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Connecticut
 | Rep. Joe CourtneyFRONTLINE DEMOCRAT
Connecticut's 2nd District
This was the closest election of 2006, with Joe Courtney beating GOP incumbent Rob Simmons by 82 votes. As a popular State Representative, Courtney served in the State Assembly for much of the district from 1987-1994.
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 | Rep. Chris ShaysTARGETED REPUBLICAN
Connecticut's 4th District
SHAYS IS VULNERABLE
In 2006, he won by less than 5% of the vote.
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Jim Himes
Jim’s experience in both the public and private sectors make him an excellent candidate in this diverse district of affluent towns and struggling cities.
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 | Rep. Chris MurphyFRONTLINE DEMOCRAT
Connecticut's 5th District
Congressman Chris Murphy won his election in 2006 by almost 13%, beating entrenched 12-term incumbent Congresswoman Nancy Johnson.
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New Hampshire
 | Rep. Carol Shea-PorterNEWLY-ELECTED DEMOCRAT
New Hampshire's 1st District
Carol Shea-Porter never planned on running for Congress. A lifelong Democrat in a family of Republicans, she has always been politically active. |
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Rep. Paul HodesFRONTLINE DEMOCRAT
New Hampshire's 2nd District
An experienced candidate who knew the district and the incumbents’ weaknesses, Paul Hodes rebounded from defeated in his 2004 race, to take over this Democratic-leaning seat in 2006.
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New Jersey
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John Adler
New Jersey's 3rd District
Following Jim Saxton’s decision not to run, State Senator John Adler’s strong fundraising and ties to district make him an excellent candidate to take New Jersey’s 3rd District seat.
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| Rep. Scott GarrettTARGETED REPUBLICAN
New Jersey's 5th District
STRONG DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
Rep. Garrett will face a tough challenge from a strong Democratic candidate fighting for change. |
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Linda Stender
New Jersey's 7th District
Linda Stender came within 3,000 votes of winning her 2006 bid for Congress against Republican incumbent Mike Ferguson, a darling of Tom DeLay’s contributors. Ferguson shocked his Republican colleagues by announcing he would not seek a fifth term in 2008 and leaves a sandbox full of Republican primary contenders.
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New York
| Rep. Peter KingTARGETED REPUBLICAN
New York's 3rd District
STRONG DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
Rep. King will face a tough challenge from a strong Democratic candidate fighting for change. |
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| Rep. Vito FossellaTARGETED REPUBLICAN
New York's 13th District
STRONG DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
Rep. Fossella will face a tough challenge from a strong Democratic candidate fighting for change. |
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 | Rep. John HallFRONTLINE DEMOCRAT
New York's 19th District
John Hall won a stunning victory in 2006, defeating a six-term incumbent in the Republican-leaning 19th Congressional District of New York in a race widely noted to be one of the least expected Democratic takeovers of 2006.
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 | Rep. Kirsten GillibrandFRONTLINE DEMOCRAT
New York's 20th District
In the 2006 election, Kirsten Gillibrand was able to defeat four term incumbent John Sweeney by gaining broad bi-partisan support through an emphasis on ethics reform and showing that Washington’s way of doing business wasn’t working for New York families.
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 | Rep. Mike ArcuriFRONTLINE DEMOCRAT
New York's 24th District
With a background as a successful district attorney, Arcuri campaigned as a moderate Democrat with a record of reducing crime and making local families safe.
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Dan Maffei
New York's 25th District
In January, Republican incumbent Jim Walsh shocked his colleagues by announcing his retirement. Despite being outraised in 2006, Maffei came within 3,417 votes of beating Jim Walsh. Dan Maffei has established a strong campaign having already raised over half a million dollars, and, with no credible Republican challengers announcing to date, Maffei is in a solid position win.
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 | Open SeatNew York's 26th District
COMPETITIVE OPEN SEATS
Rep. Reynolds 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. |
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| Rep. Randy KuhlTARGETED REPUBLICAN
New York's 29th District
KUHL IS VULNERABLE
In 2006, he won by less than 5% of the vote. |
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Eric Massa
After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1981, Eric Massa was commissioned as a Naval Officer and went on to spend a total of 24 years on active duty.
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Pennsylvania
| Rep. Phil EnglishTARGETED REPUBLICAN
Pennsylvania 's 3rd District
STRONG DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
Rep. English will face a tough challenge from a strong Democratic candidate fighting for change. |
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 | Rep. Jason AltmireFRONTLINE DEMOCRAT
Pennsylvania's 4th District
In 2006, Jason Altmire ran an aggressive campaign against GOP incumbent Melissa Hart, tying her to the failed policies of the Republican Leadership in Congress and highlighting a litany of votes that had helped special interests over Pennsylvanians.
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Rep. Jim GerlachTARGETED REPUBLICAN
Pennsylvania 's 6th District
GERLACH IS VULNERABLE
In 2006, he won by less than 2% of the vote. |
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 | Rep. Patrick MurphyFRONTLINE DEMOCRAT
Pennsylvania's 8th District
Congressman Patrick Murphy, an attorney who served in Iraq and was awarded the Bronze Star in February 2004 was just what this district needed, defeating his opponent by just over 1,500 votes in 2006.
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 | Rep. Chris CarneyFRONTLINE DEMOCRAT
Pennsylvania's 10th District
Prior to his election, Congressman Carney, a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy Reserve, served multiple tours overseas.
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| Rep. Charlie DentTARGETED REPUBLICAN
Pennsylvania 's 15th District
COMPETITIVE DISTRICT
In 2004, John Kerry took 50% of the vote in this competitive district. |
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| Rep. Tim MurphyTARGETED REPUBLICAN
Pennsylvania 's 18th District
STRONG DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
Rep. Murphy will face a tough challenge from a strong Democratic candidate fighting for change. |
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