How Candidates Were Graded

• Incumbents were graded on their vote on the FISA Amendments Act of July, 2008. Those who voted for the bill got an "F", those who voted against it got an "A."
• Primary candidates who are not incumbents were asked to fill out a questionnaire to determine their position on FISA and the Constitution.
• No grade is listed for challengers who did not fill out a questionnaire.
• Links to candidate statements and/or positions on FISA and Constitutional issues are included when found for these candidates.

DELAWARE: Primary September 9

MINNESOTA: Primary September 9

NEW HAMPSHIRE: Primary September 9

NEW YORK: Primary September 9

RHODE ISLAND: Primary September 9

VERMONT: Primary September 9

WISCONSIN: Primary September 9

MASSACHUSETTS: Primary September 16

HAWAII: Primary September 20

LOUISIANA: Federal Primary run-off October 4

(ALL FIFTY STATES): General Election November 4