Jeremy E. and Karen G. drjmatch@yahoo.com At this point in the election races, our focus for the Senate is on races that are close enough to go either way, with the aim of trying to get to a fillibuster-proof 60 seats. For the House, our focus is different. Obviously, the House majority itself isn't at issue, but it is important for now and for the long-term to strengthen the progressive character of the party, so here we are targeting House races which are close and in which the Democratic candidate has especially good progressive credentials. public true 4700.00 5 Mark Begich false AK-Sen mark begich 4800.00 286420.34 10849 http://www.begich.com https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/19109 425.00 2 Mark Begich is running against Ted Stevens, and the race is, amazingly, statistically tied, despite the fact that Stevens is on trial for corruption. But Stevens won his last race with a 78% vote, so this is the best chance in many years to pick up this seat. Al Franken false MN-Sen franken 4800.00 512622.75 17067 http://www.alfranken.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/16471 600.00 3 This is still neck and neck. Given that it's Minnesota, and that Obama is way ahead, Franken looks to do well. But it's a key race and a must-win in the race to 60. Jim Martin false GA-Sen martin 4800.00 1699479.17 28711 http://www.martinforsenate.com https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/19359 875.00 5 Jim Martin is running against the contemptible Saxby Chambliss, perhaps best known for the disgusting campaign 6 years ago against Max Clelund. Martin has picked up ground in the last few weeks and is now running essentially even with Chambliss. Ronnie Musgrove false MS-Sen musgrove 4800.00 467378.40 5217 http://musgroveforsenate.net/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/18711 400.00 1 In this special election, Musgrove is up against Roger Wicker who was appointed to take Trent Lott's seat after his resignation. Musgrove has cut into Wicker's lead and is now polling within the margin of error. Especially if there is a low GOP turnout, this seat is within sight. Kay Hagan false NC-Sen hagan 4800.00 2393166.73 18694 http://kayhagan.com https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/18560 650.00 4 Kay Hagan is in a dead-heat with Elizabeth Dole in a state that is blue enough that Obama might take it. This is our best chance to pick up a Southern seat. Bruce Lunsford false KY-Sen bruce lunsford 4800.00 125862.82 3518 http://www.bruce2008.com https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/20008 400.00 1 This one's a bit longer of a shot. But Lunsford is a few percentage points away from unseating GOP Minority Leader McConnell, who makes Trent Lott look like a decent guy by comparison. Dan Maffei false NY-25 maffei 4800.00 121762.07 5758 http://www.maffeiforcongress.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/17953 225.00 2 A true progressive, Maffei nearly won this formerly solidly GOP district in 2006. He is narrowly leading incumbant Jim Walsh, but this district is still very much in play. A great opportunity not just to pick up another Democratic seat, but a solidly progressive one. Jim Himes false CT-04 himes 4800.00 132986.54 5102 http://himesforcongress.com https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/17972 225.00 2 A very progressive voice in a dead heat with GOP incumbent Christopher Shays. Gary Peters false MI-09 peters 4800.00 818761.03 3746 http://petersforcongress.com https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/18229 225.00 2 With the McCain camp folding up the tent in Michigan, Peters, who has a narrow lead in the polls over Joe Knollenberg, would be an important new progressive voice. Victoria Wulsin false OH-02 wulsin 4800.00 89288.93 1594 http://www.wulsinforcongress.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/17969 225.00 2 A very strong progressive now in a dead heat with the very right-wing Jean Schmidt. Charlie Brown false CA-04 brown 4800.00 270052.16 11135 http://www.brown4congress.org https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/16314 225.00 2 Charlie Brown is one of the favorites of the grassroots progressive movement. Running now just few points ahead of Tom McClintock, this is a chance to replace a hard-core right ideologue with a strong progressive in a rural and traditionally very conservative district. Gary Trauner false WY-01 trauner 4800.00 464887.34 8592 http://www.traunerforcongress.com/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/18216 225.00 2 A solid progressive in a tough race for Wyoming's sole House seat, Trauner is tied with Republican Cynthia Lummis for this open seat.