U.S. House Special Elections

Before I look at this year's statewide contests, let's do some housekeeping with formal predictions on some special Congressional elections that will take place this year.

Alabama

1. (vacant upon the resignation of Jo Bonner- R)
    won by Romney with 62% of the vote

Safe R
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Louisiana 

5. (vacant upon the resignation of Rodney Alexander-R)
    won by Romney with 61% of the vote

Likely R
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Massachusetts

5. (vacant upon the election of Ed Markey- D to U.S. Senate)
     won by Obama with 65% of the vote

Safe D
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