Well almost 3 weeks since the last Benawu congressional diary and the news is almost all bad.

We still have candidates in only 426 districts but it is about to become 425!

Check out the 50 State Page and give some lovin' to Barry Welsh whilst you are there.

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In the best traditions of Eurovision - Hello Las Vegas this is Bendigo, Australia calling.

And calling with a 50 State Page update. Now go and give some lovin' to Barry Welsh. Take it from me if this atheist thinks this Christian Preacher is a good man and great future congressman then you all should too!!!!

Wish I could be there in Vegas with you all but no mon(ey) no fun. My sister got married in the Elvis chapel in Vegas 2 years ago. My workmates wondered what on earth I was doing watching a wedding on the internet (sis didn't really want the family there with them - long story). Elvis thought it was hysterical when the bride and groom started dancing with the inflatable crocodile that was best man. The Akubra hats and Aussie Bushmen coats set off the look really well!!!

Ah memories.......... Come below the fold for an update on congressional filings and some news on Hunter Lundy (D-LA).

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This is of course serves as an update to the 50 State Page from the gang who is shooting very straight in House races. The 50 State page now has CD maps and blogs, recent polls and incumbent web pages. Go on! Go and have a look.

Yep 425 down and up to 6 to go.

Head down below the fold to find out about which piece of the Virginia pie has fallen into place and which of the 4 unfilled Louisiana races now has a candidate.

But first go and give some love (and some cash) to good old Barry Welsh. His race could be the house sleeper of 2006. Or not. But hopefully it will. Don't forget the Welsh campaign meet up in Indianapolis on June 24th either it should be a hoot.

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Take a look at the 50 State Page as we move up to 423 districts with candidates and 5 unopposed Republican districts. Oh yeh and I have added in the latest House District Polls and am adding incumbent websites.

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BENAWU has noted again and again that four Republican Congressional seats remain unchallenged in Louisiana.  And bloggers in Louisiana are literally crying for our help.  Read this post by Mike Stagg at the blog maintained by the Lafayette Democrats.

I quote the following from Stagg's impassioned letter to the DNC:

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