Campaign Update: Stivers is in, Sullivan to run again

Former Ohio state Sen. Steve Stivers (R) makes it official – he’s seeking a rematch with Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy (D-Ohio).

Rep. Pete King (R-N.Y.) is not backing down from his rant labeling Michael Jackson a “pedophile.” Is this a campaign issue?

Amidst rumors that he might back off his promise to resign his current office, Memphis Mayor and Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) primary challenger Willie Herenton (D) delays his resignation by a couple weeks.

Rep. John Sullivan (R-Okla.) is out of rehab and says he will run for reelection.

Rep. Dean Heller (R-Nev.) sure doesn’t sound like a Senate candidate.

Massachusetts state Treasurer Timothy Cahill switches from Democrat to independent, potentially in advance of a general election challenge to Gov. Deval Patrick (D) in 2010. The twist? Cahill actually polled a lead over Patrick in a Democratic primary.

Businessman Steve Welch (R) will run for Rep. Joe Sestak’s (D-Pa.) seat.

Sestak offers more unequivocal language indicating he’s running against Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.). At this point, it’s safe to call him a candidate, no matter how much wiggle room he tries to retain.