2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon, District 4, Republican primary
Springfield mayor Sid Leiken announced his candidacy as a Republican, but dropped it in March 2010 to run for a seat on the Lane County Board of Commissioners. Leiken had faced controversy over money paid to his campaign that he said was reimbursement for a poll conducted by his mother's company. No documentation existed for the payment, which is a possible violation of Oregon election laws.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon, District 5
Democratic incumbent Kurt Schrader defeated Republican nominee Oregon State Representative Scott Bruun and Pacific Green and Progressive candidate Chris Lugo to win a second term in Oregon's 5th congressional district. Schrader was first elected in 2008, winning against Republican nominee Mike Erickson after six-term Democratic incumbent Darlene Hooley announced her retirement. The district is usually the most competitive in Oregon, though it has become more Democratic in recent years.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania
The 2010 congressional elections in Pennsylvania were held on November 2, 2010. Pennsylvania had nineteen seats in the United States House of Representatives. The election was held on the same day as many other PA elections, and the same day as House of Representatives elections in other states. Party primary elections were held May 18, 2010.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Overview, By district
Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania by district:


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 1
Democratic incumbent Bob Brady was the only member of the Pennsylvania delegation who ran unopposed in 2010.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 1
Brady, a long time central figure in the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, has never received less than 74% in a general election, and opponents have had difficult recruiting even moderately electable candidates in this majority-minority district that includes South Philadelphia and some working class suburbs in Delaware County. No Republican has represented this district since 1949. In 2008, he earned 91% of the vote against Mike Muhammad, a teacher who raised no outside funds.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 1
Respected for his ability to reach political deals behind the scenes, Brady has garnered an image as an effective politician, and thus has been rarely challenged by other Democrats. In 2010, Pia Varma, a young freelance writer for conservative publications attempted to gain the Republican nomination, but failed to produce enough signatures to appear on the ballot.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 2
Democratic incumbent Chaka Fattah ran for reelection. He faced Republican Rick Hellberg, the CEO of a small financial firm. In 2008, Obama carried this district with 90% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 2
Fattah represents one of the top five most Democratic districts in the country, and has never received less than 79% of the vote in his over fifteen year House career. The district includes North Philadelphia and several traditionally liberal suburbs in Montgomery County. Fattah has had the consistent support of the African American community that is the base of a district that hasn't swung Republican since the 1946 elections.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 2
Despite this huge Democratic advantage, the district has small pockets of solid Republican territory, and thus Fattah has continuously received GOP opponents (although ones who were unable to raise all more than a few thousand dollars in fundraising), unlike his counterpart in the 1st District. In 2008, Fattah defeated engineer Adam Lang with 81% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 2
Fattah won the 2010 general election with 89.3% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 3
Democratic incumbent Kathy Dahlkemper unsuccessfully ran for re-election, losing to Republican businessman Mike Kelly, who received 55.7% of the vote. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 49% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 3
Dahlkemper faced a difficult reelection bid, in a race that considered a tossup by most political analysts. Dahlkemper became used to tight campaigns in her short political career. A political unknown prior to her 2008 campaign, Dahlkemper leveraged a moderate, blue collar image that enticed Democratic voters in a district this is generally pro-union, with a center-right tilt on social issues. Dahlkemper, the owner of a large landscaping business and manager of an Erie County arboretum, came from behind to defeat Erie County Concilman Kyle Foust, the endorsed Democratic candidate.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 3
She then went on to narrowly unseat (with 52% of the vote) Congressman Phil English, a moderate Republican who had maintained good relations with labor, by attacking his ties to the Bush administration and for failing to follow through on a promise to retire after six terms. During her first term, Dahlkemper has served as a member of the Blue Dog Coalition of conservative Democrats, which has allowed her to keep a middle ground image. However, her vote in favor of healthcare legislation and the lack of an entrenched image in certain corners of the district left her vulnerable.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 3
In 2010, Dahlkemper faced a primary challenge from former foreign affairs official Mel Marin, winning with 73% of the vote. Republicans focused heavily on regaining the seat, and six GOP candidates earned spots on the ballot: automobile dealer Mike Kelly, manufacturing executive Paul Huber, pharmaceutical representative Clayton Grabb, physician Steve Fisher, factory foreman Ed Franz, and accountant Martha Moore. Kelly and Huber far outraised the remaining four challengers, and they became entangled in an expensive campaign. Kelly was eventually victorious, winning 28% of the vote to Huber's 27% in the factious affair.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 3
Kelly, a former member of the Butler City Council, had a base of support in the heavily Republican Butler County, while Dahlkemper was well known in Erie, the center of population for the district. Other small cities in the district, such as Sharon and Meadville were swing regions, with a slightly conservative tilt that balanced out strongly Democratic Erie. John McCain carried the 3rd District by a 49%-48% margin, which reflects the political balance of the area.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 4
Democratic incumbent Jason Altmire ran for re-election and faced Republican attorney Keith Rothfus. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 55% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 5
Republican incumbent Glenn "G.T." Thompson successfully ran for re-election. He defeated Democrat Michael Pipe and Libertarian Vernon Etzel. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 55% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 6
Republican incumbent Jim Gerlach successfully ran for re-election. He defeated Democrat Iraq War veteran Manan Trivedi. In 2008, Obama carried this district with 58% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 7
Democratic incumbent Joe Sestak retired to run for the U.S. Senate. Democratic nominee State Representative Bryan Lentz faced Republican nominee U.S. Attorney Pat Meehan and American Constitution Party (independent) nominee Jim Schneller.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 8
Democratic incumbent Patrick Murphy unsuccessfully ran for re-election. He was defeated by Republican former U.S. Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick. In 2008, Obama carried this district with 54% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 9
Republican incumbent Bill Shuster successfully ran for re-election. He defeated Democrat Tom Conners and Independent Chad Clopper.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 10
Democratic incumbent Chris Carney unsuccessfully ran for re-election, losing to Republican nominee U.S. Attorney Tom Marino. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 54% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 11
Democratic incumbent Paul E. Kanjorski unsuccessfully ran for re-election, losing to Republican Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta. In 2008, Obama carried this district with 57% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 11
Kanjorski faced Corey O'Brien and Brian Kelly in the May 2010 Democratic primary, and won with 49.3% of the primary vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 12, General election
Democrat Mark Critz won a May 2010 special election to replace John Murtha, who served the district for 36 years. He faced Republican businessman Tim Burns. Critz again defeated Burns in the regularly scheduled November general election. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 49% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 13
Democratic incumbent Allyson Schwartz successfully ran for re-election. She defeated Republican Dee Adcock. Obama carried this district with 59% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 14
Democratic incumbent Mike Doyle successfully ran for re-election. He defeated Republican Melissa Haluszczak and Green Party nominee Ed Bortz. In 2008, Doyle received 91% of the vote and Obama carried this district with 70% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 15
Republican incumbent Charlie Dent successfully ran for re-election. He defeated Democrat Bethlehem Mayor John B. Callahan and Independent Jake Towne. In 2008, Obama carried this district with 56% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 16
Republican incumbent Joe Pitts successfully ran for re-election. He again defeated Democratic nominee Lois Herr. In 2008, McCain carried the district with 51% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 17
Democratic incumbent Tim Holden successfully ran for re-election. He defeated Republican State Senator Dave Argall. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 51% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 18
Republican incumbent Tim Murphy successfully ran for re-election. He defeated Democrat Dan Connolly. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 55% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, Congressional districts, District 19
Republican incumbent Todd Platts successfully ran for re-election. He defeated Democrat Ryan Sanders and Independence Party nominee Joshua Monighan. In 2008, McCain carried this district with 56% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island
The 2010 congressional elections in Rhode Island were held on November 2, 2010, and determined who would represent Rhode Island in the United States House of Representatives. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; the elected served in the 112th Congress from January 3, 2011 until January 3, 2013.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has two seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States Census. Its 2009-2010 congressional delegation consisted of two Democrats, and following the election, it stayed with two Democrats.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island, Overview, By district
Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island by district:


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island, District 1, Campaign
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy decided not to run for a ninth term in Congress in this solidly liberal district based in northern and eastern Rhode Island, creating an open seat.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island, District 1, Campaign
David Cicilline, the Mayor of Providence, defeated Anthony Gemma, State Representative David Segal, and former Rhode Island Democratic Party Chairman Bill Lynch in the Democratic primary, while State Representative John Loughlin emerged as the Republican nominee. An aggressive campaign ensued, with Cicilline attacking Loughlin for wanting to privatize Social Security, a claim that Loughlin dismissed as one that "couldn't be further from the truth." Loughlin blasted Cicilline for creating "a $70 million deficit for the next mayor to deal with," which Cicilline attributed to budget cuts made by the Rhode Island General Assembly.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island, District 1, Campaign
The Providence Journal, praising Cicilline for being "an honest, energetic, and often innovative mayor," and criticizing Loughlin for "reacting...favorably to the collection of fiscal contradictions known as the House Republicans' 'Pledge to America,'" endorsed Cicilline, calling him a "highly competent public servant."


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island, District 1, Campaign
In the end, a surprisingly close race emerged in what should have been an easy win for Cicilline, or any Democratic candidate. Though Cicilline won in the end and was sent to Washington for his first term, it was only by a six-point, 10,000 vote margin of victory.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island, District 2, Campaign
Democratic Congressman James Langevin has represented this liberal district based in southern and western Rhode Island since he was first elected in 2000. Langevin has maintained considerable popularity in this largely supportive constituency, and did not face a real threat to his re-election from his 2008 opponent, Republican Mark Zaccaria. In the general election, Langevin was re-elected by an overwhelming margin, defeating Zaccaria and independent candidate John Matson, who garnered an impressive eight percent of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina
The 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina were held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. The primary elections were held on June 8. The composition of the state delegation before the election was four Republicans and two Democrats.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina
After the general election, the composition of the state delegation entering the 112th Congress was five Republicans and just one Democrat.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina
All seats were rated safe for their incumbent parties except for district 5.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, Overview, By district
Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina by district:


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, District 1
Incumbent Republican Congressman Henry E. Brown Jr. has been in office since 2002 and is retiring. The open seat was contested by Democrat Ben Frasier, Republican Tim Scott, Green Robert Dobbs, Libertarian Keith Blandford, Working Families Rob Groce, United Citizens Milton Elmer "Mac" McCullough Jr. and Independence Party Jimmy Wood. Scott defeated Paul Thurmond in the primary runoff election.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, District 2
Incumbent Republican Congressman Joe Wilson has been in office since 2001. Wilson defeated Democratic nominee Iraq War Veteran Rob Miller, Libertarian Eddie McCain, and the Constitution Party's Marc Beaman.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, District 3
Incumbent Republican Congressman J. Gresham Barrett had been in office since 2003, but decided to retire to run for Governor. The open seat was contested by Republican nominee Jeff Duncan, Democratic / Working Families nominee Jane Ballard Dyer, and Constitution Party nominee John Dalen. Duncan had come in second in the Republican Primary at 25%, but beat Richard Cash in the runoff 51% to 49%.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, District 4
This was an open seat. Incumbent Republican Congressman Bob Inglis had been in office since 2005, but lost to Trey Gowdy in the primary election. Trey Gowdy would go on to defeat the Democratic nominee Paul Corden, Green Party's Faye Walters, Libertarian Rick Mahler, and the Constitution Party's Dave Edwards.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, District 5
Democratic incumbent John M. Spratt Jr. was defeated by Republican Mick Mulvaney.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, District 6
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Jim Clyburn has been in office since 1993. Clyburn won re-election against Republican Jim Pratt and Nammu Y Muhammad of the Green Party.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee
The 2010 congressional elections in Tennessee were held on November 2, 2010 to determine who would represent the state of Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected serve in the 112th Congress from January 2011 until January 2013.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee
Tennessee has nine seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States Census.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Overview, By district
Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee by district:


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Congressional districts, District 1
This district covers northeast Tennessee, including all of Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties and parts of Jefferson County and Sevier County. It had been represented by Republican Phil Roe since 2009. The winner of the GOP primary was all but assured of representing the district in Congress as this is one of the safest seats for the GOP; it had held the seat continuously since 1881 and, since prior to the Civil War, the GOP or its predecessors had held the seat for all but four years.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Congressional districts, District 2
This district lies in the east central part of the state, based in Knoxville and is largely coextensive with that city's metropolitan area. It had been represented by Republican Jimmy Duncan since November, 1988. The winner of the GOP primary was all but assured of representing the district in Congress as this was one of the safest seats for the GOP (even safer than the neighboring First District); the GOP or its predecessors had held the seat continuously since prior to the Civil War.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Congressional districts, District 3
Republican Representative Zach Wamp announced that he would be running for governor in 2010, leaving the third district open.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Congressional districts, District 4*
Democratic incumbent Lincoln Davis ran for reelection, challenged by Republican nominee Scott DesJarlais, a physician in Jasper, and Independents Paul H. Curtis (), James Gray (, ), Richard S. Johnson (), and Gerald York (, ).


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Congressional districts, District 4*
Davis had represented the district since 2003. He turned down a run for governor, deciding to run for reelection instead.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Congressional districts, District 5
This district lies in Middle Tennessee, including almost all of Davidson County, half of Wilson County, and half of Cheatham County. Nearly two-thirds of the district's voting population lives in Nashville. It had been represented by Democrat Jim Cooper since 2003.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Congressional districts, District 6
This district lies in Middle Tennessee, including all of Bedford, Cannon, Clay, DeKalb, Jackson, Macon, Marshall, Overton, Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, and Trousdale Counties, as well as a portion of Wilson County. It had been represented by Democrat Bart Gordon since 1985. Gordon announced on December 14, 2009 that he would not be seeking another term, leaving the sixth district open.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Congressional districts, District 6
State Senator Jim Tracy, State Senator Diane Black, Rutherford County Republican Chairwoman Lou Ann Zelenik, United States Army Reserve Major General Dave Evans, realtor Gary Mann, and businessman Kerry Roberts ran for the Republican nomination. Democratic candidates included lawyer and Iraq veteran Brett Carter, aviation safety inspector George Erdel, ex-marine Ben Leming, Henry Barry, and Devora Butler.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Congressional districts, District 6
The nominees were Brett Carter (D) and Diane Black (R).


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Congressional districts, District 7
This district lies in Middle and southwestern Tennessee, connecting suburbs of Memphis and Nashville. It had been represented by Republican Marsha Blackburn since 2003. She faced a challenge from Austin Peay University professor and Democrat Dr. Greg Rabidoux.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Congressional districts, District 8*
Democratic incumbent John S. Tanner, who had represented the district since 1989, announced his retirement in December 2009 leaving the eighth district open.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Congressional districts, District 8*
Steve Fincher was the Republican nominee, and State Senator Roy Herron was the Democratic nominee. Also on the ballot are Tea Party candidate Donn Janes (, ), who earlier dropped out of the Republican primary, and Independent Mark J. Rawles (, ).


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Congressional districts, District 8*
This district covers roughly the northwestern part of the state.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Congressional districts, District 8*, Endorsements
Herron had been endorsed by the state's two largest newspapers, the Memphis Commercial Appeal and the Nashville Tennessean.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Congressional districts, District 8*, Endorsements
Fincher had been endorsed by former Governor Winfield Dunn, Citizens United, Eagle Forum, Family Research Council, Concerned Women for America, and State Senator Dolores Gresham.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Congressional districts, District 8*, Forecasts
As of October 22, 2010, Rothenberg Political Report rated the race as "Lean Republican", Real Clear Politics as "Leans GOP". Charlie Cook as "Lean Republican", CQ Politics as "Likely Republican", Larry Sabato as "Likely R", and Chris Cillizza of The Washington Post placed the race at number 23 of the races most likely to change party hands.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Congressional districts, District 8*, Forecasts
District 8 has a PVI of R+13. In the 2008 presidential election, Republican U.S. Senator John McCain carried the district with 56% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Congressional districts, District 9
This district lies in southwestern Tennessee, located entirely within Shelby County and including most of the city of Memphis. It had been represented by Democrat Steve Cohen since 2007. The Republicans nominated Charlotte Bergmann, who owns a Memphis-based marketing firm, Effective PMP, LLC.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Key
* A district that has a PVI of a party that is represented by the opposite party, and applies to an EVEN score


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas
The 2010 U.S. congressional elections in Texas were held on November 2, 2010, to determine who will represent the state of Texas in the United States House of Representatives. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 112th Congress from January 2011 until January 2013.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas
With 27% of the voting age public turning out, the Republican Party won 23 seats and the Democratic Party won 9 seats. Three house seats changed parties this election, with the 17th, 23rd, and 27th districts all flipping from Democratic to Republican seats.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, Overview
Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas by district:


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, District 17
Democratic incumbent Chet Edwards was challenged by Republican nominee Bill Flores and Libertarian nominee Richard B. Kelly ().


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, District 17
In 2008, Edwards was reelected with 53% to Republican small business owner Rob Curnock, who was overwhelmingly outspent. Edwards is a moderate Democrat, who represents one of the most conservative districts in the nation. In 2010, he went uncontested in the Democratic primary. In the Republican primary, Curnock qualified for a run off election against Flores. Flores won the run off with 64% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, District 17
EndorsementsThe Dallas Morning News and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram both endorsed Edwards prior to the 2010 general election.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, District 23
Democratic incumbent Ciro Rodriguez was challenged by Republican nominee Quico Canseco, Libertarian nominee Martin Nitschke campaign site, Green Party nominee Ed Scharf campaign site, and Independent Craig T. Stephens campaign site.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, District 23
In the 2010 Republican primary, Canseco won the run off election against former CIA officer Will Hurd with 56% of the vote. In the Democratic primary, Rodriguez won with 83% against Iraq war veteran Miguel Ortiz.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, District 23
In 2008, Rodriguez was re-elected with 56% of the vote. Obama carried the district with 51% of the vote. The district is 55% Hispanic, but has a Republican tilt as George Bush carried the district by a 15% margin.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, District 27
Democratic incumbent Solomon Ortiz was challenged by Republican nominee attorney Blake Farenthold and Libertarian nominee Ed Mishou.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, District 27
The Republican primary ended in a run off which Farenthold won with 51.3% against conservative activist James Duerr. Mishou, of Cameron County, is the 2010 Libertarian Party nominee and came in a close second to Farenthold in a 2010 27th District Tea Party poll.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, District 27
Ortiz was re-elected in 2008 with 58% of the vote. The district is nearly 70% Hispanic. In 2008, Obama carried the district with just 53% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah
Elections were held on November 2, 2010 to determine Utah's three members of the United States House of Representatives. Representatives were elected for two-year terms to serve in the 112th United States Congress from January 3, 2011 until January 3, 2013. Primary elections were held on June 22, 2010.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah
All three of Utah's U.S. Representatives (Republicans Rob Bishop of the 1st district and Jason Chaffetz of the 3rd district, and Democrat Jim Matheson of the 2nd district) were re-elected. Of the three elections, only the 2nd district was rated as competitive by The Cook Political Report.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah
A total of 640,495 votes were cast, of which 390,969 (61.04 percent) were for Republican candidates, 218,236 (34.07 percent) were for Democratic candidates, 18,317 (2.86 percent) were for Constitution Party candidates, 7,252 (1.13 percent) were for Libertarian Party candidates and 5,721 (0.89 percent) were for independent candidates.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, Overview
Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah by district:


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, District 1
The 1st district included Bountiful, Clearfield, Layton, Logan, Ogden, Roy, Tooele and part of Salt Lake City. The district's population was 81 percent white and 13 percent Hispanic (see Race and ethnicity in the United States Census); 90 percent were high school graduates and 28 percent had received a bachelor's degree or higher. Its median income was $55,788. In the 2008 presidential election the district gave 64 percent of its vote to Republican nominee John McCain and 33 percent to Democratic nominee Barack Obama.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, District 1
Republican Rob Bishop, who took office in 2003, was the incumbent. Bishop was re-elected in 2008 with 65 percent of the vote. In 2010 Bishop's opponent in the general election was Democratic nominee Morgan Bowen, an LDS seminary teacher at Sky View High School. Constitution Party nominee Kirk Pearson and Libertarian Party nominee Jared Paul Stratton also ran. Bishop and Bowen were unopposed in their respective party primaries.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, District 1
Bishop raised $278,327 and spent $302,771. Bowen raised $11,550 and spent $11,309. A poll of 400 likely voters, conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research Inc. between October 25 and 27, 2010, 65 percent of respondents supported Bishop while 13 percent favored Bowen. In a poll of 375 active voters, conducted by Dan Jones & Associates between October 25 and 28, 2010, Bishop led with 66 percent to Bowen's 21 percent, while 4 percent supported Pearson, Stratton had the support of 1 percent, 1 percent favored other candidates and 7 percent were undecided.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, District 1
Prior to the election FiveThirtyEight's forecast gave Bishop a 100 percent chance of winning and projected that he would receive 73 percent of the vote to Bowen's 24 percent. On election day Bishop was re-elected with 69 percent of the vote to Bowen's 24 percent. Bishop was again re-elected in 2012 and 2014.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, District 2
The 2nd district included Millcreek, Sandy, St. George and parts of Lehi, Murray and Salt Lake City. The district's population was 86 percent white and 8 percent Hispanic (see Race and ethnicity in the United States Census); 92 percent were high school graduates and 33 percent had received a bachelor's degree or higher. Its median income was $55,863. In the 2008 presidential election the district gave 58 percent of its vote to Republican nominee John McCain and 40 percent to Democratic nominee Barack Obama. In 2010 the district had a Cook Partisan Voting Index of R+15.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, District 2
Democrat Jim Matheson, who took office in 2001, was the incumbent. Matheson was re-elected in 2008 with 63 percent of the vote. In July 2009 Matheson said he would seek re-election rather than running for governor or for the U.S. Senate. In 2010 Matheson's opponent in the general election was Republican nominee Morgan Philpot, a former member of the Utah House of Representatives. Independent candidates Dave Glissmeyer, the founder of ProTel NetWorks; and Wayne L. Hill; and Constitution Party nominee Randall Hinton, a web developer, also ran. Claudia Wright, a teacher, also sought the Democratic nomination. Scott McCoy, a member of the Utah State Senate, suggested in November 2009 that Matheson should be challenged in the Democratic primary in response to his vote against the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, but said he would not run. Philpot was unopposed in the Republican primary.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, District 2
Matheson raised $1,803,801 and spent $2,465,527. Philpot raised $386,467 and spent the same amount. Glissmeyer raised $8,987 and spent $11,150.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, District 2
In a poll of 200 registered voters, conducted by Western Wats between September 30 and October 3, 2010, Matheson led with 46 percent to Philpot's 30 percent. A poll of 226 likely voters, conducted by Dan Jones & Associates, the results of which were published in October 2010, found Matheson leading with 57 percent to Philpot's 31 percent, while Glissmeyer and Hinton had the support of 1 percent apiece, less than 1 percent backed Hill, and 9 percent were undecided.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, District 2
In a poll of 400 likely voters, conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research Inc. between October 25 and 27, 2010, 48 percent of respondents supported Matheson while 35 percent favored Philpot and 11 percent were undecided. A poll of 456 active voters, conducted by Dan Jones & Associates between October 25 and 28, 2010, found Matheson leading with 51 percent to Philpot's 39 percent, while 1 percent supported Hinton, 1 percent backed other candidates, and 7 percent were undecided.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, District 2
In October 2010 The Cook Political Report rated the race as "Likely Democratic". Prior to the election FiveThirtyEight's forecast gave Matheson an 87 percent chance of winning and projected that he would receive 53 percent of the vote to Philpot's 44 percent. On election day Matheson was re-elected with 50 percent of the vote to Philpot's 46 percent. Matheson was again re-elected in 2012 and retired rather than seeking re-election in 2014. He was succeeded by Republican Mia Love.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, District 3
The 3rd district included Orem, Provo, South Jordan, Taylorsville, West Jordan and West Valley City. The district's population was 80 percent white and 14 percent Hispanic (see Race and ethnicity in the United States Census); 89 percent were high school graduates and 26 percent had received a bachelor's degree or higher. Its median income was $57,852. In the 2008 presidential election the district gave 67 percent of its vote to Republican nominee John McCain and 29 percent to Democratic nominee Barack Obama.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, District 3
Republican Jason Chaffetz, who took office in 2009, was the incumbent. Chaffetz was elected in 2008 with 66 percent of the vote. Chaffetz announced in January 2010 that he would seek re-election rather than running for the U.S. Senate. In 2010 Chaffetz's opponent in the general election was Democratic nominee Karen Hyer, an adjunct professor at Brigham Young University. Independent candidate Joe Puente, a filmmaker and actor; Libertarian Party nominee Jake Shannon, a hypnotherapist and entrepreneur; and Constitution Party nominee Douglas Sligting also ran.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, District 3
Chaffetz raised $647,194 and spent $540,646. Hyer raised $23,818 and spent the same amount. Sligtig raised $3,536 and spent $2,225.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, District 3
In a poll of 400 likely voters, conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research Inc. between October 25 and 27, 2010, Chaffetz led with 56 percent to Hyer's 11 percent. A poll of 375 active voters, conducted by Dan Jones & Associates between October 25 and 28, 2010, found Chaffetz leading with 70 percent to Hyer's 19 percent, while Sligting had the support of 2 percent, Puente had the support of 1 percent, 2 percent chose other candidates and 6 percent were undecided.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, District 3
Prior to the election FiveThirtyEight's forecast gave Chaffetz a 100 percent chance of winning and projected that he would receive 73 percent of the vote to Hyer's 23 percent. On election day Chaffetz was re-elected with 72 percent of the vote to Hyer's 23 percent. Chaffetz was again re-elected in 2012 and 2014.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia
The 2010 congressional elections in Virginia were held November 2, 2010, to determine who will represent the state of Virginia in the United States House of Representatives. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 112th Congress from January 2011 until January 2013.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, Overview, By district
Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia by district:


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 1
Republican incumbent Rob Wittman was challenged by Democratic nominee Krystal Ball, a 28-year-old accountant and businesswoman. Independent Green candidate Gail "for Rail" Parker (, ), businesswoman, retired U.S. Air Force officer, and Vice Chair of the Independent Green Party of Virginia, was also on the ballot.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 1
In the Republican primary, Wittman won against self-described Tea Party movement member Catherine Crabill. Crabill's candidacy had been controversial due to her statements that the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was intended to help citizens protect themselves from tyranny. and that citizens may have to turn from the ballot box to the bullet box. In 2009, Wittman and Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell refused to endorse her for the Virginia House of Delegates.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 1
McDonnell spokesman Tucker Martin stated, "It's absolutely wrong for any candidate of any party to refer to the actions of the President of the United States and members of the United States Congress as 'domestic terrorism,' and to threaten to resort to violence if one fails to prevail in elections." Crabill refused to retract her remarks, saying "Those are my convictions."


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 1
Wittman voted against the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 during the financial crisis, against economic stimulus packages, and against the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, so had been deemed by some commentators to be difficult to get to the right of. But there was also deemed to be good reason for Wittman to worry about the primary's outcome, given the anti-government mood of the country. Wittman defeated Crabill with approximately 90% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 2
Democratic incumbent Glenn Nye was challenged by Republican businessman Scott Rigell and Independent Kenny Golden (, ), a retired Navy Commodore.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 2
Rigell won the Republican primary election over four other businessmen: Ed Maulbeck, Ben Loyola, Army Brigadier General Bert Mizusawa, former Navy SEAL turned local business owner Scott Taylor, and Jessica Sandlin, a single mother of 5 native to Virginia Beach. Bert Mizusawa raised more money than any candidate in the last two periods, and was considered a frontrunner. Businessman Rigell was the other frontrunner, receiving major endorsements from Thelma Drake, and Bob McDonnell's daughter.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 3
Democratic incumbent Bobby Scott was challenged by Republican nominee former JAG Chuck Smith (, ) of Virginia Beach, Libertarian James Quigley (, ) of Hampton, and Independent John Kelly (, ).


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 3
Scott has run unopposed in five of the last six elections in what is considered a "safe" Democratic district. The district's current configuration dates to 1993, when the Justice Department ordered Virginia to create a majority-minority district.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 4
Republican incumbent Randy Forbes was challenged by Democratic nominee Wynne LeGrow of Emporia. Forbes retained his seat by beating his Democratic challenger by earning 62% of votes cast.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 4
Forbes was first elected to the House in 2001 to fill a vacancy caused by the death of ten-term Democratic Congressman Norman Sisisky. Forbes defeated Democratic State Senator Louise Lucas 52-48% that year. He ran unopposed by Democrats in 2002 and 2006.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 5
Incumbent Democrat Tom Perriello was challenged by Republican Robert Hurt, state Senator from Chatham, and independent Jeffrey A. Clark (, ), a businessman from Danville.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 5
In 2008, Perriello defeated Republican incumbent Virgil Goode. Goode did not seek a rematch in 2010, although he said several Conservative groups asked him to run on a pro-Tea Party ticket, due to their dissatisfaction with the Republicans.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 5
Hurt won the primary election over six other candidates: Republican activist Feda Kidd Morton, private real estate investor Laurence Verga, Albemarle County Supervisor Ken Boyd, businessman Ron Ferrin, Jim McKelvey from Franklin County, and Michael McPadden. Perriello faced no opposition in the Democratic primary.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 6
Incumbent Republican Bob Goodlatte faced no primary opposition, and was re-elected to a 10th term in the general election on November 2, capturing 76% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 6
Jeff Vanke of Roanoke ran as an Independent, citing endorsements by the Modern Whig Party, American Centrist Party and Independent Green Party of Virginia, and received 13% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 6
Stuart Bain of Salem ran as a Libertarian and received 9% of the vote.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 7
Incumbent Republican Congressman and U.S. House Minority Whip Eric Cantor sought a sixth term and faced no primary opposition. Rick Waugh (, ) was the Democratic nominee, and Floyd C. Bayne (, ) was the Independent Greens of Virginia and Tea Party supported candidate. Tea Party-supported independent candidate Herb Lux () had his emergency appeal to the United States Supreme Court turned aside on October 1, 2010, and so did not appear on the ballot.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 8
Democratic incumbent Jim Moran was challenged by Republican nominee Jay Patrick Murray, a retired United States Army Colonel, and Independent Green Party nominee Ron Fisher (, ), a retired U.S. Navy captain.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 8
Moran ran for re-election for an 11th term, and faced no primary opposition. Former Republican primary candidates were:


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 9
Democratic incumbent Rick Boucher was challenged by Republican nominee Morgan Griffith, the Majority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates, and Independent Jeremiah Heaton (, ), a U.S. Army veteran, farmer and businessman.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 9
Boucher, who had represented the district since 1983, was unopposed on the Democratic side. On the Republican side, Griffith was selected by a convention held on May 22, 2010 at Fort Chiswell High School in Max Meadows. Delegates to the convention were selected by 23 local committee mass meetings held between February 25 and April 29. Other Republican candidates for the nomination were:


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 10
Republican incumbent Frank Wolf was running for re-election for a 16th term. He was challenged by Democrat Jeff Barnett (, ) and Libertarian William Redpath.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 10
Wolf was unopposed on the Republican side. Barnett won the Democratic primary election against Richard Anthony and Julien Modica.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 10
The district, located in northern Virginia, includes some Washington, D.C. suburbs, but extends far west and north along the border of Maryland and West Virginia. In most Presidential elections of the past few decades, the district has been won by Republican candidates. The most recent exception is the 2008 election when Democratic then-Senator Barack Obama won the district, and became the first Democrat since Johnson to win Virginia's electoral votes. Republican Governor Mitt Romney won the district 2012, but President Obama again won Virginia.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 11
Democratic incumbent Gerry Connolly faced Republican Keith Fimian, who lost to Connolly in 2008. Also on the ballot were Libertarian David L. Dotson (, ), Independent Green David William Gillis, Jr. (, ), and Independent Christopher F. DeCarlo (, ).


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, District 11
Connolly was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Fimian won against Pat Herrity in the Republican primary election, beating him 56%-44%, with 35,890 votes cast.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington
Elections were held on November 2, 2010, to determine Washington's nine members of the United States House of Representatives. Representatives were elected for two-year terms to serve in the 112th Congress from January 3, 2011 until January 3, 2013. Nonpartisan blanket primary elections were held on August 17, 2010.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington
Of the nine elections, the races in the 2nd, 3rd and 8th districts were rated as competitive by CQ Politics, The Rothenberg Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball, while The Cook Political Report rated the 2nd, 3rd, 8th and 9th districts as competitive. Every incumbent was re-elected, with the exception of Democrat Brian Baird, the U.S. Representative for Washington's 3rd congressional district, who retired rather than seeking re-election. Baird was succeeded by Jaime Herrera Beutler, a Republican.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington
In total, five Democrats and four Republicans were elected. In the November elections a total of 2,479,409 votes were cast, of which 1,296,502 (52 percent) were for Democratic candidates, 1,135,166 (46 percent) were for Republican candidates, and 47,741 (2 percent) were for an independent candidate.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, Overview
Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington by district:


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 1
In 2010 the 1st district included Bothell, Edmonds, Lynnwood and parts of Kirkland, Redmond and Shoreline. The district's population was 77 percent white, 10 percent Asian and 6 percent Hispanic (see Race and ethnicity in the United States Census); 94 percent were high school graduates and 41 percent had received a bachelor's degree or higher. Its median income was $73,943. In the 2008 presidential election the district gave 62 percent of its vote to Democratic nominee Barack Obama and 36 percent of its vote to Republican nominee John McCain.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 1
Democrat Jay Inslee, who took office in 1999, was the incumbent. Inslee was re-elected in 2008 with 68 per cent of the vote. In 2010 Inslee's opponent in the general election was James Watkins, a businessman and a member of the Republican Party. Matthew Burke, a financial planner, also ran as a Republican; and David D. Schirle, a former physician and a member of the Washington National Guard, ran as an independent candidate.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 1
Inslee raised $1,403,962 and spent $1,270,456. Watkins raised $351,477 and spent $339,770. Burke raised $51,135 and spent $49,931. Schirle raised $9,602 and spent $12,842.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 1
In a Republican internal poll conducted in March 2010 by Moore Information, with a sample size of 300 registered voters, 41 percent of respondents supported Inslee while 27 percent favored Watkins. Prior to the election FiveThirtyEight's forecast gave Inslee a 100 percent chance of winning, and projected that he would receive 62 percent of the vote to Watkins's 36 percent. On election day Inslee was re-elected with 58 percent of the vote to Watkins's 42 percent.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 1
Inslee resigned in March 2012 in order to run for Governor of Washington. He was elected to that office in November 2012. Watkins unsuccessfully ran for the position of state auditor in 2012.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 2
The 2nd district included Bellingham, Marysville and parts of Everett. The district's population was 83 percent white and 8 percent Hispanic (see Race and ethnicity in the United States Census); 90 percent were high school graduates and 25 percent had received a bachelor's degree or higher. Its median income was $55,887. In the 2008 presidential election the district gave 56 percent of its vote to Democratic nominee Barack Obama and 42 percent to Republican nominee John McCain. In 2010 the district had a Cook Partisan Voting Index of D+3.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 2
Democrat Rick Larsen, who took office in 2001, was the incumbent. Larsen was re-elected in 2008 with 62 percent of the vote. In 2010 Larsen's opponent in the general election was John Koster, a former member of the Washington House of Representatives and a member of the Republican Party. John Carmack, a structural-mechanical designer and contractor, also ran as a Republican; while Larry Kalb, a member of the Democratic State Committee; and Diana McGinness, a retired fraud investigator, also ran as Democrats.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 2
Larsen raised $2,028,596 and spent $2,080,326. Koster raised $1,100,868 and spent $1,096,191. Kalb raised $22,436 and spent $20,824. McGinness raised $4,922 and spent $4,741.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 2
A Republican internal poll of 300 likely voters conducted by Moore Information in April 2010 found 44 percent of respondents intended to vote for Larsen, while 37 percent favored Koster. In June 2010 Koster's campaign manager cited a poll of 784 respondents conducted for Koster's campaign, in which Koster led Larsen by around 53 percent to 47 percent; however he did not provide a hard copy of the results, which Larsen's campaign manager said were inaccurate.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 2
In a poll conducted in August and September 2010 by SurveyUSA, with a sample size of 612 likely voters, 50 percent of respondents supported Koster while 46 percent favored Larsen and 4 percent were undecided. In a SurveyUSA poll of 576 likely voters conducted later in September 2010, Larsen led with 50 percent to Koster's 47 percent, and 3 percent were undecided. In SurveyUSA's final poll of 643 likely and actual voters, conducted in October 2010, Larsen led with 50 percent to Koster's 46 percent, and 3 percent were undecided.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 2
In October 2010, The Cook Political Report rated the race as "Lean Democratic" and CQ Politics and Sabato's Crystal Ball rated the race as "Leans Democratic". In November 2010, The Rothenberg Political Report rated the race as "Lean Democrat". Prior to the election FiveThirtyEight's forecast gave Larsen a 74 percent chance of winning and projected that he would receive 52 percent of the vote to Koster's 48 percent.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 2
Larsen was re-elected with 51 percent of the vote to Koster's 49 percent. After the initial count Koster led by less than 1,500 votes; however Larsen took the lead on November 3 and was later declared the winner. Larsen was again re-elected in 2012 and in 2014, while Koster unsuccessfully ran in the redrawn 1st district in the 2012 election.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 3
The 3rd district included Vancouver and part of Olympia. The district's population was 85 percent white and 6 percent Hispanic (see Race and ethnicity in the United States Census); 89 percent were high school graduates and 24 percent had received a bachelor's degree or higher. Its median income was $54,813. In the 2008 presidential election the district gave 53 percent of its vote to Democratic nominee Barack Obama and 45 percent to Republican nominee John McCain. In 2010 the district had a Cook Partisan Voting Index of D+0.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 3
Democrat Brian Baird, who took office in 1999, was the incumbent. Baird was re-elected in 2008 with 64 percent of the vote. In 2010 Baird retired rather than seeking re-election. The candidates in the general election were Jaime Herrera Beutler, a Republican, and Dennis Heck, a Democrat, both of whom were members of the Washington House of Representatives. Cheryl Crist, a Democratic Precinct Committee Officer, also ran as a Democrat; while David B. Castillo, a U.S. Navy veteran, and David W. Hedrick, a management accountant, also ran as Republicans.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 3
Norma Jean Stevens, a small business owner, ran as an independent candidate. Deb Wallace, a member of the Washington House of Representatives, Maria Rodriguez-Salazar, a nurse; and Craig Pridemore, a member of the Washington Senate, ran as Democrats but dropped out of the race in February, March and June 2010 respectively. Democrat Brendan Williams, a member of the state House of Representatives, announced in December 2009 that he would not run. Jon Russell, the mayor pro tem of Washougal, ran as a Republican but ended his campaign in February 2010. Richard DeBolt, the leader of the Republican party in the state House of Representatives, announced in January 2010 that he would not run.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 3
Herrera Beutler raised $1,557,221 and spent $1,534,650. Heck raised $1,988,495 and spent $1,965,997. Castillo raised $282,516 and spent £275,436. Crist raised $14,511 and spent $17,141. Hedrick raised $41,358 and spent $27,715. Pridemore raised $114,782 and spent $114,681. Russell raised $30,478 and spent $30,479. Wallace raised $56,907 and spent the same amount.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 3
In a poll of 562 likely voters, conducted in August 2010 by SurveyUSA, 54 percent of respondents supported Herrera Beutler while 41 percent favored Heck and 5 percent were undecided. An internal poll conducted between September 7 and 9, 2010 for Heck's campaign by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner, with a sample size of 502 likely voters, found Herrera Beutler at 47 percent and Heck at 44 percent.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 3
In a SurveyUSA poll conducted between September 12 and 14, 2010, with a sample size of 552 likely voters, Herrera Beutler led again with 52 percent to Heck's 43 percent, while 4 percent were undecided. A poll conducted by Penn Schoen Berland from October 2 until October 7, 2010, with a sample size of 400 likely voters, found Herrera leading with 42 percent to Heck's 40 percent.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 3
In a SurveyUSA poll conducted from October 10 until October 12, 2010, with a sample size of 597 likely voters, 53 percent of respondents intended to vote for Herrera Beutler while 42 percent favored Heck and 6 percent were undecided. In SurveyUSA's final poll, conducted between October 24 and 25, 2010, with a sample size of 640 likely and actual voters, Herrera Beutler led with 50 percent to Heck's 46 percent, and 4 percent were undecided.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 3
Sabato's Crystal Ball rated the race as "Leans Republican". In October 2010, The Cook Political Report rated the race as "Lean Republican" and CQ Politics rated the race as "Leans Republican". In November 2010, The Rothenberg Political Report rated the race as "Toss-up/Tilt Republican". Prior to the election FiveThirtyEight's forecast gave Herrera Beutler an 83 percent chance of winning and projected that she would receive 53 percent of the vote to Heck's 47 percent. On election day Herrera Beutler was elected with 53 percent of the vote to Heck's 47 percent. Herrera Beutler was re-elected in 2012, when Heck successfully ran in the newly created 10th district; and in 2014.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 4
The 4th district included Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and Yakima. The district's population was 64 percent white and 31 percent Hispanic (see Race and ethnicity in the United States Census); 78 percent were high school graduates and 19 percent had received a bachelor's degree or higher. Its median income was $45,616. In the 2008 presidential election the district gave 58 percent of its vote to Republican nominee John McCain and 40 percent to Democratic nominee Barack Obama.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 4
Republican Doc Hastings, who took office in 1995, was the incumbent. Hastings was re-elected in 2008 with 63 percent of the vote. In 2010 Hastings's opponent in the general election was Jay Clough, a member of the United States Marine Corps who ran as a Democrat. Shane Fast, a business owner, also ran as a Republican. Rex A. Brocki, a chapter president of Young Americans for Freedom, ran as a Tea Party candidate. Mary Ruth Edwards, a teacher, ran as the Constitution Party candidate. Leland Yialelis, a pastor, ran as an independent candidate.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 4
Hastings raised $1,056,576 and spent $1,089,271. Clough raised $119,993 and spent $118,863. Yialelis raised $5,534 and spent the same amount. Prior to the election FiveThirtyEight's forecast gave Hastings a 100 percent chance of winning, and projected that he would receive 67 percent of the vote to Clough's 30 percent.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 4
On election day Hastings was re-elected with 68 percent of the vote to Clough's 32 percent. Hastings was again re-elected in 2012, while Clough ran for a seat in the Washington House of Representatives. Hastings retired rather than seeking re-election in 2014 and will be succeeded by Republican Dan Newhouse.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 5
The 5th district included Spokane, Spokane Valley and Walla Walla. The district's population was 86 percent white and 6 percent Hispanic (see Race and ethnicity in the United States Census); 91 percent were high school graduates and 26 percent had received a bachelor's degree or higher. Its median income was $45,344. In the 2008 presidential election the district gave 52 percent of its vote to Republican nominee John McCain and 46 percent to Democratic nominee Barack Obama.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 5
Republican Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who took office in 2005, was the incumbent. McMorris Rodgers was re-elected in 2008 with 65 percent of the vote. In 2010 McMorris Rodgers's opponent in the general election was Daryl Romeyn, a television presenter and a member of the Democratic Party. Clyde Cordero, a vice president of the American GI Forum; David R. Fox, a lawyer; and Barbara Lampert, a retired nurse's aide, also ran as Democrats. Randall Yearout, an operations engineer and business owner, ran as a Constitution Party candidate.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 5
McMorris Rodgers raised $1,453,240 and spent $1,381,220. Romeyn raised $2,320 and spent $13,318. Cordero raised $18,397 and spent $15,525. Yearout raised $7,644 and spent $10,151.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 5
Prior to the election FiveThirtyEight's forecast gave McMorris Rodgers a 100 percent chance of winning, and projected that she would receive 68 percent of the vote to Romeyn's 30 percent. On election day McMorris Rodgers was re-elected with 64 percent of the vote to Romeyn's 36 percent. McMorris Rodgers was again re-elected in 2012, when Romeyn was elected as a County Commissioner in Spokane County; and in 2014.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 6
The 6th district included Bremerton, University Place and parts of Lakewood, Parkland and Tacoma. The district's population was 76 percent white, 7 percent Hispanic, 5 percent black and 5 percent Asian (see Race and ethnicity in the United States Census); 89 percent were high school graduates and 22 percent had received a bachelor's degree or higher. Its median income was $48,170. In the 2008 presidential election the district gave 57 percent of its vote to Democratic nominee Barack Obama and 40 percent to Republican nominee John McCain.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 6
Democrat Norm Dicks, who took office in 1977, was the incumbent. Dicks was re-elected in 2008 with 67 percent of the vote. In 2010 Dicks's opponent in the general election was Doug Cloud, a lawyer and a member of the Republican Party. Jesse Young, a software engineer, also ran as a Republican.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 6
Dicks raised $1,412,760 and spent $1,582,738. Cloud raised $118,128 and spent $116,474. Young raised $35,351 and spent $35,295. In an internal poll with a sample size of 1,262 likely voters, conducted by Wenzel Strategies for Cloud's campaign in October 2010, 609 respondents intended to vote for Cloud while 558 favored Dicks and 95 were unsure.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 6
Prior to the election FiveThirtyEight's forecast gave Dicks a 97 percent chance of winning, and projected that he would receive 57 percent of the vote to Cloud's 43 percent. On election day Dicks was re-elected with 58 percent of the vote to Cloud's 42 percent. In 2012, Dicks retired rather than seeking re-election and was succeeded by Democrat Derek Kilmer, while Cloud ran for the seat again.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 7
The 7th district included parts of Seattle and Shoreline. The district's population was 67 percent white, 13 percent Asian, 8 percent black and 7 percent Hispanic (see Race and ethnicity in the United States Census); 91 percent were high school graduates and 50 percent had received a bachelor's degree or higher. Its median income was $60,620. In the 2008 presidential election the district gave 83 percent of its vote to Democratic nominee Barack Obama and 15 percent to Republican nominee John McCain.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 7
Democrat Jim McDermott, who took office in 1989, was the incumbent. McDermott was re-elected in 2008 with 84 percent of the vote. In 2012 McDermott's opponent in the general election was Bob Jeffers-Schroder, a member of Citizens' Climate Lobby who ran as an independent candidate. Bill Hoffman, a screenwriter and film producer; Don Rivers, an advisor to elected officials; and Scott Sizemore, the leader of the Seattle Youth and Beauty Brigade, also ran as Democrats. S. Sutherland, a renewable energy researcher, also ran as an independent candidate.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 7
McDermott raised $582,232 and spent $568,649. Hoffman raised $14,856 and spent $14,843. Rivers raised $4,698 and spent $9,623.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 7
Prior to the election FiveThirtyEight gave McDermott a 100 percent chance of winning. On election day McDermott received 83 percent of the vote to Jeffers-Schroder's 17 percent. McDermott was again re-elected in 2012 and in 2014.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 8
The 8th district included Bellevue, Sammamish, and parts of Auburn, Kent, Renton and South Hill. The district's population was 76 percent white, 11 percent Asian and 6 percent Hispanic (see Race and ethnicity in the United States Census); 93 percent were high school graduates and 41 percent had received a bachelor's degree or higher. Its median income was $82,403. In the 2008 presidential election the district gave 56 percent of its vote to Democratic nominee Barack Obama and 42 percent to Republican nominee John McCain. In 2010 the district had a Cook Partisan Voting Index of D+3.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 8
Republican Dave Reichert, who took office in 2005, was the incumbent. Reichert was re-elected in 2008 with 53 percent of the vote. In 2010 his opponent in the general election was Suzan DelBene, a businesswoman who ran as a Democrat. Keith Arnold, an accounting technician for the federal government; Tom Cramer, a small business owner; and Boleslaw (John) Olinski, a social worker with the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, also ran as Democrats. Tim Dillon, a member of the Yarrow Point town council; and Ernest Huber, a retired lieutenant commander in the United States Navy, also ran as Republicans. Robin Adair, who ran for the U.S. Senate in 2006; and Caleb Love Mardini, a marketing and business consultant, ran as independent candidates.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 8
Reichert raised $2,793,788 and spent $2,770,293. DelBene raised $4,024,786 and spent $3,942,493. Cramer raised $72,140 and spent $72,132. Mardini raised $3,156 and spent $1,813.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 8
In a poll of 657 likely voters conducted by SurveyUSA in August and September 2010, 54 percent of respondents supported Reichert while 41 percent favored DelBene and 5 percent were undecided. In a SurveyUSA poll of 579 likely voters conducted later in September 2010, Reichert led with 52 percent to DelBene's 45 percent with 4 percent undecided. An internal poll by Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates for DelBene's campaign, conducted on October 4 and 5, 2010, with a sample size of 400 likely voters, found Reichert leading with 48 percent to DelBene's 44 percent, while 8 percent chose "undecided/other".


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 8
A poll of 1,036 likely voters by Public Policy Polling for Daily Kos, conducted on October 9 and 10, 2010, found Reichert leading with 49 percent to DelBene's 46 percent, and 5 percent undecided. In a SurveyUSA poll of 639 likely and actual voters conducted between October 18 and 20, 2010, 52 percent supported Reichert, 45 percent supported DelBene, and 3 percent were undecided.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 8
Sabato's Crystal Ball rated the race as "Leans Republican" and noted that "Reichert has the difficult task of defending his seat and voting record as an incumbent". In October 2010 The Cook Political Report rated the race as "Likely Republican" and CQ Politics rated the race as "Leans Republican". In November 2010, The Rothenberg Political Report rated the race as "Republican Favored". Prior to the election, FiveThirtyEight's forecast gave Reichert a 95 percent chance of winning and projected that he would receive 56 percent of the vote to DelBene's 44 percent.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 8
On election day Reichert was re-elected with 52 percent of the vote to DelBene's 48 percent. Reichert was again re-elected in 2012, when DelBene was elected to represent the 1st district; and in 2014.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 9
The 9th district included Federal Way and parts of Kent, Lacey, Lakewood, Puyallup and Renton. The district's population was 68 percent white, 10 percent Hispanic, 9 percent Asian and 7 percent black (see Race and ethnicity in the United States Census); 89 percent were high school graduates and 23 percent had received a bachelor's degree or higher. Its median income was $56,522. In the 2008 presidential election the district gave 58 percent of its vote to Democratic nominee Barack Obama and 40 percent to Republican nominee John McCain. In 2010 the district had a Cook Partisan Voting Index of D+5.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 9
The incumbent was Democrat Adam Smith, who took office in 1997. Smith was re-elected in 2008 with 65 percent of the vote. In 2010 his opponent in the general election was Republican Dick Muri, a member of the Pierce County Council. Jim Postma, a retired engineer and rocket scientist, also ran as a Republican; and Roy Olson, a government actuary, ran as a Green Party candidate. Tom Campbell, a member of the Washington House of Representatives, had planned to seek the Republican nomination but ended his campaign in September 2009.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 9
Smith raised $948,533 and spent $1,355,512. Muri raised $240,210 and spent the same amount. Postma raised $168,744 and spent $114,057. Olson raised $1,941 and spent the same amount.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 9
In a poll of 586 likely voters conducted by SurveyUSA in September 2010, 49 percent of respondents intended to vote for Smith while 46 percent supported Muri and 5 percent were undecided. A poll of 400 likely voters, conducted later that month by the Benenson Strategy Group for Smith's campaign, found Smith leading with 54 percent to Muri's 35 percent, and 11 percent unsure. Another SurveyUSA poll, conducted in October 2010 with a sample size of 590 likely and actual voters, found Smith again leading with 49 percent to Muri's 46 percent, and 5 percent undecided.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, District 9
In October 2010 The Cook Political Report rated the race as "Likely Democratic". Prior to the election FiveThirtyEight's forecast gave Smith a 94 percent chance of winning and projected that he would receive 55 percent of the vote to Muri's 45 percent. On election day Smith was re-elected with 55 percent of the vote to Muri's 45 percent. Smith was again re-elected in 2012, when Muri unsuccessfully ran in the newly created Washington's 10th congressional district; and in 2014.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
The 2010 congressional elections in West Virginia were held on November 2, 2010 to determine who would represent the state of West Virginia in the United States House of Representatives. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; the elected served in the 112th Congress from January 2011 until January 2013.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
West Virginia has three seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States Census. Its 2009-2010 congressional delegation consisted of two Democrats and one Republican, though following the election, its delegation consisted of two Republicans and one Democrat.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, Overview, By district
Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia by district:


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, District 1
This conservative district, rooted in the northern counties of West Virginia, has been represented by moderate Democrat Alan Mollohan since he was first elected to replace his father, Bob Mollohan, in 1982. Running for a fifteenth term, Mollohan faced a serious challenge in the Democratic primary from State Senator Mike Oliverio, who attacked the Congressman for his ethical violations. Ultimately, Congressman Mollohan was defeated by Oliverio, taking around 44% of the vote to Oliverio's 56%.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, District 1
In the general election, Oliverio, the Democratic nominee, faced David McKinley, the Republican nominee and a former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates. McKinley and Oliverio traded barbs, with McKinley accusing his Democratic opponent of supporting the agenda of Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama—to which Oliverio responded: "I am not going to Washington to get in touch with the Washington leadership. I'm going to Washington to get the national leadership in step with the people of West Virginia." In the end, Oliverio narrowly lost the election, despite Joe Manchin's victory in the special election.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, District 2
This conservative district, which stretches from metro Charleston in western West Virginia to the Potomac River in the eastern region of the state, has been represented by Republican Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito since 2001. Although Moore Capito faced serious challenges to her re-election in 2006 and 2008, she was not seen as vulnerable this year. The Congresswoman faced Democratic nominee Virginia Lynch Graf and Constitution Party candidate Phil Hudok in the general election, whom she was able to defeat in an overwhelming landslide to win a sixth term in Congress.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, District 3
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Nick Rahall had represented this conservative-leaning district, based in the southern portion of the state, since he was initially elected in 1976. Rahall had not faced many serious challenges since he was first elected, but experienced a serious one from Spike Maynard, a former Democrat and a defeated former member of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. In the general election, Maynard claimed that Rahall had received "money from a convicted terrorist," although Republican candidates such as George W. Bush also received money from the same individual; Rahall donated the contribution to charity. In the end, Maynard was unable to combat the popularity that Rahall had built in his thirty-four year congressional career and Rahall won an eighteenth term in Congress.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin
The 2010 congressional elections in Wisconsin were held on November 2, 2010 to determine who would represent the state of Wisconsin in the United States House of Representatives. It coincided with the state's senatorial and gubernatorial elections. Representatives were elected for two-year terms; those elected would serve in the 112th Congress from January 2011 until January 2013. Wisconsin has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States Census.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, Overview, By district
Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin by district:


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, District 1
Incumbent Republican Congressman Paul Ryan ran for a seventh term in this marginally conservative district based in southeastern Wisconsin. Congressman Ryan faced a nominal challenge from Democratic businessman John Heckenlively and Libertarian Joseph Kexel.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, District 1
The Wisconsin State Journal sharply criticized Congressman Ryan, labeling him "a singularly ineffective representative" and lambasted his plans to privatize Social Security and Medicare, noting, "even the most anti-government extremists recognize that gambling America’s retirement security on the stock market is madness." The State Journal called for voters to vote for challenger Heckenlively, with the rationale that he "will fight for the interests of southeastern Wisconsin working families the incumbent has so neglected.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, District 1
Given Ryan's district's mix of urban and rural, his winning percentages (always greater than 60% except for his first election) with a margin of greater than 68% in the 2010 election are remarkable.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, District 2
Incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, one of the few openly gay members of Congress, ran for a seventh term from this solidly liberal district based around the city of Madison, and she faced Republican candidate Chad Lee in the general election.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, District 2
The Capital Times gave Congresswoman Baldwin glowing praise, observing that she "has eschewed the celebrity circuit and focused on heavy lifting in Washington and tending to the needs of her constituents in south-central Wisconsin’s 2nd district," calling the results of her work "impressive." Ultimately, the Capital Times concluded, "Baldwin’s service merits an enthusiastic endorsement, and she has it from us."


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, District 3
Democratic Congressman Ron Kind faced Republican State Senator Dan Kapanke in his bid for an eighth term from this liberal-leaning congressional district based that includes much of western Wisconsin. The campaign between Kapanke and Kind was brutal, with Kapanke and the National Republican Congressional Committee accusing Kind of charging two doctors in exchange for meeting with them to discuss a bill, a claim that Kind countered with allegations that Kapanke used $32,000 from a charity to improve a baseball stadium. In their debate, Kapanke attacked Kind for having supported much of President Obama’s agenda.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, District 3
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel endorsed Congressman Kind for re-election, noting, "Kind is a partisan with principles instead of someone who is principally, to the virtual exclusion of reasoned compromise, partisan." The Wisconsin State Journal criticized both Kind and Kapanke, noting that while they were "unimpressed with... Ron Kind" and that Kapanke was "scandal-plagued," Kind "is preferable to his...challenger."


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, District 4
Congresswoman Gwen Moore ran for a fourth term from this staunchly liberal district based largely in the city of Milwaukee. This district tends to give Democrats solid margins of victory, so Moore did not face a credible challenge from Republican candidate Dan Sebring or independent candidate Eddie Ayyash.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, District 4
The Wisconsin State Journal strongly endorsed Congresswoman Moore in her bid for re-election, calling her "a gem with a terrific voting record and an accessible style that will earn her easy re-election."


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, District 5
This solidly conservative district based in the northern and western suburbs of Milwaukee, has been represented by Republican Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner since he was first elected in 1978. Running for a seventeenth term, Sensenbrenner faced a nominal challenge from Democratic businessman Todd Kolosso and independent candidate Robert R. Raymond, who had run against the Congressman in previous elections.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, District 5
The Wisconsin State Journal soured on Congressman Sensenbrenner, calling him "irascible" and announcing that he "has reached his 'sell-by' date." The State Journal endorsed Kolosso, who they claimed "would be a more engaged representative."


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, District 6
Incumbent Republican Congressman Tom Petri has represented this conservative-leaning district based in east-central Wisconsin since he was first elected in a 1979 special election. Petri built a reputation as a moderate in Congress and was well-liked by the constituents of his district. Though he faced a challenge from Democratic candidate Joseph Kallas, Petri was in no real danger of losing his seat.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, District 6
The Wisconsin State Journal has high praise for Congressman Petri, referring to him as a "moderate...who builds bipartisan coalitions on education issues and brings a thoughtful take to foreign policy debates."


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, District 7
When long-serving Democratic Congressman Dave Obey, the dean of the Wisconsin congressional delegation and the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, declined to seek another term in this liberal-leaning district based in northwestern Wisconsin. Democratic State Senator Julie Lassa emerged as her party’s nominee, while Ashland County District Attorney Sean Duffy, who had starred on MTV’s The Real World: Boston became the Republican nominee. A contentious general election ensued, in which the candidates traded barbs and personal attacks against each other.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, District 7
Duffy alleged that as a State Senator, Lassa accepted a $2,530 pay increase, even while the state was losing jobs and undergoing a budget deficit. Politifact, however, questioned the accuracy of this attack, noting that Lassa had given back half of the pay increase. Lassa returned fire with a hard-hitting television advertisement alleging that Duffy skimped on his responsibilities as a District Attorney and the quality of his office’s services declined as a result. Politifact again investigated this claim and rated it as "Barely true."


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, District 7
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel praised both candidates in the race, observing, "both...candidates are a good fit for the district and would make able representatives." They praised Lassa for her "good work on several issues in the legislature," but ultimately endorsed Duffy, calling him, "the kind of independent thinker who might just shake things up in Washington." The Wisconsin State Journal, on the other hand, endorsed Lassa as a "more experienced and a more independent thinker than former MTV star Sean Duffy."


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, District 8
Seeking a third term in this marginally conservative district based in northeastern Wisconsin and the Green Bay metropolitan area, incumbent Democratic Congressman Steve Kagen faced a stiff challenge from Republican Reid Ribble, a roofing contractor and former minister from Kaukauna. Kagen and Ribble engaged in a bitterly fought general election, with Kagen accusing Ribble of wanting to privatize Social Security and Ribble responded by accusing Kagen of sending American jobs to China through his votes in Congress.


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, District 8
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel had praise for both the Democratic and Republican candidates, describing them as "pragmatic and able, well suited to a district that skews conservative," but ultimately endorsed Congressman Kagen for re-election, observing, "he has a reliably independent streak" and noting that Kagen "got it right" on many of the issues that Ribble attacked him over, "and that makes him the better pick." The Wisconsin State Journal concurred, urging voters to "proudly re-elect" Congressman Kagen due to his opposition to the "bank bailout and bad trade deals" and his objections "to surging more troops into Afghanistan."


2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, District 8
The Green Bay Press-Gazette, however, disagreed, endorsing Ribble as a person who "would approach the major challenges facing our country with a set of fresh eyes" and criticizing Congressman Kagen because "there are no significant pieces of legislation or contributions that stand out to convince us he deserves a third term."


2010 United States Men's Curling Championship
The 2010 United States Curling Men's Championships were held in Kalamazoo, Michigan from March 6 to 13. The 54th edition of the United States Curling Men's Championships was held alongside the 2010 Women's Nationals. Teams could qualify through three different methods. John Shuster's team qualified through the first method by virtue of being the defending champions. Next, teams could qualify by finishing in the top spots of their respective regional championships. The final method of qualification came in a Nationals Playdown where the teams that placed between 2nd and 4th in their regional qualifications compete for the final three spots.


2010 United States Men's Curling Championship
On Friday, February 27, 2010 it was revealed on the USA Network broadcast that John Shuster's team had elected to withdraw from the National Championships. The team skipped by Wes Johnson replaced them.


2010 United States Men's Curling Championship
The winning team represented the United States at the 2010 Capital One World Men's Curling Championship.


2010 United States Mixed Doubles Curling Championship
The 2010 United States Mixed Doubles Curling Championship was held from December 3-6, 2009 at the Granite Curling Club in Seattle, Washington. Sharon Vukich and Mike Calcagno won the tournament, earning the right to represent the United States at the 2010 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in Chelyabinsk, Russia.


2010 United States Mixed Doubles Curling Championship, Round robin
The 19 teams were split into three pools; each pool played a round robin and at the end the top two teams advanced to the playoffs. The standings at the end of the round robin phase were:


2010 United States Mixed Doubles Curling Championship, Playoffs
The playoffs consisted of a 6-team bracket with the top two teams receiving byes in the quarterfinals.


2010 United States Senate Democratic primary election in Pennsylvania
The Democratic primary for the 2010 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania took place on May 18, 2010, when Congressman Joe Sestak defeated incumbent Arlen Specter, which led to the end of Specter's five-term Senatorial career. Just before the start of the primary campaign, after serving in the Senate as a Republican for 29 years, Specter had switched to the Democratic Party in anticipation of a difficult primary challenge by Pat Toomey; Toomey ultimately defeated Sestak in the general election. Political observers and journalists described the race between Specter and Sestak as one of the bitterest and most-watched of all the 2010 primary elections.


2010 United States Senate Democratic primary election in Pennsylvania
Although Sestak was initially urged to run by the Democratic establishment, Specter gained broad support from Democrats after he switched parties. Prominent political figures like President Barack Obama and Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell later tried to sway Sestak from continuing the race, fearing he would damage Specter's chances in the general election. Former President Bill Clinton offered Sestak a position in the Obama administration if he withdrew his candidacy, an offer Republicans would later criticize. Sestak refused to drop out and criticized Specter's party switch as an opportunistic move aimed solely at self-preservation. Nevertheless, Sestak struggled to overcome problems stemming from low name recognition and Specter's support from such individuals as Joe Biden and Harry Reid, and organizations like the AFL-CIO and Pennsylvania Democratic Committee.


2010 United States Senate Democratic primary election in Pennsylvania
Specter led Sestak by more than 20 percentage points for most of the race. However, this lead narrowed significantly in the final month of the campaign, when Sestak concentrated his funds and efforts on television commercials questioning Specter's Democratic credentials. Specter grew more critical of Sestak as the race progressed, attacking his House attendance record, accusing him of failing to pay his staffers minimum wage and alleging he was demoted while serving in the U.S. Navy for creating a poor command climate. Political observers said Sestak's commercials played a major part in his victory. A national swing in momentum toward Republicans and against incumbents ultimately harmed Specter's chances.


2010 United States Senate Democratic primary election in Pennsylvania, Background, Chris Matthews speculation
Beginning in April 2008, the media reported growing speculation that Chris Matthews, news commentator and host of MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews, might run in the 2010 Democratic primary for the United States Senate Pennsylvania seat then occupied by Republican Arlen Specter. In an interview with The New York Times Magazine, Matthews said that he believed Specter had been in the Senate for too long, but that running for Senate would mean giving up a career he loved.


2010 United States Senate Democratic primary election in Pennsylvania, Background, Chris Matthews speculation
Mark Leibovich, author of the article, wrote, "Matthews has been particularly obsessed with Pennsylvania of late, devoting hours on and off the air to the state's upcoming Democratic primary, staying in close contact with the state's party apparatus". Speculation was further fueled by Matthews' appearance on an April 14 episode of The Colbert Report. Host Stephen Colbert asked Matthews about the rumors and prodded him to make a public announcement, to which Matthews replied, "Did you ever want to be something your whole life? ... When you grow up, some kids want to be a fireman. I want to be a Senator. But I have to deal with these things as they come." Matthews declined to directly answer questions about his possible candidacy when pressed by the media, but did not deny the possibility.


2010 United States Senate Democratic primary election in Pennsylvania, Background, Chris Matthews speculation
The subject of Matthews' possible candidacy was raised at an October dinner fundraiser for presidential candidate Barack Obama held by Robert Wolf, president of UBS's investment bank. Discussing the dinner later, Matthews told The New York Times, "People have asked me about it. I've never told anyone that I'm running." On November 28, The Patriot-News of Harrisburg reported that Matthews met that week with Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman T.J. Rooney and Executive Director Mary Isenhour to discuss possibly running against Specter.


2010 United States Senate Democratic primary election in Pennsylvania, Background, Chris Matthews speculation
Isenhour told the paper Matthews had not formed a campaign committee or begun raising money, and she did not believe he had yet come to a firm decision, adding, "He's got a really good job with MSNBC. I think he's going to put some thought into it before he jumps in." The same day, the political blog FiveThirtyEight.com reported that Matthews had already met with potential campaign staff, something Matthews claimed was "absolutely not true".


2010 United States Senate Democratic primary election in Pennsylvania, Background, Chris Matthews speculation
The increased speculation led some, like former spokesman for Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential campaign Phil Singer, to criticize Matthews for openly weighing a political campaign bid while working as a news broadcaster. Singer believed Matthews should resign or be suspended from the network until a decision was made. Speculation grew as Matthews spent much of 2008 attending meetings with Pennsylvania representatives and major Democratic fundraisers. Matthews discussed a possible campaign with Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, and poll numbers for a theoretical race showed him only three percentage points behind Specter.


2010 United States Senate Democratic primary election in Pennsylvania, Background, Chris Matthews speculation
However, the speculation came to an end on January 7, 2009, when Matthews told his Hardball staff he was not going to run for Senate. Such media outlets as The New York Times and The Washington Post suggested Matthews' alleged consideration was a tactic to ensure a higher salary during negotiations with MSNBC to renew his contract, which was set to expire in June 2009.


2010 United States Senate Democratic primary election in Pennsylvania, Background, Arlen Specter party switch
As early as 2008, five-term Republican Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter had made clear his plans to seek re-election. Specter had narrowly avoided a primary defeat against conservative challenger Pat Toomey during his 2004 Senate race, and he was expected to face an even greater challenge from Toomey in 2010, particularly since the conservative faction of the Pennsylvania Republican Party had vowed to defeat Specter in the upcoming primary. Some high-profile Democrats, including Vice President Joe Biden and Governor Rendell, began encouraging Specter to join the Democratic Party by publicly offering to help Specter raise money if he switched.


2010 United States Senate Democratic primary election in Pennsylvania, Background, Arlen Specter party switch
A March 2009 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute poll found Specter trailing Toomey 41 percent to 27 percent among Republican primary voters, in large part due to voter angst over Specter's support for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which was supported by President Obama. Since the Pennsylvania primaries are closed, the poll noted that Specter could not be assisted by support from moderates or Democrats. Clay F. Richards, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, said of the poll results, "Pennsylvania Republicans are so unhappy with Sen. Specter’s vote for President Barack Obama's Stimulus Package and so-called pork barrel spending that they are voting for a former Congressman they hardly know."


2010 United States Senate Democratic primary election in Pennsylvania, Background, Arlen Specter party switch
A March 2009 article in The Hill quoted Specter as stating he was considering leaving the Republican party to run for re-election as an Independent candidate. Specter later denied the validity of those claims, announcing on March 18, "To eliminate any doubt, I am a Republican, and I am running for reelection in 2010 as a Republican on the Republican ticket."


2010 United States Senate Democratic primary election in Pennsylvania, Background, Arlen Specter party switch
However, on April 28, 2009, Specter announced he was leaving the Republican Party and becoming a Democrat because he disagreed with the increasingly conservative direction the Republican Party was heading in and found his personal philosophy was now better aligned with the Democrats.


2010 United States Senate Democratic primary election in Pennsylvania, Background, Arlen Specter party switch
Although Specter said that he primarily based his decision on principle, he also admitted it was partially due to his poor chances at winning the Republican primary: "I have traveled the state and surveyed the sentiments of the Republican Party in Pennsylvania and public opinion polls, observed other public opinion polls and have found that the prospects for winning a Republican primary are bleak."