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Democratic candidates defeated six Republican incumbents: Rick Santorum (PA), Mike DeWine (OH), Lincoln Chafee (RI), Jim Talent (MO), Conrad Burns (MT), and George Allen (VA). No Democratic incumbents were defeated in the general election. Joe Lieberman (CT) lost his August primary, but he won re-election as an independent (although he said he will still serve as a Democrat). [1] The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States; the other being the Republican Party. ... // The Republican Party (often referred to as the GOP, for Grand Old Party) is one of the two major political organizations in the United States two party system; the Democratic Party is the other. ... Santorum redirects here. ... Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 160 miles (255 km)  - Length 280 miles (455 km)  - % water 2. ... Richard Michael Mike DeWine (born January 5, 1947) is an American politician from Ohio. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... Lincoln Davenport Chafee (IPA pronunciation: , [CHAY-fee]) (born March 26, 1953) is a Republican United States Senator from Rhode Island. ... Official language(s) None Capital Providence Largest city Providence Area  Ranked 50th  - Total 1,214* sq mi (3,144* km²)  - Width 37 miles (60 km)  - Length 48 miles (77 km)  - % water 32. ... James Matthes Jim Talent (born October 18, 1956) is an American politician, the junior Senator from Missouri. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Conrad Ray Burns (born January 25, 1935) is the junior United States Senator from Montana and thanks to intergalactic communication, now known to be the biggest douchebag in the universe. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... George Allen can refer to several people: George Venebale Allen, (1903-1970), U.S. diplomat. ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  Ranked 35th  - Total 42,793 sq mi (110,862 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 7. ... Joseph Isadore Joe Lieberman (born February 24, 1942) is a Jewish American politician from Connecticut and a leading member of the anti-Palestinian lobby. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

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Results

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Party breakdown

Prior to the 2006 elections, the Senate was composed of 55 Republicans, who had been in the majority since 2003, 44 Democrats, and one Democratic-caucusing Independent (Jim Jeffords of Vermont). Following the 2006 elections, the Senate was composed of 50 Democrats, 49 Republicans and a different Democratic-caucusing Independent (Bernie Sanders of Vermont). Joe Lieberman, who ran as a candidate of Connecticut for Lieberman, said that he would sit in the Senate as a Democrat, not as an Independent or CfLer.

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Close races, open seats, and party switches

Democratic gains

Missouri

Claire McCaskill receives a concession phone call from Senator Jim Talent at a victory party in St. Louis, Missouri. McCaskill noted in her victory speech that "Missouri wanted change" and vowed to follow the model of Harry Truman, who once held the same Senate seat before being elected Vice President of the United States.

Main article: Missouri United States Senate election, 2006

Senator Jim Talent of Missouri, who was narrowly elected in a 2002 special election for the remaining four years of one term, faced a strong Democratic challenge for his seat. Missouri did not hold an election for governor in 2006, making this the only major statewide race in a traditional battleground state. Talent faced state Auditor Claire McCaskill, a former Jackson County Prosecutor and the 2004 Democratic gubernatorial nominee. Claire McCaskill (born July 24, 1953 –) is an American Democratic politician, the State Auditor of Missouri, and a Senator-elect from that state. ... James Matthes Jim Talent (born October 18, 1956) is an American politician, the junior Senator from Missouri. ... Nickname: Gateway City, Gateway to the West, or Mound City Location in the state of Missouri Coordinates: Country United States State Missouri County Independent City Mayor Francis G. Slay (D) Area    - City 66. ... For the victim of Mt. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Minor parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries â€¢ Politics Portal • • The Vice President of the United States is the first in the presidential line of succession... Note: Early on the morning of November 8th, Republican incumbent Jim Talent conceded defeat to Democrat Claire McCaskill. ... James Matthes Jim Talent (born October 18, 1956) is an American politician, the junior Senator from Missouri. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ...  Republican hold  Republican pickup  Democratic hold  Democratic pickup The 2002 United States Senate election was a fiercely-contested race that resulted in a victory for the Republican Party, which gained two seats and thus a narrow majority from the Democratic Party in the United States Senate. ... Claire McCaskill (born July 24, 1953 –) is an American Democratic politician, the State Auditor of Missouri, and a Senator-elect from that state. ... Jackson County is a county located in the state of Missouri. ... Election Results Map, Republican win in Red and Democratic win in Blue The U.S. gubernatorial elections of 2004 were held on November 2, 2004. ...

McCaskill carried some political baggage from her 2004 loss; however, Talent was elected to the Senate after a near-successful gubernatorial bid, the same position McCaskill was in for the 2006 election. McCaskill went out of her way to appeal to rural voters, who had largely favored her opponent in the gubernatorial race. She also benefited from talking up her support of embryonic stem cell research, which most Missourians supported but which Talent opposed. A related constitutional amendment was also on the ballot and narrowly passed. Human embryonic stem cells in culture. ... Missouri Constitutional Amendment 2 is an initiative that concerns stem cell research and human cloning [1]. It appears on the ballot for the November 2006 general election. ...

The race was among the most competitive in the nation. McCaskill and Talent exchanged small leads in various polls throughout the campaign. In the end, McCaskill defeated Talent 50%-47%.

Montana

Main article: Montana United States Senate election, 2006

Jon Tester prepares to give a television interview in Great Falls, Montana, as ballots continue to be counted in his race against Senator Conrad Burns. Tester won by a razor-thin margin.

Senator Conrad Burns of Montana faced a strong challenge from current Governor Brian Schweitzer in 2000, being re-elected by a mere 3% in a state that went for Bush twice by margins of over 20%. This, combined with the increasing strength of the state Democratic party and accusations of ethical issues related to the Jack Abramoff scandal, made this a highly competitive race. Burns faces Democratic primary winner and state Senate President Jon Tester, an organic farmer from Big Sandy. The 2006 U.S. Senate Election for the state of Montana will be held November 7, 2006. ... Jon Tester Jon Tester (born August 21, 1956) is a Democratic politician from Montana and candidate for the United States Senate in 2006. ... Great Falls, Montana the Electric City at dusk Great Falls is a city located in Cascade County, Montana, United States. ... Conrad Ray Burns (born January 25, 1935) is the junior United States Senator from Montana and thanks to intergalactic communication, now known to be the biggest douchebag in the universe. ... Conrad Ray Burns (born January 25, 1935) is the junior United States Senator from Montana and thanks to intergalactic communication, now known to be the biggest douchebag in the universe. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Brian Schweitzer (born September 4, 1955) is the Governor of Montana and a member of the Democratic Party. ... ÷ It has been suggested that Category:Jack Abramoff scandals be merged into this article or section. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Jon Tester Jon Tester (born August 21, 1956) is a Democratic politician from Montana and candidate for the United States Senate in 2006. ...

Burns has long had a history of verbal missteps, and this year is no exception. On July 27, he was forced to apologize after he verbally attacked out of state firefighters who were preparing to leave Montana after helping contain a summer forest fire and directly questioned their competence and skill; Burns was strongly criticized.^[1] July 27 is the 208th day (209th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 157 days remaining. ...

For much of the campaign, Tester led by substantial margins. Burns narrowed the gap by attacking Tester as a liberal extremist. A November 2nd Mason-Dixon poll had Tester and Burns tied at 47% with 5% undecided [2]. A November 4th Rasmussen Reports poll had Tester leading Burns 50% to 48% [3].

Shortly before 11:00 AM Pacific time November 8th, Tester was declared the victor by a slim margin, 198,032 votes to 194,904. [4]

Ohio

Main article: Ohio United States Senate election, 2006

Sherrod Brown, center, and his wife, Pulitzer Prize winner Connie Schultz, left, meet with reporters on election night in Cleveland, Ohio. Brown defeated Senator Mike DeWine by a wide margin.

Senator Mike DeWine of Ohio had uninspiring approval ratings and the current Coingate scandal involving the Ohio Republican Party and the widespread unpopularity of Governor Bob Taft were thought to be hurting his re-election chances months before the election. DeWine faced primary challenges from several more conservative Republicans, such as William G. Pierce, who were unhappy with his relatively centrist stances including his role as one of the Gang of 14 who intervened to stop a showdown over judicial nominations. Lawyer and Iraq War veteran Paul Hackett, who narrowly lost to Jean Schmidt in the second district on August 2, 2005, said in October 2005 he would seek the Democratic nomination to challenge DeWine. U.S. Rep. Sherrod Brown announced his candidacy in October 2005. Hackett withdrew from the race on February 14, 2006. Both DeWine and Brown won their primaries easily. An October 12th Rasmussen Reports poll had Brown leading DeWine 46% to 41% [5]. An October 30th Reuters/Zogby poll had Brown leading DeWine 49% to 42% [6]. A Rasmussen poll released November 4th showed Brown pulling away from Dewine with a 53% to 41% lead [7]. The Ohio Senate election of 2006 will be held on November 7, 2006. ... Sherrod Brown (born November 9, 1952), of Avon, Ohio is an American politician who serves as a U.S. representative from the Democratic Party, representing the 13th congressional district of Ohio. ... The gold medal awarded for Public Service in Journalism The Pulitzer Prize is an American award regarded as the highest honor in print journalism, literary achievements, and musical compositions. ... Connie Schultz (born July 21, 1957), of Cleveland, Ohio, is a columnist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for commentary. ... Nickname: The Forest City Motto: Progress and Prosperity Location in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio County Cuyahoga Founded 1796 Incorporated 1836 Mayor Frank G. Jackson (D) Area    - City 82. ... Richard Michael Mike DeWine (born January 5, 1947) is an American politician from Ohio. ... Richard Michael Mike DeWine (born January 5, 1947) is an American politician from Ohio. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... The Ohio Republican Party, the Ohio state affiliate of the United States Republican Party, controls all the elected statewide offices in Ohio as well as both houses of the Ohio General Assembly, the state legislature. ... Robert Alphonso Taft II (born January 8, 1942) has been the Republican governor of the U.S. state of Ohio since 1999. ... William G. Pierce (June 19, 1952) is an engineer, small business owner, and former candidate for the Ohio United States Senate election, 2006. ... The Gang of 14 (sometimes called the Mod Squad, with mod standing for moderate) was a term coined to describe the bipartisan group of moderate Senators who successfully negotiated a compromise to avoid the deployment of the so-called nuclear option over the organized use of the filibuster by Senate... English barrister 16th century painting of a civil law notary, by Flemish painter Quentin Massys. ... For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... A veteran (from Latin vetus, meaning old) is a person who is experienced in a particular area, and is particularly used to refer to people in the armed forces. ... Paul Hackett in Iraq. ... Ohio Second Congressional District Election, 2005 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Jeannette Jean Marie Hoffman Schmidt (born November 29, 1951) is a Member of the United States Congress. ... August 2 is the 214th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (215th in leap years), with 151 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sherrod Brown (born November 9, 1952), of Avon, Ohio is an American politician who serves as a U.S. representative from the Democratic Party, representing the 13th congressional district of Ohio. ... February 14 is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Brown won the election garnering 56% of the vote to DeWine's 44%.

Pennsylvania

Main article: Pennsylvania United States Senate election, 2006

Bob Casey rouses his supporters by declaring his victory over Senator Rick Santorum, an ultraconservative who lost by an 18% margin, one of the largest swings against an incumbent in Senatorial election history. Casey vowed to find solutions and work hard to resolve international crises.

Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, then the third-highest ranking member of the Republican caucus, was the Democrats' top target in 2006. He was a very conservative member of the Senate in a state that last voted for a Republican presidential nominee in 1988. In his last election in the year 2000, Santorum received 7,706 more votes than Al Gore, the Democratic candidate for President, who won Pennsylvania by 4.5 percent.^[2] That year, Santorum ran against U.S. Rep. Ron Klink, a pro-life Democrat who wasn't supported by party contributors and was heavily outspent. Democrats believed that Santorum's seat was extremely vulnerable and made it a priority for a pick-up in 2006. Popular pro-life State Treasurer Bob Casey, Jr. was the Democratic nominee and was fully supported by the party establishment. The Pennsylvania Senate election of 2006 will be held on November 7, 2006. ... The name Bob Casey may refer to: Robert P. Casey, the 41st Governor of Pennsylvania Robert Patrick Casey, Jr. ... Santorum redirects here. ... Santorum redirects here. ... Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 160 miles (255 km)  - Length 280 miles (455 km)  - % water 2. ... American conservatism is a constellation of political ideologies within the United States under the blanket heading of conservative. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... |- ! Born | March 31, 1948 Washington, D.C. |} Albert Arnold Gore, Jr. ... Ronald Klink (born September 23, 1951) is a Democratic politician and former Representative from Pennsylvania, USA. Klink was born in Canton, Ohio, in 1951, and graduated from Meyersdale High School in Pennsylvania in 1969. ... Pro-life advocates make a silent complaint in front of the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Pro-life is a term representing a variety of perspectives and activist movements in bioethics. ... State Treasurers in the United States are executive offices in 49 of the 50 US States with Texas being the only state to not have such an office. ... Robert Patrick Casey, Jr. ...

Santorum did not benefit from his recent controversial book, It Takes a Family, in which he criticized public schools and questioned whether or not both parents in a family should work, alleging that women who work are making a selfish decision and only do so because they find it "empowering". These stances were seized on by the Casey campaign as proof that Santorum was too conservative for Pennsylvania voters. Santorum also suffered from controversy concerning both his residency and a charter school his children were enrolled in. It Takes a Family is a 2005 book by Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum. ... Santorum redirects here. ...

Every public poll taken during the campaign showed Casey ahead. Most polling done after Labor Day showed Casey with a double-digit lead. On election night, Casey defeated Santorum 59%-41%.

Rhode Island

Main article: Rhode Island United States Senate election, 2006

Senator Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island, a liberal Republican, faced a primary challenge from conservative Cranston Mayor Steve Laffey. Former state Attorney General Sheldon Whitehouse, who narrowly lost the gubernatorial nomination in 2002, faced token opposition in the Democratic primary. The Rhode Island Senate election of 2006 was held on November 7, 2006. ... Lincoln Davenport Chafee (IPA pronunciation: , [CHAY-fee]) (born March 26, 1953) is a Republican United States Senator from Rhode Island. ... Official language(s) None Capital Providence Largest city Providence Area  Ranked 50th  - Total 1,214* sq mi (3,144* km²)  - Width 37 miles (60 km)  - Length 48 miles (77 km)  - % water 32. ... Location of Cranston, Rhode Island. ... Steve Laffey is the current Mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island. ... U.S. Senate candidate Sheldon Whitehouse with his daughter, Molly Sheldon Whitehouse (born October 20, 1955) is the former state attorney general of Rhode Island and is the Democratic Partys nominee for Rhode Islands United States Senate seat in 2006. ...

Sheldon Whitehouse celebrates with his daughter as he was declared the winner over Senator Lincoln Chafee.

The Republican primary was contentious. Laffey ran as a conservative, but he came under fire from other conservatives for supporting tax increases as Mayor and increasing city spending. It was widely believed that the more liberal Chafee would have an easier time winning in the general election due to his appeal to independent voters.^{[citation needed]} Laffey received support from the conservative Club for Growth interest group. Although he was the most liberal Republican in the Senate and was repeatedly accused of being a RINO by members of his own party, the Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee spent a large amount of money backing Chafee, and, in an unprecedented move, announced that they would abandon the race if Laffey won. Chafee prevailed in the September 12 primary 54%-46%, and Laffey endorsed him for re-election. Chafee, however, may have been damaged by the contentious primary that potentially alienated Republican voters. U.S. Senate candidate Sheldon Whitehouse with his daughter, Molly Sheldon Whitehouse (born October 20, 1955) is the former state attorney general of Rhode Island and is the Democratic Partys nominee for Rhode Islands United States Senate seat in 2006. ... Lincoln Davenport Chafee (IPA pronunciation: , [CHAY-fee]) (born March 26, 1953) is a Republican United States Senator from Rhode Island. ... The Club for Growth is a Reaganite section 527 political organization and an affiliated political action committee that raise money for candidates who support a pro-tax cut and limited government agenda. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... Portal:Currentevents September 12 is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years). ...

Chafee faced a complicated situation due to his political beliefs. He was unpopular with conservative Republicans whose votes he needed to win, yet represented a heavily Democratic constituency which overwhelmingly disapproved of George W. Bush and the Republican-controlled Congress. As a liberal Democrat running in a liberal, Democratic stronghold, Whitehouse did not face these problems. The Whitehouse campaign sought to characterize the election as a referendum on Bush and the Republican Congress; critics argued that Whitehouse was simply casting himself as a proxy vote for a Democratic majority in the Senate. George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States, inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ...

Polls showed a close race, with Whitehouse holding a narrow lead going into the election. In the end, however, voters seemed to place more emphasis on party control than their personal affection for Chafee. Whitehouse prevailed over Chafee on election night winning by a vote of 53%-47%.

Virginia

Main article: Virginia United States Senate election, 2006

Early in the 2006 campaign, incumbent Republican Senator George Allen of Virginia held a double-digit lead in nearly all state-wide polls, and had positioned himself as a potential 2008 presidential candidate. That status was seriously jeopardized by a series of controversial events occuring during Allen's re-election campaign, culminating in his loss to his Democratic opponent, former Secretary of the Navy and decorated combat veteran Jim Webb. Retired Air Force officer Gail Parker ran as the Independent Green party candidate for the seat. The Virginia Senate election of 2006 will be held on November 7, 2006. ... George Felix Allen (born March 8, 1952) is a Republican U.S. Senator from Virginia. ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  Ranked 35th  - Total 42,793 sq mi (110,862 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 7. ... Flag of the United States Secretary of the Navy. ... Jim Webb James Henry Jim Webb, Jr. ... This party holds a differnt platform from the Green Party in the respect that they are partially conservative. ...

Former Navy Secretary Jim Webb celebrates his upset victory over Senator George Allen. Allen had led in the polls by a double-digit margin just a few months before the election.

Among the most bitter U.S. Senate contests of the year, Allen's approval rating had dropped in statewide polls due in part to a series of embarrassing incidents during the campaign. In mid-August at a campaign stop in southwest Virginia, Allen called S.R. Sidarth, a Webb volunteer of Indian descent, "macaca" and welcomed him to America, although he was born in Virginia.^[3] Controversy surrounding Allen continued into September following his reaction to questions about his Jewish heritage.^[4] Additional reports surfaced in late September that Allen uttered the nigger epithet on a frequent basis while a student at University of Virginia, according to former college football teammates.^[5] Allen fired back by pointing out remarks that Webb made during the 1980's that were demeaning to female veterans. He struck again when he released excerpts of graphic sexual scenes from some of the books Webb had penned, portraying the writing as misogynistic and pornography. Webb responded that these were based on events that he personally witnessed while in the military. Flag of the United States Secretary of the Navy. ... Jim Webb James Henry Jim Webb, Jr. ... George Allen can refer to several people: George Venebale Allen, (1903-1970), U.S. diplomat. ... Macaca[1] is a dismissive epithet used by francophone colonials in Central Africas Belgian Congo for the native population. ... Nigger is a term used to refer to dark-skinned peoples, especially Africans or Negroids. ... An epithet (Greek - επιθετον and Latin - epitheton; literally meaning imposed) is a descriptive word or phrase. ...

As controversy and allegations on both sides increased, the gap between the candidates tightened significantly. An October 30 Reuters/Zogby poll had Webb leading Allen 45% to 44% [8]. A November 2 Rasmussen Reports poll had Allen and Webb tied at 49% [9]. A November 3 Mason-Dixon poll had Webb leading Allen 46% to 45% with 7% undecided [10].

As polls closed on November 7, 2006, the margin of votes between Webb and Allen was approximately 7,000 votes, or less than 0.5% of all votes cast, a margin eligible to trigger a recount per Virginia election law. On the evening of November 8, 2006, NBC and the Associated Press declared Webb the winner.^[6] Following recanvassing, the Virginia Board of Elections declared Webb the winner by 9,162 votes, a margin of 0.38%. ^[7] On the afternoon of November 9, 2006, Allen gave a speech conceding the election to Webb, stating "The people of Virginia have spoken and I respect their decision. The Bible teaches us there is a time and place for everything, and today I called and congratulated Jim Webb." NBC (an abbreviation for National Broadcasting Company, its former corporate name) is an American television network based in New York Citys Rockefeller Center and is shown on basic cable in Canada. ... Associated Press, or AP, is an American news agency, the worlds largest such organization. ...

Democratic/Independent holds

Connecticut

Main article: Connecticut United States Senate election, 2006

Senator Joe Lieberman, with wife Hadassah at his side, speaks to his supporters after winning re-election. Lieberman lost in the Democratic primary against anti-war candidate Ned Lamont. However, he chose to run as an independent in the general election and defeated both Lamont and Republican Alan Schlesinger.

Democratic Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut was originally thought to be a shoo-in, but his reelection prospects were complicated by political cross-currents. Lieberman drew fire from the more anti-war elements within the Democratic party for his continual support for the foreign policy of President George W. Bush and for statements in which he has criticized other Democrats for "undermining the President" during a time of war. Greenwich telecom-networking businessman Ned Lamont declared his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in March, and went on to receive 33.4% of the nomination vote at the Democratic state convention in May, more than twice the 15% needed to force a primary. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Joseph Isadore Joe Lieberman (born February 24, 1942) is a Jewish American politician from Connecticut and a leading member of the anti-Palestinian lobby. ... Hadassah Lieberman (born Hadassah Freilich) is the wife of Senator Joseph Lieberman. ... Edward Miner Lamont, Jr. ... Alan Schlesinger Alan Schlesinger is an attorney, former Derby, Connecticut Mayor, former Connecticut State Representative, and three-time unsuccessful Congressional candidate who received the Republican nomination for the seat representing Connecticut that is currently held by U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman and was contested in the 2006 election. ... Joseph Isadore Joe Lieberman (born February 24, 1942) is a Jewish American politician from Connecticut and a leading member of the anti-Palestinian lobby. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The presidential seal was used by President Hayes in 1880 and last modified in 1969 by adding the 50th star for Hawaii. ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States, inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: NECTA Bridgeport-Stamford Region South Western Region Settled 1640 Government type Representative town meeting First selectman James A. Lash Town administrator Edward Gomeau Town meeting moderator Thomas J. Byrne Area    - City 174. ... Edward Miner Lamont, Jr. ...

Lamont defeated Lieberman for the Democratic nomination in the August 8 primary 52%-48%. Lieberman decided to remain in the race as a "petitioning candidate,"^[8] having announced on July 3, 2006 that he would begin collecting the necessary signatures to run as an independent in case he lost the primary.^[9] He also filed to create a new independent party, "Connecticut for Lieberman." July 3 is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 181 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Connecticut for Lieberman is the Connecticut political party created by twenty-five supporters of Senator Joe Lieberman, its sole candidate for office. ...

Challenging Lamont and Lieberman in the general election was Republican Alan Schlesinger, former mayor of Derby and a former state representative. Schlesinger had a history of winning crossover Democratic voters, but he had never run in a large constituency. Schlesinger was embarrassed when it was revealed that he was thrown out of a casino for counting cards under an assumed name.^[10] Alan Schlesinger Alan Schlesinger is an attorney, former Derby, Connecticut Mayor, former Connecticut State Representative, and three-time unsuccessful Congressional candidate who received the Republican nomination for the seat representing Connecticut that is currently held by U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman and was contested in the 2006 election. ... Derby is a town located in New Haven County, Connecticut. ...

Lieberman went on to win the election with 50% of the vote to Lamont's 40%. Schlesinger trailed far behind with only 10%. While Lieberman won as the CFL nominee, he will continue to serve as a Democrat in the Senate. Connecticut for Lieberman is the Connecticut political party created by twenty-five supporters of Senator Joe Lieberman, its sole candidate for office. ...

Maryland

Main article: Maryland United States Senate election, 2006

Ben Cardin is embraced by his wife, Myrna, as he celebrates his victory over Lt. Governor Michael Steele. Cardin succeeded retiring Democratic Senator Paul Sarbanes.

Senator Paul Sarbanes announced on March 11, 2005 that he would retire rather than run for re-election in 2006. Sarbanes' seat had been considered safe, considering Maryland's Democratic voting tendencies. Representative Ben Cardin bested former Representative and NAACP President Kweisi Mfume and others in the Democratic primary. Current Lieutenant Governor Michael S. Steele, a Republican, announced his candidacy on October 25, 2005, and won the Republican nomination over token opposition. Democrats had a natural advantage in Maryland, with its large number of African-American voters and government workers, but Steele's personal popularity and potential appeal with fellow blacks kept the race somewhat competitive. However, on November 7, Ben Cardin was victorious over Steele by a vote of 55%-44% The Maryland U.S. Senate election of 2006 was held on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Current Lt. ... Michael Steele Michael S. Steele (born October 19, 1958) is the current Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, having been elected on the same ticket as Governor Robert L. Ehrlich in 2002. ... Paul Spyros Sarbanes (born February 3, 1933), a Democrat, is the senior United States Senator representing the state of Maryland. ... Paul Spyros Sarbanes (born February 3, 1933), a Democrat, is the senior United States Senator representing the state of Maryland. ... March 11 is the 70th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (71st in Leap year). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), is one of the oldest and most influential hate organizations in the United States. ... Mfume delivering a speech at NOAA during Black History Month, 2005 Kweisi Mfume (born Frizzell Gerald Gray, October 24, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland) is the former President/CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), as well as a five-term Democratic Congressman from Marylands... Current Lt. ... Michael Steele Michael S. Steele (born October 19, 1958) is the current Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, having been elected on the same ticket as Governor Robert L. Ehrlich in 2002. ... October 25 is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... November 7 is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 54 days remaining. ...

Minnesota

Main article: Minnesota United States Senate election, 2006

Amy Klobuchar raises her hand in the air as she gives a victory speech at the Crowne Plaza in St. Paul, Minnesota after defeating Rep. Mark Kennedy for the open Senate seat of retiring Democratic Senator Mark Dayton.

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Republican Representative Mark Kennedy secured major GOP endorsements in early 2005 and defeated nominal opposition in the primary. Kennedy has benefited from high-profile Republicans coming to do fundraisers for him, including Vice President Dick Cheney in July 2005 and President George W. Bush in December 2005. An October 30th Mason-Dixon poll, Klobuchar leads Kennedy 50% to 40%. On November 7, 2006 Amy Klobuchar won the race with 58% of the vote to Mark Kennedy's 38%. [11]. The Republican Party of Minnesota, as its name implies, is the Minnesota branch of the United States Republican Party. ... Mark Raymond Kennedy (born April 11, 1957 in Benson, Minnesota), is an American politician. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Minor parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries â€¢ Politics Portal • • The Vice President of the United States is the first in the presidential line of succession... Richard Bruce Dick Cheney (born January 30, 1941) is the 46th and current Vice President of the United States, serving under President George W. Bush. ... The presidential seal was used by President Hayes in 1880 and last modified in 1969 by adding the 50th star for Hawaii. ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States, inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ...

New Jersey

Main article: New Jersey United States Senate election, 2006

Jon Corzine, elected to the Senate in 2000, was elected Governor of New Jersey in 2005. Corzine appointed Rep. Robert Menendez to serve the last year of the Senate term, and Menendez was sworn in to fill Corzine's vacancy on January 18 2006.^[11] Republican State Senator Thomas Kean, Jr. (the son of former Governor and 9/11 Commission Chairman Thomas Kean) announced on March 25, 2005 that he would run for the U.S. Senate. Both nominees have problems within their own parties; Menendez has alienated many fellow Democrats with his aggressiveness and abrasiveness, while Kean is unpopular with party conservatives who consider him to be too liberal. The New Jersey 2006 U.S. Senate election will be held on November 7, 2006 to determine who will represent New Jersey in the United States Senate for a term that will end in January 2013. ... Jon Stevens Corzine (born January 1, 1947) is the current Democratic Governor of the state of New Jersey. ... The Governor of New Jersey is the chief executive of the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... The New Jersey gubernatorial election of 2005 was a race for the Governor of New Jersey. ... Robert Bob Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is a Democratic junior Senator from New Jersey. ... January 18 is the 18th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sen. ... The Commissions seal The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, also known as the 9/11 Commission, was set up in late 2002 to prepare a full and complete account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 attacks, including preparedness for and the immediate response... Thomas Howard Kean (born April 21, 1935) is an American Republican Party politician, who served as the 48th Governor of New Jersey, from 1982 to 1990. ... March 25 is the 84th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (85th in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Senator Bob Menendez celebrates his victory over challenger Tom Kean with his son, daughter, and fellow Senator Frank Lautenberg. Kean had charged Menendez with corruption during the campaign, but the War in Iraq and the candidates' respective parties trumped the issue.

Menendez had an approval rating of 38%, which was thought to be a sign of vulnerability for the incumbent, especially since his disapproval is at 50%[12]. Although incumbents with under 50% ratings in polls are generally considered vulnerable, this standard perhaps did not apply to Menendez as he was appointed just recently and is not well known state-wide, a far different situation from most incumbents. President George W. Bush is highly unpopular in the state, but Governor Corzine's early performance in office met with widespread disapproval, contributing to the large number of undecided voters. The campaign became increasingly aggressive, with Menendez calling Kean a Bush lackey while Kean repeatedly attacked Menendez as corrupt. Robert Bob Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is a Democratic junior Senator from New Jersey. ... Senator Tom Kean Jr. ... Frank Raleigh Lautenberg (born January 23, 1924) is a businessman and Democratic Party politician. ... For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States, inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ...

An October 16th Zogby poll had Kean leading Menendez 47% to 45% [13]. An October 23rd LA Times/Bloomberg poll has Menendez leading Kean 45% to 41% [14]. A Rasmussen Reports poll from October 25th had Kean leading Menendez 43% to 41% [15]. A November 2nd poll by Zogby/Reuters showed a 49% to 37% Menendez lead[16]. Another November 2nd poll by Rutgers showed Menendez up 46% to 42%[17] and a third by Public Mind showed a 48% to 38% Menendez edge [18]. A November 3rd poll by [Rasmussen] showed a 48% to 43% Menendez lead [19]. A Monmouth University November 3rd has Menendez leading Kean 45% to 42% with 10% undecided [20].

On election night Menendez defeated Kean Jr. by a vote of 53%-44%.

Vermont

Main article: Vermont United States Senate election, 2006

Senator-Elect Bernie Sanders celebrates his victory over challenger Richard Tarrant

Senator Jim Jeffords of Vermont left the Republican Party to become an independent soon after being reelected as a Republican in the 2000 election. On April 20, 2005, he declared he would not seek another term. The national Democratic Party put independent and democratic socialist Representative Bernie Sanders on their party's ballot in order to keep other Democrats from having a possible "spoiler" effect on the general election results. Sanders won both the Democratic line and an independent line on the ballot. The Vermont Senate election of 2006 will be held on November 7, 2006. ... Bernard Bernie Sanders (born September 8, 1941) is a United States Representative and current Senator-elect from the U.S. state of Vermont. ... Richard Tarrant on the campaign trail. ... James Merrill Jim Jeffords (born May 11, 1934 in Rutland, Vermont) is currently the junior U.S. Senator from Vermont and the only Independent in the United States Senate. ... Official language(s) None[1] Capital Montpelier Largest city Burlington Area  Ranked 45th  - Total 9,620 sq mi (24,923 km²)  - Width 80 miles (130 km)  - Length 160 miles (260 km)  - % water 3. ... Republican hold in light red, Republican pickup in dark red, Democratic hold in light blue, Democratic pickup in dark blue. ... April 20 is the 110th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (111th in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bernard Bernie Sanders (born September 8, 1941) is a United States Representative and current Senator-elect from the U.S. state of Vermont. ...

Richard Tarrant was the Republican nominee, after winning the primary election on September 12. Sanders, a popular political figure in Vermont, won with 65% of the vote. Richard Tarrant on the campaign trail. ... Portal:Currentevents September 12 is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years). ...

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Arizona

Main article: Arizona United States Senate election, 2006

Wealthy real-estate developer Jim Pederson declared his intention to challenge Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona on September 14, 2005. Pederson served as Arizona Democratic Party Chairman from 2001 to 2005 while spending millions of his own money to help Democrats modernize and to elect Janet Napolitano governor. Kyl got an unexpected boost when TIME listed him as one of the Ten Best Senators. While polling in October showed Pederson catching up, Kyl was re-elected 53%-44%. The 2006 U.S. Senate election for the state of Arizona will be held November 7, 2006. ... Jim Pederson is a businessman, co-founder of the commercial development firm The Pederson Group, and was the Chairman of the Arizona Democratic Party from 2001 to 2005. ... This page is about the current Arizona Senator; for his father, a U.S. Representative from Iowa, see John Kyl; for a U.S. Representative from Mississippi with a similar name, see John Kyle. ... Official language(s) English Capital Phoenix Largest city Phoenix Area  Ranked 6th  - Total 113,998 sq mi (295,254 km²)  - Width 310 miles (500 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 0. ... September 14 is the 257th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (258th in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Janet Napolitano (b. ... (Clockwise from upper left) Notable Time magazine covers from the dates May 7, 1945; July 25, 1969; December 31, 1999; September 14, 2001; and April 21, 2003. ...

Tennessee

Main article: Tennessee United States Senate election, 2006

Senator Bill Frist of Tennessee, the current Majority Leader, has previously promised to leave the Senate when his second term ends in January 2007, and is widely considered to have presidential aspirations for 2008. U.S. Representative Harold Ford Jr. ... William Harrison Bill Frist (born February 22, 1952 in Nashville, Tennessee) is a Republican U.S. Senator from Tennessee. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Largest metro area Nashville Area  Ranked 36th  - Total 42,169 sq mi (109,247 km²)  - Width 120 miles (195 km)  - Length 440 miles (710 km)  - % water 2. ... The Senate Majority Leader is a member of the United States Senate who is elected by his or her party conference to serve as the chief Senate spokesman for his or her party and to manage and schedule the legislative and executive business of the Senate. ... The presidential seal was used by President Hayes in 1880 and last modified in 1969 by adding the 50th star for Hawaii. ... Presidential electoral votes by state The U.S. presidential election of 2008 is scheduled to occur on November 4, 2008. ...

Although Tennessee's electoral votes went to George W. Bush in 2000 and 2004, a majority of the state offices are held by Democrats. Tennessee also has more registered Democratic voters than Republican voters and is one of two states in the south to send more Democrats to the U.S. House of Representatives than Republicans, the other being Arkansas.

The Democratic nominee was Representative Harold Ford, Jr. and the Republican nominee was Bob Corker, both of whom won primaries on August 3. Corker, former mayor of Chattanooga and 1994 Senate candidate, was well funded and advertised heavily in the western portion of the state during his primary campaign, where he was relatively unknown before this race. Ford currently represents Tennessee's 9th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. Like Corker, Ford showed exceptional fundraising prowess, and the race was an expensive one for both parties. Harold Ford redirects here. ... Bob Corker Robert Phillips Bob Corker, Jr. ... August 3 is the 215th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (216th in leap years), with 150 days remaining. ... Nickname: Scenic City (official), Chatt-Town, River City, Chatty, Chattavegas, The Noo Location within the U.S. State of Tennessee Cities in Tennessee Tennessee Mayor Ron Littlefield Area    - City 370. ... The current boundaries of Tennessees Ninth District. ...

The candidates exchanged leads in the polls, and there were a number of negative charges. Ford attacked Corker's business dealings. Corker portrayed Ford as a hyper-political Washington insider with nothing in common with Tennessee residents. The campaign made headlines when the Republican National Committee ran an ad which, among other things, ridiculed Ford for attending a party thrown by the Playboy corporation. It featured a fictional blond Playboy Bunny squealing, "I met Harold at the Playboy Party!" and then winking and saying, "Harold, call me." Democrats called the ad an attempt to play on racial prejudice, and Corker distanced himself from the ad.

Corker won the election by a vote 51%-48%.

Senate contests in 2006

¹ Candidates listed received at least 5% of the vote.
² Lieberman lost the Democratic primary but ran for re-election as the CFL nominee. However, he has pledged to remain a Democrat in the Senate.
³ Appointed by Jon Corzine (D-NJ), who resigned upon his election as governor, on January 18, 2006.
⁴ Sanders won the Democratic primary but ran as a Independent candidate. However, he has announced that he will caucus with the Democrats.
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