The Starting Point is a snapshot of the news that occurred overnight and a preview of the stories we expect to cover today. Full Story »

The Starting Point is a snapshot of the news that occurred overnight and a preview of the stories we expect to cover today. Full Story »

Key Differences between Mark Dayton and Tom Emmer Full Story »

As a veteran, he has an interest in standing up for those who have served. He'd like to see the VA fully funded and the claims backlog cut in half. Full Story »

Illinois's 10th Congressional District came up for grabs this year when incumbent Rep. Mark Steven Kirk decided to pursue the Republican nomination for President Obama's former Senate seat, rather than seek re-election to his seat in the House. Democrat Dan Seals has a chance to break the Republican party's streak in the district and win this seat on his third attempt to join the House. Republican Robert Dold is giving him a run for his money, however, and the seat remains essentially a toss-up. Full Story »

Key Differences between Bill Keating and Jeffrey Perry: Full Story »

After having struggled to reach the position in rematches against former Rep. Chris Chocola, Joe Donnelly is hoping to earn another term. But he's facing Sarah Palin-endorsed Jackie Walorski, a factor that makes his district a bit more high-profile than usual. Full Story »

Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced in 2009 that she would not be seeking reelection in the 2010 gubernatorial race, which has left the field wide open for new candidates from all parties this time around. The former mayor of Stamford, Dan Malloy, threw his hat into the ring for the Democratic nomination early, which he won by a large margin. Former U.S. Ambassador and businessman Tom Foley won the Republican nomination, and both men are in a heated battle to win the seat. Malloy has a seven-point margin in his favor, and looks to widen that gap by winning over Connecticut's undecided voters. Full Story »

Written by Sylvia Cochran, Associated Content Full Story »

In 1986, O'Malley served as field director for Sen. Barbara Mikulski, becoming a legislative fellow in her office after her election. During college, O'Malley worked on Gary Hart's presidential campaign. Full Story »

Key Differences between Dan Kapanke and Ron Kind Full Story »

Running for her second term, incumbent Ann Kirkpatrick, a Democrat, will be fighting tooth and nail against Dr. Paul Gosar to keep representing Arizona's 1st U.S. Congressional District. Full Story »

John McHugh had represented this district, but he stepped down last fall when President Obama appointed him United States Secretary of the Army. Full Story »

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is in the political battle of his life, locked in a tough election with Republican health insurance CEO Charlie Baker. Complicating matters further, Patrick Cahill is running as an independent candidate. While Patrick is slightly favored in recent polls, it's an intensely close race, and it's impossible to determine who will win for certain at this time. A Sept. 26 poll shows Baker has caught up to Patrick. Full Story »

Incumbent Democrat Ron Klein won a second term representing Florida's 22nd congressional district in 2008, beating his opponent, Lt. Col. Full Story »

Florida's 2nd U.S. House District is the largest congressional district in the state, comprising all or parts of 16 different counties in Florida's rural panhandle. Full Story »

Singer John Hall scored a surprise win for Democrats in 2006. But it's a close election for him this year, as independents are generally siding with the Republicans and ready to oust Democrats who voted for TARP, the stimulus and health care reform. Hall voted for all three, a fact Republican challenger Nan Hayworth will try to use to her advantage. Full Story »

Vanessa Evans, Assoicated Content Full Story »