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CQ Roll Call May 18, 2013

Kyle Trygstad

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Kyle Trygstad, a D.C. native, covers House and Senate campaigns for Roll Call. Kyle came to the newspaper in 2010 after nearly three years at Real Clear Politics, where he covered the 2008 presidential and Congressional campaigns, as well as Capitol Hill. He began his journalism career at National Journal, first as a writer for the Hotline and later as a researcher for the Almanac of American Politics. Kyle also covered the Virginia Legislature as a stringer for newspapers around the state while attending college in Richmond.

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Mike Huckabee Endorses Rounds in GOP Primary #SDSEN

May 3, 2013

Former South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds landed a national conservative endorsement Friday that could help him in a potentially competitive Republican Senate primary.

Republicans Rush Kingston's House Seat #GA01 | The Field

May 3, 2013

Georgia Rep. Jack Kingston’s entrance into the Senate Republican primary means there will be at least three GOP-held, open-seat House races in the Peach State in 2014.

Hanabusa Makes Senate Bid Official #HISEN

May 2, 2013

Hawaii Rep. Colleen Hanabusa made it official Thursday — she’s running for the Democratic nomination for Senate.

First Republican Enters Race for Cassidy's House Seat #LA06

May 2, 2013

The grandson of a former champion Louisiana State University football coach is the first Republican to enter the race for the Bayou State’s open 6th District.

Bill Northey Passes on Iowa Race #IASEN

May 2, 2013

Another potential GOP candidate for Iowa’s open Senate seat has announced he will not run, leaving Republicans to continue their search for a strong prospect to run in this top pick-up opportunity.

GOP Tests Gay Candidate as 'New Generation Republican' in Poll #CA52

May 1, 2013

A new GOP poll tested former San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio, an openly gay Republican and potential congressional candidate, as a “new generation Republican” in the highly competitive 52nd District.

Democrats Blitz Markey's House Seat #MA05 | The Field

May 1, 2013

Rep. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has been the favorite to win the special election for Senate for months — which means his House seat has been an attractive spot for ambitious local Democrats for even longer.

Markey, Gomez Win Special-Election Primaries #MAsen

April 30, 2013

Rep. Edward J. Markey secured the Democratic nomination in the Massachusetts Senate special election on Tuesday night and is now favored to win the seat outright.

Jack Kingston Plans Announcement Tour for Thursday #GAsen

April 30, 2013

Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga., has scheduled two news conferences for Thursday — yet another indication he will become the third member of the state’s delegation to enter the Senate race.

House Democrats Spend More to Defeat Mark Sanford #SC01

April 29, 2013

House Democrats reported spending almost half a million dollars to defeat former Gov. Mark Sanford’s bid for South Carolina’s 1st District.

Branstad Takes Swipe at Steve King #IAsen

April 29, 2013

Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad told reporters Monday morning that he advised national Republicans to recruit an “Iowa problem solver” rather than “another congressman” to run for the Hawkeye State’s open Senate seat in 2014.

Five Things to Know About Tuesday's Massachusetts Senate Primary

April 28, 2013

Two weeks after the Boston Marathon bombing, Massachusetts voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to select nominees for the Senate special election.

Ron Paul Backs Paul Broun #GAsen

April 25, 2013

Former Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, endorsed Rep. Paul Broun, R-Ga., in what is shaping up to be Republicans’ widest and most unpredictable Senate primary.

Beekeeper Challenges Jeff Denham #CA10

April 24, 2013

A beekeeper and farmer from Kingsburg, Calif., announced Tuesday that he will challenge GOP Rep. Jeff Denham in a Central Valley district with swing potential.

Hawaii Senate Race Stokes Obama, Clinton Rift

April 24, 2013

The lingering fallout from the 2008 presidential primaries could rear its head in another congressional contest — this time in Hawaii.

Democrats Put Big-Sky Hopes on Schweitzer

April 23, 2013

Democrats don’t believe Sen. Max Baucus’ retirement will hurt their 2014 midterm election prospects — as long as their preferred recruit jumps into the race: former Gov. Brian Schweitzer.

Are Senate Democrats Schweitzer or Bust? #MTsen

April 23, 2013

Sen. Max Baucus’ surprising retirement announcement puts the onus on Democrats to recruit the state’s popular former governor, who could be the only candidate capable of holding the seat.

Hanabusa Will Primary Schatz for Senate #HIsen

April 23, 2013

Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, D-Hawaii, has decided to run for Senate and will likely make a public announcement in the Aloha State next week during recess, a source close to the congresswoman told CQ Roll Call.

Joe Miller: GOP Establishment Not 'Terribly Excited to See Me' #AKsen

April 22, 2013

Alaska Republican Joe Miller said he is leaning toward once again seeking his party’s nomination for Senate — likely to the chagrin of some GOP leaders in Anchorage and Washington, D.C.

Senate Democrats Raise Millions More Than NRSC

April 22, 2013

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee raised nearly $7 million more than its GOP counterpart in the first three months of this year.

Republicans Eye Bill Cassidy's Seat #LA06 | The Field

April 21, 2013

Editor’s Note: The field is a new, reoccurring series that examines the political landscape in specific House or Senate races. Want to read about the field for a particular district or state? We take requests: Tweet @rollcall with #thefield or email us at politics@cqrollcall.com.

After Bombing, Uneasy Transition Back to Politics #MAsen

April 18, 2013

Three days after the Boston Marathon bombing, the Democratic candidates for the Massachusetts special Senate election still aren’t sure how to proceed with an imminent primary.

House Retirement Watch Clues Found in First Fundraising Reports

April 17, 2013

Not a single House member hasannounced they will retirein 2014, but first-quarter fundraising reports indicate some may be headed in that direction.

First-Quarter Fundraising: Winners and Losers

April 16, 2013

Updated 4:00 p.m. | There were some dynamo fundraising reports filed by Monday’s deadline. And then there were some duds.

Alaska: GOP Recruit Concerned About State Party Turmoil

April 16, 2013

A top GOP recruit to challenge Sen. Mark Begich of Alaska is worried the turmoil roiling the state Republican Party is putting him and other potential candidates at a distinct disadvantage.

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