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Former Nevada state Republican Party Chairwoman Sue Lowden has announced that she will run for the GOP nomination to take on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) next year. She is now arguably the biggest name in a race that also includes state Sen. Mark Amodei and businessman Danny Tarkania. Polling has consistently showed Reid vulnerable, but Rep. Dean Heller and former Rep. John Porter both took a pass on the race.

Lowden's only prior electoral experience was holding a state senate seat -- in a swing district -- for four years. She was defeated for re-election in 1996. But she has a professional campaign team and her entry into the race makes it more likely that Reid will face a serious challenger next fall.