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Lautenberg's GOP opponents: Millicent Fenwick 1982, Pete Dawkins 1988, Chuck Haytaian 1994, Doug Forrester 2002 and Dick Zimmer 2008. Ken Rudin collection hide caption

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Political Junkie

Lautenberg Death Complicates Christie's Road To November, And 2016

June 5, 2013 • The death of Sen. Frank Lautenberg has thrown a monkey wrench onto the plans of N.J. Gov. Chris Christie. Calculations about Lautenberg's successor, and when to hold the special election, may affect Christie's re-election path this year ... as well as a potential White House bid in 2016.

Special Election To Replace Sen. Lautenberg Set For Oct. 16

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Special Election To Replace Sen. Lautenberg Set For Oct. 16

June 4, 2013 • Lautenberg, a Democrat, died on Monday. New Jersey's Republican governor says his state's voters should determine who will be the senator's successor. Christie will only name someone to serve in the interim.

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The Two-Way

Sen. Frank Lautenberg Dies At 89

June 3, 2013 • The Democrat from New Jersey was the Senate's last World War II veteran. He had said earlier this year that he would not be seeking a sixth term.

Political Junkie

Nebraska Sen. Johanns Won't Run Again; Was Support For Hagel Nomination A Factor?

February 19, 2013 • Two more senators have announced their retirement. One was totally expected: the decision by 89-year old Frank Lautenberg of N.J. But the decision by Nebraska's Mike Johanns surprised everyone. Plus: latest update in Illinois 02.

Nebraska Sen. Johanns Won't Run Again; Was Support For Hagel Nomination A Factor?

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