo Wikipedia
★ ★ Louisiana ★ ★ {usual primary turnout = Dems 53:47 GOP} a 4/2012
primary election March 24th; national election November 3rd 2020
G.E. Nordell's Louisiana Travel & Business Links - Page of Shame
Sen. Mary Landrieu [since 1997; Dem] is up for re-election in 2014
disgraced Sen. David Vitter [since 2005; GOP] is up for re-election in 2016
2010 Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate was Cong. Charlie Melanηon [2005-2010; Dem LA-03]
campaign website {parked}
Wikipedia
★ ★ Maine ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election June 12th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Olympia Snowe [1995-2012; GOP] is retiring in 2012
popular former Gov. Angus King is an independent candidate (and possible frontrunner);
Democratic primary candidates include Matthew Dunlap, State Senator Cynthia Dill, and State Rep. Jon Hinck;
Republican primary candidates include conservative Scott D'Amboise, TEA Bagger Andrew Ian Dodge, Secretary of State Charles Summers, and state Treasurer Bruce Poliquin
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Susan Collins [since 1997; GOP] up for re-election in 2014
★ ★ Maryland ★ ★ a 7/2024
primary election May 14th; national election November 5th, 2024
Democrat incumbent Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin [2007-2024] did not seek re-election in 2024
Democrat Angela Alsobrooks won the party primary in 2024
Republican Larry Hogan won the party primary in 2024
2012 Democratic primary candidate State Senator C. Anthony Muse campaign website
possible 2012 Republican primary candidates include former Lt. Gov. Michael Steele and
former Secret Service Agent Dan Bongino
Democrat incumbent Democrat incumbent Sen. Chris Van Hollen [since 2017] is up for re-election in 2028
Republican former Sen. Barbara Mikulski served 1987-2016, did not seek re-election in 2016
★ ★ Massachusetts ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election September 6th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Scott Brown [since 2010; GOP] won the January 2010 special election to fill the seat vacated by Ted Kennedy's death
Harvard professor Elizabeth Warren is expected to win the primary for the very tight race in November 2012
Sen. John Kerry [since 1985; Dem] up for re-election in 2014
★ ★ Michigan ★ ★ a 7/2024
primary election August 6th; national election November 5th, 2024
We Are The People - Michigan
Democrat Sen. Debbie Stabenow [2001-2024] did not seek re-election in 2024
Democrat Cong. Elissa Slotkin [MI-07, 20192023] is running in 2024
Democrat actor Hill Harper is running in 2024
2012 Republican primary candidates included libertarian activist Scotty Boman, educator Clark Durant,
and former Congressman Pete Hoekstra
Democrat Sen. Gary Peters [since 2016] is up for re-election in 2026
Republican Cong. John E. James [MI-10] narrowly lost the Senate election in 2020, 48% to 50%
Sen. Carl Levin [1979-2014] did not seek re-election in 2014
★ ★ Minnesota ★ ★ a 12/2017
primary election August 14th; national election November 3rd 2020
Sen. Amy Klobuchar [since 2007; Dem] is up for re-election in 2018
2012 Republican primary candidates include State Rep. Kurt Bills, Pete Hegseth, and Dan Severson [USN-Ret]
Sen. Al Franken [July 2009 - Dec 2017; Dem] said that he will resign over sexual misconduct allegations - term expires in 2020
campaign website
Wikipedia
Senate appointee Tina Smith [appointed Dec 2017; Dem] - plans to run for term remainder in 2018
born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1959; moved to Minnesota in the 1980s
Gov. Mark Dayton's chief of staff, 2011-2015; Lt. Governor 2015-2017; appointed U.S. Senator 12/2017 to replace Al Franken
official website? campaign website? Wikipedia
★ ★ Mississippi ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election March 13th; runoff April 3rd; national election November 3rd 2020
ANY Democrat vs. Roger Wicker [appointed Dec 2007; GOP] in 2012
Democrat Albert N. Gore, Jr. won the 3-way March primary with 56% of voters (no runoff?)
Sen. Thad Cochran [since Dec 1978; GOP] probable retiree in 2014
★ ★ Missouri ★ ★ a 5/2023
primary election August 7th; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's Missouri Travel & Business Links - Page of Shame
Sen. Josh Hawley [since 2019; GOP]
Hawley managed to act as a participant in the January 6th U.S. Capitol Riot and also to display cowardice during the event.
Simon & Schuster announced Thursday 1/7/2021 that it was canceling plans to publish a book by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) due to his leadership of a group of Republican lawmakers to overturn the 2020 presidential election result. Critics accused Hawley, who challenged the Electoral College votes of several states that President-elect Joe Biden won, of helping to incite the mob that stormed the Capitol on Wednesday. Hawley's book, "The Tyranny of Big Tech", was set to be released in June 2021.
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Eric Schmitt [since 2023; GOP]
former Sen. Claire McCaskill [2007-2018; Dem]
campaign website
Wikipedia
Republican Cong. Todd Akin [2001-2012; MO-02] beat politician Sarah Steelman in the primary, then lost to McCaskill
former Sen. Roy Blunt [2011-2022; GOP]
★ ★ Montana ★ ★ a 7/2024
primary election June 4th; national election November 5th, 2024
G.E. Nordell's Montana Travel & Business Links Page
Democrat incumbent Sen. Jon Tester [since 2007] is up for re-election in 2024
campaign website
Wikipedia
Republican primary candidate Cong. Denny Rehberg [2001-2012; GOP MT-at large]
Republican candidate Tim Sheehy won the primary election in 2024
Republican incumbent Sen. Steve Daines [since 1/2015]
Republican interim Sen. John Walsh served from 2/2014 to 12/2014
Democrat Sen. Max Baucus served 12/1978 to 2/2014, when he was appointed U.S. Ambassador to China
★ ★ Nebraska ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election May 15th; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's Nebraska Travel & Business Links Page
Sen. Ben Nelson [2001-2012; Dem] is retiring in 2012
unopposed Democratic primary candidate former Gov. Bob Kerrey is running for U.S. Senate in 2012
2012 campaign website
Wikipedia
Republican primary candidates include State Treasurer Don Stenberg, State Senator Deb Fischer,
and State Attorney General Jon Bruning
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Mike Johanns [since 2009; GOP] in 2014
★ ★ Nevada ★ ★ a 7/2024
primary election June 11th; national election November 5th, 2024
G.E. Nordell's Nevada Travel & Business Links Pages
Democrat incumbent Sen. Jacky Rosen [since 2019] is up for re-election in 2024
Republican candidate Samuel Boaz 'Sam' Brown won the party primary election in 2024
Republican Sen. Dean Heller appointed May 2011 by GOP Gov. Sandoval to serve Ensign's remaining term; re-elected 2012, lost in 2018
Republican Sen. John Ensign [served 2001-2011] - resigned in May 2011 over 2009 sex scandal
Democrat incumbent Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto [since 1/2017] is up for re-election in 2028
the first Latina to serve as Nevada's Attorney General
Democrat U.S. Senator Harry Reid served 1987-2016, was majority leader 2007-2013; did not run for re-election in 2016
watch official video [3:35] on YouTube
Wikipedia
campaign website
former Cong. Shelley Berkeley [1999-2012; Dem NV-01] ran for Senate in 2012: campaign website
"A tenacious advocate for the middle class." — Sen. Harry Reid, Dec 2011
"We have something to fight for in this [election]: the future of the American middle class."
— Shelley Berkley, running for U.S. Senate from Nevada
★ ★ New Hampshire ★ ★ a 5/2017
primary election September 11th; national election November 3rd, 2020
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [since 2009; Dem] is up for re-election in 2020
Sen. Margaret 'Maggie' Wood Hassan [since 2017; Dem] is up for re-election in 2022
served as the 81st Governor of New Hampshire from 2013 to 2016
campaign website
official website
Wikipedia
former Sen. Kelly Ayotte [2011-2016; GOP]
2010 Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate was then-Cong. Paul Hodes [NH-02] Wikipedia
★ ★ New Jersey ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election June 5th; national election November 3rd, 2020
Sen. Bob Menendez [appointed 12/2005; Dem] up for re-election in 2012
campaign website
Wikipedia
Republican primary candidates include State Senator Joseph Kyrillos, Prof. Bader Qarmout, and Joseph Rullo
Sen. Frank Lautenberg [since 2003; Dem] is up for re-election in 2014
★ ★ New Mexico ★ ★ a 2/2017
primary election June 5th; national election November 3rd, 2020
Since this is where I live, I started a New Mexico Political Links page for the 2012 elections & beyond
G.E. Nordell's New Mexico Travel & Business Links Pages
Sen. Martin Heinrich [since 2013; Dem] is up for re-election in 2024
Martin Heinrich's first TV ad, 4/2012 [0:31]
5/2012 'Find Martin Heinrich On Weekends' TV ad [0:31]
Martin Heinrich's 5/2012 'Fighting For New Mexico' TV ad [0:31]
Martin Heinrich's 5/2012 'Tug' TV ad [0:32]
Sen. Ben Ray Lujan [since 2021; Dem] is up for re-election in 2020
former Sen. Tom Udall [2009-2020; Dem] retired in 2020
former Sen. Jeff Bingaman [1983-2012; Dem] retired in 2012
★ ★ New York State ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election June 26th; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's New York State Travel & Business Links Pages
Sen. Hillary Clinton [2001-2009] resigned upon confirmation as U.S. Secretary of State; Gov. Paterson appointed
then-Cong. Kirsten Gillibrand [2007-09; Dem NY-20] in January 2009; she won the November 2010 special election at 63%
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [since 2009; Dem] is running for re-election in 2012
campaign website
Wikipedia
Republican primary candidates include attorney Wendy E. Long, George Maragos &
Cong. Bob Turner [2011-12; GOP NY-09]
Sen. Charles 'Chuck' Schumer [since 1999; Dem] up for re-election in 2016
campaign website
Wikipedia
★ ★ North Carolina ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election May 8th; runoff July 17th; national election November 3rd, 2020
Sen. Kay Hagan [since 2009; Dem] is up for re-election in 2014
Sen. Richard Burr [since 2005; GOP] is up for re-election in 2016
2010 Democratic candidate was Sec'y of State Elaine Marshall: campaign website Wikipedia
★ ★ North Dakota ★ ★ a 2/2017
primary election June 12th; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's North Dakota Travel & Business Links Page
Sen. Heidi Heitkamp [since 2013; Dem] is up for re-election in 2018
former State Attorney General Heitkamp was unopposed in the Democratic primary election in 2012
campaign website
Wikipedia
Sen. John Hoeven [since 2011; GOP] up for re-election in 2022
Sen. Kent Conrad [12/1992-2012; Dem] retired in 2012
★ ★ Ohio ★ ★ a 7/2024
primary election March 19th; national election November 5th, 2024
Democrat incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown [since 2007] up for re-election in 2024
official website
campaign website
Wikipedia
Republican incumbent Sen. J.D. {James David} Vance [since 1/2023] - is up for re-eection in 2028
Democratic nominee Cong. Tim Ryan [OH-13, 2003-2022] - lost in the general election, 47% to 53%
Republican Sen. Rob Portman [2011-2022] did not seek re-election in 2022
Republican Sen. George Victor Voinovich [1936-2016] served 1/1999 to 12/2010
★ ★ Oklahoma ★ ★ (2010 turnout GOP 50.6:49.4 Dems} a 4/2012
primary election June 26th; runoff August 28th; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's Oklahoma Travel & Business Links - Page of Shame
ANY Democrat vs. anti-science goofball Sen. Jim Inhofe [since Nov 1994; GOP] up for re-election in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Tom Coburn [since 2005; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
★ ★ Oregon ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election May 15th; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's Oregon Travel & Business Links Pages
Sen. Jeff Merkley [since 2009; Dem] is up for re-election in 2014
Sen. Ron Wyden [since 1996; Dem] is up for re-election in 2016:
campaign website
Wikipedia
★ ★ Pennsylvania ★ ★ a 7/2024
primary election April 23rd; national election November 5th, 2024
Democrat incumbent Sen. Bob Casey, Jr. [since 2007] beat Santorum in 2006, is up for re-election in 2024
Republican primary candidate David McCormick ran for U.S. Senator from PA in 2022 & 2024
Republican Sen. Richard John 'Rick' Santorum, Sr. served 1/1995 to 12/2006, lost the 2006 election 41% to 59%
Democrat incumbent Sen. John Fetterman [since 2023] is up for re-election in 2028
Republican Sen. Patrick J. Toomey served 2011 to 12/2022
longtime Republican-turned-Democrat Sen. Arlen Spector - served from 1/1981 to 12/2010 {30 years}, lost in the 2010 Dem primary
then-Cong. Joe Sestak [PA-07] won the 2010 Dem primary, but lost the election
policy-based book "Walking In Your Shoes To Restore The American Dream" [], co-authored with Jake Sternberger
★ ★ Rhode Island ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election September 11th; national election November 3rd, 2020
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [since 2007; Dem] is up for re-election in 2012
campaign website
Wikipedia
Republican primary candidates may include businessman Barry Hinckley, John Robitaille,
Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian, and Woonsocket Mayor Leo Fontaine
Sen. Jack Reed [since 1997; Dem] is up for re-election in 2014
★ ★ South Carolina ★ ★ a 6/2012
primary election June 12th; runoff June 26th; national election November 3rd, 2020
Sen. Lindsey Graham [since 2003; GOP] plans to retire in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. wacko Sen. Jim DeMint [since 2005; GOP] is up for re-election in 2016
★ ★ South Dakota ★ ★ a 6/2012
primary election June 5th; runoff June 26th; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's South Dakota Travel & Business Links Page
Sen. Tim Johnson [since 1997; Dem] is up for re-election in 2014
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. John Thune [since 2005; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
courageous Sen. Tim Johnson of South Dakota
entry at Wikipedia
★ ★ Tennessee ★ ★ a 6/2012
primary election August 2nd; national election November 3rd, 2020
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Bob Corker [since 2007; GOP] up for re-election in 2012
seven Democrats are seeking the nomination in the August primary
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Lamar Alexander [since 2003; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
★ ★ Texas ★ ★ a 7/2024
primary election March 5th; runoff in July; national election November 5th, 2024
G.E. Nordell's Texas Travel & Business Links - Page of Shame
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz [since 2013] is up for re-election in 2024
Democrat Cong. Colin Allred [TX-32 2019-2024] is running for Senate in 2024
In 2012, former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz placed second in the Republican primary election, then beat Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst 56.8% to 43.2%
in the upset July runoff; the weak Texas Democratic voter base gave 40.5% for Paul Sadler, while Ted Cruz got 56.6% of the vote in the November election.
Republican former Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison served 6/1993 to 12/2012; she did not run for re-election in 2012
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ANY Democrat vs. Republican Sen. John Cornyn [since 12/2002] - up for re-election in 2026
★ ★ Utah ★ ★
primary election June 26th; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's Utah Travel & Business Links Page
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Orrin Hatch [since 1977; GOP] up for re-election in 2012
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Mike Lee [since 2011; GOP] up for re-election in 2016
★ ★ Vermont ★ ★ a 6/2012
primary election August 28th; national election November 3rd, 2020
Sen. Bernie Sanders [since 2007; indep] up for re-election in 2012: campaign website
Sen. Sanders is unnopposed in the primary, and will likely beat any Republican candidate on the ballot
Sen. Patrick Leahy [since 1975; Dem] up for re-election in 2016
★ ★ Virginia ★ ★ a 7/2024
state primary election June 18th, national election November 5th, 2024
Progress Virginia [est. 2011]
Democrat incumbent Sen. Tim Kaine [since 2013] is up for re-election in 2024
former Virginia Governor was unopposed in the Democratic primary election
campaign website
first TV ad 8/2012 {watch [0:30] free on YouTube}
Fairfax, Virginia NBC4 9/20/2012 Tim Kaine vs George Allen televised debate [59:17] on YouTube
one-term Democrat Sen. Jim Webb - served 1/2007 to 12/2012, did not seek re-election in 2012
one-term Republican Sen. George Allen - served 1/2001 to 12/2006, won the 2006 Republican primary election against Jamie Radtke,
head of the Virginia Tea Party Patriots, 66% to 23%, but lost the general election 47% to 53%
Democrat incumbent Sen. Mark Warner [since 1/2009] is up for re-election in 2026
former Virginia Governor
official Mark Warner for U.S. Senate campaign website
entry at Wikipedia
Republican Sen. John Warner [1927-2021] served 1/1979 to 12/2008 (30 years)
★ ★ Washington State ★ ★
special elections February 14th & April 17th; primary election August 7th; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's Washington State Travel & Business Links Page
Republican nominee for U.S. Senate is Dino Rossi
Sen. Patty Murray [since 1993; Dem] official campaign website re-election 2016
Sen. Maria Cantwell [since 2001; Dem] 2012 re-election campaign website
★ ★ West Virginia ★ ★ a 7/2024
primary election May 14th; national election November 5th, 2024
Dem/independent incumbent Sen. Joe Manchin [2010-2024] - initially filed paperwork for the 2024 election,
but announced 11/2023 that he is not seeking re-election
campaign website
Wikipedia
Democrat interim Sen. Carte Patrick Goodwin - lawyer appointed 7/2010 to 11/2010] to fill the seat vacated by Robert Byrd's death
Democrat Sen. Robert Byrd [1917-2010] served from 1/1959 to 6/2010
Republican John Raese was nominee for U.S. Senator from West Virginia in 1984, 2006, 2010 & 2012
Republican incumbent Shelley Moore Capito [since 1/2015]
Democrat Paula Jean Swearengin lost the 2020 election 27% to 70%
Democrat Natalie Tennant
Democrat Sen. Jay Rockefeller [served 1985-2015] - did not seek re-election in 2014
★ ★ Wisconsin ★ ★ a 7/2024
primary election August 13th; national election November 5th, 2024
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democrat incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin [since 1/2013] is up for re-election in 2024
the first openly LGBT woman elected to the House of Representatives in 1999 and to the Senate in 2013
Republican candidates for nomination for U.S. Senate include Charles Barman, bank owner Eric Hovde, and Rejani Raveendran
Democrat Sen. Herb Kohl [1935-2023] served 1/1989 to 12/2012 (24 years)
Republican Sen. Joseph McCarthy [1908-57] served from 1/1947 to 5/1957;
he is most famous for involvement in the 1950s 'Red Scare' and Hollywood blacklist.
Republican incumbent Sen. Ron Johnson [since 1/2011]
Democrat former Sen. Russ Feingold served from 1/1993 to 12/2010 
May 2015: Russ Feingold Senate campaign launch video [1:30] on YouTube
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★ ★ Wyoming ★ ★ a 4/2012
primary election August 21st; national election November 3rd, 2020
G.E. Nordell's Wyoming Travel & Business Links Pages
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. John Barrasso [GOP WY; appointed 2007; elected 2008] up for re-election in 2012
ANY Democrat vs. Sen. Michael Enzi [GOP WY; since 1996] in 2014
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