Senate Elections 2014

The 2014 United States Senate elections, to be held November 4, 2014, will give Republicans an opportunity to win a majority in the chamber. Prior to this election Dems will likely hold a 55-45 advantage (including an independent voting with the Dems).

Republicans will need to gain six seats in order to gain control of the Senate.

Five incumbent Dems have announced their retirement rather than run for relection, in these states:

* Iowa
* Michigan
* Montana
* South Dakota
* West Virginia

Four additional states where Dem incumbents are attempt to win reelection were won by the Republican presidential candidate in 2012, making them possible Republican gains: Arkansas (Mark Pryor), Alaska (Mark Begich), Louisiana (Mary Landrieu), and North Carolina (Kay Hagan). All told, there are about ten seats "in play" for possible Republican gains, of which Republicans need win only six.

In addition, two Republican incumbents are retiring: Saxby Chambliss (Georgia) and Mike Johanns (Nebraska), which will lead to spirited Republican primary contests in those states.

## Georgia Senate Republican Primary[edit]

Possible Candidates:[1]

* Rep. Paul Broun, M.D. (announced)
* Rep. Phil Gingrey, M.D.
* Rep. Tom Price, M.D.
* Rep. Jack Kingston
* Ross Tolleson
* Kelly Loeffler
* Karen Handel
* David Perdue

The primary date is Tuesday, July 15, 2014.

The nominee for Democrats is likely to be Rep. John Barrow, D-Ga.

## See also[edit]

* Top Races 2014

## References[edit]

1. ↑ http://atr.rollcall.com/georgia-new-poll-finds-close-race-in-gop-senate-primary/