As a reminder, today is Election Day for various races across the country.

In Kentucky, Governor Ernie Fletcher (R) is expected to lose re-election by a landslide, while Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour (R) is the favorite to win re-election. There will also be state legislative elections in Virginia, New Jersey and Mississippi.

Also occurring today is the the special election primary in Ohio's Fifth Congressional District, which became vacant when Republican Congressman Paul Gillmor died in September. The Republican primary has been bitterly fought between state Rep. Bob Latta, son of former Congressman Del Latta, and state Sen. Steve Buehrer, who has the Club For Growth's support. The Democrats are expected to nominate 2004 and 2006 nominee Robin Weirauch.

In a key local election in Manchester, New Hampshire, first-term Republican Mayor Frank Guinta faces Democrat Tom Donovan, a former school board member. Whoever wins, both Guinta's and Donovan's endorsements will be much sought after by both parties' presidential fields.