Monthly Archives: October 2022

Democrat Eric Sorensen faces off against Republican Esther Joy King for an open seat in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District election

Eric Sorensen’s campaign; Esther Joy King’s campaign; Insider Republican Esther Joy King is running against Democrat Eric Sorensen in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. Incumbent Rep. Cheri Bustos’ retirement sparked the open seat contest. Pundits view the race as a true “toss-up.” Republican Esther Joy King is taking another swing at Illinois’ 17th District, this time…

Rep. Sharice Davids faces off against Republican Amanda Adkins in Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District election

Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images; John Hanna/AP Photo; Insider Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids faces off against Republican Amanda Adkins for Kansas’ 3rd District. The two women also ran against each other in 2020. Redistricting reduced Democrats’ hold on the seat, meaning the rematch could be much closer. Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids is running for…

Rep. Jared Golden, a pro-gun Democrat, faces off against Republican Bruce Poliquin in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District

Robert F. Bukaty/AP Photo; Insider Rep. Jared Golden is running against Republican Bruce Poliquin in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District for the second time.  The 2nd District encompasses nearly 80% of the state, including Augusta, the state capital.  Abortion is expected to be a hot-button topic in the race.  Rep. Jared Golden, a Democratic incumbent, once…

Rep. Elissa Slotkin faces off against Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District election

Bill Pugliano/Getty Images; Insider Rep. Elissa Slotkin is running against Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. The newly drawn 7th District excludes the city of Jackson, often touted as one of the birthplaces of the Republican Party.  In 2018, Slotkin became one of 31 Democrats to flip Republican seats in congressional…

Democratic Rep. Dan Kildee faces off against Republican Paul Junge in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District election

Emily Elconin/Getty Images; Andrew Harnik Rep. Dan Kildee is running against Republican Paul Junge in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. The 8th District is centered around the city of Flint, Michigan. Junge formerly worked in the Trump administration as an immigration official.  Democratic Michigan Rep. Dan Kildee faces off against Republican Paul Junge in Michigan’s 8th…

Rep. Angie Craig is running against Republican Tyler Kistner in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District

Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images/ Rep. Angie Craig is running against Republican Tyler Kistner in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District.  The 2nd District is located south of the Twin Cities. Republican and Democrat House campaign arms have both targeted the race as a priority. Second-term Democratic Rep. Angie Craig faces off against Republican Tyler…

Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas faces off against Republican Karoline Leavitt in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District election

Charles Krupa/AP Photo; Cheryl Senter/AP Photo Rep. Chris Pappas is running against Republican Karoline Leavitt in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District.  The 1st District is located in the eastern region of the state.  If Leavitt beats Pappas in November, she will be the youngest woman ever elected to Congress.   Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas faces off…

Democratic Rep. Annie Kuster faces off against Republican Bob Burns in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District election

Mary Schwalm/AP Photo; Jim Cole/AP Photo; Insider Rep. Annie Kuster is running against Republican Bob Burns in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District.  The 2nd District is located in the largely rural western half of the state.  Kuster said the biggest issue this election season is abortion, while Burns said it is inflation.  Democratic Rep. Annie…

Rep. Dina Titus, six-term Democratic congresswoman, faces off against Republican Mark Robertson in Nevada’s 1st Congressional District election

Chase Stevens/AP Photo; Insider Rep. Dina Titus is running against Republican Mark Robertson in Nevada’s 1st Congressional District. The 1st District is located in Clark County, covering many Las Vegas suburbs. The once-deeply Democratic district was made competitive through redistricting.  Longtime Democratic Rep. Dina Titus faces off against Republican Mark Robertson in Nevada’s 1st Congressional…