August 23, 2006

Primaries In Alaska, Wyoming And Oklahoma

1980 was the last cycle in which more than one incumbent Senator was defeated in a primary. In fact, four went down that year: Sens. Richard Stone (D-FL), Donald Stewart (D-AL), Mike Gravel (D-AK), and Jacob Javits (R-NY). Chafee and Akaka (joining Lieberman) could make it 3 this cycle. And with Frank Murkowski's loss, he could be added since he's an ex-senator (and beneficiary of the original 1980 record).

Alaska primary results

Oklahoma primary results

Wyoming primary results

BTW, take note of GOP Rep. Barbara Cubin's primary showing, which was lower than both Tom DeLay and Bob Ney. Only PA 10's embattled incumbent Don Sherwood received less this cycle for a non-freshman incumbent. She barely nabbed 60%. Dem nominee Gary Trauner has raised real money (and could write his own check or so we hear). This may be a dark horse race no more. Also, OK LG Mary Fallin will be the next member of Congress from OK's 5th District after her runoff victory last night.

Posted at 07:19 AM

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