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CQ Roll Call June 20, 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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Stories by Kyle Trygstad:

Conservative Group Launches Second Attack Against Pryor #ARSEN

June 5, 2013

Senate Conservatives Action will launch Wednesday the second in a series of three TV ads in Arkansas against Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor.

Pallone Prepares Senate Special Election Run #NJSEN

June 4, 2013

New Jersey Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. has called at least a dozen Democrats in the state to inform them he is running for Senate, according to a source who has spoken with the congressman.

Poll: Markey's Lead Increases in Special Election #MASEN

June 4, 2013

A new automated poll out Tuesday found Rep. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., with a 12-point lead over Republican Gabriel Gomez in the upcoming Senate special election.

Christie Sets Special Election for October (Updated) #NJSEN

June 4, 2013

Updated 2:40 p.m. | New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie set the special election to replace the late Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg for Oct. 16, with a special primary to elect nominees on Aug. 13.

Osborn Is First Republican to Enter Senate Race #NESEN

June 3, 2013

Former state Treasurer Shane Osborn is the first Republican to enter the wide-open GOP primary for Nebraska’s open Senate seat.

Christie Holds Keys to Lautenberg Succession (Updated) #NJSEN

June 3, 2013

Updated 6:45 p.m. | The Monday morning death of Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg, D-N.J., who had already been planning to retire, shifted the race to replace him into overdrive — with an imminent appointment of an interim senator looming and the potential for a special election this November.

First Senate Democrat Airs 2014 Ad (Video) #ARSEN

May 31, 2013

Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., doesn’t have an opponent yet, but he’s being forced to play defense anyway.

Hagan Gets First Major GOP Challenger #NCSEN

May 31, 2013

North Carolina state Speaker Thom Tillis announced Friday he will challenge Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan.

Al Franken Vs. the Unknown #MNSEN

May 30, 2013

The first Minnesota Republican to challenge Democratic Sen. Al Franken piqued both curiosity and optimism within the state’s GOP circles. Finance executive Mike McFadden, who heads a Minneapolis management firm, is a largely unknown quantity in state politics, aside from a few donations.

Aloha, Campaign Manager #HISEN | Shop Talk

May 30, 2013

Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz has hired Clay Schroers to manage his campaign for next year’s highly competitive Democratic primary.

Fortenberry not Running for Senate #NESEN

May 29, 2013

Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb., announced Wednesday he will seek re-election instead of running for the state’s open Senate seat.

Mark Pryor Going on the Air #ARSEN

May 29, 2013

Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., will launch a television ad campaign on Friday — 17 months before this cycle’s most vulnerable incumbent faces voters in the general election.

Why Some Democrats Aren't Happy About Bachmann's Exit

May 29, 2013

Not every Democrat is cheering Rep. Michele Bachmann’s upcoming exit from Congress — specifically the party’s bean counters.

Obama Backs Markey for Senate #MASEN

May 28, 2013

President Barack Obama on Tuesday endorsed Rep. Ed Markey, D-Mass., with just four weeks left in the increasingly competitive special election for Senate.

Pryor Can't Escape 2010 Comparison

May 27, 2013

Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., has had a target on his back since November 2010.

Gov. Heineman Won't Seek Senate #NESEN

May 25, 2013

Gov. Dave Heineman announced Saturday that he will not seek Nebraska’s open Senate seat, inviting a free-for-all in the Republican primary.

Grassley Chief Will Seek Senate #IASEN

May 24, 2013

David Young, a longtime chief of staff to Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, intends to run for Senate in the Hawkeye State, a GOP source confirmed to CQ Roll Call.

Jo Bonner to Resign From Congress Soon (Updated) #AL01

May 23, 2013

Updated 3:57 p.m. | Rep. Jo Bonner, R-Ala., will resign from Congress later this year to take a job at the University of Alabama, CQ Roll Call has confirmed.

National Republicans Send Staff to Massachusetts #MASEN

May 23, 2013

National Republicans have dispatched staff to Massachusetts to assist with the Senate special election that has become tantalizingly close.

Mike Rounds Hires Dick Wadhams #SDSEN | Shop Talk

May 22, 2013

Veteran GOP operative Dick Wadhams has signed on as general consultant for the leading candidate in one of the GOP’s top Senate pickup opportunities.

Gary Peters Leads Poll, Hires Campaign Manager #MISEN

May 21, 2013

Democratic Rep. Gary Peters has a campaign manager and a lead in the polls — but he’s still awaiting a GOP opponent for the open-seat Senate race in Michigan.

Michelle Nunn Senate Announcement Coming Soon

May 20, 2013

After appearing at a weekend fundraiser for Senate Democrats, party leaders expect Michelle Nunn to make a final decision on the Georgia Senate race within weeks.

Virginia GOP to Nominate Mark Warner Challenger via Convention

May 20, 2013

Virginia Republicans voted on May 17 to hold a nominating convention next year — rather than a primary — to select a challenger to Democratic Sen. Mark Warner, the Virginian-Pilot reported.

NRSC Wins April Fundraising by a Nose

May 17, 2013

The two Senate campaign committees turned in nearly even monthly fundraising hauls in April, marking the first month this cycle the National Republican Senatorial Committee finished ahead.

Ambassador Eyeing Kay Hagan Challenge

May 17, 2013

Former Ambassador Jim Cain is seriously considering seeking the Republican Senate nomination in North Carolina next year.

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