2008 Races Map

South Region

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Alabama

Open Seat

Alabama's 2nd District

COMPETITIVE OPEN SEATS
Rep. Everett is one of nearly 30 Republicans to jump ship -- the most in over 50 years.. His retirement forces Republicans to defend an open seat without the incumbent advantage in a highly-competitive district.

Open Seat

Alabama's 5th District

COMPETITIVE OPEN SEATS
Democrat Bud Cramer announced that he is retiring from his seat after 28 years of public service.

Georgia

Rep. Jim Marshall

FRONTLINE DEMOCRAT
Georgia's 8th District

Congressman Jim Marshall represents a mostly rural district of 21 counties stretching south through Middle and South Georgia from Atlanta's suburbs.

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Rep. John Barrow

FRONTLINE DEMOCRAT
Georgia's 12th District

For over 7 generations, Congressman Barrow’s family has farmed, taught, preached, and practiced law all across eastern and southeastern Georgia.

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Kansas

Rep. Nancy Boyda

NEWLY-ELECTED DEMOCRAT
Kansas's 2nd District

In 2006, with the country headed in the wrong direction, people all across Kansas's 2nd District had had enough and demanded change. Nancy's bold leadership united this grassroots energy into a campaign to restore the ideals of democracy, and get back control of our government.

Louisiana

Open Seat

Louisiana's 4th District

COMPETITIVE OPEN SEATS
Rep. McCrery is one of nearly 30 Republicans to jump ship -- the most in over 50 years.. His retirement forces Republicans to defend an open seat without the incumbent advantage in a highly-competitive district.

Rep. Don Cazayoux

FRONTLINE DEMOCRAT
Louisiana's 6th District

As a husband, father, and former state representative, Don Cazayoux understands the values of faith, family and public service.

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Maryland

Open Seat

Maryland's 1st District

COMPETITIVE OPEN SEATS
Rep. Gilchrest is one of nearly 30 Republicans to jump ship -- the most in over 50 years.. His retirement forces Republicans to defend an open seat without the incumbent advantage in a highly-competitive district.

Missouri

	Rep. Sam Graves TARGETED REPUBLICAN Missouri's 6th District GRAVES IS VULNERABLE In 2006, he won by less than 10% of the vote.
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	DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE Kay Barnes Kay Barnes was elected in March 1999 as Kansas City�s first woman mayor, and was reelected to a second term in March of 2003. Support our Red To Blue Candidates >>

Open Seat

Missouri's 9th District

COMPETITIVE OPEN SEATS
Rep. Hulshof is one of nearly 30 Republicans to jump ship -- the most in over 50 years.. His retirement forces Republicans to defend an open seat without the incumbent advantage in a highly-competitive district.

North Carolina

	Rep. Robin Hayes TARGETED REPUBLICAN North Carolina's 8th District HAYES IS VULNERABLE In 2006, he won by less than 1% of the vote.
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	DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE Larry Kissell A lifetime resident of North Carolina, He currently teaches Social Studies at East Montgomery High School. Support our Red To Blue Candidates >>

Rep. Heath Shuler

FRONTLINE DEMOCRAT
North Carolina's 11th District

Heath Shuler is a former NFL quarterback for the Washington Redskins.

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Virginia

Rep. Thelma Drake

TARGETED REPUBLICAN
Virginia's 2nd District

DRAKE IS VULNERABLE
In 2006, she won by less than 5% of the vote.

Rep. Virgil Goode

TARGETED REPUBLICAN
Virginia's 5th District

STRONG DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
Rep. Goode will face a tough challenge from a strong Democratic candidate fighting for change.

Rep. Frank Wolf

TARGETED REPUBLICAN
Virginia's 10th District

STRONG DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
Rep. Wolf will face a tough challenge from a strong Democratic candidate fighting for change.

Open Seat

Virginia's 11th District

COMPETITIVE OPEN SEATS
Rep. Davis is one of nearly 30 Republicans to jump ship -- the most in over 50 years.. His retirement forces Republicans to defend an open seat without the incumbent advantage in a highly-competitive district.

Texas

Rep. Chet Edwards

FRONTLINE DEMOCRAT
Texas's 17th District

Congressman Edwards has fought hard for increased funding for Head Start, college student loans, affordable housing and has courageously opposed certain tax cuts that have caused federal deficits to balloon.

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Rep. Nick Lampson

FRONTLINE DEMOCRAT
Texas's 22nd District

Congressman Lampson represented this area along the Texas coast until the 2004 election when he lost his race due to Texas’s 2004 redistricting. The new TX-22 takes in almost 20% of Rep. Lampson’s old district.

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Rep. Ciro Rodriguez

FRONTLINE DEMOCRAT
Texas's 23rd District

The deep ties Ciro Rodriguez has to San Antonio’s southside are the foundation for a life dedicated to public service and community.

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