«WFP candidates swept our priority races tonight, fending off a million - dollar expenditure from billionaires seeking to privatize education and winning key open seat races that will shape the state Assembly for years to come. (nystateofpolitics.com)
In 1994, Republicans won 22 open Democratic seats, lost four of their own open seat races and beat 35 Democratic incumbents for a 52 - seat pickup. (voices.washingtonpost.com)
Dan Drew is the latest high - profile politician to turn down the open seat race to replace fellow Democrat Elizabeth Esty in Congress. (courant.com)