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Elections for the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate will be held on November 7, 2006, with all of the 435 seats in the House up for election. Since Representatives are elected for two-year terms, those elected will serve in the 110th United States Congress from January 3, 2007 until January 3, 2009. The House is currently composed of Republicans 230 Democrats 201 Independent 1 (who caucuses with the Democrats). There are three vacancies: New Jersey's 13th congressional district Texas's 22nd congressional district Florida's 16th congressional district Republicans currently hold a 28 seat advantage Democrats would need to pick up 15 seats to take control of the House, which has had a Republican majority since 1995. Predictions based on historical trends suggest that there is a meaningful chance of such a swing. A complete list of the races in all districts (but without the commentary below) can be found at United States House elections, 2006 complete list. Vulnerable incumbents and open seats It is not yet clear which seats will have the most competitive races. Past election history indicates that incumbents are difficult to defeat, even when their party affiliation is at odds with the natural tendencies of the district. The most competitive races are those where the incumbent retires, followed by those in which the incumbent has served only one term. Besides the elections listed here, it is possible that additional special elections will be held due to the death or resignation of Representatives in the interim. This would also change the party balances. There are currently 31 open seats: 28 incumbents who will not be seeking re-election 3 current vacancies. New Jersey's 13th congressional district, which will be filled at the same time as the general election with the winner taking office in November immediately after the votes are certified Texas's 22nd congressional district Florida's 16th congressional district, which will not have special elections before election day. Of the 28 open seats 18 are held by Republicans 9 are held by Democrats 1 is held by an independent. Of the currently vacant seats NJ-13 was held by Democrat Bob Menendez TX-22 was held by Republican Tom DeLay FL-16 was held by Republican Mark Foley Also, two incumbents Democrat Cynthia McKinney in Georgia's 4th congressional district Republican Joe Schwarz in Michigan's 7th congressional district) were defeated in their party's respective primaries. Cook Political Report The Cook Political Report, an independent, non-partisan election analysis newsletter, has listed 78 seats - 59 currently held by Republicans and 19 by Democrats - as being potentially in play. As of October 20, 2006: 350 seats are Solid and therefore not considered competitive. 18 Republican seats are considered Likely Republican 12 Democratic seats are considered Likely Democratic, meaning that while these races are not competitive at the moment, they could likely become competitive. 17 Republican seats are considered Lean Republican 7 Democratic seats are considered Lean Democratic, as they are politically competitive, yet one party has a distinct advantage. 4 Republican seats (the open seats formerly held by Tom DeLay and Mark Foley, as well as those being vacated by Jim Kolbe and Bob Beauprez) are considered Lean Democratic. No Democratic seats are considered Lean Republican. All 27 seats that are rated as a Toss Up are currently held by Republicans, including eight open seats. CQPolitics.com, an independent, non-partisan election analysis newsletter, as of October 20, 2006, made the following analysis: 345 seats are Safe and therefore not considered competitive. 26 Republican seats are considered Republican Favored 11 Democratic seats are considered Democrat Favored, meaning that while these races are not competitive at the moment, they could likely become competitive. 20 Republican seats are considered Leans Republican 9 Democratic seats are considered Leans Democratic, as they are politically competitive, yet one party has a distinct advantage. 18 Republican seats and no Democratic seats are rated as No Clear Favorite. 5 Republican seats are rated as Leans Democratic: Texas's 22nd congressional district (formerly held by Tom DeLay) Florida's 16th congressional district (formerly held by Mark Foley) New York's 26th congressional district (held by Tom Reynolds) Indiana's 8th congressional district (held by John Hostettler) Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district (held by Curt Weldon) 1 Republican seat, Arizona's 8th congressional district (being vacated by Jim Kolbe), is rated Democrat Favored. A complete chart of all races categorized appears here. Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball In early August, Sabato predicted a pro-Democratic shift of 12-15 seats in the House. In mid-October, he revised his estimate, predicing a net gain for the Democrats of 18-22 seats. Electoral-vote.com is run by Andrew Tanenbaum, a professor of computer science at Vrije Universities. While it mostly covers Senate races this year, it is also making algorithmic predictions for the House based entirely on independent polling data. (Where no independent polls exist, the 2004 election results are used). As of October 22, Electoral-vote.com is predicting 27 Democratic pickups and 1 Republican pickup. His calculations predict the House to comprise: 227 Democrats, 207 Republicans, 1 Ties. Pollster.com "Mystery Pollster" Mark Blumenthal and University of Wisconsin Professor Charles Franklin aggregate polling data for more than 60 competitive house races and offer objective analysis on methodology and the reliability of the numbers. On October 1, 2006 it began to post the most recent polls for these 60+ districts as soon as they are released to the public. Iowa Electronic Markets offers four contracts covering all possible outcomes of the House and Senate elections: Republicans control the House and Senate Republicans control the House; "Non-Republicans" control the Senate. "Non-Republicans" control the House; Republicans control the Senate. "Non-Republicans" control the House and Senate "Non-Republicans" refers to all politicians other than Republicans, and presumably would encompass Independents who caucus with the Democrats. State statuses, swing districts and notable races Alabama None of Alabama's seven congressional districts are being seriously contested. Republican incumbent Gov. Bob Riley Democratic challenger Lucy Baxley Good will after Hurricane Katrina may have helped Mr. Riley. Alaska Race is not expected to be competitive, as its only member of Congress, Don Young ®) is a favorite to win, having served since 1973 with little opposition in recent years. Young's Democratic challenger in the Nov. 7 election is Diane Benson. Republican candidate Sarah Palin Democratic candidate Tony Knowles Ms. Palin defeated the sitting governor in the primary. Arizona Has been leaning towards the Republican Party in recent elections. In one seat, an incumbent will be facing a strong challenge in 2006, while another is retiring and leaving the race wide open for both Republicans and Democrats. Republican incumbent Jon Kyl Democratic challenger Jim Pederson The big question is about turnout among the state’s Hispanics. Democratic incumbent Janet Napolitano Republican challengers Multiple Candidates Ms. Napolitano is popular and treads a careful political line. Arkansas Is often considered to be different from the rest of the South politically, as the Democratic Party maintains super-majority status in the Arkansas General Assembly, and was once governed by Bill Clinton, who later became President. However, the state is generally considered conservative, although more moderate in contrast to the rest of the South. Republican candidate Asa Hutchinson Democratic candidate Michael Beebe The race for the open seat is shaping up to be a fight to the finish. California Political landscape has changed in the last decade from that of a Republican stronghold that sent Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan to the White House to one increasingly in favor of the Democratic Party as the state voted for Bill Clinton, Al Gore and John Kerry in strong numbers. California 11th Republican incumbent Richard Pombo Democratic challenger Jerry McNerney California 50th Republican incumbent Brian Bilbray Democratic challenger Francine Busby. Republican incumbent Arnold Schwarzenegger Democratic challenger Phil Angelides At this point the race appears Mr. Schwarzenegger’s to lose. Colorado In recent years, Republicans and Democrats have made alternating gains within this state, which is increasingly becoming a key swing state in presidential elections. Colorado 4th Republican incumbent Marilyn Musgrave Democratic challenger Angie Paccione Colorado 7th Republican candidate Rick O’Donnell Democratic candidate Ed Perlmutter Bob Beauprez is not running for re-election. Republican candidate Bob Beauprez Democratic candidate Bill Ritter The candidates face deeply divided political terrain. Connecticut increasingly liberal, and largely independent, voting populace has made the Constitution State one of the most competitive battlegrounds in the 2006 election. Democratic candidate Ned Lamont Republican candidate Alan Schlesinger Unaffiliated candidate Joe Lieberman The race is now a proxy fight for Democrats furious over Iraq. Connecticut 2nd Republican incumbent Robert R. Simmons Democratic challenger Joseph D. Courtney Connecticut 4th Republican incumbent Christopher Shays Democratic challenger Diane Farrell Delaware only congressman, Republican Michael Castle, is expected to cruise to victory and serve an eighth term in Congress. Florida Florida is known to be a moderate-to-conservative state, with more liberals residing in South Florida, and moderates and conservatives dominating both the northern and central regions of Florida, as well as a strong Republican base in Cuban-American portions of Miami. Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson Republican challenger Katherine Harris Mr. Nelson appears to be gliding toward re-election. Florida 22nd Republican incumbent E. Clay Shaw Democratic challenger Ron Klein Georgia historically a Democratic state. Georgia 8th Democratic incumbent Jim Marshall Republican challenger Mac Collins Mr. Marshall is running for re-election in a newly drawn district. Republican incumbent Sonny Perdue Democratic challenger Mark Taylor Mr. Taylor is still recovering from a bitter primary fight. Hawaii While Hawaii has historically been a stronghold for the Democratic Party. Hawaii Republican incumbent Linda Lingle Democratic challengers Multiple Candidates Ms. Lingle is a safe Republican governor in a Democratic state. Idaho breadwinner for the Republican Party. Idaho Republican candidate C.L. "Butch" Otter Democratic candidate Jerry Brady Mr. Otter’s Western conservative credentials have helped him. Illinois has strengthened its presence in the Democratic Party. Illinois 6th Republican candidate Peter Roskam Democratic candidate Tammy Duckworth Henry Hyde is not running for re-election. Democratic incumbent Rod Blagojevich Republican challenger Judy Baar Topinka The battle may come down to who escapes the taint of scandal. Indiana has proven to be a conservative state in the largely Democratic Midwest. Indiana 2nd Republican incumbent Chris Chocola Democratic challenger Joe Donnelly Indiana 7th Democratic incumbent Julia M. Carson Republican challenger Eric Dickerson Indiana 8th Republican incumbent John N. Hostettler Democratic challenger Brad Ellsworth Iowa Known as a moderate state that often leans between Republicans and Democrats in national elections. Iowa Democratic candidate Chet Culver Republican candidate Jim Nussle This race is expected to be among the fiercest contests around. Kansas known widely as a predominantly Republican state. Kansas Democratic incumbent Kathleen Sebelius Republican challenger James Barnett Ms. Sebelius is running as though the race is far tighter. Kentucky Kentucky has been known as a solidly conservative state that has trended Republican in recent state and national elections. Louisiana The state of Louisiana has become a conservative stronghold in recent national elections. But this year, a number of congressional seats in the southern portion of Louisiana will all be impacted to some extent as a result of Hurricane Katrina, as well as Hurricane Rita, both of which have caused massive damage within Louisiana. For example, most of New Orleans' majority African-American communities have been displaced by Katrina, which in addition to the William Jefferson bribery scandal, could result in a higher Republican turnout in New Orleans. Also, several Southwestern Louisiana communities that were heavily damaged or destroyed in Rita could also be a factor in voter turnout, given the possibility of how many residents in that region moved elsewhere. Louisiana 2 Democratic candidate Multiple Candidates Republican candidate None Running Maine incumbents, both Democrats, are expected to maintain control of these seats. Maryland still a Democratic stronghold Massachusetts None of Massachusetts' ten incumbent congressmen, all Democrats, are facing serious challenges. Massachusetts Republican candidate Kerry Healey Democratic candidate Multiple Candidates Strategists expect the race to be a tight one. Michigan The state of Michigan has historically been a swing state because of the Republicans' presence in the northern and western portions of the state, as well as the Democrats' strong pro-labor tilt coming from the automotive industry mainly centered around Detroit. Michigan Democratic incumbent Jennifer Granholm Republican challenger Dick DeVos Mr. DeVos spent more than $10 million of his own money on ads. Minnesota Largely known as a Democratic stronghold Minnesota Democratic candidate Amy Klobuchar Republican candidate Mark Kennedy This may be the Republicans’ best hope of picking up a seat. Minnesota Republican incumbent Tim Pawlenty Democratic challenger Mike Hatch Independence candidate Peter Hutchinson Mr. Pawlenty appears headed into a highly competitive race. Mississippi Mississippi, like most other southern states, has shifted from being a Democratic stronghold to one of the Republican Party. However, Democrats occasionally win elections in this state every year. African-Americans comprise over a third of Mississippi's population. Missouri None of Missouri's nine incumbent members of Congress face serious opposition. Missouri Republican incumbent James M. Talent Democratic challenger Claire C. McCaskill The issue of embryonic stem-cell research is taking center stage. Montana Montana has been known as a Republican-leaning state. Montana Republican incumbent Conrad Burns Democratic challenger Jon Tester Democrats have made a comeback in Montana. Nebraska Nebraska is known for being a staunchly Republican state. Nevada With the rapid growth of the Las Vegas metropolitan area, Nevada has become increasingly influential in American politics. Nevada Republican candidate James Gibbons Democratic candidate Dina Titus This race is more complex than the predicted cake walk. New Hampshire the most conservative state in the Northeast, with a political tradition that has been likened to that of the Libertarian Party. N.H. Democratic incumbent John Lynch Republican challenger James B. Coburn Mr. Lynch has the lead, but Mr. Coburn is not backing down. New Jersey Highly touted as one of the most politically competitive states in America, New Jersey Democratic incumbent Robert Menendez Republican challenger Thomas H. Kean Jr. The tight race will probably be decided by TV commercials. New Jersey 7th Republican incumbent Michael A. Ferguson Democratic challenger Linda Stender New Mexico Staunchly Republican state New York Staunchly Democratic state New York 19th Republican incumbent Sue W. Kelly Democratic challenger Multiple Candidates New York 20th Republican incumbent John E. Sweeney Democratic challenger Kristin Gillibrand New York 25th Republican incumbent James T. Walsh Democratic challenger Daniel Maffei New York 29th Republican incumbent Randy Kuhl Democratic challenger Eric Massa North Carolina has become a largely Republican state in federal elections, Democrats often win state races and have a slight edge in both houses of the North Carolina General Assembly. North Dakota can be best be described as a split state. Ohio Staunchly Democratic state Ohio Republican incumbent Mike DeWine Democratic challenger Sherrod Brown Ohio is among the best pick-up opportunities for the Democrats. Ohio 1st Republican incumbent Steve Chabot Democratic challenger John Cranley Ohio 6th Democratic candidate Charlie Wilson Republican candidate Charles Blasdel Ted Strickland is not running for re-election. Ohio 18th Republican candidate Multiple Candidates Democratic candidate Zack Space Bob Ney is not running for re-election. Republican candidate J. Kenneth Blackwell Democratic candidate Ted Strickland The landscape for the dominant Republicans may be shifting. Oklahoma has evolved into a prominent state for the Republican Party. Oklahoma Democratic incumbent Brad Henry Republican challenger Ernest Istook Mr. Henry has more money and an enviable record of survival. Oregon a moderately Democratic state. Oregon Democratic incumbent Ted Kulongoski Republican challenger Ron Saxton Mr. Kulongoski has the lead despite low job-approval ratings. Pennsylvania has become a politically competitive state. Pennsylvania Republican incumbent Rick Santorum Democratic challenger Robert Casey Mr. Santorum is one of the most endangered incumbents. Pa. 6th Republican incumbent Jim Gerlach Democratic challenger Lois Murphy Pa. 7th Republican incumbent Curt Weldon Democratic challenger Joe Sestak Pa. 10th Republican incumbent Don Sherwood Democratic challenger Christopher Carney. Pennsylvania Democratic incumbent Edward G. Rendell Republican challenger Lynn Swann Virtually everyone knows Mr. Swann, but not for his politics. Rhode Island Staunchly Democratic state Democrats also control -- and dominate -- both houses of the Rhode Island General Assembly. Rhode Island Republican incumbent Lincoln Chafee Democratic challenger Sheldon Whitehouse Mr. Chafee is fighting a two-front war to keep his seat. Republican incumbent Don Carcieri Democratic challenger Charles Fogarty The heavily Democratic demographic may hurt Mr. Carcieri. South Carolina Staunchly Democratic state. South Dakota political climate has been dominated by the Republican Party for decades. South Dakota Republican incumbent Michael Rounds Democratic challenger Jack Billion Mr. Rounds signed an abortion ban but is in no political trouble. Tennessee often regarded as a conservative state equally shared by Republicans and Democrats. Texas known as a solidly rock-ribbed Republican state dominated by social and fiscal conservatism regardless of party affiliation (Democratic strongholds are generally in the urban areas of the state along with the mainly rural Rio Grande Valley). Texas Republican incumbent Rick Perry Democratic challenger Chris Bell Independent candidate Kinky Friedman An unusual cast of rivals has injected an antic note to the race. Utah one of the most prominently Republican states in the nation, largely based on the influence of its majority Mormon population. Given these factors, Republicans have targeted Utah's only Democratic congressman in every previous election. Vermont Known for its largely independent and libertarian style of politics. Vermont Republican incumbent James Douglas Democratic challenger Scudder Parker Mr. Douglas has a solid lead in this majority Democratic state. Virginia Democrats have made gains within the Commonwealth Virginia Republican incumbent George Allen Democratic challenger James Webb Mr. Webb is complicating two of Mr. Allen's campaigns. Washington historically been known as a Democratic stronghold Washington 8th Republican incumbent Dave Reichert Democratic challenger Darcy Burner West Virginia traditionally Democratic state with a reputation for having a strong union membership Wisconsin Generally regarded as a swing state. Wisconsin Democratic incumbent Jim Doyle Republican challenger Mark Green Mr. Doyle's lead is not as sizable as some incumbents could expect. Wyoming generally regarded as one of the most Republican states in the country. Wyoming Democratic incumbent David Freudenthal Republican challenger Ray Hunkins An energy boom is the biggest obstacle facing Mr. Hunkins. http://www.nytimes.com/ref/washington/2006ELECTIONGUIDE.html?currentDataSet=houANALYSIS Alaska Rep. Young, Don (R-At Large) Sen. Murkowski, Lisa R Sen. Stevens, Ted R Gov. Frank H. Murkowski R 2002 2006 Alabama Rep. Bonner, Jo (R-1st) Rep. Everett, Terry (R-2nd) Rep. Rogers, Michael (R-3rd) Rep. Aderholt, Robert (R-4th) Rep. Cramer, Robert (D-5th) Rep. Bachus, Spencer (R-6th) Rep. Davis, Artur (D-7th) Sen. Sessions, Jeff R Sen. Shelby, Richard R Gov. Robert R. Riley R 2002 2006 Arkansas Rep. Berry, Marion (D-1st) Rep. Snyder, Vic (D-2nd) Rep. Boozman, John (R-3rd) Rep. Ross, Mike (D-4th) Sen. Lincoln, Blanche D Sen. 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Capps, Lois (D-23rd) Rep. Gallegly, Elton (R-24th) Rep. McKeon, Howard (R-25th) Rep. Dreier, David (R-26th) Rep. Sherman, Brad (D-27th) Rep. Berman, Howard (D-28th) Rep. Schiff, Adam (D-29th) Rep. Waxman, Henry (D-30th) Rep. Becerra, Xavier (D-31st) Rep. Solis, Hilda (D-32nd) Rep. Watson, Diane (D-33rd) Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille (D-34th) Rep. Waters, Maxine (D-35th) Rep. Harman, Jane (D-36th) Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita (D-37th) Rep. Napolitano, Grace (D-38th) Rep. Sanchez, Linda (D-39th) Rep. Royce, Ed (R-40th) Rep. Lewis, Jerry (R-41st) Rep. Miller, Gary (R-42nd) Rep. Baca, Joe (D-43rd) Rep. Calvert, Ken (R-44th) Rep. Bono, Mary (R-45th) Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana (R-46th) Rep. Sanchez, Loretta (D-47th) Rep. Campbell, John (R-48th) Rep. Issa, Darrell (R-49th) Rep. Bilbray, Brian (R-50th) Rep. Filner, Bob (D-51st) Rep. Hunter, Duncan (R-52nd) Rep. Davis, Susan (D-53rd) Sen. Boxer, Barbara D Sen. Feinstein, Dianne D Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger R 2003 2006 Colorado Rep. 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Davis, Jim (D-11th) Rep. Putnam, Adam (R-12th) Rep. Harris, Katherine (R-13th) Rep. Mack, Connie (R-14th) Rep. Weldon, Dave (R-15th) Rep. Meek, Kendrick (D-17th) Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana (R-18th) Rep. Wexler, Robert (D-19th) Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie (D-20th) Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln (R-21st) Rep. Shaw, E. Clay (R-22nd) Rep. Hastings, Alcee (D-23rd) Rep. Feeney, Tom (R-24th) Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario (R-25th) Sen. Martinez, Mel R Sen. Nelson, Bill (D) Gov. John E. "Jeb" Bush R 1998 2006 (term limits) Georgia Rep. Kingston, Jack (R-1st) Rep. Bishop, Sanford (D-2nd) Rep. Marshall, Jim (D-3rd) Rep. McKinney, Cynthia (D-4th) Rep. Lewis, John (D-5th) Rep. Price, Tom (R-6th) Rep. Linder, John (R-7th) Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn (R-8th) Rep. Norwood, Charles (R-9th) Rep. Deal, Nathan (R-10th) Rep. Gingrey, Phil (R-11th) Rep. Barrow, John (D-12th) Rep. Scott, David (D-13th) Sen. Chambliss, Saxby R Sen. Isakson, Johnny R Gov. G. Ervin "Sonny" Perdue III R 2002 2006 Hawaii Rep. Abercrombie, Neil (D-1st) Rep. Case, Ed (D-2nd) Sen. Akaka, Daniel (D) Sen. Inouye, Daniel (D) Gov. Linda Lingle R 2002 2006 Idaho Rep. Otter, C.L. (R-1st) Rep. Simpson, Mike (R-2nd) Sen. Craig, Larry R Sen. Crapo, Mike R Gov. Jim Risch R 2002 2006 (candidate for lieutenant governor) Illinois Rep. Rush, Bobby (D-1st) Rep. Jackson, Jesse (D-2nd) Rep. Lipinski, Dan (D-3rd) Rep. Gutierrez, Luis (D-4th) Rep. Emanuel, Rahm (D-5th) Rep. Hyde, Henry (R-6th) Rep. Davis, Danny (D-7th) Rep. Bean, Melissa (D-8th) Rep. Schakowsky, Janice (D-9th) Rep. Kirk, Mark (R-10th) Rep. Weller, Jerry (R-11th) Rep. Costello, Jerry (D-12th) Rep. Biggert, Judy (R-13th) Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis (R-14th) Speaker of the House Rep. Johnson, Timothy (R-15th) Rep. Manzullo, Donald (R-16th) Rep. Evans, Lane (D-17th) Rep. LaHood, Ray (R-18th) Rep. Shimkus, John (R-19th) Sen. Durbin, Richard (D) Sen. Obama, Barack (D) Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich (D) 2002 2006 Indiana Rep. Visclosky, Peter (D-1st) Rep. Chocola, Chris (R-2nd) Rep. Souder, Mark (R-3rd) Rep. Buyer, Steve (R-4th) Rep. Burton, Dan (R-5th) Rep. Pence, Mike (R-6th) Rep. Carson, Julia (D-7th) Rep. Hostettler, John (R-8th) Rep. Sodrel, Mike (R-9th) Sen. Bayh, Evan (D) Sen. Lugar, Richard R Gov. Mitchell Daniels R 2005 2009 Iowa Rep. Nussle, Jim (R-1st) Rep. Leach, Jim (R-2nd) Rep. Boswell, Leonard (D-3rd) Rep. Latham, Tom (R-4th) Rep. King, Steve (R-5th) Sen. Grassley, Charles R Sen. Harkin, Tom (D) Gov. Thomas J. Vilsack (D) 1998 2006(retiring) Kansas Rep. Moran, Jerry (R-1st) Rep. Ryun, Jim (R-2nd) Rep. Moore, Dennis (D-3rd) Rep. Tiahrt, Todd (R-4th) Sen. Brownback, Sam R Sen. Roberts, Pat R Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (D) 2002 2006 Kentucky Rep. Whitfield, Edward (R-1st) Rep. Lewis, Ron (R-2nd) Rep. Northup, Anne (R-3rd) Rep. Davis, Geoff (R-4th) Rep. Rogers, Harold (R-5th) Rep. Chandler, Ben (D-6th) Sen. Bunning, Jim R Sen. McConnell, Mitch R Gov. Ernest L. Fletcher R 2003 2007 Louisiana Rep. Jindal, Bobby (R-1st) Rep. Jefferson, William (D-2nd) Rep. Melancon, Charlie (D-3rd) Rep. McCrery, Jim (R-4th) Rep. Alexander, Rodney (R-5th) Rep. Baker, Richard (R-6th) Rep. Boustany, Charles (R-7th) Sen. Landrieu, Mary (D) Sen. Vitter, David R Gov. Kathleen B. Blanco (D) 2003 2007 Maine Rep. Allen, Thomas (D-1st) Rep. Michaud, Michael (D-2nd) Sen. Collins, Susan R Sen. Snowe, Olympia R Gov. John Elias Baldacci (D) 2002 2006 Maryland Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne (R-1st) Rep. Ruppersberger, C.A. (D-2nd) Rep. Cardin, Benjamin (D-3rd) Rep. Wynn, Albert (D-4th) Rep. Hoyer, Steny (D-5th) Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe (R-6th) Rep. Cummings, Elijah (D-7th) Rep. Van Hollen, Chris (D-8th) Sen. Mikulski, Barbara (D) Sen. Sarbanes, Paul (D) Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich R 2002 2006 Massachusetts Rep. Olver, John (D-1st) Rep. Neal, Richard (D-2nd) Rep. McGovern, James (D-3rd) Rep. Frank, Barney (D-4th) Rep. Meehan, Marty (D-5th) Rep. Tierney, John (D-6th) Rep. Markey, Edward (D-7th) Rep. Capuano, Michael (D-8th) Rep. Lynch, Stephen (D-9th) Rep. Delahunt, William (D-10th) Sen. Kennedy, Edward (D) Sen. Kerry, John (D) Gov. W. Mitt Romney R 2002 2006(retiring) Michigan Rep. Stupak, Bart (D-1st) Rep. Hoekstra, Peter (R-2nd) Rep. Ehlers, Vernon (R-3rd) Rep. Camp, Dave (R-4th) Rep. Kildee, Dale (D-5th) Rep. Upton, Fred (R-6th) Rep. Schwarz, Joe (R-7th) Rep. Rogers, Michael (R-8th) Rep. Knollenberg, Joseph (R-9th) Rep. Miller, Candice (R-10th) Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus (R-11th) Rep. Levin, Sander (D-12th) Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn (D-13th) Rep. Conyers, John (D-14th) Rep. Dingell, John (D-15th) (elected as a Democrat to the 84th Congress, by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his father United States Representatives John D. Dingell,Sr. December 13,1955 Has served as the longest living serving US Representatives in history. No Plans to retire as of yet.) Sen. Levin, Carl (D) Sen. Stabenow, Debbie (D) Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm (D) 2002 2006 Minnesota Rep. Gutknecht, Gil (R-1st) Rep. Kline, John (R-2nd) Rep. Ramstad, Jim (R-3rd) Rep. McCollum, Betty (D-4th) Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav (D-5th) Rep. Kennedy, Mark (R-6th) Rep. Peterson, Collin (D-7th) Rep. Oberstar, James (D-8th) Sen. Coleman, Norm R Sen. Dayton, Mark (D) Gov. Timothy Pawlenty R 2002 2006 Mississippi Rep. Wicker, Roger (R-1st) Rep. Thompson, Bennie (D-2nd) Rep. Pickering, Charles (R-3rd) Rep. Taylor, Gene (D-4th) Gov. Harley R. Barbour R 2003 2007 Missour Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy (D-1st) Rep. Akin, Todd (R-2nd) Rep. Carnahan, Russ (D-3rd) Rep. Skelton, Ike (D-4th) Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel (D-5th) Rep. Graves, Sam (R-6th) Rep. Blunt, Roy (R-7th) Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann (R-8th) Rep. Hulshof, Kenny (R-9th) Sen. Bond, Christopher R Sen. Talent, Jim R Gov. Matthew Blunt R 2004 2008 Montana Rep. Rehberg, Dennis (R-At Large) Sen. Baucus, Max (D) Sen. Burns, Conrad R Gov. Brain Schweitzer (D) 2004 2008 Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff (R-1st) Rep. Terry, Lee (R-2nd) Rep. Osborne, Tom (R-3rd) Sen. Hagel, Chuck R Sen. 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