The race for the state House: Democrats who face re-election battles in red districts

In 2006 Democrats picked up 19 state House seats, many of them in tight races in suburban districts that skew Republican. While this electoral success has set the table for the DFL to possibly gain a veto-proof majority in the House by picking up five more seats, it also means that many first-term legislators are facing tough re-election contests. Here’s a look at nine races that could be ripe for Republican pick-ups.