By Jim Ellis
July 8, 2016 — Returning from this week’s 4th of July break and preparing for the late season primaries, now is a good time to review the 2016 Senate picture:
Nominees
Alabama: Safe R
Sen. Richard Shelby (R) vs. Ron Crumpton (D) – non-competitive
Arkansas: Likely R
Sen. John Boozman (R) vs. Connor Eldridge (D) – moderately competitive
California: Open Seat (Sen. Barbara Boxer-D; retiring) Safe D
AG Kamala Harris (D) vs. Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D) – competitive