United States Congress

Overview Senate Members House Members Recent News General overview The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the United States of America federal government. It consists of two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives, with members chosen through direct election. It meets in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.. Senate See also: United States Senate The Senate is the upper house of Congress. Each U.S state is represented by two senators, regardless of population. This ensures equal representation of each state in the Senate. U.S. Senators serve staggered six-year terms. According to the U.S. Constitution, Senators must meet the following requirements: Be at least 30 years old Be a U.S. citizen for at least nine years Be a resident of the state he or she represents House of Representatives See also: United States House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives, commonly referred to as "the House", is the lower house of Congress. Each state receives representation in the House in proportion to its population, but is entitled to at least one Representative. The total number of voting representatives is currently fixed at 435. There are also five delegates and one resident commissioner, who do not have full voting rights. House representatives serve two-year terms. According to the U.S. Constitution, Representatives must meet the following requirements: Be at least 25 years old Be a U.S. citizen for at least seven years Be a resident of the state he or she represents Word meaning The term congress not only refers to the collective legislative body, but also to a specific two-year period. For example, the congress for the years 2011-2012 is also called the 112th U.S. Congress. U.S. Constitution “ All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. ” —United States Constitution, Article 1, Section 1 The formation and powers of congress are laid out in ten sections of Article I of the United States Constitution: Section 1: Gives all legislative powers to Congress Section 2: Defines the basic formation of the House of Representatives and the qualifications for its members Section 3: Defines the basic formation of the Senate and the qualifications for its members Section 4: Defines how elections are held Section 5: Defines how legislative meetings should be conducted Section 6: Gives compensation for services to members, provides certain freedoms from arrest during sessions, limits membership in other civil offices Section 7: Defines how bills originate and become law Section 8: Lists specific powers granted to congress Section 9: Provides limits to certain powers Section 10: Limits certain powers of the states Elections 2012 See also: U.S. Congress elections, 2012 A total of 468 seats in the U.S. Congress were up for election on November 6, 2012. U.S. House In a year where Barack Obama won re-election by 126 electoral votes, the Republican party maintained their control of the U.S. House winning 234 seats. The Democrats did make some gains, winning 201 seats. This is up from the 193 seats they held prior to the election. This election marks only the fourth time in 100 years that the party that pulled the most total popular votes nationwide did not win control of the House. U.S. Senate The Democratic Party retained control over the chamber, winning 25 of the 33 seats. With Republican candidates winning only eight seats, this was the worst performance by a major party since the 1950s. See also United States Senate United States House of Representatives U.S. Congress elections, 2012 External links U.S. Senate website U.S. House of Representatives website THOMAS Text archive of all congressional legislation. References The Current Senate The following is a simple list of the current members of the U.S. Senate broken down by state. Alabama Jeff Sessions Richard Shelby Alaska Lisa Murkowski Mark Begich Arizona Jeff Flake John McCain Arkansas John Boozman Mark Pryor California Barbara Boxer Dianne Feinstein Colorado Mark Udall Michael Bennet Connecticut Chris Murphy (Connecticut) Richard Blumenthal Delaware Tom Carper Florida Bill Nelson (Florida) Marco Rubio Georgia Johnny Isakson Saxby Chambliss Hawaii Brian E. Schatz Mazie K. Hirono Idaho Jim Risch Mike Crapo Illinois Dick Durbin Mark Kirk Indiana Dan Coats Joe Donnelly Iowa Chuck Grassley Tom Harkin Kansas Jerry Moran Pat Roberts Kentucky Mitch McConnell Rand Paul Louisiana David Vitter Mary Landrieu Maine Angus King Susan Collins Maryland Barbara Mikulski Ben Cardin Massachusetts Elizabeth Warren Mo Cowan Michigan Carl Levin Debbie Stabenow Minnesota Al Franken Amy Klobuchar Mississippi Roger Wicker Thad Cochran Missouri Claire McCaskill Roy Blunt Montana Jon Tester Max Baucus Nebraska Deb Fischer Mike Johanns Nevada Dean Heller Harry Reid New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen Kelly Ayotte New Jersey Bob Menendez Jeff Chiesa New Mexico Martin Heinrich Tom Udall New York Chuck Schumer Kirsten Gillibrand North Carolina Kay Hagan Richard Burr North Dakota Heidi Heitkamp John Hoeven Ohio Rob Portman Sherrod Brown Oklahoma Jim Inhofe Tom Coburn Oregon Jeff Merkley Ron Wyden Pennsylvania Bob Casey, Jr. Pat Toomey Rhode Island Jack Reed Sheldon Whitehouse South Carolina Lindsey Graham Tim Scott South Dakota John Thune Tim Johnson, South Dakota Tennessee Bob Corker Lamar Alexander Texas John Cornyn Ted Cruz Utah Mike Lee Orrin Hatch Vermont Bernie Sanders Patrick Leahy Virginia Mark Warner Tim Kaine Washington Maria Cantwell Patty Murray West Virginia Jay Rockefeller Joe Manchin III Wisconsin Ron Johnson (Wisconsin) Tammy Baldwin Wyoming John Barrasso Mike Enzi The Current House of Representatives The following is a simple list of the current members of the U.S. Representatives broken down by state. Alabama Jo Bonner Martha Roby Mike Rogers (Alabama) Mo Brooks Robert Aderholt Spencer Bachus Terri Sewell Alaska Don Young Arizona Ann Kirkpatrick David Schweikert Ed Pastor Kyrsten Sinema Matt Salmon Paul Gosar Raul Grijalva Ron Barber Trent Franks Arkansas Rick Crawford (Arkansas) Steve Womack Tim Griffin Tom Cotton California Adam Schiff Alan Lowenthal Ami Bera Anna Eshoo Barbara Lee Brad Sherman Buck McKeon Dana Rohrabacher Darrell Issa David G. Valadao Devin Nunes Doris Matsui Doug LaMalfa Duncan Hunter Edward R. Royce Eric Swalwell Gary Miller George Miller Gloria Negrete McLeod Grace Napolitano Henry Waxman Jackie Speier Janice Hahn Jared Huffman Jeff Denham Jerry McNerney Jim Costa John Campbell (California) John Garamendi Juan Vargas Judy Chu Julia Brownley Karen Bass Ken Calvert Kevin McCarthy (California) Linda Sanchez Lois Capps Loretta Sanchez Lucille Roybal-Allard Mark Takano Maxine Waters Mike Honda Mike Thompson (California) Nancy Pelosi Paul Cook Raul Ruiz Sam Farr Scott Peters Susan Davis Tom McClintock Tony Cardenas Xavier Becerra Zoe Lofgren Colorado Cory Gardner Diana DeGette Doug Lamborn Ed Perlmutter Jared Polis Mike Coffman Scott Tipton Connecticut Elizabeth Esty Jim Himes Joe Courtney John B. Larson Rosa L. DeLauro Delaware John C. Carney Jr. Florida Alan Grayson Alcee L. Hastings Ander Crenshaw Bill Posey C. W. Bill Young Corrine Brown Daniel Webster (Florida) Debbie Wasserman Schultz Dennis A. Ross Frederica Wilson Gus M. Bilirakis Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Jeff Miller (Florida) Joe Garcia (Florida) John L. Mica Kathy Castor Lois Frankel Mario Diaz-Balart Patrick Murphy (Florida) Richard B. Nugent Ron DeSantis Steve Southerland II Ted Yoho Theodore E. Deutch Thomas J. Rooney Trey Radel Vern Buchanan Georgia Austin Scott David Scott (Georgia) Doug Collins Henry C. Johnson, Jr. Jack Kingston John Barrow John Lewis (Georgia) Lynn A. Westmoreland Paul C. Broun Phil Gingrey Rob Woodall Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. Tom Graves Tom Price Hawaii Colleen Hanabusa Tulsi Gabbard Idaho Michael K. Simpson Raul Labrador Illinois Aaron Schock Adam Kinzinger Bill Foster Bobby L. Rush Brad Schneider Cheri Bustos Daniel Lipinski Danny K. Davis Jan Schakowsky John Shimkus Luis V. Gutierrez Mike Quigley Peter Roskam Randy Hultgren Robin Kelly Rodney Davis (Illinois) Tammy Duckworth William Enyart Indiana Andre Carson Jackie Walorski Larry Bucshon Luke Messer Marlin Stutzman Peter J. Visclosky Susan Brooks Todd C. Young Todd Rokita Iowa Bruce Braley Dave Loebsack Steve King (Iowa) Tom Latham Kansas Kevin Yoder Lynn Jenkins Mike Pompeo Tim Huelskamp Kentucky Andy Barr Brett Guthrie Ed Whitfield Hal Rogers John Yarmuth Thomas Massie Louisiana Bill Cassidy Cedric Richmond Charles Boustany Jr. John Fleming (Louisiana) Rodney Alexander Steve Scalise Maine Chellie Pingree Mike Michaud Maryland Andrew Harris Chris Van Hollen Donna Edwards Dutch Ruppersberger Elijah Cummings John Delaney John Sarbanes Steny Hoyer Massachusetts Bill Keating Ed Markey Jim McGovern John Tierney Joseph Kennedy III Michael Capuano Niki Tsongas Richard E. Neal Stephen Lynch Michigan Bill Huizenga Candice Miller Dan Benishek Dan Kildee Dave Camp Fred Upton Gary Peters John Conyers, Jr. John D. Dingell, Jr. Justin Amash Kerry Bentivolio Mike Rogers (Michigan) Sandy Levin Tim Walberg Minnesota Betty McCollum Collin Peterson Erik Paulsen John Kline Keith Ellison Michele Bachmann Rick Nolan Tim Walz Mississippi Alan Nunnelee Bennie Thompson Gregg Harper Steven Palazzo Missouri Ann Wagner Billy Long Blaine Luetkemeyer Emanuel Cleaver Jason Smith (Missouri representative) Sam Graves Vicky Hartzler William Lacy Clay Montana Steve Daines Nebraska Adrian Smith Jeff Fortenberry Lee Terry Nevada Dina Titus Joe Heck Mark Amodei Steven Horsford New Hampshire Annie Kuster Carol Shea-Porter New Jersey Albio Sires Bill Pascrell Chris Smith (New Jersey) Donald Payne Jr. Frank LoBiondo Frank Pallone Jon Runyan Leonard Lance Rob Andrews Rodney Frelinghuysen Rush D. Holt, Jr. Scott Garrett New Mexico Ben Ray Lujan Michelle Lujan Grisham Steve Pearce New York Bill Owens Brian Higgins Carolyn B. Maloney Carolyn McCarthy Charles B. Rangel Chris Collins Chris Gibson Dan Maffei Eliot Engel Grace Meng Gregory W. Meeks Hakeem Jeffries Jerrold Nadler Jose E. Serrano Joseph Crowley Louise Slaughter Michael Grimm Nita Lowey Nydia Velazquez Paul Tonko Peter T. King Richard L. Hanna Sean Maloney Steve Israel Tim Bishop Tom Reed Yvette D. Clarke North Carolina David Price G.K. Butterfield George E.B. Holding Howard Coble Mark Meadows (North Carolina) Melvin L. Watt Mike McIntyre Patrick T. McHenry Renee Ellmers Richard Hudson Robert Pittenger Virginia Foxx Walter B. Jones North Dakota Kevin Cramer Ohio Bill Johnson (Ohio) Bob Gibbs Brad Wenstrup David Joyce Jim Jordan Jim Renacci John A. Boehner Joyce Beatty Marcia L. Fudge Marcy Kaptur Michael R. Turner Patrick J. Tiberi Robert E. Latta Steve Chabot Steve Stivers Tim Ryan (Ohio) Oklahoma Frank D. Lucas James Lankford Jim Bridenstine Markwayne Mullin Tom Cole Oregon Earl Blumenauer Greg Walden Kurt Schrader Peter DeFazio Suzanne Bonamici Pennsylvania Allyson Schwartz Bill Shuster Chaka Fattah Charles W. Dent Glenn Thompson Jim Gerlach Joseph R. Pitts Keith Rothfus Lou Barletta Matt Cartwright Michael Doyle (Pennsylvania Congress) Michael G. Fitzpatrick Mike Kelly (Pennsylvania) Patrick Meehan Robert A. Brady Scott Perry Tim Murphy (Pennsylvania) Tom Marino Rhode Island David N. Cicilline Jim Langevin South Carolina James E. Clyburn Jeff Duncan Joe Wilson Mark Sanford Mick Mulvaney Tom Rice (South Carolina) Trey Gowdy South Dakota Kristi Noem Tennessee Charles J. Fleischmann Diane Black Jim Cooper John J. Duncan, Jr. Marsha Blackburn Phil Roe Scott DesJarlais Stephen Lee Fincher Steve Cohen Texas Al Green Beto O'Rourke Bill Flores Blake Farenthold Eddie Bernice Johnson Filemon Vela Gene Green Henry Cuellar Jeb Hensarling Joaquin Castro Joe Barton John Carter John Culberson Kay Granger Kenny Marchant Kevin Brady Lamar S. Smith Lloyd Doggett Louie Gohmert Mac Thornberry Marc Veasey Michael C. Burgess Michael McCaul Mike Conaway Pete Gallego Pete Olson Pete Sessions Ralph Hall Randy Neugebauer Randy Weber Roger Williams (Texas) Rubén Hinojosa Sam Johnson Sheila Jackson-Lee Steve Stockman Ted Poe Utah Chris Stewart Jason Chaffetz Jim Matheson Rob Bishop Vermont Peter Welch Virginia Bob Goodlatte Eric Cantor Frank Wolf Gerald Connolly Jim Moran Morgan Griffith Randy Forbes Robert C. Scott Robert Hurt Robert J. Wittman Scott Rigell Washington Adam Smith Cathy McMorris Rodgers Dave Reichert Denny Heck Derek Kilmer Doc Hastings Jaime Herrera Beutler Jim McDermott (Washington) Rick Larsen Suzan DelBene West Virginia David McKinley Nick Rahall Shelley Moore Capito Wisconsin Gwen Moore Jim Sensenbrenner Mark Pocan Paul Ryan Reid Ribble Ron Kind Sean Duffy Tom Petri Wyoming Cynthia Lummis Noem decides not to challenge Rounds in South Dakota Senate race, Jun 14, 2013 State rep. joins crowded Georgia congressional race, Jun 13, 2013 Republican nominee wins Missouri congressional special election, Jun 04, 2013 Candidates seek congressional seat in Missouri special election, Jun 03, 2013 Bachmann will not seek re-election in 2014, May 29, 2013 Iowa GOP facing a potentially messy primary for U.S. Senate in 2014, May 25, 2013 Bonner announces resignation, May 23, 2013 Mel Watt nominated to Federal Housing Finance Agency, May 15, 2013 Hanabusa announces run for U.S. Senate seat in Hawaii, May 14, 2013 Utah's delegation makes headlines in Congress, May 13, 2013 New Mexico senator demands mineral payments, May 13, 2013 Sanford defeats Colbert-Busch for 1st district seat, May 07, 2013 Special election battle for South Carolina seat nearing an end, May 06, 2013 Longtime Rep, Republican newcomer win nominations in Massachusetts special election, May 01, 2013 Sanford and Colbert-Busch Go Head-to-Head in Only Debate, Apr 30, 2013 Sessions Attacks Immigration Reform Bill's Welfare Provisions, Apr 30, 2013 Proposed bill would limit federal ammunition purchases, Apr 30, 2013 Candidates in 2014 Congressional races forming but still unclear, Apr 29, 2013 Discussion begins on possible candidates for Senate seat in South Dakota, Apr 29, 2013 Reps battle for the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts primary election, Apr 29, 2013 Potential list of candidates for Harkin's Senate seat shrinks as Iowa Lt. Gov. Reynolds decides against run, Apr 26, 2013 Baucus will not seek reelection in 2014, Apr 23, 2013 Coburn and Inhofe vote on gun control debate, Apr 15, 2013 South Dakota Senator backs same-sex marriage, Apr 15, 2013 Candidate declares for Minnesota's 2nd district election in 2014, Apr 15, 2013 Democrat wins easily in Illinois special election, Apr 10, 2013 U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz finally files for 2014 governor race in Pennslvania, Apr 09, 2013 Sanford defeats runoff primary challenger, advances to general election, Apr 03, 2013 Battle for nomination continues in South Carolina's 1st district, Apr 01, 2013 David Rouzer to run for Congress again in 2014, Mar 31, 2013 U.S. Senate special election campaigns fizzle in Massachusetts, Mar 29, 2013 South Dakota Senator announces plan to retire in 2014, Mar 28, 2013 House race puts Illinois candidate's job in jeopardy, Mar 21, 2013 Former governor advances to runoff primary in South Carolina, Mar 19, 2013 Voters in South Carolina prepare for special primary election, Mar 18, 2013 Inhofe supports drone fillibuster, Mar 14, 2013 Bachmann may face a rematch in 2014 for Minnesota Congress seat, Mar 14, 2013 Ron Wyden sole Senate Democrat to back Paul's filibuster, Mar 07, 2013 Arguments made in North Carolina redistricting lawsuit, Feb 28, 2013 Nevada congressional delegation working on bipartisan public lands bill, Feb 28, 2013 Pennsylvania potentials queue up for 2014 Congress elections, Feb 28, 2013 Kelly wins the Democratic primary; Republican candidate still uncertain, Feb 26, 2013 Hurricane Sandy relief amendment passed, Feb 14, 2013 Iowa Rep. Braley officially running for Tom Harkin's U.S. Senate seat, Feb 14, 2013 Republicans struggle in search for Brown replacement in Massachusetts, Feb 10, 2013 Longtime U.S. Senator from Iowa Tom Harkin won't seek re-election, Jan 31, 2013 West Virginia redistricting lawsuit leaves U.S. courts, Jan 31, 2013 Massachusetts Governor appoints new Senator, Jan 30, 2013 Ballotpedia releases margin of victory analysis for 2012 congressional elections, Jan 29, 2013 Congresswoman Emerson resigns, Jan 28, 2013 U.S. Senator Chambliss announces retirement, Jan 28, 2013 Rockefeller announces retirement from U.S. Senate, opening race for W.V. seat, Jan 16, 2013 Jenny Sanford announces she will not run for House special election, Jan 15, 2013 Franken seeks to improve access to mental health care in the criminal justice system, Jan 12, 2013 In February primary, 22 will jockey for Jackson's seat, Jan 09, 2013 GOP Senate leader targets New Mexico icon for spending cuts, Jan 09, 2013 Hawaii Gov. 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leads in Maryland Senate race, Oct 15, 2012 By the numbers: Comparing Texas' 23rd congressional district candidates, Oct 15, 2012 Kentucky: Chandler-Barr race intensifies, Oct 15, 2012 Senator Brown, challenger Warren debate in Lowell, Oct 02, 2012 Connecticut congressional race heats up, Sep 30, 2012 Heinrich remains out front in U.S. Senate polling, Sep 30, 2012 Early voting gets underway in Iowa, Sep 27, 2012 Political veterans face election rematch in Maine’s 2nd district, Sep 25, 2012 Virginia's US Senate nominees debate before the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Sep 21, 2012 U.S. Senate race in Connecticut heats up, Sep 15, 2012 2012 elections review: Seven incumbents fall in Rhode Island legislative primaries, Sep 12, 2012 2012 elections review: Delaware voters choose winners in congressional, legislative primaries, Sep 12, 2012 2012 elections review: Results still coming in for New Hampshire legislative primaries, Sep 12, 2012 2012 elections preview: Rhode Island voters to 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preview: Oklahoma voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries, Jun 25, 2012 2012 elections preview: Utah voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries, Jun 25, 2012 2012 elections preview: Colorado voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries, Jun 25, 2012 Candidates win primary runoff elections in Arkansas to advance to November election, Jun 15, 2012 Early voting has begun in Utah, Jun 14, 2012 Ohio to mail absentee applications to all voters, Jun 14, 2012 2012 elections review: No incumbents defeated in Maine, Jun 13, 2012 2012 elections review: Smooth sailing for incumbents in Nevada primaries, Jun 13, 2012 2012 elections review: North Dakota voters select winners in congressional, legislative primaries, Jun 13, 2012 2012 elections review: Amid candidate access chaos, South Carolina holds congressional, legislative primaries, Jun 13, 2012 2012 elections review:Smooth sailing for incumbents in Virginia congressional primaries, Jun 13, 2012 2012 elections preview: South Carolina voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries, Jun 11, 2012 2012 elections preview: Virginia voters to select winners in congressional primaries, Jun 11, 2012 2012 elections preview: Nevada voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries, Jun 11, 2012 2012 elections preview: North Dakota voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries, Jun 11, 2012 2012 elections preview: Maine voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries, Jun 11, 2012 2012 elections review: California primary marked by new Top Two Open Primary Act, Jun 06, 2012 2012 elections review:New Mexico legislative incumbents lose seats in primaries, Jun 06, 2012 2012 elections review:Four State House incumbents defeated in South Dakota primaries, Jun 06, 2012 2012 elections review:Four incumbents defeated in Montana primaries, Jun 06, 2012 2012 elections review:New Jersey incumbent defeated after redistricting eliminated district, Jun 06, 2012 2012 elections review: Republican convention required to select candidate for Iowa House, Jun 06, 2012 2012 elections preview: South Dakota voters to select winners in congressional, state legislative primaries, Jun 04, 2012 2012 elections preview: California voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries, Jun 04, 2012 2012 elections preview: Montana voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries, Jun 04, 2012 2012 elections preview: New Mexico voters to select winners in congressional, state legislative primaries, Jun 04, 2012 2012 elections preview: Iowa voters to select winners in congressional, state legislative primaries, Jun 04, 2012 2012 elections preview: New Jersey voters to select winners in congressional primaries, Jun 04, 2012 Pascrell and Rothman seek to distinguish themselves ahead of June 5 primary, May 31, 2012 Congressional candidate with unusual name to appear on Florida ballots, May 31, 2012 Vick withdraws from congressional race after DUI arrest, May 31, 2012 Fifteen primary runoff elections to be held in North Carolina, one declined, May 31, 2012 Kansas candidates for U.S. Congress, state legislature have until June 11 to file, May 31, 2012 2012 elections review: Several incumbents toppled in Texas primaries, May 30, 2012 Former Governor Lingle files for U.S. Senate, May 29, 2012 2012 elections preview: Texas voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries, May 29, 2012 2012 elections review: Two incumbents defeated in Arkansas primaries, May 23, 2012 2012 elections review: One incumbent toppled in Kentucky primaries, May 23, 2012 2012 elections preview: Kentucky voters to select primary winners in congressional, legislative races, May 21, 2012 2012 elections preview: Arkansas voters to select primary winners in congressional, legislative races, May 21, 2012 2012 elections review: Big defeats for two incumbents in OR legislative primaries, May 16, 2012 2012 elections review: Incumbents safe in NE legislative primaries, May 16, 2012 Democrats in New Jersey's 10th gather union endorsements, May 16, 2012 2012 elections review: Five incumbents ousted in ID legislative primaries, May 16, 2012 South Dakota Secretary of State reminds voters to register, May 15, 2012 2012 elections preview: Nebraska voters prepare for congressional and legislative primaries, May 14, 2012 2012 elections preview: Oregon voters prepare for congressional and legislative primaries, May 14, 2012 2012 elections preview: Idaho voters prepare for congressional and legislative primaries, May 14, 2012 2012 elections review: Little surprise in West Virginia primaries, May 09, 2012 2012 elections review: Six incumbent state reps toppled in NC legislative primaries, May 09, 2012 2012 elections review: Lugar's defeat in U.S. Senate primary headlines Indiana primaries, May 09, 2012 2012 elections preview: West Virginia voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries, May 07, 2012 2012 elections preview: What to watch for in North Carolina congressional and legislative primaries, May 07, 2012 2012 elections preview: Indiana voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries, May 07, 2012 Candidate too late says South Dakota Secretary of State, Apr 30, 2012 Incumbent Democrat Tim Holden's defeat highlights Pennsylvania congressional and legislative primaries, Apr 25, 2012 2012 elections preview: While most primaries in Pennsylvania will be uncontested races, a few stand out, Apr 23, 2012 Candidates fight to get on South Dakota ballot, Apr 15, 2012 Incumbents sweep uneventful congressional primaries in Maryland, Apr 03, 2012 Candidate filing deadline passes in South Dakota, Apr 03, 2012 2012 elections preview: Before facing a tough re-election challenge in November, Bartlett must survive primary, Apr 02, 2012 2012 elections: Several incumbents toppled in Illinois congressional and state legislative primaries, Mar 21, 2012 2012 Elections preview: Congressional, state legislative primaries in Illinois highlighted by incumbent battles, Mar 19, 2012 Maryland's Mikulski to set record as longest serving female member of Congress, Mar 15, 2012 Former Rep. sues after being barred from polls, Mar 14, 2012 2012 elections: Incumbents sweep congressional primaries in Alabama, Mississippi, Mar 13, 2012 2012 Elections preview: Bachus and Bonner targeted in Alabama, Mississippi incumbents are more secure, Mar 13, 2012 2012 elections: The other Ohio primary election results, Mar 07, 2012 2012 Elections preview: Kaptur-Kucinich battle one of several Ohio primary showdowns, Mar 05, 2012 Early voting down in Tennessee, Feb 29, 2012 Maine's Olympia Snowe will not seek re-election to U.S. Senate, Feb 29, 2012 Early and absentee voting begins in Tennesee, Feb 15, 2012 Cunningham files for judicial review over disqualification from Congressional primary in Illinois, Feb 09, 2012