Member of
112th Senate | Party |
Electoral Status / 2012 Challengers / Previous Debates
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Alabama |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
2008 Alabama Senate debate, Sessions vs. Figures
Sen. Tim Hutchinson (R, 1997-2003)
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| Richard Shelby | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Jeff Sessions | Republican Jr Senator |
Alaska |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 Alaska Senate debate, Murkowski vs. Miller
2008 Alaska Senate debate, Begich vs. Stevens
2004 Alaska Senate debate, Murkowski vs. Knowles
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| Lisa Murkowski | Independent Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Mark Begich | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2008 |
Arizona |
Sen. Kyl retiring in 2012; Contenders:
Rep. Jeff Flake (R);
Mayor Bryan Hackbarth (R);
Will Cardon (R); Doug McKee (R); Ian Gilyeat (I)
2010 Arizona Senate debates, Hayworth vs. McCain
2006 Arizona Senate debate, Kyl vs. Pederson
2004 Arizona Senate debate, McCain vs. Starky
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| John McCain | Republican Sr Senator;
Author: Why Courage Matters |
| Jon Kyl | Republican Jr Senator
Retiring 2012 |
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Arkansas |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
Sen. Blanche Lambert Lincoln (D, unseated 2010)
2010 Arkansas Senate debates, Boozman vs. Lincoln
2004 Arkansas Senate debate, Holt vs. Lincoln
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| Mark Pryor | Democratic Sr Senator |
| John Boozman | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
California |
Sen. Feinstein up for re-election in 2012; Challengers:
Elizabeth Emken (R);
Orly Taitz (R);
Keith Holbrook (R; withdrew Aug. 2011);
Michael Stollaire (R); Don Grundmann (R); Tim Kalemkarian (R)
2010 California Senate debate, Fiorina vs. Boxer
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| Dianne Feinstein | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Barbara Boxer | Democratic Jr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
Colorado |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
Sen. Ken Salazar appointed to Obama's Cabinet, 2009
2010 Colorado Senate debates, Buck vs. Bennett
2008 Colorado Senate debate, Schaffer vs. Udall
2004 Colorado Senate debate, Salazar vs. Coors
Sen. Wayne Allard (R, 1997-2009)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R, 1993-2005)
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| Mark Udall | Democratic Sr Senator
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| Michael Bennet | Democratic Jr Senator
Appointed 2009; elected 2010 |
Connecticut |
Sen. Lieberman retiring in 2012; Contenders:
Susan Bysiewicz (D);
Chris Murphy (D);
Former Rep. Chris Shays (R);
Paul Passarelli (L); Lee Whitnum (D);
Brian Hill (R);
William Tong (D)
2010 Connecticut Senate debates, Blumenthal vs. McMahon
2006 Senate debate, Lamont vs. Lieberman vs. Schlesinger
2006 Democratic Primary Senate debate, Lieberman vs. Lamont
2004 Connecticut Senate debate, Dodd vs. Orchulli
Sen. Chris Dodd (D), retired 2010
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| Joseph Lieberman | Independent Sr Senator
Retiring 2012 |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
Delaware |
Sen. Carper up for re-election in 2012. Contenders:
Christine O'Donnell (2010 nominee)
Former Senators & Senate races:
Sen. Ted Kaufman (D), until 2010
Sen. Joe Biden (D), until 2008 (elected V.P.);
Author: Promises to Keep
William Roth (R, 1971-2001)
2010 Delaware Senate debates, Castle vs. O'Donnell
Delaware Senate debate, Carper vs. Ting
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| Tom Carper | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Michael Castle | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
Florida |
Sen. Nelson up for re-election in 2012. Contenders:
George LeMieux (R);
Rep. Connie Mack (R);
Mike Haridopolos (R);
Adam Hasner (R);
Bill Fisher Jr. (R);
Alexander George (R);
Mike McCalister (R);
Ron McNeil (R);
Craig Miller (R);
Ron Rushing (R);
Marielena Stuart (R)
Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 Florida Senate debate, Rubio vs. Crist
2006 Florida Senate debate, Harris vs. Nelson
2004 Florida Senate debate, Martinez vs. Castor
George LeMieux (R); Senate appointee, 2009-2010
Mel Martinez (R); resigned 2009
Connie_Mack (R, 1989-2001)
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| Bill Nelson | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Marco Rubio | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010;
Author: 100 Ideas |
Georgia |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
2008 Democratic Primary Senate debate, Jones vs. Knight vs. Martin
2004 Georgia Senate debate, Isakson vs. Majette vs. Cain
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| Saxby Chambliss | Republican Sr Senator |
| Johnny Isakson | Republican Jr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
Hawaii |
Sen. Akaka retiring in 2012; Contenders:
Rep. Mazie Hirono, (D)
Rep. Ed Case (D)
2006 Hawaii Senate debates, Akaka vs. Case
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| Daniel Inouye | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Daniel Akaka | Democratic Jr Senator
Retiring 2012 |
Idaho |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
Sen. Larry Craig (R, 1991-2009)
2008 Idaho Senate debate, Rammell vs. Risch vs. LaRocco
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| Michael Crapo | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Jim Risch | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2008 |
Illinois |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 Illinois Senate debates, Kirk vs. Giannoulis
2008 Illinois Senate debate, Sauerberg vs. Durbin
2004 Illinois Senate debate, Obama vs. Keyes
Sen. Roland Burris, 2009-2010
Sen. Barack Obama seated as President, 2009;
Author: Audacity of Hope
Sen. Paul Simon (D, 1985-1997)
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| Richard Durbin | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Mark Kirk | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
Indiana |
Sen. Lugar up for re-election in 2012. Contenders:
Richard Mourdock (R);
Rep. Joe Donnelly (D)
2010 Indiana Senate debates, Coats vs. Ellsworth
Sen. Evan Bayh (D); retired 2010
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| Richard Lugar | Republican Sr Senator |
| Daniel Coats | Republican Jr Senator
First Re-elected 2010 |
Iowa |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 Iowa Senate debates, Grassley vs. Conlin
2008 Iowa Senate debate, Harkin vs. Reed
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| Chuck Grassley | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Tom Harkin | Democratic Jr Senator |
Kansas |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 Kansas Senate debates, Moran vs. Tiahrt
2008 Kansas Senate debate, Roberts vs. Slattery
Sen. Sam Brownback, seated as Governor, 2011
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| Pat Roberts | Republican Sr Senator |
| Jerry Moran | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
Kentucky |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 Kentucky Senate debate, Paul vs. Conway
2008 Kentucky Senate debate, McConnell vs. Lunsford
2004 Kentucky Senate debate, Mongiardo vs. Bunning
Sen. Jim Bunning (R), Retired 2010
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| Mitch McConnell | Republican Sr Senator |
| Rand Paul | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010;
Author: Tea Party |
Louisiana |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
2008 Louisiana Senate debate, Landrieu vs. Kennedy
2004 Louisiana Senate debate, Vitter vs. John vs. Kennedy
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| Mary Landrieu | Democratic Sr Senator |
| David Vitter | Republican Jr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
Maine |
Sen. Snowe up for re-election in 2012. Contenders:
Former Selectman Scott D`Amboise;
Andrew Ian Dodge (R)
2008 Maine Senate debate, Collins vs. Allen
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| Olympia Snowe | Republican Sr Senator |
| Susan Collins | Republican Jr Senator |
Maryland |
Sen. Cardin up for re-election in 2012;
Challengers:
Rick Hoover(R)
William Capps (R);
Eric Wargotz (R);
Raymond Blagmon (D); Daniel Bongino (R)
2006 Maryland Senate debate, Cardin vs. Steele vs. Zeese
2004 Maryland Senate debates, Mikulski vs. Pipkin
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| Barbara Mikulski | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Ben Cardin | Democratic Jr Senator |
Massachusetts |
Sen. Brown up for re-election in 2012;
Contenders:
Herb Robinson (D);
Elizabeth Warren (D)
Alan Khazei (D);
Bob Massie (D);
Setti Warren (D);
Tom Conroy (D);
Marisa DeFranco (D);
Jim King (D)
2009 Special Election debate, Khazei vs. Coakley vs. Capuano
2008 Massachusetts Senate debate, Kerry vs. Beatty
Sen. Ted Kennedy (D), deceased 2009
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| John Kerry | Democratic Sr Senator
Author: The New War |
| Scott Brown | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010;
Author: Against All Odds |
Michigan |
Sen. Stabenow up for re-election in 2012;
Contenders:
Scotty Boman (L);
Chad Dewey (R); Gary Glenn (R);
Randy Hekman (R);
Peter Konetchy (R);
Former Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R)
2006 Michigan Senate debate, Bouchard vs. Stabenow
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| Carl Levin | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Debbie Stabenow | Democratic Jr Senator |
Minnesota |
Sen. Klobuchar up for re-election in 2012;
Contenders:
St. Bonifacius City Councilman Joe Arwood (R);
former state senate candidate Anthony Hernandez (R);
Former State Rep. Dan Severson (R);
Dick Franson (D); State Senator David Hann; former State Rep. Paul Kohls
2008 Minnesota Senate debate, Franken vs. Coleman
2006 Minnesota Senate debate, Kennedy vs. Klobuchar
2006 Minnesota primary debates, Klobuchar vs. Bell vs. Kennedy vs. Cavlan
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| Amy Klobuchar | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Al Franken | Republican Jr Senator |
Mississippi |
Sen. Wicker up for re-election in 2012;
Contenders: Will Oatis (D);
Oktibbeha County Democratic Party Chair Albert N. Gore (D);
Member of the Coahoma County Board of Supervisors Roger Weiner (D)
2008 Mississippi Senate debate, Musgrove vs. Wicker
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| Thad Cochran | Republican Sr Senator |
| Roger Wicker | Republican Jr Senator
Appointed 2007; elected 2008 |
Missouri |
Sen. McCaskill up for re-election in 2012;
Contenders:
Samuel Lipari (D);
Rep. Todd Akin (R);
Sarah Steelman (R)
2010 Missouri Senate debates, Blunt vs. Carnahan
2006 Missouri Senate debate, Talent vs. McCaskill
Sen. Kit Bond (R), retired 2010
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| Claire McCaskill | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Roy Blunt | Republican Jr Senator |
Montana |
Sen. Tester up for re-election in 2012;
Contenders:
Rep. Denny Rehberg (R)
2006 Montana 2-way Senate debate, Burns vs. Tester
2006 Montana 3-way Senate debate, Burns vs. Tester vs. Jones
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| Max Baucus | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Jon Tester | Democratic Jr Senator |
Nebraska |
Sen. Nelson retiring in 2012;
Contenders:
Former Sen. Bob Kerrey (D);
Russell Anderson (I);
Jon Bruning (R);
Pat Flynn (R)
Don Stenberg (R);
Deb Fischer (R); Spencer Zimmerman (R)
2008 Nebraska Senate debate, Johanns vs. Kleeb
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| Mike Johanns | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2008 |
| Ben Nelson | Democratic Sr Senator
Retiring 2012 |
Nevada |
Sen. Heller appointed in 2011; up for election in 2012;
Challengers: Former State AM Sharron Angle (R);
Rep. Shelley Berkley (D);
Edward Hamilton (R); Byron Georgiou (D)
2010 Nevada Senate debates, Reid vs. Angle
2006 Nevada Senate debate, Ensign vs. Carter
Sen. John Ensign (R); resigned 2011.
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| Harry Reid | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Dean Heller | Republican Appointee, May 2010 |
New Hampshire |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 New Hampshire Senate debates, Ayotte vs. Hodes
2008 New Hampshire Senate debate, Shaheen vs. Sununu
2004 New Hampshire Senate debate, Gregg vs. Granny D
Sen. Judd Gregg, retired 2010
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| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Kelly Ayotte | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
New Jersey |
Sen. Menendez up for re-election in 2012; challengers:
Gwen Diakos (D);
Ian Linker (R);
Mayor Cory Booker (D);
State Sen. Joe Kyrillos (R); Jeff Boss (D); Larry Donahue (I).
2008 New Jersey Senate debate, Lautenberg vs. Zimmer
2006 New Jersey Senate debate, Kean vs. Menendez
Bob Torricelli (D, 1997-2003)
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| Frank Lautenberg | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Bob Menendez | Democratic Jr Senator |
New Mexico |
Sen. Bingaman retiring in 2012; contenders:
Former U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson (R);
Hector Balderas (D);
John Sanchez (R);
U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich (D); Andres Valdez (D);
Bill English (R); Greg Sowards (R)
2008 New Mexico Senate debate, Udall vs. Pearce
2008 early New Mexico Senate debate
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| Tom Udall | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2008 |
| Jeff Bingaman | Democratic Sr Senator |
New York |
Sen. Gillibrand up for re-election in 2012; Challengers:
Scott Noren (D);
Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos (R)
2010 New York Senate debate, Gillibrand vs. DioGuardi
2006 New York Senate debate, Spencer vs. Clinton
2004 New York Senate debate, Schumer vs. Mills vs. O'Grady
2000 New York Senate debate, Lazio vs. Clinton
Sen. Hillary Clinton, appointed to Obama's Cabinet, 2009;
Author: It Takes a Village
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| Charles Schumer | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Kirsten Gillibrand | Democratic Jr Senator,
appointed 2009;
Elected to 2-year term, 2010 |
North Carolina |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
2010 North Carolina Senate debate, Marshall vs. Cunningham
2008 N.C. Senate debate, Dole vs. Hagan
2004 N.C. Senate debate, Bowles vs. Burr
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| Richard Burr | Republican Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Kay Hagan | Democratic Jr Senator |
North Dakota |
Sen. Conrad retiring in 2012; Challengers:
Rick Berg (R);
Heidi Heitkamp (D);
Duane Sand (R)
2010 North Dakota Senate debates, Hoeven vs. Potter
Sen. Byron Dorgan (D); retired 2010.
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| Kent Conrad | Democratic Sr Senator |
| John Hoeven | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
Ohio |
Sen. Brown up for re-election in 2012. Challengers:
Kevin Coughlin (R);
Michael Pryce (R);
Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel (R);
Rusty Bliss (R); Eric Gregory (R); Donna Glisman (R).
2010 Ohio Senate debates, Portman vs. Fisher
2006 Ohio Senate debate, DeWine vs. Brown
Sen. George Voinovich (R); retired 2010.
Sen. Mike DeWine (R, 1995-2007)
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| Rob Portman | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
| Sherrod Brown | Democratic Sr Senator
First elected 2006 |
Oklahoma |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
2008 Oklahoma Senate debate, Inhofe vs. Rice
2004 Oklahoma Senate debate, Coburn vs. Carson
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| James Inhofe | Republican Sr Senator |
| Tom Coburn | Republican Jr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
Oregon |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senate races:
2010 Oregon Senate debates, Wyden vs. Huffman
2008 Oregon Senate debate, Merkley vs. Smith
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| Ron Wyden | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2008 |
Pennsylvania |
Sen. Casey up for re-election in 2012; Challengers:
Marc Scaringi (R);
Laureen Cummings (R); John Vernon (R);
Tim Burns (R); Former state Rep. Sam Rohrer (R).
2010 Pennsylvania Senate debates, Toomey vs. Sestak
2006 Pennsylvania Senate debates, Santorum vs. Casey
2004 Pennsylvania Senate debates, Specter vs. Hoeffel
Sen. Arlen Specter (Elected as R; left office as D, 2011)
Sen. Rick Santorum (R, 1995-2007)
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| Bob Casey | Democratic Sr Senator
First elected 2006 |
| Pat Toomey | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010. |
Rhode Island |
Sen. Whitehouse up for re-election in 2012; Challengers:
Barry Hinckley (R)
2006 Republican Primary debate, Laffey vs. Chafee
Sen. Linc Chafee (lost primary, 2006; now Governor)
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| Jack Reed | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2006 |
South Carolina |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senate races:
2004 S.C. Senate debate, Tenenbaum vs. DeMint
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| Lindsey Graham | Republican Sr Senator |
| Jim DeMint | Republican Jr Senator
Re-elected 2010
Author: Saving Freedom |
South Dakota |
No Senate race in 2012; Former Senators & Senate races:
2008 S.D. Senate debate, Dykstra vs. Johnson
2004 S.D. Senate debate, Daschle vs. Thune
Sen. Tom Daschle (D, 1987-2005)
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| Tim Johnson | Democratic Sr Senator |
| John Thune | Republican Jr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
Tennessee |
Sen. Corker up for re-election in 2012; Challengers:
James Durkan (R); Zach Poskevich (R)
2006 Tennessee Senate debate, Corker vs. Ford
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| Lamar Alexander | Republican Sr Senator |
| Bob Corker | Republican Jr Senator |
Texas |
Sen. Hutchison retiring in 2012; Contenders:
Ted Cruz (R);
Elizabeth Ames Jones (R);
Tom Leppert (R);
David Dewhurst (R); Lela Pittenger (R); Nick Latham (R);
Stanley Garza (D);
Sean Hubbard (D);
Ricardo Sanchez (D);
Chris Tina Foxx Bruce (I);
Jon Roland (L)
2008 Texas Senate debate, Cornyn vs. Noriega
2006 Texas Senate debate, Jameson vs. Hutchison vs. Radnofsky
Sen. Phil Gramm (R, 1985-2002)
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| Kay Bailey Hutchison | Republican Sr Senator
Retiring 2012 |
| John Cornyn | Republican Jr Senator |
Utah |
Sen. Hatch up for re-election in 2012; Challengers:
Pete Ashdown (D);
Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R);
Christopher Stout (D)
2010 Utah Senate debate, Lee vs. Granato
2004 Utah Senate debate Oct. 14, 2004
Sen. Robert Bennett (R, lost 2010 primary)
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| Orrin Hatch | Republican Sr Senator |
| Mike Lee | Republican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
Vermont |
Sen. Sanders up for re-election in 2012; Challengers:
Cris Ericson (MJP)
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| Patrick Leahy | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Bernie Sanders | Independent Jr Senator |
Virginia |
Sen. Webb retiring in 2012; Challengers:
Tim Kaine (D);
George Allen (R);
Jamie Radtke (R);
Tim Donner (R);
Courtney Lynch (D);
Julien Modica (D);
Bishop E.W. Jackson Sr. (R);
David McCormick (R);
Kevin Chisholm (I)
2008 Virginia Senate debate, Gilmore vs. Warner
2006 Senate debate, Allen v. Webb
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| Jim Webb | Democratic Sr Senator
Retiring 2012 |
| Mark Warner | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected 2008 |
Washington |
Sen. Cantwell up for re-election in 2012; Challengers:
State Sen. Michael Baumgartner (R)
2010 Washington Senate debates, Murray vs. Rossi
2006 Washington Senate debate, Cantwell vs. McGavick vs. Guthrie
2004 Washington Senate debate, Murray vs. Nethercutt
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| Patty Murray | Democratic Sr Senator
Re-elected 2010 |
| Maria Cantwell | Democratic Jr Senator |
West Virginia |
Sen. Manchin up for re-election in 2012; Challengers:
John Raese (R)
2010 West Virginia Senate debates, Manchin vs. Raese
Sen. Robert Byrd, deceased 2010.
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| Jay Rockefeller | Democratic Sr Senator |
| Joe Manchin | Democratic Jr Senator
First elected to 2-year term, 2010 |
Wisconsin |
Sen. Kohl retiring in 2012; Challengers:
Former Rep. Mark Neumann (R)
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson (R)
Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D)
Former Rep. Steve Kagen (D)
John Schiess (R)
Rep. Ron Kind (D)
2010 Wisconsin Senate debates, Feingold vs. Johnson
2004 Wisconsin Senate debates, Feingold vs. Michels
Sen. Russell Feingold, lost election 2010
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| Herbert Kohl | Democratic Sr Senator
Retiring 2012 |
| Ron Johnson | Repulican Jr Senator
First elected 2010 |
Wyoming |
Sen. Barrasso up for re-election in 2012; Challengers:
(none yet)
Sen. Craig Thomas, deceased 2007
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| Michael Enzi | Republican Sr Senator |
| John Barrasso | Republican Jr Senator
Appointed 2007; elected 2008 |
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