Campaign Update: Healey out, Tierney in?

Another Republican will seek Rep. Mark Kirk’s (R-Ill.) House seat.

Rep. John Tierney (D-Mass.) is adding his name to those thinking about running for Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat.

Former Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey (R) is removing hers.

Joe Kennedy’s inconvenient tie to Hugo Chavez.

The hearing on a controversial proposal to allow a temporary appointment for the seat is Wednesday.

Former Rep. Marilyn Lloyd (D-Tenn.) backs Paula Flowers in the race for her old House seat, which is open while Rep. Zach Wamp (R-Tenn.) runs for governor.

Stuart Carpenter drops his bid and endorses Rex Rice for Rep. Gresham Barrett’s (R-S.C.) seat.

Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.) does damage control on his Youtube moment.

Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D-N.D.) could have a tough repeat GOP challenger, whom a poll shows within striking distance.

Van Tran (R) is cueing up a challenge to Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.), but signs are pointing to a tough primary first.