Just Do It: On a piece of Notebook paper write down the name of the Candidates for the House of Representatives for our district, District 9, and our neighbor District 5. If you know, write down some of their beliefs.

How does a President influence Mid-term elections? How do Mid-term elections influence the President? Mid-Term Elections 2010

The Senate Total number of seats in the senate: 100 Total number of seats needed for a majority: 100 / 2 = = 51 Total number of toss-ups: 19

The Senate DemocratsRepublicans Total seats not up for election: 40 Total predicted wins (safe): 6 Total seats not up for election: 23 Total predicted wins (safe): 12

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The House of Representatives Total number of seats in the House: 435 Total number of seats needed for a majority: 435 / 2 = > round up -> 218 Total number of toss-ups: 111

The House DemocratsRepublicans Total seats running unopposed: 10 Total predicted wins (safe): 140 Total seats running unopposed: 31 Total predicted wins (safe): 143

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