by The ActBlue Team
435 races across the country—wondering which ones matter the most? Here we’ve highlighted eleven races that are expected to be among the closest races in the country. By the way, you’ll notice there are five Texas races here, resulting from the re-districting fiasco. Let’s show Tom DeLay his tricks aren’t working out quite the way he planned. Disagree with these picks? Make your own list!
County Supervisor Babbitt (D) is challenging incumbent Rep. Rick Renzi®.
State Rep. John Salazar (D) will face the winner of the August 10 GOP primary for the seat of retiring Rep. Scott McInnis®.
John Barrow (D) is challenging incumbent Rep. Max Burns®.
Nick Clooney (D), a well-known TV anchorman and now also well-known as the father of actor George Clooney, will face consultant Geoff Davis® for the seat currently held by retiring Rep. Ken Lucas (D).
Brian Higgins (D) will face Nancy Naples® for the seat of retiring Rep. Jack Quinn®.
Incumbent Rep. Sandlin (D) will face a challenge from Judge Louie Gohmert®.
Incumbent Rep. Lampson (D) will defend his seat against former Judge Ted Poe®.
Incumbent Rep. Edwards (D) will defend his seat against State Rep. Arlene Wohlgemuth®.
Rep. Stenholm (D) represented TX-11 prior to the recent redistricting; he is now competing with incumbent Rep. Randy Neugebauer® in TX-19.
Rep. Frost (D) represented TX-24 prior to the recent redistricting; he is now competing with incumbent Rep. Pete Sessions® in TX-32.
Dave Ross (D) will face Dave Reichert® for the seat of retiring Rep. Jennifer Dunn®.
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