Ex-South Dakota LG Won’t Challenge Johnson
Steve Kirby (R) removed his name from consideration as a candidate.
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Steve Kirby (R) removed his name from consideration as a candidate.
Steve Kirby (R) announced Monday that he would not run for Senate this year. Kirby’s move leaves the NRSC without a top-tier candidate in GOP-leaning South Dakota, and would appear to make Sen.
In an interview with Roll Call Executive Editor Morton M. Kondracke, he displayed his signature passion and outrage over the state of health care legislation.
Steve Stivers (R) is going to win big in the Columbus-area district held by retiring Rep. Deborah Pryce (R).
Steve Kirby (R) said Tuesday that he was delaying a planned announcement on whether he will challenge Sen.
Pete Wilson (R) — and McClintock should be well-positioned to defeat the Democratic nominee in November.
Pete Domenici (R) — are losing valuable seniority in Congress. Miller is a 61-year-old public health care professional who served on now-Sen.
Ric Keller (R-Fla.), will be keeping readers informed up to the minute, Boehner spokesman Michael Steel says.
Gordon Smith (R) in November. Kitzhaber served two terms as governor before leaving office in 2002.
John Doolittle (R). McClintock currently represents a legislative district located in Southern California, adjacent to Rep. Elton Gallegly’s (R) 24th district.
Steve Kirby (R) said Monday that he expects to announce today whether he will run for Senate this year. “We are announcing one way or the other [Tuesday] morning.
Richard Baker (R) in Louisiana’s GOP-leaning 6th district.
John Shadegg (R) in the Republican-leaning 3rd district, has been endorsed by Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D) and former Rep. Sam Coppersmith (D).
Steve Kirby (R) said Wednesday that he remains undecided as to whether he’ll run for Senate this year against Sen. Tim Johnson (D), although he expects to make up his mind by Monday.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has prohibited the spouses of any of his staff from lobbying his office.
Steve Pearce (R), who is running for Senate. — David M. Drucker
Chuck Hagel (R). — David M. Drucker
Bill Sali (R). Grant lost to Sali by 5 points in the previous cycle in the solidly Republican 1st district. But he performed much better than some political analysts anticipated in that race.
Steve Kirby (R) told The Associated Press last week that he is strongly considering running for Senate this year. A telephone message left for Kirby on Monday was not returned.
John Doolittle (R), has been endorsed by 11 Members of the state Assembly.