[80] Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, a professor at the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, Minnesota), joined the race in October 2007. Winner. Popular Democratic former Governor Mark Warner (no relation) was the Democratic nominee for the race. [96][97] Wicker beat Musgrove 55% to 45%. Democratic candidates defeated Republican incumbents in Alaska; New Hampshire; North Carolina; Oregon; and, after a lengthy recount process, Minnesota. Incumbent John Kerry sought another Senate term in Massachusetts. Barrasso ran in the November 4, 2008, special election, held on the day of the 2008 presidential election, to serve out the remainder of Thomas's term, which expires in January 2013. Biden was re-elected with 65% of the vote, or 257,484 votes. Christian activist Larry Kilgore of Mansfield, Texas, was a Republican challenger for the March 2008 primary election, but Cornyn easily won the Republican primary. Build your own road to 270 starting with a map of reliably red and blue states, as well as the battlegrounds CNN is tracking . Other Republicans included Charles Lyonel Gonyo and Sam Kephart. Tex. Live election results and maps for the 2010 midterm elections, including state-by-state and county-by-county maps, and exit polls. The 2008 electoral map is above. Select Source. During the 60th Congress (19071909), 10 Republicans sat on the Democratic side, while during the 75th Congress (19371939), 13 Democrats sat on the Republican side. Six of the 69 Democratic senators sat with the 23 Republican and 4 Independent senators. The United States Senate is the upper legislature of the bicameral legislative branch. Despite voting heavily for Bush in 2004, Alabama still had a strong Democratic presence; Democrats controlled majorities of both chambers in the state legislature. The candidates sparred through the June 3 primaries despite Obama securing enough delegates to win the nomination earlier in the race. When the Senate moved to its current Chamber in 1859, the practice of dividing the desks equally continued for several years even though the new Chamber was large enough to permit a flexible seating arrangement. Sen. Trent Lott's surprise resignation has opened up the other Mississippi Senate seat in 2008. Sauerberg had 29%. The 2008 presidential election focused on a national economic crisis that evolved throughout the race. Summary of the November 4, 2008, United States Senate election results. When asked whether the Republicans were abandoning their hopes of holding onto Domenici's seat, senator John Ensign, the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, responded that "You dont waste money on races that dont need it or you cant win."[116]. Jim Ogonowski, a retired Air Force pilot who was closely defeated by now-Representative Niki Tsongas in a 2007 special election, was running against Kerry. Oct. 14: Senate Races. 51 of 100 Seats Needed for Majority Current Senate: 53 ( D ); 45 ( R ); 2 ( I ) Blue Democratic Win Red Republican Win Yellow Other Party Win Light Teal Partial Results Dark Gray No Results Light. This marked the first time that Nebraska has split its electoral vote since it moved away from the winner-take-all method in 1992. Congress. The 2008 United States Senate elections were held on November 4, 2008, with 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate being contested. simplemaps_election.order = ['T', 'D', 'R']; //which color is shown first on click The states are not interactive on the map unless the split is . Collins. The goal of having two senators per state is to have each state equally represented in the senate. Share This Map. ", This page was last edited on 10 February 2023, at 06:45. After Shaheen's entry, however, all three withdrew and endorsed the former governor. Former Governor Mike Johanns, who recently resigned as Agriculture Secretary, was the Republican nominee, having defeated opponent Pat Flynn 87-13 in the primary. [19] Two former Veco executives have plead guilty to paying the younger Stevens $242,000 in bribes. On November 4, 2008, Chambliss received 49.8% of the vote,[42] with Martin about 3% behind and Buckley receiving 3% of the vote. [153] In addition, the Green Party of Texas sought ballot access for its candidate David B. He sought to be re-elected in a state that has steadily become more Democratic since 1992. Illinois Sen. Barack Obama (D) won the presidency by defeating Arizona Sen. John McCain (R) on November 4, 2008. Neb. to easily win re-election. However, in the weeks leading up to the 2008 general election, polls showed the race tightening, reflecting a general nationwide trend. The 2006 elections and 2008 elections represented the first time since 1936 that Democrats or any party made substantial gains in Congress in two consecutive elections. By December 2007, a credit crisis related to overextension of subprime mortgage-backed securities led to a significant recession. iOS and Web Dev UCSB CS c/o 2024 Project List. Sections Sections Top Stories Video Live U.S. Each had voted for the Republican nominee in 2004 and contributed to Obama's sizable Electoral College victory. [20] On July 30, 2007, the IRS and FBI raided Stevens's home in Alaska. Today, at the beginning of each Congress, senators are given the option to change their seats based on seniority. Haley Barbour (R) named Rep. Roger Wicker (R . Democrats won the nationwide popular vote for the House of Representatives by 7.2 percentage points,[4] gaining 21 seats. State Representative Joel Dykstra announced his candidacy on July 5, 2007. The 2008 election was the first in 56 years in which neither an incumbent president nor a vice president ran Bush was constitutionally limited from seeking a third term by the Twenty-second Amendment; Vice President Dick Cheney chose not to seek the presidency. Those votes were tallied before a joint session of Congress on January 8, 2009. Senate Map - Election Results 2008 - The New York Times Senate Map Big Board Map Democrat 7 seats gained Majority Party undecided Republican 7 Seats lost 51 needed for majority Includes 39. Graham easily won re-election with 58% of the vote to Conley's 42%. These maps are also available as a timeline for each election from 1972-2020. Once thought to be secure in his re-election, McConnell's lead had shrunk dramatically thanks to the financial crisis and polling showed the race tightening between him and Lunsford. [90][91] It had been speculated that Lott wished to resign before a new lobbying reform law, effective the first day of 2008, took effect; having resigned before the end of 2007, Lott may become a lobbyist in 2009 instead of 2010. senate.gov - Origins 2008 Presidential Election 2008 interactive map << 2004 2012 >> The 56th quadrennial United States presidential election was held on November 4, 2008. Since those elections, Democrats have had to endure the loss of some reliable voters because Hurricane Katrina dispersed many African-Americans from New Orleans, although the vast majority still live within Louisiana. Two senators from each state are elected to represent their state. By the 1930s, it had become the practice for senior senators to take front-row, center-aisle seats; junior majority party members who filled the Cherokee Strip were assigned either rear-row or end seats on the minority party side. South Carolina's election law allows for electoral fusion. Mr. Lewis was serving as the chairman of the Libertarian Party of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. Baucus easily won re-election, taking 73% of the vote, with Kelleher taking 27%. He was expected[by whom?] RCP Senate Map Race Changes; Senate No Toss Ups Race Changes; RCP House Map; 49: Democrats * He selected Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate to counter arguments that McCains age would be a detriment to presidential service. [21], On July 29, 2008, a federal grand jury indicted Stevens on seven felony counts for making false statements,[22] and on October 26, a jury found Stevens guilty on all charges. [5] Seven territorial chambers in four territories and the District of Columbia were up. As of 2023, this is the latest round in which a newly-elected U.S. As of 2023, Stevens still holds this record. Hagan's poll numbers continued to best Dole's, however, and Hagan defeated Dole by a wider than expected[123] margin of 53% to 44%. [91] Controversy arose when Barbour called for the special election to be held on the same day as the general election. [49] Risch and LaRocco ran against each other in the 2006 Lieutenant Governor race, which Risch won by a wide margin. Johnson was re-elected, with 62.5% to Dykstra's 37.5%. Senator Pat Roberts sought re-election to a third term. [85] During the recount process, Minnesota was represented by only one senator, Amy Klobuchar. He was replaced by Scott Brown in the 2010 United States Senate special election in Massachusetts. The campaign engaged targeted groups through networking sites like Facebook and MySpace. [2] Of the seats up for election in 2008, 23 were held by Republicans and 12 by Democrats. map.jacksonjude.com . Toss Up. Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the campaign. Projected Senate: Dem 59 GOP 41 : Main page: Previous report: Next report: Senate polls Web.csv . The prior record, about 62 million, was set in 2004 by George W. Bush. A Rasmussen poll released May 11, 2008, showed Hagan leading Dole by a statistically insignificant margin, 48% - 47%,[122] suggesting a competitive race. Senator Barack Obama of Illinois was the Democratic nominee, and Senator John McCain of Arizona was the Republican nominee. Five Republicans retired rather than seek re-election. Levin won re-election with 63% of the vote, to Hoogendyk's 34%. [1][2] This would be the last election until 2020 in which the Democrats won the Presidency and unified control of Congress. He was certified March 3, 2008, by the Tennessee Division of Elections as having achieved ballot access for the November 4, 2008, election as a candidate for United States Senate. [130], In a July 16, 2008, poll, Merkley overtook Smith for the first time 43% to 41%. Alabama senator Jeff Sessions sought re-election to a third term. Projected Senate: Dem 58 GOP 42 : Main page: Previous report: Next report: Senate polls Web.csv . The presence of a serious third party candidate further complicated matters. [citation needed] Franken was sworn in as Minnesota's junior senator on July 7. 2008 United States House of Representatives elections, 2008 United States gubernatorial elections, 2008 United States state legislative elections, "Democrats Poised For Landslide Wins In House", "Statistics of the Presidential and Congressional Election of November 4, 2008", https://ballotpedia.org/State_legislative_elections,_2008, "New York - Election Results 2008 - The New York Times", "Tennessee Republicans win slim majority in State House", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2008_United_States_elections&oldid=1138541683, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with dead external links from August 2019, Articles with permanently dead external links, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Barreto, Matt A., et al. These voting patterns translated into an Obama victory with inroads into the South and West. [66] Republican author and conservative activist Jerome Corsi, known for his public criticism of Kerry, had stated that he would run for the seat in 2008 but later changed his mind. Use the interactive map tool to predict the winners of the 2014 senate elections and share with your friends! Despite being a first-term senator in a state George W. Bush won twice, Democrat Mark Pryor faced no opposition from Republicans in his re-election bid. In addition, two freshmen were appointed to fill vacancies created by Barack Obama's and Joe Biden's resignations to become president and vice president. Pre-election polling indicated that Enzi led Rothfuss by 24%. Former Governor and U.S. Secretary of Education Lamar Alexander was elected in 2002 to succeed retiring senator Fred Thompson. 2008 Actual Election Results 2008 Election Facts McCain won Nebraska but Obama earned an electoral vote by winning the popular vote in the 2nd Congressional District. Kerry won with 66% of the vote to Beatty's 31%. [104] Prior to Shaheen's entry, Portsmouth Mayor Steve Marchand,[105] Katrina Swett, wife of former Democratic congressman Richard Swett,[106] and former astronaut Jay Buckey[107] had announced that they were running for the Democratic nomination. Overview and Live Results: Chicago Mayoral Election, Legislative Special Elections, Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin Running for U.S. Senate, Initial 2024 House Ratings from Sabato's Crystal Ball. Republicans need a net gain of four seats in November to win control of the Senate. Each state (Including the District of Columbia) is allocated a number of electors equal to its number of representatives plus two for each of its senators. Johnson underwent surgery in December 2006 for a cerebral arteriovenous malformation and was discharged from the hospital on April 30, 2007. [161], When asked whether the Republicans were abandoning their hopes of holding onto Warner's seat, senator John Ensign, the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, responded that "You dont waste money on races that dont need it or you cant win."[116]. On Jan. 1, 2008, Gov. [31] Other possible Republican candidates included former Congressman Scott McInnis and Colorado Attorney General John Suthers. The New Hampshire Senate saw the election of the first-ever female majority. Johnny Swanson announced his candidacy in March 2006 for the Democratic nomination.[6]. Table of Contents 1 2008 Election Results 2 Primaries 3 Economic Issues 4 National Security 5 Strategy 6 2008 Election Results [86] Coleman appealed this decision. In one of the first senate races called on election day, Warner won, taking 65% of the vote, with Gilmore winning 34%. However, New Hampshire had not elected a Democratic United States senator since 1975. In the 2008 election, first-term incumbent Republican senator Saxby Chambliss was opposed primarily by Democrat Jim Martin, as well as third party candidates, including Libertarian Allen Buckley and Eleanor Garcia of the Socialist Workers Party. In 1988 and 2000, the Democratic Vice-Presidential nominees Lloyd Bentsen and Joe Lieberman, ran similarly for their seat in Texas and Connecticut, respectively. House forecast in real-time. Senator Max Baucus was a popular Democrat in Montana, representing a state that has long been fairly Republican but also receptive to Democrats in state and local elections. Two senators from each state are elected to represent their state. Smith faced Democratic Oregon House of Representatives Speaker Jeff Merkley in the November general election. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The resignation of Mississippi Senator Trent Lott, and the death of Wyoming Senator Craig L. Thomas, both Class 1 senators, meant that both of those states' senate seats were up for election. This was the first time the party nominated a candidate for statewide office. The prior record, about 62 million, was set in 2004 by George W. Bush. Incumbent Democrat Frank Lautenberg sought re-election in 2008, though he was 84. Each state (Including the District of Columbia) is allocated a number of electors equal to its number of representatives plus two for each of its senators. The original 48 desks made by Thomas Constantine in 1819 were constructed in such a way as to form three concentric semicircles on the Senate floor. [93] However, Barbour filed an appeal to the Mississippi Supreme Court, which overturned the earlier ruling and set the special election for November 4, 2008.[94][95]. [158] Former Governor Jim Gilmore, who dropped out of the 2008 presidential election, was the Republican nominee for the seat. Image Reproduction Requests. McCain and Obama differed on the presence of American troops in Iraq. The 2008 presidential election focused on a national economic crisis that evolved throughout the race. Congress. [141] According to a November 2006 SurveyUSA poll, Johnson had an approval rating of 70%, with just 26% disapproving of his performance,[142] making him an early favorite despite the state's Republican leaning. The 33 seats in the United States Senate Class 2 were up for election, plus special Senate elections in Mississippi and Wyoming. Voter turnout for the 2008 election was the highest in at least 40 years. McCains victory in South Carolina, Florida, and in key states on Super Tuesday created an clear path to the nomination. [81] Attorney Mike Ciresi, an unsuccessful candidate in the 2000 Democratic U.S. Senate primary, was considered a serious candidate, but withdrew from the race on March 10, 2008, clearing the path for Franken to secure the party's nomination. Senator Gordon Smith of Oregon ran for a third term. On November 29, after being personally recruited by Vitter and former Bush administration official Karl Rove, Kennedy announced plans to challenge Landrieu in 2008.[63][64]. Graham easily bested Witherspoon in the June 10 primary.[136]. All seats in the House were up for election, including seats of the 435 voting representatives from the states and the 6 non-voting delegates from the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. Green Party Senate Candidate Chris Lugo Urges Inclusion in Debates. A December 2007 poll showed Coleman's approval rating among Minnesota voters at 53%. There was speculation as to whether the outgoing Governor, Ruth Ann Minner, or the incoming Governor-elect Jack Markell would make the appointment, and if Biden's son, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden would receive the appointment. 98%. Incumbent President George W. Bush was ineligible for re-election per the 22nd Amendment, which limits a president to two terms, and incumbent Vice President Dick Cheney declined to run for the office. [109] The Republican nominee was former Congressman and 1996 senatorial candidate Dick Zimmer. The election was the first in which an African American was elected President. POJA Act of 2021 (11/04/2021 legislative day) Senate Floor: PN367. wikipedia.org - United States Senate. With the Democratic Party takeover of Capitol Hill in the 2006 midterm elections, senator Carl Levin had become one of the most powerful people in Washington as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. . [131], On November 6, 2008, Jeff Merkley was projected the winner of the contest, with 48.9% to Smith's 45.6%. It was also the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. Democrats picked up net gains of eight Senate seats and 21 seats in the House of Representatives on the back of Obama's coattail effect. Begich announced his candidacy for the Senate seat on April 22, 2008. Obama won his party's presidential nomination after defeating Senator Hillary Clinton in the 2008 Democratic primaries. CQpolitics.com rated the contest as "safe Democrat.". 18, 2008: Official minutes", "Signing Off On A 225 Vote Franken Lead (webcast of Canvassing Board Meeting)", "Finding of Facts, Conclusion of Law, and Order for Judgment", Jesse the Diva Gives Way To Bravado Lite Barkely, Senate race certification set for Monday with Franken up 225 votes, "Coleman: 'I think the law is on our side', "Senator Thad Cochran Announces Intent To Seek Re-Election", "US Senate Election Official Certification", "Lott Officially Resigns, All Eyes Now on Barbour", "Hood Files Suit to Have Special Election Earlier", "Miss. Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the campaign. Five Republicans sought re-election but lost in the general election. For more information please visit Physician Steve Sauerberg of La Grange won the February 5 Republican primary. Risch won the election with approximately 58% of the vote. McCain still won the white vote, though Obamas share of the vote was large enough to win in some Republican areas. In nine races the margin of victory was under 10%. The goal of having two senators per state is to have each state equally represented in the senate. But the division has not always been as clearly defined as it is now. Date. Republican John Barrasso was appointed by Governor Dave Freudenthal (D) on June 22, 2007, to fill the senate seat of Republican Craig L. Thomas, who died on June 4. [167] Wyoming law requires that the interim senator be affiliated with the same political party as the departed senator. In Maine, Susan Collins sought a third term in the Senate. On April 13, 2009, a three-judge panel ruled that Al Franken received the most votes in Minnesota's 2008 Senate race and ruled against Coleman's claims on all counts. This seating plan is updated at the start of each Congress, and as needed if members change desks or seating locations or if a new senator is sworn in. Occasionally one party maintains such an overwhelming majority that it becomes necessary for majority party members to sit on the minority party side in the Senate Chamber. When a seat became open, the first senator to speak for it won the right to it. These elections marked the first time since 1964 in which a Democratic presidential candidate who won the White House had a Senate coattail effect. As of June 30, 2008, data from the Federal Election Commission showed the NRSC with $24.6 million on hand, as compared with the DSCC's $43 million. Baucus was not expected to face a significant challenge from the 85-year-old Republican nominee, Bob Kelleher, who surprised observers by winning the June 3 Republican primary despite supporting a number of positions that put him to the political left of Baucus, such as nationalization of the American oil and gas industry.[99]. This marked the first time that Nebraska has split its electoral vote since it moved away from the winner-take-all method in 1992. The split can be edited in this table. [67] but failed to obtain the required candidacy signatures. Incumbent Republican John E. Sununu represented the swing state of New Hampshire. Additionally, they won Republican-held open seats in Colorado, New Mexico, and Virginia. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Republican challenger turned out to be Jeff Beatty, an ex-Army Delta Force officer who garnered 30% of the vote in a challenge to Democratic Congressman Bill Delahunt in 2006. On October 4, 2007, senator Craig announced he will not seek re-election, but would remain in office until the end of his term.[48]. Lautenberg won re-election, winning 56%-42%. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. [145] He was unopposed in the Republican primary. [6] In New York, the Democrats obtained a trifecta for the first time since 1935.[7]. President Map - Election Results 2008 - The New York Times Election Results 2008 President Map Big Board Map Electoral Explorer Obama: Victory Speech McCain: Concession Speech Exit Polls. Midterm Election Map 2018: Live Results - ABC News Follow hourly state-by-state senate, governor and house results and see who is in the lead Democrats or Republicans. Today, Democrats traditionally sit on the presiding officer's right, and Republicans on the left. Explore the current seating plan below, use the dropdown for access to past interactive seating plans, or browse PDFs of seating configurations from before 2003. [110][111] Furthermore, in the wake of the financial crisis, Carl Peter Klapper entered the race as a write-in candidate.[112]. All of the elections involved the Class 2 seats. Lieutenant Governor Jim Risch was the Republican candidate; U.S. Army veteran and former congressman Larry LaRocco was the Democratic candidate.