2010 Senate/Gov Updates (NM, KS, TX,FL, NH)

Thursday, January 1st at 11:52PM EST

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Fmr Congresswoman Heather Wilson announced she is exploring the possibility of running for Gov in 2010. She would face newly appointed Gov Diane Denish (she is replacing Gov Richardson)

Congressman Jerry Moran has announced he is seeking the GOP nod to replace retiring Senator Brownback

The list grows longer for would be candidates assuming Kay Bailey Hutchinson wins the Governor Race and a special election is called

The Republicans running include:

Elizabeth Ames Jones (R) - State Railroad Commissioner & Ex-State Rep.
Florence Shapiro (R) - State Senate President Pro Tempore, Ex-Plano Mayor, Ex-Businesswoman & Ex-Teacher
Michael Williams (R) - State Railroad Commissioner, Ex-Assistant US Education Secretary & Attorney
Roger Williams (R) – Ex-Secretary of State, Businessman & Ex-Minor League Baseball Player

The Dems running are:

John Sharp (D) - Ex-State Comptroller, Ex-State Railroad Commissioner, Ex-State Sen. & ’98/’02 Lt. Governor Nominee
Leticia Van de Putte (D) - State Sen., Ex-State Rep. & Pharmacist
Bill White (D) - Houston Mayor, Ex-Deputy US Energy Secretary, Attorney & Ex-Congressional Aide

U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek has been traveling the state meeting with Democratic strategists about the idea of running for the seat Republican Senator Mel Martinez is giving up in 2010.

Congressman Paul Hodes is exploring the possibility of challenging Senator Judd Gregg in 2010. “He has been approached about the race,” Hodes spokesman Mark Bergman said this evening. “He’s seriously considering it”

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Senate race in Texas

izoneguy (Diary) Friday, January 2nd at 10:16AM EST (link)

I know Florence Shapiro (R).
I think Michael Williams would be a better choice
because the Dems will probably pick John Sharp.

But I would not count out Rick Perry in gov race yet.

The point cannot be made often enough: Modern liberalism, as embodied in the Obama presidency, is the defender of the status quo. And the status quo is a road to economic ruin. Political forces cannot redistribute the wealth that the economic system does not produce.

Texas Senate Race is so Far Down Line

dld1717 (Diary) Friday, January 2nd at 3:36PM EST (link)

I would think Bill White would be a good candidate for Dems

Texas does have law on books about special election? When and how did this come about?

Kansas Gov Race

dld1717 (Diary) Friday, January 2nd at 3:55PM EST (link)

Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson announced today that he will not run for governor or any other political office in 2010.

Parkinson was viewed as a strong candidate to win the Democratic nomination.

GOP chances just grew a lot of taking back Gov mansion in Kansas

Brownback is a virtual lock.

RandomGuy (Diary) Saturday, January 3rd at 9:04PM EST (link)

Maybe, maybe Dennis Moore could give him a run for his money, but he’s probably interested in a Senate race if anything.

The D’s simply don’t have anyone. I am more worried about the KS Senate Seat Brownback is vacating then I am the Governor’s mansion. If Sebellius runs, she’ll be hard to beat, even though she’s run one of the most corrupt Governments in American history IMHO.

Draft Mitch Daniels for President ’12