2010 Candidates

We have a chance to gain even more Senate seats next year and significantly increase our ability to pass common-sense, progressive legislation with President Barack Obama. If even one Democratic vote is lost on a Democratic motion to end a filibuster and have an up-or-down vote on a bill, the Republicans will be able to infinitely delay our efforts to protect America's families, working people, environment, and moral leadership in the world.

Every seat counts, so take a look into the future and read about some of our terrific 2010 Senate candidates today!

Democratic Challengers

Democratic Incumbents

Democratic Challengers:

	Florida -- Kendrick Meek South Florida Congressman Kendrick Meek is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Republican Mel Martinez. Congressman Meek holds a seat on the powerful Ways and Means committee in the United States House of Representatives. Click here to support Kendrick's campaign today!
	Iowa -- Bob Krause Bob Krause has represented Iowa in the state legislature, served in the Carter Administration as a transportation official, and still serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserve. Click here to support Bob's campaign today!
	Kentucky - Jack Conway Jack Conway is the current Attorney General of Kentucky, having defeated his Republican opponent by over 20 points in 2007. In his capacity as AG, he has established a cybercrimes unit and investigated price gouging at gas stations, ultimately forcing seven stations to pay settlements. Click here to support Jack's campaign today!
	Kentucky - Dan Mongiardo Even as a relatively unknown State Senator, Mongiardo came close to defeating incumbent Republican Senator Bunning in 2004. He has since been elected Lt. Governor, and has announced his intention to run for the seat again. Click here to support Dan's campaign today!
	Missouri - Robin Carnahan Aspen Institute’s Rodel Foundation named the Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan one of 24 “rising stars” in American politics in 2005. When Robin Carnahan first entered office in 2004, she made reducing red-tape for businesses one of her biggest priorities. Since then, she has moved more than 80% of business filings online, saving millions of dollars for Missouri taxpayers and businesses. Click here to support Robin's campaign today!
	New Hampshire - Paul Hodes Congressman Paul Hodes announced his candidacy for the open Senate seat after Judd Gregg retires. As a member of the House of Representatives since 2007, Hodes has been recognized for his efforts to help the working, middle-class. With his support, the state of New Hampshire passed its first increase in the minimum wage in over a decade. During the Bush administration, Paul worked to hold the Executive Branch accountable for the war in Iraq through his votes and tough questioning of administration officials before the Government Reform Committee. Click here to support Paul's campaign today!
	Ohio - Jennifer Brunner Brunner is Ohio’s incumbent Secretary of State, putting her in charge of the state’s elections process. She is running for the Democratic nomination for Senate. As part of an overall effort to restore trust to elections, Brunner has spearheaded a massive voting machine study to solve problems with the security and reliability of voting machines. Click here to support Jennifer's campaign today!
	Ohio - Lee Fisher Lt. Governor Lee Fisher maintained a fast clip of fundraising in his race for Ohio’s open Senate seat, having raised $1 million in the first quarter. He recently won the endorsement of Congressman Zack Space in his race for the Democratic nomination against Jennifer Brunner. Click here to support Lee's campaign today!

Democratic Incumbents:

	Sen. Evan Bayh – D-IN Sen. Bayh represents Indiana in the US Senate. He will be running for his third term in 2010.
	Michael Bennet – D-CO Sen. Bennet represents Colorado in the US Senate. He was appointed by Gov. Bill Ritter when incumbent fmr. Sen. Ken Salazar was named as President Obama’s Secretary of the Interior. He will be running for his first full term in 2010.
	Barbara Boxer – D-CA Sen. Boxer represents California in the US Senate. She will be running for her fourth term in 2010.
	Sen. Christopher Dodd - D-CT Sen. Dodd represents Connecticut in the US Senate. He will be running for his sixth term in 2010.
	Sen. Byrdon Dorgan - D-SD Sen. Dorgan represents North Dakota in the US Senate. He will be running for his fourth term in 2010.
	Sen. Russ Feingold - D-WI Sen. Feingold represents Wisconsin in the US Senate. He will be running for his fourth term in 2010.
	Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand - D-NY Sen. Gillibrand represents New York in the US Senate. She was appointed by Gov. David Paterson when Hillary Clinton was appointed as President Obama’s Secretary of State. She will be running for her first full term in 2010.
	Sen. Daniel Inouye - D-HI Sen. Inouye represents Hawaii in the US Senate. He will be running for his ninth term in 2010.
	Sen. Patrick Leahy - D-VT Sen. Leahy represents Vermont in the US Senate. He will be running for his seventh term in 2010.
	Sen. Blanche Lincoln - D-AR Sen. Lincoln represents Arkansas in the US Senate. She will be running for her third term in 2010.
	Sen. Barbara Mikulski - D-MD Sen. Mikulski represents Maryland in the US Senate. She will be running for her fifth term in 2010.

Sen. Patty Murray - D-WA
Sen. Murray represents Washington in the US Senate. She will be running for her fourth term in 2010.

Sen. Harry Reid - D-NV
Sen. Reid represents Nevada in the US Senate. He will be running for his fifth term in 2010.

Sen. Chuck Schumer - D-NY
Sen. Schumer represents New York in the US Senate. He will be running for his third term in 2010.

Sen. Arlen Specter - D-PA
Sen. Specter represents Pennsylvania in the US Senate. He will be running for his sixth term in 2010 as a Democrat.

Sen. Ron Wyden - D-OR
Sen. Wyden represents Oregon in the US Senate. He will be running for his fourth term in 2010.