ELECTIONS ARE COMING: PRIMARIES THIS MONTH
Indiana (May 8) Democrat Senator Joe Donnelly is up for re-election. The Republicans are embroiled in a nasty fight, and a Trumpian Mike Braun may upend them. Also Republican Gregg Pence brother of Vice President Pence is running in District 6.
Ohio (May 8) Terminally boring Republican governor John Kasich is retiring and Dennis Kucinich (remember him?) is among the challengers. Democrat Senator Sherrod Brown is seeking reelection and so far appears safe.
West Virginia (May 8) Democrat Senator Joe Manchin, who was opposed to the Obama Iran deal is facing a tough fight.
Idaho (May 15) Republican Governor Butch Otter is term limited and retiring. A Republican is likely to win.
Nebraska (May 15) Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) is pretty safe for reelection.
Oregon (May 15) Democrat Governor Kate Brown appears safe for re-election.
Pennsylvania (May 15) Democrat Senator Bob Casey Jr.is a safe bet for re-election.
Arkansas (May 22) Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson is another safe bet for re-election.
Georgia (May 22) Republican Governor Nathan Deal is retiring with three worthy Republicans vying to replace him.
Kentucky (May 22) Republican Senator Rand Paul and Republican Senator Mitch McConnell are not running this year. There are five Republicans and one Democrat running for re-election to Congress.
TEXAS (May 22) Republicans Ted Poe, Jeb Hensarling, Joe Barton , Lamar Smith , Blake Farenthold are retiring. New faces will emerge from the primaries. Republicans Sam Johnson , John Culberson , Michael McCaul , Pete Olson , Will Hurd , Roger Williams , John Carter and Pete Sessions will see who their challengers are.
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