Franken wins DFL endorsement
By Paul Demko, Minnesota Monitor 
June 07, 2008

Well, that was anti-climatic. DFL delegates endorsed Al Franken on the first ballot to run against Republican Sen. Norm Coleman. The radio host and comedian garnered support from 62 percent of delegates, just over the threshold required for party backing.

Pearce to face Tom Udall in NM; McClintock tops Ose
By Aaron Blake  
June 4, 2008

Rep. Steve Pearce has defeated Rep. Heather Wilson in the New Mexico Republican Senate primary.

With 99 percent of precincts reporting, Pearce led Wilson, 51 percent to 49 percent, in a close and hard-fought contest.

Gilmore Nominated to Carry GOP Mantle in Va. Senate Race
by Associated Press
May 31, 2008
 
RICHMOND, Va. — A sharply split Virginia Republican Convention nominated former Governor Jim Gilmore to run for the seat of retiring Republican Senator John Warner.