Battleground States

With six-term Republican Sen. Pete Domenici’s recent retirement, and politicians competing for open senate and congressional seats, many have called New Mexico this year’s “ultimate swing state.” It is only one of several battleground states in which local races may influence the outcome of national contests.

Democratic and Republican battles are heating up in New Hampshire, where local politicians have gone head to head in a fierce senatorial campaign. It is only one of several battleground states in which local races may influence the outcome of national contests.

Iowa is in the spotlight as findingDulcinea takes a closer look at key players in state offices and top priorities under debate. It is only one of several battleground states in which local races may influence the outcome of national contests.

Supported by Governor Bill Ritter, Democrats are beginning to take the lead in this state, where voters have traditionally favored Republican candidates. Colorado is only one of several battleground states in which local races may influence the outcome of national contests.

Virginia has voted red since 1964, but state polls are close this year with influential local leaders strengthening support for the Democratic Party. Virginia is only one of several battleground states in which local races may influence the outcome of national contests.

Unemployment is among the top concerns for voters in Michigan, where the auto industry has deteriorated in recent years. The state is one of several battleground states in which local races may influence the outcome of national contests.

Recent surges in Democratic voter registration have caught the attention of both McCain and Obama, who are campaigning to win the support of Florida’s large Hispanic population. Florida is one of several battleground states in which local races may influence the outcome of national contests.

With its diverse voter population and 21 electoral votes, Pennsylvania has become a hotspot for the presidential candidates during this campaign season. It is one of several battleground states in which local races may influence the outcome of national contests.

Ohio takes center stage as findingDulcinea analyzes its constituency and the concerns the candidates face campaigning there for the presidential election. The outcome of the November election hangs in the balance as races at the state and local levels influence voters.