Below is a list of ratings for select 2008 Senate races, listed alphabetically by state. Political analysts from each of our four major sources agree that these races are long-shots for the Democratic candidates. But if American politics teach us anything, no race is ever a guarantee.

Click here for ratings of the most competitive Senate races.
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Idaho

OPEN (Craig): Jim Risch (R) vs. Larry LaRocco (D)
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican
Congressional Quarterly: Safe Republican
Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Likely Republican
Rothenberg Political Report: Safe Republican

Kansas

Incumbent Sen. Pat Roberts (R) vs. undecided Democrat candidate
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican
Congressional Quarterly: Republican favored
Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid Republican
Rothenberg Political Report: Safe Republican

Kentucky

Incumbent Sen. Mitch McConnell (R) vs. undecided Democratic candidate
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican
Congressional Quarterly: Republican favored
Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid Republican
Rothenberg Political Report: Clear Republican advantage

Mississippi

OPEN (Lott): Robert Wicker (R) vs. Ronnie Musgrove (D)
Cook Political Report: Likely Republican
Congressional Quarterly: Republican favored
Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Leans Republican
Rothenberg Political Report: Safe Republican

Nebraska

OPEN (Hagel): Mike Johanns (R) vs. undecided Democratic candidate
Cook Political Report: Likely Republican
Congressional Quarterly: Republican favored
Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid Republican
Rothenberg Political Report: Safe Republican

North Carolina

Incumbent Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R) vs. undecided Democratic candidate
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican
Congressional Quarterly: Republican favored
Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid Republican
Rothenberg Political Report: Clear Republican advantage

Oklahoma

Incumbent Sen. Jim Inhofe (R) vs. Andy Rice (D)
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican
Congressional Quarterly: Republican favored
Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid Republican
Rothenberg Political Report: Safe Republican

Texas

Incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R) vs. Rick Noriega (D)
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican
Congressional Quarterly: Republican favored
Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid Republican
Rothenberg Political Report: Safe Republican

Last updated May 6, 2008