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Arkansas |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
Sen. Blanche Lambert Lincoln (D, unseated 2010)
2010 Arkansas Senate debates, Boozman vs. Lincoln
2004 Arkansas Senate debate, Holt vs. Lincoln
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| Mark Pryor | Democratic Sr Senator |
| John Boozman | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
California |
 Sen. Feinstein up for re-election in 2012; Challengers:
Elizabeth Emken (R);
Gail Lightfoot (L);
Orly Taitz (R; lost June 5 primary);
Keith Holbrook (R; withdrew Aug. 2011);
Michael Stollaire (R); Don Grundmann (R); Tim Kalemkarian (R)
2012 California Senate debate, Feinstein vs. Emken vs. Taitz
2010 California Senate debate, Fiorina vs. Boxer
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| Dianne Feinstein | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Barbara Boxer | Democratic Jr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
Colorado |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
Sen. Ken Salazar appointed to Obama's Cabinet, 2009
2010 Colorado Senate debates, Buck vs. Bennett
2008 Colorado Senate debate, Schaffer vs. Udall
2004 Colorado Senate debate, Salazar vs. Coors
Sen. Wayne Allard (R, 1997-2009)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R, 1993-2005)
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| Mark Udall | Democratic Sr Senator
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| Michael Bennet | Democratic Jr Senator
Appointed 2009; elected 2010 |
Connecticut |
Sen. Lieberman retiring in 2012; Contenders:
Linda McMahon (R);
Rep. Chris Murphy (D);
Susan Bysiewicz (D; lost primary)
Former Rep. Chris Shays (R; lost primary)
Paul Passarelli (L); Lee Whitnum (D); Brian Hill (R); William Tong (D)
2012 Connecticut Senate debates
2010 Connecticut Senate debates, Blumenthal vs. McMahon
2006 Senate debate, Lamont vs. Lieberman vs. Schlesinger
2006 Democratic Primary Senate debate, Lieberman vs. Lamont
2004 Connecticut Senate debate, Dodd vs. Orchulli
Sen. Chris Dodd (D), retired 2010
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| Joseph Lieberman | Independent Sr Senator
Retiring 2012;
Author: In Praise of Public Life |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
Delaware |
Sen. Carper up for re-election in 2012. Contenders:
Kevin Wade (R)
Alex Pires (I)
2012 Delaware Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
Sen. Ted Kaufman (D), until 2010
Sen. Joe Biden (D), until 2008 (elected V.P.);
Author: Promises to Keep
William Roth (R, 1971-2001)
2010 Delaware Senate debates, Coons vs. O'Donnell
2006 Delaware Senate debate, Carper vs. Ting
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| Tom Carper | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Chris Coons | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
Florida |
Sen. Nelson up for re-election in 2012. Contenders:
Rep. Connie Mack (R);
Dave Weldon (R; lost primary)
George LeMieux (R);
Mike Haridopolos (R);
Adam Hasner (R);
Bill Fisher Jr. (R);
Alexander George (R);
Mike McCalister (R);
Ron McNeil (R);
Craig Miller (R);
Ron Rushing (R);
Marielena Stuart (R)
2012 Florida Senate debates
Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 Florida Senate debate, Rubio vs. Crist
2006 Florida Senate debate, Harris vs. Nelson
2004 Florida Senate debate, Martinez vs. Castor
George LeMieux (R); Senate appointee, 2009-2010
Mel Martinez (R); resigned 2009
Connie_Mack (R, 1989-2001)
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| Bill Nelson | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Marco Rubio | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010;
Author: 100 Ideas |
Georgia |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
2008 Democratic Primary Senate debate, Jones vs. Knight vs. Martin
2004 Georgia Senate debate, Isakson vs. Majette vs. Cain
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| Saxby Chambliss | Republican Sr Senator |
| Johnny Isakson | Republican Jr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
Hawaii |
Sen. Akaka retiring in 2012; Contenders:
Rep. Mazie Hirono (D);
Rep. Ed Case (D; lost primary);
Gov. Linda Lingle (R)
Eddie Pirkowski (R; lost primary)
2012 Hawaii Senate debates
2006 Hawaii Senate debates, Akaka vs. Case
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| Daniel Inouye | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Daniel Akaka | Democratic Jr Senator
Retiring 2012 |
Idaho |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
Sen. Larry Craig (R, 1991-2009)
2008 Idaho Senate debate, Rammell vs. Risch vs. LaRocco
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| Michael Crapo | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Jim Risch | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2008 |
Illinois |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 Illinois Senate debates, Kirk vs. Giannoulis
2008 Illinois Senate debate, Sauerberg vs. Durbin
2004 Illinois Senate debate, Obama vs. Keyes
Sen. Roland Burris, 2009-2010
Sen. Barack Obama seated as President, 2009;
Author: Audacity of Hope
Sen. Paul Simon (D, 1985-1997)
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| Richard Durbin | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Mark Kirk | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
Indiana |
Sen. Lugar lost the GOP primary in May 2012. Contenders:
Richard Mourdock (R);
Rep. Joe Donnelly (D)
2012 Indiana Senate debates
2010 Indiana Senate debates, Coats vs. Ellsworth
Sen. Evan Bayh (D); retired 2010
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| Richard Lugar | Republican Sr Senator |
| Daniel Coats | Republican Jr Senator
First Re-elected 2010 |
Iowa |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 Iowa Senate debates, Grassley vs. Conlin
2008 Iowa Senate debate, Harkin vs. Reed
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| Chuck Grassley | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Tom Harkin | Democratic Jr Senator |
Kansas |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 Kansas Senate debates, Moran vs. Tiahrt
2008 Kansas Senate debate, Roberts vs. Slattery
Sen. Sam Brownback, seated as Governor, 2011
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| Pat Roberts | Republican Sr Senator |
| Jerry Moran | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
Kentucky |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 Kentucky Senate debate, Paul vs. Conway
2008 Kentucky Senate debate, McConnell vs. Lunsford
2004 Kentucky Senate debate, Mongiardo vs. Bunning
Sen. Jim Bunning (R), Retired 2010
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| Mitch McConnell | Republican Sr Senator |
| Rand Paul | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010;
Author: Tea Party Goes to Washington |
Louisiana |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
2008 Louisiana Senate debate, Landrieu vs. Kennedy
2004 Louisiana Senate debate, Vitter vs. John vs. Kennedy
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| Mary Landrieu | Democratic Sr Senator |
| David Vitter | Republican Jr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
Maine |
Sen. Snowe retiring in 2012; Contenders:
Former Gov. Angus King (I);
Author: Governor`s Travels
State Senator Cynthia Dill (D);
Secretary of State Charlie Summers (R);
Former Selectman Scott D'Amboise (R; lost June 2012 primary);
Former Secretary of State Matt Dunlap (D; lost June 2012 primary);
Rep. Chellie Pingree (D; opted out of race);
Rep. Michael Michaud (D; opted out of race);
Andrew Ian Dodge (R); Jon Hinck (D)
2012 Maine Senate debates
2008 Maine Senate debate, Collins vs. Allen
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| Olympia Snowe | Republican Sr Senator |
| Susan Collins | Republican Jr Senator |
Maryland |
Sen. Cardin up for re-election in 2012;
Challengers:
Dan Bongino (R);
Rob Sobhani (I);
William Capps (R);
Eric Wargotz (R);
Corrogan Vaughn (R);
Raymond Blagmon (D); Rick Hoover(R)
2012 Maryland Senate debates
2006 Maryland Senate debate, Cardin vs. Steele vs. Zeese
2004 Maryland Senate debates, Mikulski vs. Pipkin
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| Barbara Mikulski | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Ben Cardin | Democratic Jr Senator |
Massachusetts |
Sen. Brown up for re-election in 2012;
Contenders:
Elizabeth Warren (D)
Alan Khazei (D);
Bob Massie (D);
Setti Warren (D);
Tom Conroy (D); Marisa DeFranco (D); Jim King (D); Herb Robinson (D)
2012 Mass. Senate debates
2009 Special Election debate,
Khazei vs. Coakley vs. Capuano
2008 Massachusetts Senate debate, Kerry vs. Beatty
Sen. Ted Kennedy (D), deceased 2009
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| John Kerry | Democratic Sr Senator
Author: The New War |
| Scott Brown | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010;
Author: Against All Odds |
Michigan |
Sen. Stabenow up for re-election in 2012;
Contenders:
Former Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R);
Scotty Boman (L);
Randy Hekman (R; lost primary);
Peter Konetchy (R; lost primary);
Chad Dewey (R); Gary Glenn (R); Clark Durant (R); Chuck Marino (R); Rick Wilson (R)
2012 Michigan Senate debates
2006 Michigan Senate debate, Bouchard vs. Stabenow
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| Carl Levin | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Debbie Stabenow | Democratic Jr Senator |
Minnesota |
Sen. Klobuchar up for re-election in 2012;
Contenders:
State Rep. Kurt Bills (R);
St. Bonifacius City Councilman Joe Arwood
(R; lost GOP Convention May 2012);
former state senate candidate Anthony Hernandez (R; lost GOP Convention May 2012);
Former State Rep. Dan Severson (R; lost GOP Convention May 2012);
Dick Franson (D); State Senator David Hann;
former State Rep. Paul Kohls (R); Pete Hegseth (R);
David Carlson (R)
2012 Minnesota Senate debates
2008 Minnesota Senate debate, Franken vs. Coleman
2006 Minnesota Senate debate, Kennedy vs. Klobuchar
2006 Minnesota primary debates, Klobuchar vs. Bell vs. Kennedy vs. Cavlan
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| Amy Klobuchar | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Al Franken | Republican Jr Senator |
Mississippi |
Sen. Wicker up for re-election in 2012;
Contenders:
Oktibbeha County Democratic Party Chair Albert N. Gore (D);
Will Oatis (D); Coahoma County Supervisor Roger Weiner (D)
2008 Mississippi Senate debate, Musgrove vs. Wicker
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| Thad Cochran | Republican Sr Senator |
| Roger Wicker | Republican Jr Senator
Appointed 2007; elected 2008 |
Missouri |
Sen. McCaskill up for re-election in 2012;
Contenders:
Rep. Todd Akin (R);
John Brunner (R; lost primary);
Sarah Steelman (R; lost primary)
Samuel Lipari (D; lost primary);
2012 Missouri Senate debates
2010 Missouri Senate debates, Blunt vs. Carnahan
2006 Missouri Senate debate, Talent vs. McCaskill
Sen. Kit Bond (R), retired 2010
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| Claire McCaskill | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Roy Blunt | Republican Jr Senator |
Montana |
 Sen. Tester up for re-election in 2012;
Contenders:
Rep. Denny Rehberg (R)
2012 Montana Senate debates, Tester vs. Rehberg
2006 Montana 2-way Senate debate, Burns vs. Tester
2006 Montana 3-way Senate debate, Burns vs. Tester vs. Jones
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| Max Baucus | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Jon Tester | Democratic Jr Senator |
Nebraska |
Sen. Nelson retiring in 2012;
Contenders:
Former Sen. Bob Kerrey (D);
State Sen. Deb Fischer (R);
Jon Bruning (R);
Pat Flynn (R);
Don Stenberg (R);
Spencer Zimmerman (R); Russell Anderson (I)
2012 Nebraska Senate debates
2008 Nebraska Senate debate, Johanns vs. Kleeb
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| Mike Johanns | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2008 |
| Ben Nelson | Democratic Sr Senator
Retiring 2012 |
Nevada |
Sen. Heller appointed in 2011; up for election in 2012;
Challengers: Former State AM Sharron Angle (R);
Rep. Shelley Berkley (D);
Edward Hamilton (R); Byron Georgiou (D)
2012 Nevada Senate debates
2010 Nevada Senate debates, Reid vs. Angle
2006 Nevada Senate debate, Ensign vs. Carter
Sen. John Ensign (R); resigned 2011.
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| Harry Reid | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Dean Heller | Republican Appointee, May 2010 |
New Hampshire |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 New Hampshire Senate debates, Ayotte vs. Hodes
2008 New Hampshire Senate debate, Shaheen vs. Sununu
2004 New Hampshire Senate debate, Gregg vs. Granny D
Sen. Judd Gregg, retired 2010
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| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Kelly Ayotte | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
New Jersey |
Sen. Menendez up for re-election in 2012; challengers:
Joe Kyrillos (R);
Gwen Diakos (I);
Ian Linker (R);
Mayor Cory Booker (D);
State Sen. Joe Kyrillos (R); Jeff Boss (D); Larry Donahue (I).
2012 New Jersey Senate debate, Menendez vs. Kyrillos vs. Diakos
2008 New Jersey Senate debate, Lautenberg vs. Zimmer
2006 New Jersey Senate debate, Kean vs. Menendez
Bob Torricelli (D, 1997-2003)
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| Frank Lautenberg | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Bob Menendez | Democratic Jr Senator |
New Mexico |
Sen. Bingaman retiring in 2012; contenders:
Former U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson (R);
U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich (D);
Hector Balderas (D; lost June 5 primary);
John Sanchez (R);
Andres Valdez (D); Bill English (R); Greg Sowards (R)
2012 N.M. Senate debates
2008 New Mexico Senate debate, Udall vs. Pearce
2008 early New Mexico Senate debate
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| Tom Udall | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2008 |
| Jeff Bingaman | Democratic Sr Senator |
New York |
Sen. Gillibrand up for re-election in 2012; Challengers:
Wendy Long (R)
Scott Noren (I)
Colia Clark(G)
Rep. Bob Turner (R; lost June primary);
Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos (R; lost June primary)
2012 New York Senate debates, Long vs. Gillibrand
2010 New York Senate debate, Gillibrand vs. DioGuardi
2006 New York Senate debate, Spencer vs. Clinton
2004 New York Senate debate, Schumer vs. Mills vs. O'Grady
2000 New York Senate debate, Lazio vs. Clinton
Sen. Hillary Clinton, appointed to Obama's Cabinet, 2009;
Author: It Takes a Village
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| Charles Schumer | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Kirsten Gillibrand | Democratic Jr Senator,
appointed 2009;
Elected to 2-year term, 2010 |
North Carolina |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 North Carolina Senate debate, Marshall vs. Cunningham
2008 N.C. Senate debate, Dole vs. Hagan
2004 N.C. Senate debate, Bowles vs. Burr
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| Richard Burr | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Kay Hagan | Democratic Jr Senator |
North Dakota |
Sen. Conrad retiring in 2012; Challengers:
Rick Berg (R);
Heidi Heitkamp (D);
Duane Sand (R; lost June 2012 primary)
2012 N.D. Senate debates
2010 North Dakota Senate debates, Hoeven vs. Potter
Sen. Byron Dorgan (D); retired 2010.
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| Kent Conrad | Democratic Sr Senator |
| John Hoeven | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
Ohio |
Sen. Brown up for re-election in 2012. Challengers:
Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel (R);
Kevin Coughlin (R);
Michael Pryce (R);
Rusty Bliss (R); Eric Gregory (R); Donna Glisman (R).
2012 Ohio Senate debates
2010 Ohio Senate debates, Portman vs. Fisher
2006 Ohio Senate debate, DeWine vs. Brown
Sen. George Voinovich (R); retired 2010.
Sen. Mike DeWine (R, 1995-2007)
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| Rob Portman | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
| Sherrod Brown | Democratic Sr Senator
First elected 2006 |
Oklahoma |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
2008 Oklahoma Senate debate, Inhofe vs. Rice
2004 Oklahoma Senate debate, Coburn vs. Carson
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| James Inhofe | Republican Sr Senator |
| Tom Coburn | Republican Jr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
Oregon |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senate races:
2010 Oregon Senate debates, Wyden vs. Huffman
2008 Oregon Senate debate, Merkley vs. Smith
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| Ron Wyden | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2008 |
Pennsylvania |
Sen. Casey up for re-election in 2012; Challengers:
Tom Smith (R);
Marc Scaringi (R);
Steve Welch (R);
Former state Rep. Sam Rohrer (R);
Laureen Cummings (R); John Vernon (R);
Tim Burns (R).
2012 Penna. Senate debates
2010 Pennsylvania Senate debates, Toomey vs. Sestak
2006 Pennsylvania Senate debates, Santorum vs. Casey
2004 Pennsylvania Senate debates, Specter vs. Hoeffel
Sen. Arlen Specter (Elected as R; left office as D, 2011)
Sen. Rick Santorum (R, 1995-2007)
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| Bob Casey | Democratic Sr Senator
First elected 2006 |
| Pat Toomey | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010. |
Rhode Island |
Sen. Whitehouse up for re-election in 2012; Challengers:
Barry Hinckley (R)
2012 R.I. Senate debate, Whitehouse vs. Hinckley
2006 Republican Primary debate, Laffey vs. Chafee
Sen. Linc Chafee (lost primary, 2006; now Governor)
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| Jack Reed | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2006 |
South Carolina |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senate races:
2004 S.C. Senate debate, Tenenbaum vs. DeMint
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| Lindsey Graham | Republican Sr Senator |
| Jim DeMint | Republican Jr Senator
Re-elected 2010
Author: Saving Freedom |
South Dakota |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
2008 S.D. Senate debate, Dykstra vs. Johnson
2004 S.D. Senate debate, Daschle vs. Thune
Sen. Tom Daschle (D, 1987-2005)
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| Tim Johnson | Democratic Sr Senator |
| John Thune | Republican Jr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
Tennessee |
Sen. Corker up for re-election in 2012; Challengers:
Mark Clayton (D)
Zach Poskevich (R; lost Aug. primary)
James Durkan (R); Park Overall (D)
2006 Tennessee Senate debate, Corker vs. Ford
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| Lamar Alexander | Republican Sr Senator |
| Bob Corker | Republican Jr Senator |
Texas |
Sen. Hutchison retiring in 2012; Contenders:
Ted Cruz (R);
Paul Sadler (D);
Jon Roland (L);
David Dewhurst (R; lost primary);
Tom Leppert (R; lost primary);
Elizabeth Ames Jones (R; withdrew)
Sean Hubbard (D); Ricardo Sanchez (D); Stanley Garza (D);
Lela Pittenger (R); Nick Latham (R); Chris Tina Foxx Bruce (I);
2012 Texas Senate debates
2008 Texas Senate debate, Cornyn vs. Noriega
2006 Texas Senate debate, Jameson vs. Hutchison vs. Radnofsky
Sen. Phil Gramm (R, 1985-2002)
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| Kay Bailey Hutchison | Republican Sr Senator
Retiring 2012 |
| John Cornyn | Republican Jr Senator |
Utah |
Sen. Hatch up for re-election in 2012; Challengers:
Scott Howell (D);
Dan Liljenquist (R);
Pete Ashdown (D);
Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R);
Christopher Stout (D)
2012 Utah Senate debates
2010 Utah Senate debate, Lee vs. Granato
2004 Utah Senate debate Oct. 14, 2004
Sen. Robert Bennett (R, lost 2010 primary)
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| Orrin Hatch | Republican Sr Senator |
| Mike Lee | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
Vermont |
Sen. Sanders up for re-election in 2012; Challengers:
John MacGovern(R)
Cris Ericson (MJP)
2012 Vermont Senate debates
|
| Patrick Leahy | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Bernie Sanders | Independent Jr Senator |
Virginia |
Sen. Webb retiring in 2012; Challengers:
Tim Kaine (D);
George Allen (R);
Jamie Radtke (R);
Bob Marshall (R);
Tim Donner (R);
Courtney Lynch (D);
Julien Modica (D);
Bishop E.W. Jackson Sr. (R);
David McCormick (R);
Kevin Chisholm (I)
2012 Virginia Senate debates
2008 Virginia Senate debate, Gilmore vs. Warner
2006 Senate debate, Allen v. Webb
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| Jim Webb | Democratic Sr Senator
Retiring 2012 |
| Mark Warner | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2008 |
Washington |
Sen. Cantwell up for re-election in 2012; Challengers:
State Sen. Michael Baumgartner (R)
2012 Washington Senate debates
2010 Washington Senate debates, Murray vs. Rossi
2006 Washington Senate debate, Cantwell vs. McGavick vs. Guthrie
2004 Washington Senate debate, Murray vs. Nethercutt
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| Patty Murray | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Maria Cantwell | Democratic Jr Senator |
West Virginia |
Sen. Manchin up for re-election in 2012; Challengers:
John Raese (R)
2012 West Virginia Senate debates, Manchin vs. Raese rematch
2010 West Virginia Senate debates, Manchin vs. Raese
Sen. Robert Byrd, deceased 2010.
|
| Jay Rockefeller | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Joe Manchin | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected to 2-year term, 2010 |
Wisconsin |
Sen. Kohl retiring in 2012; Challengers:
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson (R)
Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D)
Former Rep. Mark Neumann (R; lost primary)
John Schiess (R; lost primary)
Former Rep. Steve Kagen (D)
Rep. Ron Kind (D)
2012 Wisconsin Senate debates
2010 Wisconsin Senate debates, Feingold vs. Johnson
2004 Wisconsin Senate debates, Feingold vs. Michels
Sen. Russell Feingold, lost election 2010
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| Herbert Kohl | Democratic Sr Senator
Retiring 2012 |
| Ron Johnson | Repulican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
Wyoming |
Sen. Barrasso up for re-election in 2012; Challengers:
County Commissioner Tim Chesnut (D)
Sen. Craig Thomas, deceased 2007
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| Michael Enzi | Republican Sr Senator |
| John Barrasso | Republican Jr Senator
Appointed 2007; elected 2008 |
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