2008 United States Senate elections

none related races 2008 United States elections February 2023 2008 United States Senate elections United States legislative no 2006 United States Senate elections 2006 2010 United States Senate elections 2010 2002 United States Senate elections 2002 2014 United States Senate elections 2014 Class 2 3533 Class 2 seats, as well as 2 Class 1 seats in special election of the 100 seats in the United States Senate 51 November 4, 2008December 2 (Georgia runoff) 160x180px Seats up Races won Democratic Party (US) Harry Reid official portrait 2009 (3x4b).jpg Harry Reid Nevada 49 57 8 33,650,061"georgiarunoff" For the Georgia senate race, votes from the runoff election are counted. 51.88% 12 20 Republican Party (US) Sen Mitch McConnell official (3x4a).jpg Mitch McConnell Kentucky 49 41 8 28,863,067"georgiarunoff" For the Georgia senate race, votes from the runoff election are counted. 44.5% 23 15 Independent 2"Lieberman" Although Joe Lieberman (CT) was elected in 2006 on the Connecticut for Lieberman ticket, most sources (including himself) refer to him as an independent Democrat and he is included here as an independent. 2"Indy2" Both independents caucused with the Democrats. 176,752 0.27% 0 0 320px Results of the elections:#92C5DE Democratic hold #0671B0 Democratic gain#F48882 Republican hold#D3D3D3 No electionRectangular inset (Miss. & Wyo.): both seats up for election Majority Leader Harry Reid Democratic Party (US) Harry Reid Democratic Party (US) January 3, 2005 January 3, 2007 The 2008 United States Senate elections were held on November 4, 2008, with 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate being contested. 33 seats were up for regular elections; the winners were eligible to serve 6-year terms from January 3, 2009, to January 3, 2015, as members of Class 2. There were also 2 special elections, the winners of those seats would finish the terms that ended on January 3, 2013. The presidential election, which was won by Democrat Barack Obama, elections for all House of Representatives seats; elections for several gubernatorial elections; and many state and local elections occurred on the same date. Going into these elections, the Senate consisted of 49 Democrats, 49 Republicans, and 2 Independents who caucused with the Democrats, giving the Democratic caucus the slightest 51–49 majority.Sherman Emily October 8, 2008 'Perfect storm' could give Dems 'magic 60' in Senate http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/08/senate.election https://web.archive.org/web/20081107203556/http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/08/senate.election/ dead November 7, 2008 CNN May 21, 2026 Of the seats up for election in 2008, 23 were held by Republicans and 12 by Democrats. The Republicans, who openly conceded early on that they would not be able to regain the majority in this election,Newton-Small Jay October 15, 2007 The Republicans' Big Senate Fear http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1671599,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20071016162747/http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1671599,00.html dead October 16, 2007 TIMEHook Janet July 6, 2008 Senate outlook bad for GOP https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-jul-06-na-senate6-story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20191202144814/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-jul-06-na-senate6-story.html dead December 2, 2019 The Los Angeles Times May 21, 2026 lost 8 seats. Democratic candidates defeated Republican incumbents in Alaska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oregon, and, after a lengthy recount process, Minnesota. Additionally, they won Republican-held open seats in Colorado, New Mexico, and Virginia. Each major party has Hill committees that work to support its candidates for the House and Senate, chiefly by providing funds. On the Senate side, the committees are the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) and the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC). In this cycle, the DSCC was more successful at fundraising. 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.Jansen Bart August 22, 2008 Ensign Fumes Over Failed GOP Fundraising Effort http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?parm1=5&docID=news-000002940207 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080824183146/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?parm1=5&docID=news-000002940207 August 24, 2008 August 22, 2008 Congressional Quarterly The NRSC chair, senator John Ensign, took the unusual step of chastising the Republican Senators who, like him, were not facing re-election, and who he thought should have done more to help raise money for their colleagues. This election cycle was the second cycle in a row in which no seats switched from Democratic to Republican, and the first since 1990 in which the Democrats retained all their seats. In addition, this was the largest Democratic Senate gain since 1986, where they also won 8 seats. These elections marked the first time since 1964 in which a Democratic presidential candidate who won the White House had a Senate coattail effect.February 2026 As of 2024, this is the last time Democrats won U.S. Senate seats in Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana, North Carolina, and South Dakota. As of 2025, this is the most recent time in which the Democratic Party won a majority of Class 2 Senate seats in a regularly scheduled election. Along with 2 independents who caucus with them, Democrats held at least 58 seats as a result of the elections. The April 2009 party switch of Pennsylvania senator Arlen Specter from Republican to Democrat and the July 2009 resolution of the Minnesota election in favor of Democrat Al Franken increased the Democratic majority to 60–40 (briefly providing the Democrats a filibuster-proof majority, and thus they were able to hypothetically override any filibusters). Republicans gained a seat in a January 2010 special election in Massachusetts, thereby making the balance 59–41 before the start of the next election cycle. Results summary + ↓ 57 2 41 Democratic Independent Republican Summary of the 2008 United States Senate elections results Parties Total Democratic Republican Independent Libertarian Independence Green Others Before these elections 49 49 2 — — — — 100 Notup Class 1 (2006→2012) 22 8 2 — — — — 31 Class 3 (2004→2010) 15 19 — — — — — 34 Total 37 26 2 — — — — 65 Up Class 1 — 2 — — — — — 2 Class 2 12 21 — — — — — 33 Total 12 23 — — — — — 35 Incumbentretired Total before — 5 — — — — — 5 Held by same party — 2 — — — — — 2 Replaced by other party 3 Republicansreplaced by 3 Democrats — — — — — 3 Result after 3 2 — — — — — 5 Incumbentran Total before 12 18 — — — — — 30 Won election 12 13 — — — — — 25 Lost election 5 Republicansreplaced by 5 Democrats — — — — — 5 Result after 17 13 — — — — — 30 Net gain/loss 8 8 — — — — — 8 Total elected 20 15 — — — — — 35 Nation-wide vote VotesFor the Georgia senate race, votes from the runoff election are counted. 33,650,061 28,863,067 176,752 798,154 450,702 427,427 496,124 64,862,287 Share 51.88% 44.50% 0.27% 1.23% 0.69% 0.66% 0.76% 100% Result 57 41 2 — — — — 100 upper-alpha Sources: Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesClerk of the U.S. House of Representatives Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives July 10, 2009 Statistics of the Presidential and Congressional Election of November 4, 2008 https://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/2008election/ 37, 68, 72 U.S. Government Printing Office U.S. Senate Popular Vote and FEC Total Receipts by Party, via TheGreenPapers.com http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/main.results/#val=S U.S. Senate (Full results) CNN July 1, 2009 November 29, 2017 http://www.thegreenpapers.com/G08/SenateVoteByParty.phtml The Green Papers 2008 U.S. Senate Popular Vote and FEC Total Receipts by Party The Green Papers November 19, 2008 Change in composition Before the elections D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D20 D19 D18 D17 D16 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D21 D22 D23 D24 D25 D26 D27 D28 D29 D30 D40Ill.Ran D39Del.Ran D38Ark.Ran D37 D36 D35 D34 D33 D32 D31 D41IowaRan D42La.Ran D43Mass.Ran D44Mich.Ran D45Mont.Ran D46N.J.Ran D47R.I.Ran D48S.D.Ran D49W.Va.Ran I1 Majority (with Independents) ↑ I2 R41Tenn.Ran R42TexasRan R43Wyo. (reg)Ran R44Wyo. (sp)Ran R45Colo.Retired R46IdahoRetired R47Neb.Retired R48N.M.Retired R49Va.Retired R40S.C.Ran R39Ore.Ran R38Okla.Ran R37N.C.Ran R36N.H.Ran R35Miss. (sp)Ran R34Miss. (reg)Ran R33Minn.Ran R32Me.Ran R31Ky.Ran R21 R22 R23 R24 R25 R26 R27Ala.Ran R28AlaskaRan R29Ga.Ran R30Kan.Ran R20 R19 R18 R17 R16 R15 R14 R13 R12 R11 R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 After the elections D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D20 D19 D18 D17 D16 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D21 D22 D23 D24 D25 D26 D27 D28 D29 D30 D40Ill.Re-elected D39Del.Re-elected D38Ark.Re-elected D37 D36 D35 D34 D33 D32 D31 D41IowaRe-elected D42La.Re-elected D43Mass.Re-elected D44Mich.Re-elected D45Mont.Re-elected D46N.J.Re-elected D47R.I.Re-elected D48S.D.Re-elected D49W.Va.Re-elected D50AlaskaGain Majority → D51Colo.Gain R41Wyo. (sp)Elected"appointee elected" Appointee elected Vacant Minn.Disputed I2 I1 D56Va.Gain D55Ore.Gain D54N.C.Gain D53N.M.Gain D52N.H.Gain R40Wyo. (reg)Re-elected R39TexasRe-elected R38Tenn.Re-elected R37S.C.Re-elected R36Okla.Re-elected R35Neb.Hold R34Miss. (sp)Elected"appointee elected" R33Miss. (reg)Re-elected R32Me.Re-elected R31Ky.Re-elected R21 R22 R23 R24 R25 R26 R27Ala.Re-elected R28Ga.Re-elected R29IdahoHold R30Kan.Re-elected R20 R19 R18 R17 R16 R15 R14 R13 R12 R11 R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 Beginning of the first session D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D20 D19 D18 D17 D16 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D21 D22 D23 D24 D25 D26 D27 D28 D29 D30 D40 D39 D38 D37 D36 D35 D34 D33 D32 D31 D41 D42 D43 D44 D45 D46 D47 D48 D49 D50 Majority → D51 I2 I1 D58Minn.Gain D57Penn.ChangedArlen Specter, whose seat was not up for election in 2008, joined the Democratic Party on April 28, 2009, the increase of Democrats changed to 57. D56 D55 D54 D53 D52 R40 R39 R38 R37 R36 R35 R34 R33 R32 R31 R21 R22 R23 R24 R25 R26 R27 R28 R29 R30 R20 R19 R18 R17 R16 R15 R14 R13 R12 R11 R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 Key: D# Democratic I# Independent R# Republican Race summary Special elections during the 110th Congress In these special elections, the winner was seated during 2008 or before January 3, 2009, sorted by election date, then state, then class. State Incumbent Results Candidates Senator Party Electoral history Mississippi(Class 1) Roger Wicker Republican 2007 (appointed) Interim appointee elected. Republican Party (US) Roger Wicker (Republican) 55.0% Democratic Party (US)Ronnie Musgrove (Democratic) 45.0% Wyoming(Class 1) John Barrasso Republican 2007 (appointed) Interim appointee elected. Republican Party (US) John Barrasso (Republican) 73.4% Democratic Party (US)Nick Carter (Democratic) 26.5% Elections leading to the next Congress In these general elections, the winners were elected for the term beginning January 3, 2009; ordered by state. All of the elections involved the Class 2 seats. State Incumbent Results Candidates Senator Party Electoral history Alabama Jeff Sessions Republican 19962002 Incumbent re-elected. Republican Party (US) Jeff Sessions (Republican) 63.4% Democratic Party (US)Vivian Davis Figures (Democratic) 36.5% Alaska Ted Stevens Republican 1968 (appointed)1970 (special)197219781984199019962002 Incumbent lost re-election.Democratic gain. Democratic Party (US) Mark Begich (Democratic) 47.8% Republican Party (US)Ted Stevens (Republican) 46.6% Independence Party (US)Bob Bird (Alaskan Independence) 4.2%Others Libertarian Party (US)David Haase (Libertarian) 0.8% IndependentTed Gianoutsos (Independent) 0.4% Arkansas Mark Pryor Democratic 2002 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (US) Mark Pryor (Democratic) 79.5% Green Party (US)Rebekah Kennedy (Green) 20.5% Colorado Wayne Allard Republican 19962002 Incumbent retired.Democratic gain. Democratic Party (US) Mark Udall (Democratic) 52.8% Republican Party (US)Bob Schaffer (Republican) 42.5% Constitution Party (US)Doug Campbell (Constitution) 2.6% Green Party (US)Bob Kinsey (Green) 2.1% Delaware Joe Biden Democratic 197219781984199019962002 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (US) Joe Biden (Democratic) 64.7% Republican Party (US)Christine O'Donnell (Republican) 35.3% Georgia Saxby Chambliss Republican 2002 Incumbent re-elected in runoff. First round: Republican Party (US) Saxby Chambliss (Republican) 49.8% Democratic Party (US) Jim Martin (Democratic) 46.8% Libertarian Party (US)Allen Buckley (Libertarian) 3.4% Runoff: Republican Party (US) Saxby Chambliss (Republican) 57.5% Democratic Party (US)Jim Martin (Democratic) 42.5% Idaho Larry Craig Republican 199019962002 Incumbent retired.Republican hold. Republican Party (US) Jim Risch (Republican) 57.7% Democratic Party (US)Larry LaRocco (Democratic) 34.1% IndependentRex Rammell (Independent) 5.4%Others Libertarian Party (US)Kent Marmon (Libertarian) 1.5% IndependentPro-Life (Independent) 1.3% Illinois Dick Durbin Democratic 19962002 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (US) Dick Durbin (Democratic) 67.8% Republican Party (US)Steve Sauerberg (Republican) 28.5%Others Green Party (US)Kathy Cummings (Green) 2.2% Libertarian Party (US)Larry Stafford (Libertarian) 0.9% Constitution Party (US)Chad Koppie (Constitution) 0.5% Iowa Tom Harkin Democratic 1984199019962002 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (US) Tom Harkin (Democratic) 62.7% Republican Party (US)Christopher Reed (Republican) 37.3% Kansas Pat Roberts Republican 19962002 Incumbent re-elected. Republican Party (US) Pat Roberts (Republican) 60.0% Democratic Party (US)Jim Slattery (Democratic) 36.4%Others Libertarian Party (US)Randall Hodgkinson (Libertarian) 2.1% Reform Party (US)Joseph Martin (Reform) 1.3% Kentucky Mitch McConnell Republican 1984199019962002 Incumbent re-elected. Republican Party (US) Mitch McConnell (Republican) 53.0% Democratic Party (US)Bruce Lunsford (Democratic) 47.0% Louisiana Mary Landrieu Democratic 19962002 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (US) Mary Landrieu (Democratic) 52.1% Republican Party (US)John Kennedy (Republican) 45.7%Others Libertarian Party (US)Richard Fontanesi (Libertarian) 1.0% IndependentJay Patel (Independent) 0.7% IndependentRobert Stewart (Independent) 0.5% Maine Susan Collins Republican 19962002 Incumbent re-elected. Republican Party (US) Susan Collins (Republican) 61.3% Democratic Party (US)Tom Allen (Democratic) 38.6% Massachusetts John Kerry Democratic 1984199019962002 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (US) John Kerry (Democratic) 65.8% Republican Party (US)Jeff Beatty (Republican) 31.0% Libertarian Party (US)Robert Underwood (Libertarian) 3.2% Michigan Carl Levin Democratic 19781984199019962002 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (US) Carl Levin (Democratic) 62.7% Republican Party (US)Jack Hoogendyk (Republican) 33.8%Others Libertarian Party (US)Scott Boman (Libertarian) 1.6% Green Party (US)Harley Mikkelson (Green) 0.9% Constitution Party (US)Michael Nikitin (Constitution) 0.6% Natural Law Party (US)Doug Dern (Natural Law) 0.4% Minnesota Norm Coleman Republican 2002 Incumbent lost re-election.Democratic (DFL) gain.Winner delayed term until July 7, 2009, due to election dispute. Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Al Franken (DFL) 41.99% Republican Party (US)Norm Coleman (Republican) 41.98% Independence Party (US)Dean Barkley (IPM) 15.15%Others Libertarian Party (US)Charles Aldrich (Libertarian) 0.48% Constitution Party (US)James Niemackl (Constitution) 0.31% Write-inWrite-ins 0.08% Mississippi Thad Cochran Republican 19781984199019962002 Incumbent re-elected. Republican Party (US) Thad Cochran (Republican) 61.4% Democratic Party (US)Erik R. Fleming (Democratic) 38.6% Montana Max Baucus Democratic 19781984199019962002 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (US) Max Baucus (Democratic) 72.9% Republican Party (US)Bob Kelleher (Republican) 27.1% Nebraska Chuck Hagel Republican 19962002 Incumbent retired.Republican hold. Republican Party (US) Mike Johanns (Republican) 57.5% Democratic Party (US)Scott Kleeb (Democratic) 40.1%Others Constitution Party (US)Kelly Rosberg (Nebraska) 1.4% Green Party (US)Steve Larrick (Green) 1.0% New Hampshire John E. Sununu Republican 2002 Incumbent lost re-election.Democratic gain. Democratic Party (US) Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic) 51.7% Republican Party (US)John E. Sununu (Republican) 45.2% Libertarian Party (US)Ken Blevens (Libertarian) 3.1% New Jersey Frank Lautenberg Democratic 19821982 (appointed)198819942000 (retired)2002 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (US) Frank Lautenberg (Democratic) 56.0% Republican Party (US)Dick Zimmer (Republican) 42.0%Others Libertarian Party (US)Jason Scheurer (Libertarian) 0.5% IndependentJ. M. Carter (Independent) 0.5% IndependentDaryl Mikell Brooks (Independent) 0.5% IndependentJeffrey Boss (Independent) 0.3% Socialist Workers Party (US)Sara Lobman (Socialist Workers) 0.3% New Mexico Pete Domenici Republican 197219781984199019962002 Incumbent retired.Democratic gain. Democratic Party (US) Tom Udall (Democratic) 61.3% Republican Party (US)Steve Pearce (Republican) 38.7% North Carolina Elizabeth Dole Republican 2002 Incumbent lost re-election.Democratic gain. Democratic Party (US) Kay Hagan (Democratic) 52.7% Republican Party (US)Elizabeth Dole (Republican) 44.2% Libertarian Party (US)Chris Cole (Libertarian) 3.1% Oklahoma Jim Inhofe Republican 1994 (special)19962002 Incumbent re-elected. Republican Party (US) Jim Inhofe (Republican) 56.7% Democratic Party (US)Andrew Rice (Democratic) 39.2% IndependentStephen Wallace (Independent) 4.1% Oregon Gordon H. Smith Republican 19962002 Incumbent lost re-election.Democratic gain. Democratic Party (US) Jeff Merkley (Democratic) 48.9% Republican Party (US)Gordon H. Smith (Republican) 45.6% Constitution Party (US)Dave Brownlow (Constitution) 5.2% Rhode Island Jack Reed Jack Reed (Rhode Island politician) Democratic 19962002 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (US) Jack Reed Rhode Island politician (Democratic) 73.4% Republican Party (US)Robert Tingle (Republican) 26.6% South Carolina Lindsey Graham Republican 2002 Incumbent re-elected. Republican Party (US) Lindsey Graham (Republican) 57.5% Democratic Party (US)Bob Conley (Democratic) 42.3% South Dakota Tim Johnson Tim Johnson (South Dakota politician) Democratic 19962002 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (US) Tim Johnson South Dakota politician (Democratic) 62.5% Republican Party (US)Joel Dykstra (Republican) 37.5% Tennessee Lamar Alexander Republican 2002 Incumbent re-elected. Republican Party (US) Lamar Alexander (Republican) 65.1% Democratic Party (US)Bob Tuke (Democratic) 31.6%Others IndependentEdward Buck (Independent) 1.3% IndependentChristopher Fenner (Independent) 0.5% Libertarian Party (US)Daniel Lewis (Libertarian) 0.4% Green Party (US)Chris Lugo (Green) 0.4% IndependentEd Lawhorn (Independent) 0.4% IndependentDavid Gatchell (Independent) 0.3% Texas John Cornyn Republican 20022002 (appointed) Incumbent re-elected. Republican Party (US) John Cornyn (Republican) 54.8% Democratic Party (US)Rick Noriega (Democratic) 42.8% Libertarian Party (US)Yvonne Adams Schick (Libertarian) 2.3% Virginia John Warner Republican 19781984199019962002 Incumbent retired.Democratic gain. Democratic Party (US) Mark Warner (Democratic) 65.0% Republican Party (US)Jim Gilmore (Republican) 33.7%Others Libertarian Party (US)Bill Redpath (Libertarian) 0.6% Independent GreenGail Parker (Independent Green) 0.6% West Virginia Jay Rockefeller Democratic 1984199019962002 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (US) Jay Rockefeller (Democratic) 63.7% Republican Party (US)Jay Wolfe (Republican) 36.3% Wyoming Mike Enzi Republican 19962002 Incumbent re-elected. Republican Party (US) Mike Enzi (Republican) 75.6% Democratic Party (US)Chris Rothfuss (Democratic) 24.3% Special elections during the next Congress There were no special elections in 2009. Closest races In nine races the margin of victory was under 10%. However, Georgia proceeded to a runoff election where the Republican candidate won by over 10%. District Winner Margin Minnesota Democratic (flip) 0.01% Alaska Democratic (flip) 1.3% Oregon Democratic (flip) 3.6% Georgia general Republican 3.0% Kentucky Republican 5.9% New Hampshire Democratic (flip) 6.3% Louisiana Democratic 6.4% North Carolina Democratic (flip) 8.5% Mississippi special Republican 9.9% South Dakota was the tipping point state, decided by a margin of 25.0%. Final pre-election predictions Several sites and individuals published predictions of competitive seats. These predictions looked at factors such as the strength of the incumbent (if the incumbent was running for re-election) and the other candidates, and the state's partisan lean (reflected in part by the state's Cook Partisan Voting Index rating). The predictions assigned ratings to each seat, indicating the predicted advantage that a party had in winning that seat. Most election predictors used: "tossup": no advantage "tilt" (used by some predictors): advantage that is not quite as strong as "lean" "lean": slight advantage "likely": significant, but surmountable, advantage "safe" or "solid": near-certain chance of victory Constituency Incumbent 2008 election ratings State Senator LastelectionThe last elections for this group of senators were in 2002, except for those elected in a special election or who were appointed after the resignation or passing of a sitting senator, as noted.Cook2008 Senate Race ratings for October 23, 2008 https://cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139080 The Cook Political Report April 1, 2021 June 25, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210625160336/https://cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139080 dead CQ PoliticsRace Ratings Chart: Senate https://web.archive.org/web/20081031142743/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-senate October 31, 2008 CQ PoliticsRothenberg2008 Senate ratings https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2008-senate-ratings Inside Elections April 1, 2021RCP2008 RCP Averages & Senate Results https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/senate/election_2008_senate_races.html Real Clear Politics August 31, 2021Result Alabama Jeff Sessions 58.6% R Safe R Safe R Safe R Safe R Sessions(63.4%) Alaska Ted Stevens 78.2% R Lean D flip Lean D flip Lean D flip Lean D flip Begich(47.8%)(flip) Arkansas Mark Pryor 53.9% D Safe D Safe D Safe D Safe D Pryor (79.5%) Colorado Wayne Allard(retiring) 50.7% R Lean D flip Likely D flip Likely D flip Likely D flip M. Udall(52.8%) (flip) Delaware Joe Biden 58.2% D Safe D Safe D Safe D Safe D Biden (64.7%) Georgia Saxby Chambliss 52.8% R Tossup Tossup Lean R Tossup Chambliss(57.4%)This race was decided in a run-off on December 2, 2008, after no candidate reached 50% of the vote on November 3. run-off Idaho Larry Craig(retiring) 65.2% R Safe R Safe R Safe R Safe R Risch(57.7%) Illinois Dick Durbin 60.3% D Safe D Safe D Safe D Safe D Durbin(67.8%) Iowa Tom Harkin 54.2% D Safe D Safe D Safe D Safe D Harkin(62.7%) Kansas Pat Roberts 82.5% R Safe R Likely R Safe R Safe R Roberts (60.1%) Kentucky Mitch McConnell 64.7% R Lean R Lean R Lean R Tossup McConnell(53.0%) Louisiana Mary Landrieu 51.7% D Lean D Lean D Lean D Lean D Landrieu(52.1%) Maine Susan Collins 58.4% R Likely R Lean R Likely R Likely R Collins(61.3%) Massachusetts John Kerry 80.0% D Safe D Safe D Safe D Safe D Kerry(65.9%) Michigan Carl Levin 60.6% D Safe D Safe D Safe D Safe D Levin (62.7%) Minnesota Norm Coleman 49.5% R Tossup Tossup Tossup Tossup Franken (42.0%)(flip) Mississippi (regular) Thad Cochran 84.6% R Safe R Safe R Safe R Safe R Cochran(61.4%) Mississippi (special) Roger Wicker Appointed(2007)Republican Trent Lott won with 63.6% of the vote in 2006, but resigned on December 18, 2007. Tossup Lean R Lean R Lean R Wicker(55.0%) Montana Max Baucus 62.7% D Safe D Safe D Safe D Safe D Baucus (72.9%) Nebraska Chuck Hagel(retiring) 82.8% R Likely R Likely R Safe R Likely R Johanns(57.5%) New Hampshire John Sununu 50.8% R Tossup Lean D flip Likely D flip Lean D flip Shaheen(51.6%)(flip) New Jersey Frank Lautenberg 53.9% D Safe D Likely D Safe D Likely D Lautenberg(56.0%) New Mexico Pete Domenici(retiring) 65.0% R Lean D flip Likely D flip Likely D flip Likely D flip T. Udall(61.3%)(flip) North Carolina Elizabeth Dole 53.5% R Tossup Lean D flip Lean D flip Tossup Hagan(52.6%)(flip) Oklahoma Jim Inhofe 57.3% R Likely R Likely R Safe R Safe R Inhofe(56.7%) Oregon Gordon Smith 56.2% R Tossup Tossup Lean D flip Tossup Merkley(48.9%)(flip) Rhode Island Jack Reed 78.4% D Safe D Safe D Safe D Safe D Reed(73.4%) South Carolina Lindsey Graham 54.4% R Safe R Safe R Safe R Safe R Graham(57.5%) South Dakota Tim Johnson 49.6% D Likely D Safe D Safe D Safe D Johnson (62.5%) Tennessee Lamar Alexander 54.3% R Safe R Likely R Safe R Safe R Alexander (65.1%) Texas John Cornyn 55.3% R Safe R Likely R Safe R Safe R Cornyn(54.8%) Virginia John Warner(retiring) 82.6% R Likely D flip Safe D flip Likely D flip Safe D flip M. Warner(65.0%)(flip) West Virginia Jay Rockefeller 63.1% D Safe D Safe D Safe D Safe D Rockefeller(63.7%) Wyoming (regular) Mike Enzi 73.0% R Safe R Safe R Safe R Safe R Enzi(75.6%) Wyoming (special) John Barrasso Appointed(2007)Republican Craig L. Thomas won with 70.0% of the vote in 2006, but died on June 4, 2007. Safe R Safe R Safe R Safe R Barrasso (73.4%) Gains and losses thumb|349x349px|Map of retirements:#FF9998 Republican incumbent #93C5DD Democratic incumbent #CA0020 Republican incumbent retired thumb|right|Results of the Senate election by county|349x349px Retirements Five Republicans retired rather than seek re-election. StateSenator Age at end of term AssumedofficeReplaced by Colorado Wayne Allard 65 1997 Mark Udall Idaho Larry Craig 63 1991 Jim Risch Nebraska Chuck Hagel 62 1997 Mike Johanns New Mexico Pete Domenici 76 1973 Tom Udall Virginia John Warner 81 1979 Mark Warner Defeats Five Republicans sought re-election but lost in the general election. StateSenatorAge atend of termAssumedofficeReplaced by Alaska Ted Stevens 85 1968Appointed to the seat following the death of Bob Bartlett. Mark Begich Minnesota Norm Coleman 59 2003 Al Franken New Hampshire John E. Sununu 44 2003 Jeanne Shaheen North Carolina Elizabeth Dole 72 2003 Kay Hagan Oregon Gordon H. Smith 56 1997 Jeff Merkley Post-election changes Four Democrats resigned and were replaced by Democrats. One Republican was switched to Democrat on April 28, 2009. Two other Democrats died on August 25, 2009, and June 28, 2010, respectively, while another Republican resigned on September 9, 2009. StateSenatorReplaced by Colorado(Class 3) Ken Salazar Michael Bennet Delaware(Class 2) Joe Biden Ted Kaufman Florida(Class 3) Mel Martínez George LeMieux Illinois(Class 3) Barack Obama Roland Burris Massachusetts(Class 1) Ted Kennedy Paul G. Kirk New York(Class 1) Hillary Clinton Kirsten Gillibrand Pennsylvania(Class 3) Arlen Specter Arlen Specter West Virginia(Class 1) Robert Byrd Carte Goodwin Alabama Alabama election Alabama presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Alabama 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Alabama 2014 125x136px Jeff Sessions official portrait.jpg Jeff Sessions Republican Party (US) 1,305,383 63.36% Vivian Figures.jpg Vivian Davis Figures Democratic Party (US) 752,391 36.52% 2008 United States Senate election in Alabama results map by county.svg 200px Sessions: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% Figures: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% U.S. senator Jeff Sessions Republican Party (US) Jeff Sessions Republican Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Alabama List of United States senators from Alabama Alabama senator Jeff Sessions sought re-election to a third term. Johnny Swanson announced his candidacy in March 2006 for the Democratic nomination.| Susan Swanson https://swansonforsenate.com https://web.archive.org/web/20070927225032/http://www.swansonforsenate.com/ September 27, 2007 dead February 26, 2021 Despite voting heavily for Bush in 2004, Alabama still had a strong Democratic presence; Democrats controlled majorities of both chambers in the state legislature. Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Ron Sparks appeared to be preparing for a run, but on June 12, 2007, Sparks announced that he would not seek the Senate seat, in order to avoid a primary battle with state senator Vivian Davis Figures.Birmingham News staff June 12, 2007 Sparks says he won't seek U.S. Senate seat Everything Alabama Alabama Live http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2007/06/sparks_says_he_wont_seek_us_se.html June 13, 2007 Figures had won elections in the Republican-leaning Mobile area. In the Democratic primary, Figures won the nomination and faced Sessions in November. Not on the ballot, but running a write-in campaign, was Darryl W. Perry, the 2004 Libertarian Party nominee for Pennsylvania State Treasurer and 2007 candidate for Mayor of Birmingham, Alabama.http://senate.dwp2016.org/ senate.dwp2016.org July 26, 2017 July 16, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080716172427/http://senate.dwp2016.org/ live al.com http://www.al.com/press-register/stories/index.ssf?/base/news/1214212543252990.xml&coll=3 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080919162949/http://www.al.com/press-register/stories/index.ssf?%2Fbase%2Fnews%2F1214212543252990.xml&coll=3 September 19, 2008 December 20, 2017 Perry was endorsed by Alabama Statesmen,http://alstatesmen.org/ ALStatesmen.org July 26, 2017 July 4, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080704052833/http://alstatesmen.org/ live Boston Tea Party,bostontea.us http://bostontea.us/voterguide https://web.archive.org/web/20080718134148/http://bostontea.us/voterguide July 18, 2008 usurped and Christians for Life and Liberty.http://c4ll.dwp2016.org/ Christians for Life and Liberty July 26, 2017 July 6, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080706122422/http://c4ll.dwp2016.org/ live Sessions defeated Figures, taking 63% of the vote to Figures's 37% Republican primaryJune 13, 2008 Certified Primary Election Results: Republican Party http://www.sos.state.al.us/downloads/election/2008/primary2/certification-republicanparty-2008-06-13.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081119161854/http://www.sos.state.al.us/downloads/election/2008/primary2/certification-republicanparty-2008-06-13.pdf November 19, 2008 December 3, 2008 Alabama Republican Party Jeff Sessions (incumbent) Republican Party (US) 199,690 92.27% Earl Mack Gavin Republican Party (US) 16,718 7.73% 216,408 100.00% Democratic primaryJune 17, 2008 Certified Primary Election Results: Democratic Party http://www.sos.state.al.us/downloads/election/2008/primary2/certification-democraticparty-2008-06-13.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081119161908/http://www.sos.state.al.us/downloads/election/2008/primary2/certification-democraticparty-2008-06-13.pdf November 19, 2008 December 3, 2008 Alabama Democratic Party Vivian Davis Figures Democratic Party (US) 112,074 63.72% Johnny Swanson Democratic Party (US) 38,757 22.03% Mark Townsend Democratic Party (US) 25,058 14.25% 175,889 100.00% Alabama generalNovember 25, 2008 Certified General Election Results without write-in appendix http://www.sos.alabama.gov/downloads/election/2008/general/statecert-2008-general-election-11-25-2008-without-write-in-appendix.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081127012656/http://www.sos.alabama.gov/downloads/election/2008/general/statecert-2008-general-election-11-25-2008-without-write-in-appendix.pdf November 27, 2008 December 3, 2008 Secretary of State of Alabama Republican Party (Alabama) Jeff Sessions (Incumbent) 1,305,383 63.36% Democratic Party (Alabama) Vivian Davis Figures 752,391 36.52% Write-in candidate Write-ins 2,417 0.12% 2,060,191 100.00% N/A Republican Party (Alabama) Alaska Alaska election Alaska presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Alaska 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Alaska 2014 125x136px Mark Begich, official Senate photo portrait, 2009.jpg Mark Begich Democratic Party (US) 151,767 47.8% Ted Stevens at AFN cropped (3x4).jpg Ted Stevens Republican Party (US) 147,814 46.5% 2008 United States Senate election in Alaska results map by borough and census area.svg 300px Borough and census area resultsBegich: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70%Stevens: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% U.S. senator Ted Stevens Republican Party (US) Mark Begich Democratic Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Alaska List of United States senators from Alaska Alaska ADL senatorial primary, 2008September 18, 2008 Official Primary Election Results http://www.elections.alaska.gov/08prim/data/results.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081127073932/http://www.elections.alaska.gov/08prim/data/results.pdf November 27, 2008 December 3, 2008 State of Alaska: Division of Elections Democratic Party (Alaska) Mark Begich 63,747 84.12% Democratic Party (Alaska) Ray Metcalfe 5,480 7.23% Alaskan Independence Party Bob Bird 4,216 5.56% Libertarian Party (US) Fredrick Haase 1,375 1.81% Democratic Party (Alaska) Frank Vondersaar 965 1.27% 75,783 100.00% Republican primary Ted Stevens (incumbent) Republican Party (US) 66,900 63.52% David Cuddy Republican Party (US) 28,364 26.93% Vic Vickers Republican Party (US) 6,102 5.79% Michael Corey Republican Party (US) 1,496 1.42% Roderic Sikma Republican Party (US) 1,133 1.08% Rich Wanda Republican Party (US) 732 0.69% Gerald Heikes Republican Party (US) 599 0.57% 105,326 100.00% Alaska generalSTATISTICS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL AND CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 4, 2008 http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2008election.pdf December 20, 2017 Democratic Party (US) Mark Begich 151,767 47.77% +37.26% Republican Party (US) Ted Stevens (Incumbent) 147,814 46.52% -31.65% Alaskan Independence Party Bob Bird 13,197 4.15% +1.22% Libertarian Party (US) Fredrick Haase 2,483 0.78% -0.25% Independent Ted Gianoutsos 1,385 0.44% Write-ins 1,077 0.34% 3,953 1.24% -66.42% 317,723 Democratic Party (US) Republican Party (US) Dispelling rumors that he would retire due to advanced age (he was 84 years old on election day) and ongoing federal investigations into his conduct, senator Ted Stevens filed papers for re-election for an eighth term.Stevens files for re-election http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/stevens-filed-for-re-election-2008-02-21.html TheHill.com April 2024 medicmedic An ex-oil company executive, Bill Allen, paid for part of the renovation costs on Stevens's personal residence. The FBI investigated the remodeling of Stevens home by Veco Corp., which is part of a broader corruption investigation involving Stevens's son, former State Senate President Ben Stevens.Mauer Richard May 29, 2007 Feds eye Stevens's home remodeling project Alaska Daily News McClatchy Company http://www.adn.com/news/politics/story/8928969p-8829178c.html May 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070601172547/http://www.adn.com/news/politics/story/8928969p-8829178c.html June 1, 2007 Two former Veco executives have pleaded guilty to paying the younger Stevens $242,000 in bribes.McGann Laura May 29, 2007 Extreme Makeover: Veco Edition TPMmuckraker TPM Media http://www.tpmmuckraker.com/archives/003309.php dead May 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070531064547/http://www.tpmmuckraker.com/archives/003309.php May 31, 2007 On July 30, 2007, the IRS and FBI raided Stevens's home in Alaska. On September 14, 2007, former Veco CEO Bill Allen testified at the trial of former State House Speaker Pete Kott that Veco paid people working to double the size of Stevens's home.Joling Dan September 14, 2007 Oil exec: Workers remodeled Stevens home Associated Press http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/2007/09/oil_exec_workers_remodeled_ste.php dead September 14, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071022202418/http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/2007/09/oil_exec_workers_remodeled_ste.php October 22, 2007 On July 29, 2008, a federal grand jury indicted Stevens on seven felony counts for making false statements,Raju Manu July 29, 2008 Stevens Indicted The Hill Capitol Hill Publishing Corp. http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/stevens-indicted-according-to-reports-2008-07-29.html July 29, 2008 August 5, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080805104241/http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/stevens-indicted-according-to-reports-2008-07-29.html dead and on October 26, a jury found Stevens guilty on all charges.October 26, 2008 Jury finds Stevens guilty on corruption charges CNN http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/27/stevens.jurors/index.html October 26, 2008 The Democratic candidate was Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich, the son of popular former Democratic Representative Nick Begich. Begich announced his candidacy for the Senate seat on April 22, 2008.Begich to officially enter race vs. Stevens The Hill http://thehill.com/campaign-2008/begich-to-officially-enter-race-vs.-stevens-2008-04-20.html April 22, 2008 April 26, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080426031650/http://thehill.com/campaign-2008/begich-to-officially-enter-race-vs.-stevens-2008-04-20.html dead On October 19, 2007, the AP reported that despite the allegations and FBI probe, several veteran GOP Senators—including Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), and Kit Bond (R-MO)—donated enough money to Stevens's re-election campaign to make it one of Stevens's most successful fund raising quarters ever.Apuzzo Matt October 19, 2007 Senators back Stevens despite FBI probe Associated Press http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/2007/10/senators_back_stevens_despite.php dead October 19, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071025062835/http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/2007/10/senators_back_stevens_despite.php October 25, 2007 Stevens's conviction on seven felony counts of corruption damaged his re-election bid, coming just over a week before the election, though Stevens appealed the conviction. Nevertheless, Stevens was narrowly ahead in the vote count after election day, with only about two-thirds of all votes counted. It only became clear Begich had prevailed when early votes, absentee ballots, and questioned ballots were counted. On November 18, the race was called for Begich, who won with 47.8% to Stevens's 46.5%. Stevens was the most senior U.S. Senator to ever lose re-election, defeating Warren Magnuson's 1980 record. As of 2023, Stevens still holds this record. On April 1, 2009, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, citing serious prosecutorial misconduct during the trial, decided to drop all charges against Stevens—an action that vacated his conviction.Gerstein Josh 1 April 2009 Holder abandons Stevens prosecution https://www.politico.com/story/2009/04/holder-abandons-stevens-prosecution-020754 3 June 2024 Politico Arkansas Arkansas election Arkansas 1924 presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Arkansas 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Arkansas 2014 125x136px Mark Pryor, head and shoulders photo portrait with flag, 2006.jpg Mark Pryor Democratic Party (US) 804,678 79.5% No image.svg Rebekah Kennedy Green Party (US) 207,076 20.5% 2008 United States Senate election in Arkansas results map by county.svg 200px County resultsPryor: #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% U.S. senator Mark Pryor Democratic Party (Arkansas) Mark Pryor Democratic Party (Arkansas) 2008 United States Senate election in Arkansas List of United States senators from Arkansas Arkansas generalDecember 2, 2008 U.S. Senate Statewide Results http://www.arelections.org/index.php?ac:show:contest_statewide=1&elecid=181&contestid=9 https://web.archive.org/web/20081001210932/http://www.arelections.org/index.php?ac:show:contest_statewide=1&elecid=181&contestid=9 usurped October 1, 2008 December 9, 2008 Secretary of State of Arkansas Democratic Party (Arkansas) Mark Pryor (Incumbent) 804,678 79.53% Green Party (Arkansas) Rebekah Kennedy 207,076 20.47% 1,011,754 100.00% 75,586 n/a Democratic Party (Arkansas) 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. Although Bush carried the state twice, Arkansas Democrats swept the seven state races held in the 2006 general election. Pryor is the son of longtime U.S. senator and former Arkansas Governor David Pryor. It was rumored that Lt. Governor Bill Halter would challenge Pryor in the primary, but Halter declined to file as a candidate.Arkansas Sen. Pryor Now Safe, as GOP Fails to Field Challenger http://cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?parm1=5&docID=news-000002684828 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080311233549/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?parm1=5&docID=news-000002684828 March 11, 2008 CQ Politics Rebekah Kennedy of the Green Party was Pryor's only opposition. Pryor won on election day, with 79.53% of the vote. Kennedy took 20.47%. Colorado Colorado election Colorado presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Colorado 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Colorado 2014 125x136px MarkUdall-Senate Portrait.jpg Mark Udall Democratic Party (US) 1,230,994 52.8% Bob Schaffer Head Shot.jpg Bob Schaffer Republican Party (US) 990,755 42.5% 2008 United States Senate election in Colorado results map by county.svg 250px Udall: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% Schaffer: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% U.S. senator Wayne Allard Republican Party (US) Mark Udall Democratic Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Colorado List of United States senators from Colorado Democratic primaryhttp://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/ElectionArchives/2008/2008_Abstract.pdf July 2016 InternetArchiveBot yes Mark Udall Democratic Party (US) 194,227 100.00% 194,227 100.00% Republican primary Bob Schaffer Republican Party (US) 239,212 100.00% 239,212 100.00% Colorado general2008 Election Statistics http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2008/2008Stat.htm#stateCO December 20, 2017 clerk.house.gov Democratic Party (US) Mark Udall 1,230,994 52.80% +7.03% Republican Party (US) Bob Schaffer 990,755 42.49% -8.20% Constitution Party (US) Douglas Campbell 59,733 2.56% +1.04% Green Party (US) Bob Kinsey 50,004 2.14% Write-ins 135 0.01% 240,239 10.30% +5.38% 2,331,621 Democratic Party (US) Republican Party (US) On January 15, 2007, incumbent senator Wayne Allard (R) announced he would not seek re-election, honoring his pledge to serve no more than two terms.January 16, 2007 Allard won't run again in 2008 Cañon City Daily Record Associated Press http://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com/Top-Story.asp?ID=5889 dead February 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070222234931/http://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com/Top-Story.asp?ID=5889 February 22, 2007 Former Representative Bob Schaffer of Fort Collins was the Republican nominee. Former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway was rumored to be considering a run, but declined to do so.January 17, 2007 Elway nixes '08 Senate run Rocky Mountain News http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/elections/article/0,2808,DRMN_24736_5285524,00.html dead February 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070211143007/http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/elections/article/0%2C2808%2CDRMN_24736_5285524%2C00.html February 11, 2007 Other possible Republican candidates included former Congressman Scott McInnis and Colorado Attorney General John Suthers. The Democratic nominee was 2nd district Congressman Mark Udall of Boulder who announced on January 15, 2007, that he would seek the seat and did not draw significant primary opposition.Sealover Ed November 8, 2006 Shift puts key state issues in question Colorado Springs Gazette http://www.gazette.com/display.php?id=1326323 November 11, 2006June 2016 medicmedic Other candidates included Bob Kinsey of Denver as the Green Party nominee,Bob Kinsey for US Senate http://www.kinseyforsenate.org/ December 20, 2017 www.kinseyforsenate.org November 4, 2010 http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20101104224840/http://www.kinseyforsenate.org/ usurped Douglas "Dayhorse" Campbell as the American Constitution Party's nominee,American Constitution Party Colorado Candidates http://www.americanconstitutionparty.com/id95.html https://web.archive.org/web/20081014162815/http://www.americanconstitutionparty.com/id95.html October 14, 2008 dead and Independent candidate Buddy Moore, unaffiliated any party.エックスサーバー サーバー初期ページ https://web.archive.org/web/20090130094528/http://www.buddymooreforsenate.com/ January 30, 2009 . Buddymooreforsenate.com. Retrieved on August 16, 2013. On Election Day, Udall defeated Schaffer 53% to 43%. Delaware Delaware election Delaware presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Delaware 2002 2010 United States Senate special election in Delaware 2010 (special) 125x136px Joe Biden, official photo portrait 2-cropped.jpg Joe Biden Democratic Party (US) 257,539 64.7% Christine O'Donnell by Gage Skidmore.jpg Christine O'Donnell Republican Party (US) 140,595 35.3% 2008 United States Senate election in Delaware results map by county.svg 200px Biden: #7996e2 50–60% #584cde 70–80% U.S. senator Joe Biden Democratic Party (US) Joe Biden Democratic Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Delaware List of United States senators from Delaware Delaware general2008 Election Statistics http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2008/2008Stat.htm#stateDE December 20, 2017 clerk.house.gov Democratic Party (US) Joe Biden (Incumbent) 257,539 64.69% +6.47% Republican Party (US) Christine O'Donnell 140,595 35.31% -5.49% 116,944 29.37% +11.96% 398,134 Democratic Party (US) On August 23, 2008, the Democratic nominee for president, Barack Obama, announced that Biden would be joining him on the ticket as the vice presidential nominee.Obama chooses Biden as running mate Adam Nagourney and Jeff Zeleny August 23, 2008. The New York Times Delaware law allowed Biden to run for vice president and senator at the same time, so he would have kept the Senate seat if the presidential ticket had lost. In 1988 and 2000, the Democratic vice presidential nominees Lloyd Bentsen and Joe Lieberman, ran similarly for their seat in Texas and Connecticut, respectively. On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama won the presidential election, making Biden the next VP. Biden vacated his senate seat shortly after the election, allowing for the Governor of Delaware to appoint a successor. 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. On November 24, 2008, Governor Minner appointed Biden's longtime Chief of Staff Ted Kaufman to fill the seat. Kaufman subsequently announced that he would not seek election to a full term in 2010, effectively making him a caretaker. Biden's Republican opponent in the Senate race, conservative political commentator Christine O'Donnell, tried to make an issue of Biden's dual campaigns, claiming that serving his constituents is not important to him. Biden was re-elected with 65% of the vote, or 257,484 votes. O'Donnell received 140,584 votes (35% of the vote). Georgia 2008 United States Senate election in Georgia Flag of Georgia (U.S. state).svg presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Georgia 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Georgia 2014 November 4, 2008 (first round)December 2, 2008 (runoff) 125x136px First round Runoff Saxby Chambliss.jpg Saxby Chambliss 1,867,09749.8% 1,228,03357.4% Republican Party (United States) Jim Martin october 2008.png Jim Martin Democratic Party (United States) 1,757,393 46.8% 909,923 42.6% 250px First round county results 250px Runoff county results 2 Chambliss: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% Martin: #a5b0ff 40-50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90%Tie: #CDAFDC 40–50% U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss Republican Party (United States) Saxby Chambliss Republican Party (United States) 2008 United States Senate election in Georgia List of United States senators from Georgia 2008 Georgia U.S. Senate Republican primary Republican Party (US) Saxby Chambliss 392,902 100.0% 392,928 100.0% 2008 Georgia U.S. Senate Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Vernon Jones 199,026 40.4% Democratic Party (US) Jim Martin 169,635 34.4% Democratic Party (US) Dale Cardwell 79,181 16.1% Democratic Party (US) Rand Knight 25,667 5.2% Democratic Party (US) Josh Lanier 19,717 4.0% 493,226 100.0% 2008 Georgia U.S. Senate Democratic primary election runoff Democratic Party (US) Jim Martin 191,061 59.9% +25.5% Democratic Party (US) Vernon Jones 127,993 40.1% -0.3% 319,054 100.0% Georgia generalNovember 10, 2008 Georgia Election Results: United States Senator http://www.sos.georgia.gov/elections/election_results/2008_1104/003.htm November 11, 2008 Georgia Secretary of State November 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081112234720/http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/election_results/2008_1104/003.htm dead Georgia 2008 General Election http://www.thegreenpapers.com/G08/GA.phtml November 11, 2008 The Green Papers Republican Party (US) Saxby Chambliss (Incumbent) 1,867,097 49.8% -3.0% Democratic Party (US) Jim Martin 1,757,393 46.8% +0.9% Libertarian Party (US) Allen Buckley 127,923 3.4% +2.1% Socialist Workers Party (US) Eleanor Garcia (write-in) 43 0.0% n/a Independent William Salomone Jr. (write-in) 29 0.0% n/a 109,704 2.92% 3,752,577 Runoff electionDecember 2, 2008 Georgia Election Results State of Georgia Secretary of State http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/election_results/2008_1202/003.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20081204075841/http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/election_results/2008_1202/003.htm dead December 4, 2008 December 3, 2008 Republican Party (US) Saxby Chambliss (Incumbent) 1,228,033 57.4% +7.6% Democratic Party (US) Jim Martin 909,923 42.6% -4.2% 318,110 14.8% 2,137,956 Republican Party (US) 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. Martin, current Georgia Commissioner of Human Resources, former member of the Georgia General Assembly, Vietnam War veteran, and 2006 candidate for lieutenant governor, secured the Democratic nomination after defeating DeKalb County CEO Vernon Jones by a 59% to 41% margin in the August 5 run-off election. In December 2007, Chambliss had an approval rating of 53% and a disapproval rating of 34% according to Strategic Vision, a Republican polling firm.strategicvision.biz http://www.strategicvision.biz/political/georgia_poll_121207.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20071216011100/http://www.strategicvision.biz/political/georgia_poll_121207.htm December 16, 2007 dead For most of the campaign, Chambliss maintained a comfortable lead in most polls. However, in the weeks leading up to the 2008 general election, polls showed the race tightening, reflecting a general nationwide trend. On November 4, 2008, Chambliss received 49.8% of the vote,11/4/2008 - Federal and Statewide http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/election_results/2008_1104/swfed.htm December 20, 2017 sos.georgia.gov April 15, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160415035347/http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/election_results/2008_1104/swfed.htm dead with Martin about 3% behind and Buckley receiving 3% of the vote.Local and National Election Results - Election Center 2008 - Elections & Politics from CNN.com CNN http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/individual/#GAS01 May 27, 2010 However, Georgia law stated that if no candidate receives a simple majority of the popular vote, then the election will be decided in a run-off. On December 2, 2008, Chambliss won the run-off with 57% of vote to Martin's 43%.Local and National Election Results - Election Center 2008 - Elections & Politics from CNN.com CNN http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/individual/#mapSGA May 27, 2010 Idaho Idaho election Idaho presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Idaho 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Idaho 2014 125x136px James E. Risch, official Senate photo portrait, 2009.jpg Jim Risch Republican Party (US) 371,744 57.7% Larry LaRocco 2.jpg Larry LaRocco Democratic Party (US) 219,903 34.1% Rex Rammell Independent 34,510 5.4% 2008 United States Senate election in Idaho results map by county.svg 200px County resultsRisch: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%LaRocco: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% U.S. senator Larry Craig Republican Party (US) Jim Risch Republican Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Idaho List of United States senators from Idaho Democratic Primary results 2008 Primary Results statewide http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2008/Primary/tot_stwd.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090416030919/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2008/Primary/tot_stwd.htm April 16, 2009 March 7, 2009 Larry LaRocco Democratic Party (US) 29,023 72.35% David J. Archuleta Democratic Party (US) 11,074 27.60% Write-ins Democratic Party (US) 20 0.05% 40,117 100.00% Republican primary Jim Risch Republican Party (US) 80,743 65.34% Scott Syme Republican Party (US) 16,660 13.48% Richard Phenneger Republican Party (US) 6,532 5.29% Neal Thompson Republican Party (US) 5,375 4.35% Fred M. Adams Republican Party (US) 4,987 4.04% Bill Hunter Republican Party (US) 4,280 3.46% Brian E. Hefner Republican Party (US) 2,915 2.36% Hal James Styles Jr. Republican Party (US) 2,082 1.68% 123,574 100.00% Idaho general2008 Election Statistics http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2008/2008Stat.htm#stateID December 20, 2017 clerk.house.gov Republican Party (US) Jim Risch 371,744 57.65% -7.51% Democratic Party (US) Larry LaRocco 219,903 34.11% +1.56% Independent Rex Rammell 34,510 5.35% Libertarian Party (US) Kent Marmon 9,958 1.54% -0.75% Independent Pro-Life 8,662 1.35% Write-ins 3 0.00% 151,841 23.55% -9.06% 644,780 Republican Party (US) On September 1, 2007, senator Larry Craig announced his intent to resign from the Senate effective September 30, 2007.Amid sex scandal, Sen. Craig resigns CNN.com http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/09/01/craig.arrest/index.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081211120643/http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/09/01/craig.arrest/index.html December 11, 2008 The announcement followed by just six days the disclosure that he had pleaded guilty on August 1, 2007, to a reduced misdemeanor charge arising out of his arrest on June 11 at the Minneapolis airport for soliciting sex with a man in the restroom. Craig found almost no support among Republicans in his home state or Washington. On October 4, 2007, senator Craig announced he would not seek re-election, but would remain in office until the end of his term.Craig announces he will not resign https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071004/ap_on_go_co/craig_senate;_ylt=AsmmtH1yfkzJMiQO3n977k2yFz4D Lieutenant Governor Jim Risch was the Republican candidate; U.S. Army veteran and former congressman Larry LaRocco was the Democratic candidate.As Craig's Problems Continue, Focus Turns to Possible 2008 Idaho Senate Race Without Him http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/results/enr/statewide_total.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150220191630/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/results/ENR/statewide_total.html February 20, 2015 Risch and LaRocco ran against each other in the 2006 Lieutenant Governor race, which Risch won by a wide margin. Libertarian Kent Marmon also ran.婚活パーティーQ&Aサイト http://www.marmonforidaho.com/ December 20, 2017 www.marmonforidaho.com October 31, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081031225427/http://www.marmonforidaho.com/ dead The last Democratic senator from Idaho was Frank Church, who was defeated in the Republican landslide of 1980 after serving four terms. Risch won the election with approximately 58% of the vote.2008 results http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/results/ENR/statewide_total.html https://web.archive.org/web/20150220191630/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/results/ENR/statewide_total.html February 20, 2015 dead Illinois Illinois election Illinois presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Illinois 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Illinois 2014 125x136px Richard Durbin official photo.jpg Dick Durbin Democratic Party (US) 3,615,844 67.84% No image.svg Steve Sauerberg Republican Party (US) 1,520,621 28.53% 170px 2008 United States Senate election in Illinois results map by county.svg County resultsDurbin: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80%Sauerberg: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% U.S. senator Dick Durbin Democratic Party (US) Dick Durbin Democratic Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Illinois List of United States senators from Illinois Democratic primaryFebruary 5, 2008 Ballots Cast http://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionInformation/VoteTotalsList.aspx?ElectionType=GP&ElectionID=21&SearchType=OfficeSearch&OfficeID=4266&QueryType=Office& April 4, 2015 Elections.il.gov March 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303231142/http://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionInformation/VoteTotalsList.aspx?ElectionType=GP&ElectionID=21&SearchType=OfficeSearch&OfficeID=4266&QueryType=Office& dead Dick Durbin (Incumbent) Democratic Party (US) 1,653,833 100.00% 1,653,833 100.00% Republican primary Steve Sauerberg Republican Party (US) 395,199 55.62% Andy Martin Republican Party (US) 240,548 33.85% Mike Psak Republican Party (US) 74,829 10.53% 710,576 100.00% Illinois general Democratic Party (US) Dick Durbin (Incumbent) 3,615,844 67.84% +7.51% Republican Party (US) Steve Sauerberg 1,520,621 28.53% -9.49% Green Party (US) Kathy Cummings 119,135 2.24% 0.00% Libertarian Party (US) Larry A. Stafford 50,224 0.94% -0.70% Constitution Party (US) Chad N. Koppie 24,059 0.45% 0.00% 2,095,223 39.31% +17.00% 5,329,884 Democratic Party (US) Republican Party (US) Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin remained favored in Illinois. He sought to be re-elected in a state that has steadily become more Democratic since 1992. CQpolitics.com rated the contest as "safe Democrat". Physician Steve Sauerberg of La Grange won the February 5 Republican primary.Sauerberg to take on Durbin http://www.nwherald.com/articles/2008/02/06/news/state/doc47a97787a74ce109171390.txtSeptember 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes Kathy Cummings, a retired special education teacher was nominated via convention by the Green Party.Illinois Green Party chooses retired teacher as senate candidate http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2008/03/29/state_news/516green.txt Morris Daily Herald April 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Chad Koppie, a retired airline pilot and vice-chairman of the Illinois Center Right Coalition, was the nominee of the Constitution Party. Durbin won with 68% of the vote. Sauerberg had 29%. Iowa Iowa election Iowa presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Iowa 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Iowa 2014 125x136px Tom Harkin official portrait (cropped).jpg Tom Harkin Democratic Party (US) 941,665 62.66% Christopher Reed announcment1-300x226 (cropped).jpg Christopher Reed Republican Party (US) 560,006 37.26% 2008 United States Senate election in Iowa results map by county.svg 230px County resultsHarkin: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80%Reed: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% U.S. senator Tom Harkin Democratic Party (US) Tom Harkin Democratic Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Iowa List of United States senators from Iowa Democratic primary2008 Primary results http://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/2008/OfficialResultsReport2008Primary.pdf sos.iowa.gov Tom Harkin (Incumbent) Democratic Party (US) 90,785 98.83% Write-ins Democratic Party (US) 1,074 1.17% 91,859 100.00% Republican primary Christopher Reed Republican Party (US) 24,964 35.32% George Eichhorn Republican Party (US) 24,390 34.52% Steve Rathje Republican Party (US) 21,062 29.80% Write-ins Republican Party (US) 256 0.36% 70,672 100.00% Iowa general Democratic Party (US) Tom Harkin (Incumbent) 941,665 62.66% +8.48% Republican Party (US) Christopher Reed 560,006 37.26% -6.52% Write-ins 1,247 0.08% 381,659 25.39% +15.00% 1,502,918 Democratic Party (US) Republican Party (US) In a state that had been trending to the Democratic party recently, senator Tom Harkin faced the Republican nominee, small business owner Christopher Reed, whom he defeated with 63% of the vote to Reed's 37%. Kansas Kansas election Kansas presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Kansas 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Kansas 2014 125x136px Pat Roberts official photo 2.jpg Pat Roberts Republican Party (US) 712,396 60.1% Jim Slattery.jpg Jim Slattery Democratic Party (US) 429,691 36.5% 2008 United States Senate election in Kansas results map by county.svg 250px County resultsRoberts: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% #a80000 >90% Slattery: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% U.S. senator Pat Roberts Republican Party (US) Pat Roberts Republican Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Kansas List of United States senators from Kansas Republican Party primary2008 Results http://www.kssos.org/elections/08elec/2008ElectionOfficialVoteTotals.pdf www.kssos.org Pat Roberts (Incumbent) Republican Party (US) 214,911 100.00% 214,911 100.00% Democratic primary Jim Slattery Democratic Party (US) 68,106 68.93% Lee Jones Democratic Party (US) 30,699 31.07% 98,805 100.00% Kansas general2008 Election Statistics http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2008/2008Stat.htm#stateKS December 20, 2017 clerk.house.gov Republican Party (US) Pat Roberts (Incumbent) 727,121 60.06% -22.46% Democratic Party (US) Jim Slattery 441,399 36.46% Libertarian Party (US) Randall Hodgkinson 25,727 2.12% -6.98% Reform Party (US) Joseph L. Martin 16,443 1.36% -7.02% 285,722 23.60% -49.82% 1,210,690 Republican Party (US) Senator Pat Roberts sought re-election to a third term. Although Kansas has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1932, former Democratic Congressman and army veteran Jim Slattery was nominated to run against Roberts. Pat Roberts held an approval rating of 56%.SurveyUSA News Poll #12482 http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=937b1d64-bf06-46a2-b1c8-f2e0c24909a1/surveyusa.com December 20, 2017 Roberts was re-elected with 60% to Slattery's 36%. Kentucky Kentucky election Kentucky presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Kentucky 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Kentucky 2014 125x136px Sen Mitch McConnell official cropped.jpg Mitch McConnell Republican Party (US) 953,816 53.0% Bruce Lunsford (cropped).jpg Bruce Lunsford Democratic Party (US) 847,005 47.0% 2008 United States Senate election in Kentucky results map by county.svg 300px County results McConnell: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% Lunsford: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% U.S. senator Mitch McConnell Republican Party (US) Mitch McConnell Republican Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Kentucky List of United States senators from Kentucky Republican primary Mitch McConnell (incumbent) Republican Party (US) 168,127 86.09% Daniel Essek Republican Party (US) 27,170 13.91% 195,297 100.00% Democratic primaryArchived copy http://www.elect.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/46AE3F8B-88D5-4807-8110-DC3023585DF4/152039/STATE2.txt dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110721044845/http://elect.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/46AE3F8B-88D5-4807-8110-DC3023585DF4/152039/STATE2.txt July 21, 2011 August 1, 2017 Bruce Lunsford Democratic Party (US) 316,992 51.15% Greg Fischer Democratic Party (US) 209,827 33.85% David L. Williams Democratic Party (US) 34,363 5.54% Michael Cassaro Democratic Party (US) 17,340 2.80% Kenneth Stepp Democratic Party (US) 13,451 2.17% David Wylie Democratic Party (US) 7,528 1.21% James E. Rice Democratic Party (US) 2,365 3.28% 619,904 100.00% Kentucky generalArchived copy http://elect.ky.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/Election%20Results/2000-2009/2008/General%20Election/STATEwide%20by%20office%20gen%2008.txt dead https://web.archive.org/web/20161225005016/http://elect.ky.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/Election%20Results/2000-2009/2008/General%20Election/STATEwide%20by%20office%20gen%2008.txt December 25, 2016 December 11, 2017 Republican Party (US) Mitch McConnell (incumbent) 953,816 52.97% -11.7% Democratic Party (US) Bruce Lunsford 847,005 47.03% +11.7% 1,800,821 62.00% +19.2% Republican Party (US) Democrats made Senate Minority Leader, four-term senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky a target due to his leadership of Senate Republicans and his ties to President Bush, as well as his mediocre approval rating in the state, which was below 50%.July 25, 2006 Results of SurveyUSA News Poll #12351 http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=2af0e9e9-1367-4a5e-a14e-ceea49e93fff August 2, 2007 SurveyUSA Businessman and U.S. Army veteran Bruce Lunsford, who lost the 2007 Democratic gubernatorial primary to Governor Steve Beshear, was the Democratic nominee. 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.Naylor Brian October 23, 2008 Sen. McConnell In A Tough Race In Kentucky https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96019353 November 19, 2008 National Public Radio Nevertheless, McConnell was re-elected by a margin of 53% to 47%. Louisiana Louisiana election Louisiana 2006 presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Louisiana 2002 125x136px 2014 United States Senate election in Louisiana 2014 Mary Landrieu, official photo portrait, 2007.jpg Mary Landrieu Democratic Party (US) 988,298 52.1% 2008 United States Senate election in Louisiana results map by parish.svg 250px Landrieu: #a5b0ff 40-50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #3933E5 80–90% Kennedy: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% U.S. senator Mary Landrieu Democratic Party (US) Mary Landrieu Democratic Party (US) John Neely Kennedy official portrait.jpg John Neely Kennedy Republican Party (US) 867,177 45.7% 2008 United States Senate election in Louisiana List of United States senators from Louisiana General election results Democratic Party (US) Mary Landrieu (Incumbent) 988,298 52.11% +0.41% Republican Party (US) John Neely Kennedy 867,177 45.72% -2.58% Libertarian Party (US) Richard Fontanesi 18,590 0.98% n/a Independent Jay Patel 13,729 0.72% n/a Independent Robert Stewart 8,780 0.46% n/a 121,121 6.39% +2.99% 1,896,574 100.0% Democratic Party (US) Incumbent Mary Landrieu was elected in 1996 following a recount and was narrowly re-elected in 2002 in a runoff election. 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. The state had become more Republican over the past 12 years. Louisiana elected David Vitter in 2004, the state's first Republican senator since Reconstruction, as well as Republican Bobby Jindal as the first Indian-American Governor in the country's history in 2007. Louisiana's electoral votes easily went to George W. Bush in 2000 and 2004. On August 27, 2007, state Treasurer John Neely Kennedy announced he was switching parties from Democrat to Republican. On November 29, after being personally recruited by Vitter and former Bush administration official Karl Rove, Kennedy announced plans to challenge Landrieu in 2008.Treasurer bolts to GOP - Breaking News Updates New Orleans http://blog.nola.com/times-picayune/2007/08/treasurer_bolts_to_gop.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140427093222/http://blog.nola.com/times-picayune/2007/08/treasurer_bolts_to_gop.html April 27, 2014 August 27, 2007 New Orleans Times-Picayune (NOLA.com)Kennedy seeking Senate seat http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/politics/11924956.html 2theadvocate.com In the end, Landrieu was re-elected with 52% of the vote, Kennedy having 46%. Maine Maine election Maine presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Maine 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Maine 2014 125x136px 2008 Susan Collins 2 by 3 crop.jpg Susan Collins Republican Party (US) 444,300 61.3% Tom Allen crop.jpg Tom Allen Democratic Party (US) 279,510 38.6% x280px County results x280px Municipality results Collins: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #a80000 >90%Allen: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% U.S. senator Susan Collins Republican Party (US) Susan Collins Republican Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Maine List of United States senators from Maine 2008 Maine U.S. Senate Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Tom Allen 69,932 85.6% Democratic Party (US) Tom Ledue 11,795 14.4% 81,727 General election results Republican Party (US) Susan Collins (incumbent) 444,300 61.33% +2.9% Democratic Party (US) Tom Allen 279,510 38.58% -3.0% write-ins 620 0.09% n/a 164,790 724,430 Republican Party (US) In Maine, Susan Collins sought a third term in the Senate. She had maintained a high approval rating, and also in her favor was the landslide re-election of Maine's senior Senator, Olympia Snowe, who had the largest margin of victory of any GOP Senate candidate - besides the largely unopposed Richard Lugar (R-IN) - in the 2006 election cycle. Collins was re-elected with 58% of the vote in 2002 over State Sen. Chellie Pingree. Fellow senator Joe Lieberman, citing his status as an independent, endorsed Collins in her 2008 re-election bid. On May 8, 2007, Rep. Tom Allen (ME-1) announced his candidacy on his website https://web.archive.org/web/20070510025437/http://www.tomallen.org/ May 10, 2007 . He had already expressed interest in running and had been building the apparatus necessary to wage a Senate campaign.Duran Nicole December 12, 2006 Allen Ponders 2008 Senate Race Roll Call http://www.rollcall.com/issues/52_56/politics/16249-1.html February 15, 2007 Collins won on election day with 61% of the vote, compared to 39% for Allen. Massachusetts Massachusetts election Massachusetts presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Massachusetts 2002 2013 United States Senate special election in Massachusetts 2013 (special) 125x136px John Kerry headshot with US flag.jpg John Kerry Democratic Party (US) 1,959,843 65.8% Jeffbeatty.jpg Jeff Beatty Republican Party (US) 922,727 31.0% 300px County results 300px| Municipality results 1 250px Kerry #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% Beatty #FFB2B2 40–50% U.S. senator John Kerry Democratic Party (US) John Kerry Democratic Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Massachusetts List of United States senators from Massachusetts Democratic primary in Massachusetts Democratic Party (US) John Kerry (incumbent) 335,923 68.92% Democratic Party (US) Edward O'Reilly 151,473 31.08% 487,396 General election results Democratic Party (US) John Kerry (Incumbent) 1,959,843 65.82% -14.2% Republican Party (US) Jeff Beatty 922,727 30.99% +30.99% Libertarian Party (US) Robert J. Underwood 94,727 3.18% -15.1% 1,037,116 2,977,631 Democratic Party (US) Incumbent John Kerry sought another Senate term in Massachusetts.Klein Rick January 24, 2007 Kerry won't run for president in '08 The Boston Globe http://archive.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2007/01/24/kerry_to_bow_out_of_08_presidential_race/ February 5, 2007 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. Jim Ogonowski, a retired Air Force pilot who was closely defeated by now-Representative Niki Tsongas in a 2007 special election, was running against KerryOgonowski set to battle Kerry for Senate seat http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/politics/view.bg?articleid=1069400 BostonHerald.com but failed to obtain the required candidacy signatures. 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. Kerry was challenged by defense attorney Edward O'Reilly for the Democratic nomination, winning 69% of the vote to O'Reilly's 31%. Kerry won with 66% of the vote to Beatty's 31%. Libertarian Robert J. Underwood had 3%. Michigan Michigan election Michigan presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Michigan 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Michigan 2014 125x136px Carl Levin official portrait.jpg Carl Levin Democratic Party (US) 3,038,386 62.7% jackhoogendyk (cropped).jpg Jack Hoogendyk Republican Party (US) 1,641,070 33.8% 2008 United States Senate election in Michigan results map by county.svg 250px Levin: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584CDE 70–80%Hoogendyk: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% U.S. senator Carl Levin Democratic Party (US) Carl Levin Democratic Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Michigan List of United States senators from Michigan Michigan generalStaff November 5, 2008 Election 2008: U.S. Senate, Michigan The Washington Post http://projects.washingtonpost.com/2008/elections/mi/senate dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081105034742/http://projects.washingtonpost.com/2008/elections/mi/senate/ November 5, 2008 Democratic Party (US) Carl Levin (Incumbent) 3,038,386 62.7% +2.1% Republican Party (US) Jack Hoogendyk 1,641,070 33.8% -4.1% Libertarian Party (US) Scotty Boman 76,347 1.6% n/a Green Party (US) Harley Mikkelson 43,440 0.9% +0.1% U.S. Taxpayers Michael Nikitin 30,827 0.6% n/a Natural Law Party (US) Doug Dern 18,550 0.4% +0.1% 1,397,316 4,848,620 Democratic Party (US) 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. Challenging Levin were Republican State Representative Jack Hoogendyk, Green candidate Harley G. Mikkelson, U.S. Taxpayers candidate Mike Nikitin, Libertarian professor Scotty Boman, and Natural Law's candidate Doug Dern.Official Ballot; General Election; Tuesday, November 4, 2008; Ottawa County, Michigan; Holland Chater Township, Absent Voter Counting Board, Precinct 13B Levin won re-election with 63% of the vote, to Hoogendyk's 34%. Minnesota Minnesota election Minnesota presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Minnesota 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Minnesota 2014 125x136px Al Franken Official Senate Portrait.jpg Al Franken Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (Minnesota) 1,212,629 41.99% NormColemanCrop2.jpg Norm Coleman Republican Party (Minnesota) 1,212,317 41.98% Dean Barkley official portrait.jpg Dean Barkley Independence Party (Minnesota) 437,505 15.15% 2008 United States Senate election in Minnesota results map by county.svg Franken: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60%Coleman: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% U.S. senator Norm Coleman Republican Party (Minnesota) Al Franken Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (Minnesota) 1983 Flag of Minnesota (1983–2024).svg 2008 United States Senate election in Minnesota List of United States senators from Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor primaryPrimary Election Results http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20080909/ElecRslts.asp?M=S&R=all dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081114193353/http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20080909/ElecRslts.asp?M=S&R=all November 14, 2008 Minnesota Secretary of State Website Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (Minnesota) Al Franken 164,136 65.34% Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (Minnesota) Priscilla Lord Faris 74,655 29.72% Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (Minnesota) Dick Franson 3,923 1.56% Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (Minnesota) Bob Larson 3,152 1.25% Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (Minnesota) Rob Fitzgerald 3,095 1.23% Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (Minnesota) Ole Savior 1,227 0.49% Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (Minnesota) Alve Erickson 1,017 0.40% 251,205 Independence primary Independence Party (Minnesota) Dean Barkley 6,678 58.88% Independence Party (Minnesota) Jack Uldrich 1,405 12.39% Independence Party (Minnesota) Stephen Williams 800 7.05% Independence Party (Minnesota) Kurt Michael Anderson 761 6.71% Independence Party (Minnesota) Doug Williams 639 5.63% Independence Party (Minnesota) Darryl Stanton 618 5.45% Independence Party (Minnesota) Bill Dahn 440 3.88% 11,341 Republican primary Republican Party (Minnesota) Norm Coleman (Incumbent) 130,973 91.32% Republican Party (Minnesota) Jack Shepard 12,456 8.68% 143,429 2007 year-end reports filed with the Federal Election Commission showed that Al Franken had raised $7.04 million through December 31, 2007, while Norm Coleman had raised $6.24 million. Year-end cash on hand was $6.04 million for Coleman and $3.10 million for Franken.Candidate Filings, Federal Election Commission, year-end 2007 350px|Opinion polls show Franken narrowing Coleman's lead after the primaries. General election (Results certified November 18)November 18, 2008 State of Minnesota Canvassing Report http://www.sos.state.mn.us/docs/postpercanvassingreport1117250p.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081119133226/http://www.sos.state.mn.us/docs/postpercanvassingreport1117250p.pdf November 19, 2008 January 7, 2009 Minnesota Secretary of StateNovember 18, 2008 Canvassing Report of Votes Cast at the State General Election, November 4, 2008 http://www.sos.state.mn.us/docs/postpercanvassingreport1117250p.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081119133226/http://www.sos.state.mn.us/docs/postpercanvassingreport1117250p.pdf November 19, 2008 January 6, 2009 Minnesota Secretary of State November 18, 2008 Canvassing Board Meeting—Nov. 18, 2008: Official minutes http://www.sos.state.mn.us/docs/state_canvassing_board_meeting_minutes_november_18_2008.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090203035510/http://www.sos.state.mn.us/docs/state_canvassing_board_meeting_minutes_november_18_2008.pdf February 3, 2009 January 6, 2009 Minnesota Secretary of State Republican Party (Minnesota) Norm Coleman (Incumbent) 1,211,590 41.988% −7.541% Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (Minnesota) Al Franken 1,211,375 41.981% −5.355% Independence Party (Minnesota) Dean Barkley 437,404 15.19% +13.16% Libertarian Party (US) Charles Aldrich 13,916 0.48% n/a Constitution Party (US) James Niemackl 8,905 0.31% +0.21% Write-ins 2,365 0.08% 215 0.007% 2,885,555 Note: The ±% column reflects the change in total number of votes won by each party from the previous election. Additionally, votes cast for Paul Wellstone in the 2002 election are not factored into the DFL's total from that year. thumb|256px|Recounting ballots by hand in Olmsted County. thumb|Hennepin County ballot paper. General election (Results certified January 5, 2009)Election Reporting http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20081104/ElecRslts.asp?M=S&R=all&P=A&Races=%27%27 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081120032829/http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20081104/ElecRslts.asp?M=S&R=all&P=A&Races=%27%27 November 20, 2008 January 7, 2009 Minnesota Secretary of State January 5, 2009 Signing Off On A 225 Vote Franken Lead (webcast of Canvassing Board Meeting) http://the-uptake.groups.theuptake.org/en/videogalleryView/id/1573 January 5, 2009 The Uptake February 3, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090203095837/http://the-uptake.groups.theuptake.org/en/videogalleryView/id/1573 dead January 5, 2009 Final Recount Summary by County http://www.sos.state.mn.us/docs/recount_summary_with_ab.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090121144412/http://www.sos.state.mn.us/docs/recount_summary_with_ab.pdf January 21, 2009 January 7, 2009 Minnesota Secretary of State Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (Minnesota) Al Franken 1,212,431 41.991% −5.35% Republican Party (Minnesota) Norm Coleman (Incumbent) 1,212,206 41.984% −7.55% Independence Party (Minnesota) Dean Barkley 437,505 15.15% +13.15% Libertarian Party (US) Charles Aldrich 13,923 0.48% n/a Constitution Party (US) James Niemackl 8,907 0.31% +0.21% Write-ins 2,365 0.08% 225 0.007% 2,887,337 General election (Results certified after election contest)Judges Elizabeth Hayden Kurt Marben Denise Reilley amp Finding of Facts, Conclusion of Law, and Order for Judgment http://dl-client.getdropbox.com/u/60825/COLEMANvFRANKENfinalfindingsoffact.pdf Minnesota Judicial Branch Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (Minnesota) Al Franken 1,212,629 41.994% −5.35% Republican Party (Minnesota) Norm Coleman (Incumbent) 1,212,317 41.983% −7.55% Independence Party (Minnesota) Dean Barkley 437,505 15.151% +13.15% Libertarian Party (US) Charles Aldrich 13,923 0.48% n/a Constitution Party (US) James Niemackl 8,907 0.31% +0.21% Write-ins 2,365 0.08% 312 0.011% 2,887,646 Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (Minnesota) Republican Party (Minnesota) The 2008 U.S. Senate election in Minnesota featured first-term Republican incumbent senator Norm Coleman, Democrat Al Franken, a comedian and radio personality, and former U.S. senator Dean Barkley, a member of the Independence Party of Minnesota. A December 2007 poll showed Coleman's approval rating among Minnesota voters at 53%.SurveyUSA News Poll #13108 http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=06a4642a-85b1-4c38-b31d-a222f0f39c41 December 20, 2017 www.surveyusa.com The seat was heavily targeted by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee because of Minnesota's Democratic leanings and recent Democratic gains in national and statewide elections. These factors, coupled with a national political climate favorable to Democrats, made the Minnesota Senate race one of the most competitive and closely watched of the cycle. Franken announced his candidacy on February 14, 2007, more than 20 months before the election.Smith Dane February 14, 2007 Franken jumps into Senate race Minneapolis Star Tribune http://www.startribune.com/587/story/1002254.html dead February 15, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070216010922/http://www.startribune.com/587/story/1002254.html February 16, 2007 Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, a professor at the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, Minnesota), joined the race in October 2007.startribune.com Star Tribune http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/senate/11760986.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080112092842/http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/senate/11760986.html January 12, 2008 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. Barkley, who had briefly been appointed Senator after the death of Paul Wellstone in 2002, ran under the banner of the Independence Party, the largest third party in Minnesota.kstp.com http://kstp.com/article/stories/s510995.shtml?cat=1 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080802035051/http://kstp.com/article/stories/s510995.shtml?cat=1 August 2, 2008Jesse the Diva Gives Way To Bravado Lite Barkely https://web.archive.org/web/20080719111342/http://www.minnpost.com/dailyglean/2008/07/15/2566/daily_glean_jesse_the_diva_gives_way_to_bravado-lite_barkley July 19, 2008, minnpost.com He was included in most of the debates and ultimately received 15% of the vote in the general election, a strong showing for a third-party candidate. It is not clear whether Barkley detracted more votes from Coleman or Franken. Polls over the course of the campaign indicated that the race was very competitive, with many polls showing Franken and Coleman virtually tied or within the margin of error, as well as several polls showing each candidate with a significant lead at one point or another. The presence of a serious third-party candidate further complicated matters. On November 4, 2008, Coleman received 1,211,590 votes to Franken's 1,211,375 votes, a margin of 215 votes, far less than 0.1%, thereby triggering an automatic recount. Barkley received 437,404 votes, about 15% of total votes cast.Local and National Election Results - Election Center 2008 - Elections & Politics from CNN.com CNN http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/individual/#mapSMN May 27, 2010 On January 3, 2009, with the recount apparently completed, Franken had an unofficial lead of 225 votes, but former senator Coleman's attorneys contested the official results in the courts.Senate race certification set for Monday with Franken up 225 votes. Star Tribune. Retrieved on August 16, 2013. During the recount process, Minnesota was represented by only one senator, Amy Klobuchar. 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.Sheehan and Coleman v. Franken Findings, Judgment, and Memoranda http://www.mncourts.gov/Documents/2/Public/Civil/41309%20coleman%20franken/Findings_of_Fact_Conclusions_of_Law_and_Order_for_Judgment.pdf December 20, 2017 Coleman appealed this decision.Coleman: 'I think the law is on our side' Star Tribune http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/senate/43113327.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUs December 20, 2017 On June 30, 2009, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Al Franken received the most votes, and Norm Coleman conceded defeat after the ruling, allowing Al Franken to be Senator-elect of Minnesota.MacAskill Ewen 2009-06-30 Al Franken declared winner of Minnesota seat by state supreme court https://www.theguardian.com/world/2009/jun/30/al-franken-norm-coleman-minnesota 2024-06-03 The Guardian en-GB 0261-3077 Franken was sworn in as Minnesota's junior senator on July 7. Mississippi List of United States senators from Mississippi Mississippi (regular) Mississippi election Mississippi Flag of Mississippi (1996–2020).svg presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Mississippi 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Mississippi 2014 125x136px CochranThad(R-MS) (cropped)1.jpg Thad Cochran Republican Party (US) 766,111 61.4% Erik Fleming cropped.jpg Erik Fleming Democratic Party (US) 480,915 38.6% 2008 United States Senate election in Mississippi results map by county.svg 200px Cochran: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70%#d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Fleming: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% U.S. senator Thad Cochran Republican Party (US) Thad Cochran Republican Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Mississippi Incumbent Republican Thad Cochran announced that he would seek re-election for a sixth term.Senator Thad Cochran Announces Intent To Seek Re-Election http://www.nrsc.org/news/Read.aspx?ID=647 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071123092543/http://www.nrsc.org/news/Read.aspx?ID=647 November 23, 2007 Nation Republican Senatorial Committee (nrsc.org) Cochran, who has not faced serious opposition since he was re-elected in 1984, faced Democratic state Representative Erik R. Fleming, whom he defeated with 61% of the vote. Mississippi generalUS Senate Election Official Certification http://www.sos.state.ms.us/elections/2008/08%20Certification%20Results/Cert/US%20Senate%20Regular.pdf January 10, 2009 Mississippi Secretary of State Republican Party (US) Thad Cochran (Incumbent) 766,111 61.44% -23.2% Democratic Party (US) Erik Fleming 480,915 38.56% n/a 285,196 1,247,026 Republican Party (US) Mississippi (special) Mississippi special election Mississippi Flag of Mississippi (1996–2020).svg presidential no 2006 United States Senate election in Mississippi 2006 2012 United States Senate election in Mississippi 2012 November 4, 2008 125x136px SenatorRogerWicker(R-MS).jpg Roger Wicker Republican Party (US) 683,409 55.0% David Ronald Musgrove.jpg Ronnie Musgrove Democratic Party (US) 560,064 45.0% 2008 United States Senate special election in Mississippi results map by county.svg 200px Wicker: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%Musgrove: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% U.S. senator Roger Wicker Republican Party (US) Roger Wicker Republican Party (US) 2008 United States Senate special election in Mississippi Roger Wicker, formerly the representative of Mississippi's 1st congressional district, was appointed by Governor Haley Barbour on December 31, 2007, to fill the vacancy caused by the December 18 resignation of Trent Lott.Miss. Congressman Replacing Sen. Lott https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=4069254 ABC NewsLott Officially Resigns, All Eyes Now on Barbour http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?parm1=5&docID=news-000002646810 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090104042116/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?parm1=5&docID=news-000002646810 January 4, 2009 CQ Politics 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. Controversy arose when Barbour called for the special election to be held on the same day as the general election. As a result, Mississippi's Attorney General Jim Hood challenged Barbour in court, claiming that the special election needed to be held within 100 days of Lott's resignation, as per state law.Hood Files Suit to Have Special Election Earlier http://www.wlbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=7568072&nav=menu119_3 WLBT 3 - Jackson, MS January 3, 2008 January 4, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080104175026/http://www.wlbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=7568072&nav=menu119_3 dead Initially, a Mississippi Circuit Court judge sided with Hood, ruling that the election take place on or before March 19, 2008.Miss. judge cancels special election to replace Lott USATODAY.com http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2008/01/miss-judge-canc.html dead May 27, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20080220125057/http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2008/01/miss-judge-canc.html February 20, 2008 However, Barbour filed an appeal to the Mississippi Supreme Court, which overturned the earlier ruling and set the special election for November 4, 2008.Barbour's Attorney Appeals Special-Elex Ruling http://www.wlbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=7690497&nav=menu119_2 WLBT 3 - Jackson, MS January 17, 2008 December 6, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081206095106/http://www.wlbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=7690497&nav=menu119_2 dead Mississippi Supreme Court sets election for November http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/mississippi-supreme-court-sets-election-for-november-2008-02-06.html February 7, 2008 February 8, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080208035514/http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/mississippi-supreme-court-sets-election-for-november-2008-02-06.html dead Democratic former Governor Ronnie Musgrove challenged Wicker. Another Democrat, former Congressman Ronnie Shows, also filed to run, but he withdrew in February 2008 and endorsed Musgrove.Former Rep. Shows running for Lott's seat http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080105/NEWS/80105003 clarionledger.com June 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Shows drops out of race to replace Lott http://www.sunherald.com/306/story/380141.htmlJuly 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes Wicker beat Musgrove 55% to 45%. 2008 Mississippi U.S. Senate special electionUS Senate Special Election Official Certification http://www.sos.state.ms.us/elections/2008/08%20Certification%20Results/Cert/US%20Senate%20Special.pdf January 10, 2009 Mississippi Secretary of State Republican Party (US) Roger Wicker (incumbent) 683,409 54.96% -8.6% Democratic Party (US) Ronnie Musgrove 560,064 45.04% +9.9% 123,345 1,243,473 Republican Party (US) Montana Montana election Montana presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Montana 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Montana 2014 125x136px Max S Baucus.jpg Max Baucus Democratic Party (US) 345,937 72.9% Bob Kelleher (cropped).jpg Robert Kelleher Republican Party (US) 128,762 27.1% 2008 United States Senate election in Montana results map by county.svg 300px County resultsBaucus: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% U.S. senator Max Baucus Democratic Party (US) Max Baucus Democratic Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Montana List of United States senators from Montana 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. President Bush won Montana by more than 20 points in both 2000 and 2004, but Montana also had a popular Democratic governor, Brian Schweitzer, and a newly elected Democratic junior senator, Jon Tester. 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.16th time a charm for veteran candidate http://www.missoulian.com/articles/2008/06/05/news/local/news03.txt Baucus easily won re-election, taking 73% of the vote, with Kelleher taking 27%. Democratic Party primaryArchived copy http://sos.mt.gov/Elections/archives/2000s/2002/2002-PrimState.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110111235031/http://sos.mt.gov/Elections/archives/2000s/2002/2002-PrimState.pdf January 11, 2011 April 22, 2011 Max Baucus (Incumbent) Democratic Party (US) 165,050 100.00% 165,050 100.00% Republican Party primary Bob Kelleher Republican Party (US) 26,936 36.32% Michael Lange Republican Party (US) 17,044 22.98% Kirk Bushman Republican Party (US) 15,507 20.91% Patty Lovaas Republican Party (US) 7,632 10.29% Anton Pearson Republican Party (US) 4,257 5.74% Shay Joshua Garnett Republican Party (US) 2,788 3.76% 74,164 100.00% Montana general Democratic Party (US) Max Baucus (incumbent) 348,289 72.92% +10.18% Republican Party (US) Bob Kelleher 129,369 27.08% -4.65% 218,920 45.84% +14.84% 477,658 Democratic Party (US) Nebraska Nebraska election Nebraska presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Nebraska 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Nebraska 2014 125x136px Mike Johanns official Senate photo.jpg Mike Johanns Republican Party (US) 455,854 57.5% Scott Kleeb portrait (cropped).jpg Scott Kleeb Democratic Party (US) 317,456 40.1% 2008 United States Senate election in Nebraska results map by county.svg 250px Johanns: #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% Kleeb: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% U.S. senator Chuck Hagel Republican Party (US) Mike Johanns Republican Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Nebraska List of United States senators from Nebraska In Nebraska, incumbent Republican Chuck Hagel chose to retire rather than run for a third term. Former Governor Mike Johanns, who recently resigned as Agriculture Secretary, was the Republican nominee, having defeated opponent Pat Flynn 87–13 in the primary. Scott Kleeb, 2006 candidate for Nebraska's 3rd congressional district, defeated businessman Tony Raimondo, a former Republican, by a wide margin in the Democratic primary. Nebraska state Green Party Co-Chairman Steve Larrick was also a candidate,Green Party's Larrick to enter Senate race http://www.kptm.com/Global/story.asp?S=7326242&nav=menu606_2_4 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080918150008/http://www.kptm.com/Global/story.asp?S=7326242&nav=menu606_2_4 September 18, 2008 kptm.com as was Kelly Rosberg of the Nebraska Party. Johanns won, taking 58% of the vote, with Kleeb taking 40%. Republican primary Mike Johanns Republican Party (US) 112,191 78.61% Pat Flynn Republican Party (US) 31,560 21.12% 143,751 100.00% Democratic primaryJune 20, 2008 Official Results of Nebraska Primary Election, May 13, 2008 http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/2008/pdf/2008%20primary%20official%20results.pdf Government of Nebraska December 11, 2017 December 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161220205237/http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/2008/pdf/2008%20primary%20official%20results.pdf dead Scott Kleeb Democratic Party (US) 65,582 68.37% Tony Raimondo Democratic Party (US) 24,141 25.17% James Bryan Wilson Democratic Party (US) 3,224 3.36% Larry Marvin Democratic Party (US) 2,672 2.80% 95,919 100.00% Green Party primary Steve Larrick Green Party (US) 123 100.00% 123 100.00% Nebraska Party primary Barry Richards Nebraska Party 209 100.00% 209 100.00% General election Republican Party (US) Mike Johanns 455,854 57.5% -25.2% Democratic Party (US) Scott Kleeb 317,456 40.1% +25.5% Nebraska Party Kelly Renee Rosberg 11,438 1.4% n/a Green Party (US) Steve Larrick 7,763 1.0% n/a 138,398 792,511 Republican Party (US) New Hampshire New Hampshire election New Hampshire presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in New Hampshire 2002 2014 United States Senate election in New Hampshire 2014 125x136px Jeanne Shaheen, official Senate portrait cropped.jpg Jeanne Shaheen Democratic Party (US) 358,438 51.6% John E. Sununu.jpg John E. Sununu Republican Party (US) 314,403 45.3% x245px County results x245px Municipality results Shaheen: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #0d056c >90%Sununu: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80%Tie: #D2B1D9 40–50% U.S. senator John E. Sununu Republican Party (US) Jeanne Shaheen Democratic Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in New Hampshire List of United States senators from New Hampshire Incumbent Republican John E. Sununu represented the swing state of New Hampshire. The state traditionally leaned Republican, but John Kerry from neighboring Massachusetts narrowly won the state in the 2004 Presidential election. New Hampshire also saw major Democratic gains in the 2006 elections, when Democrats took both of the previously Republican-held House seats, the gubernatorial race with a record vote share of 74%, and majorities in the State House and Senate, giving them concurrent control of both bodies for the first time since 1874. However, New Hampshire had not elected a Democratic United States senator since 1975. Sununu's 2002 opponent, former Governor Jeanne Shaheen, decided to run and was generally considered to be a very formidable challenger.U.S. News - National News https://abcnews.go.com/US December 20, 2017 ABC News Three consecutive monthly Rasmussen Reports poll showed Shaheen defeating Sununu by 49% to 41%.Rasmussen Reports on New Hampshire http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/new_hampshire/election_2008_new_hampshire_senate https://web.archive.org/web/20080430222636/http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/new_hampshire/election_2008_new_hampshire_senate April 30, 2008 dead Prior to Shaheen's entry, Portsmouth Mayor Steve Marchand,Haberman Shir January 11, 2007 Marchand says he'll run for Senate The Portsmouth Herald http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/01112007/nhnews-ph-por-marchand.runs.html dead February 6, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070128084150/http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/01112007/nhnews-ph-por-marchand.runs.html January 28, 2007 Katrina Swett, wife of former Democratic congressman Richard Swett,Moskowitz Eric January 19, 2007 Swett plans campaign for U.S. Senate Concord Monitor http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070119/REPOSITORY/701190342/1043/48HOURS dead February 6, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20130608040237/http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20070119%2FREPOSITORY%2F701190342%2F1043%2F48HOURS June 8, 2013 and former astronaut Jay BuckeyFebruary 13, 2008 NH-Sen: Jay Buckey's Out had announced that they were running for the Democratic nomination. After Shaheen's entry, however, all three withdrew and endorsed the former governor. On election day, Shaheen defeated Sununu, 52% to 45%. thumb|Shaheen, the Democratic choice, at a rally in the lead-up to the election. Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Jeanne Shaheen 43,968 88.5% Democratic Party (US) Raymond Stebbins 5,281 10.6% write-ins 407 0.8% 49,656 Republican primary Republican Party (US) John Sununu (Incumbent) 60,852 88.7% Republican Party (US) Tom Alciere 7,084 10.3% write-ins 685 1.0% 68,621 General election Democratic Party (US) Jeanne Shaheen 358,438 51.6% +5.2% Republican Party (US) John Sununu (Incumbent) 314,403 45.3% -5.5% Libertarian Party (US) Ken Blevens 21,516 3.1% +0.9% 44,035 694,357 Democratic Party (US) Republican Party (US) New Jersey 2008 United States Senate election in New Jersey New Jersey presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in New Jersey 2002 2013 United States Senate special election in New Jersey 2013 (special) 125x136px Frank Lautenberg, official portrait, 112th portrait crop.jpg Frank Lautenberg Democratic Party (US) 1,951,218 56.0% Richard Alan Zimmer portrait.gif Dick Zimmer Republican Party (US) 1,461,025 42.0% 280px County results 280px Congressional district results 150px Municipality results 250px Lautenberg: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #0D0596 90–100%Zimmer: #FFB2B2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% U.S. senator Frank Lautenberg Democratic Party (US) Frank Lautenberg Democratic Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in New Jersey List of United States senators from New Jersey Incumbent Democrat Frank Lautenberg sought re-election in 2008, though he was 84. In the Primary, Lautenberg soundly defeated Representative Rob Andrews (NJ-1) by a margin of 62% to 32%. In November 2006, the senator had the lowest approval rating of any Democrat running for re-election in 2008 (with 39% approving and 45% disapproving),November 2006 Results of SurveyUSA News Poll #11152 http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=7f2453b4-1590-478a-bbf4-29bb08ae42da February 5, 2007 SurveyUSA with his approval standing only at 42% as of September 2007 with voters saying he does not deserve re-election 46%-36%.September 25, 2007 Voters still say Lautenberg is too old http://politickernj.com/voters-still-say-lautenberg-too-old-12097 November 30, 2007 NJ.com. The Republican nominee was former Congressman and 1996 senatorial candidate Dick Zimmer. Sara Lobman of the Socialist Workers Party and Independent Anthony Fisher were also declared candidates.Anthony B. Fisher for U.S. Senate in 2008 official website http://www.geocities.com/fisher4senate/fisher4NJsenate.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080927092036/http://www.geocities.com/fisher4senate/fisher4NJsenate.html September 27, 2008 March 14, 2008 Politics1 - Online Guide to New Jersey Politics http://politics1.com/nj.htm Furthermore, in the wake of the financial crisis, Carl Peter Klapper entered the race as a write-in candidate.Write In Carl Peter Klapper for United States Senator http://www.carlpeterklapper.org Lautenberg won re-election, winning 56%-42%. Democratic primaryOfficial results for 2008 primary elections, New Jersey Division of Elections (PDF https://web.archive.org/web/20080806212619/http://www.njelections.org/2008results/08primary-election/08-official-pri-elect-senate-candidate-tallies-071108.pdf August 6, 2008, July 11, 2008) Democratic Party (US) Frank Lautenberg (incumbent) 203,012 58.9% Democratic Party (US) Rob Andrews 121,777 35.3% Democratic Party (US) Donald Cresitello 19,743 5.7% 344,532 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Dick Zimmer 84,663 45.8% Republican Party (US) Joseph Pennacchio 74,546 40.3% Republican Party (US) Murray Sabrin 25,576 13.8% 184,785 General election Democratic Party (US) Frank Lautenberg (incumbent) 1,951,218 56.0% +2.1% Republican Party (US) Dick Zimmer 1,461,025 42.0% -2.0% Independent Daryl Mikell Brooks 20,920 1.0% n/a Libertarian Party (US) Jason Scheurer 18,810 0.5% n/a Independent J.M. Carter 15,935 0.5% n/a Independent Jeff Boss 10,345 0.3% n/a Socialist Workers Party (US) Sara Lobman 9,187 0.3% n/a 490,193 3,482,445 Democratic Party (US) New Mexico New Mexico election New Mexico presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in New Mexico 2002 2014 United States Senate election in New Mexico 2014 125x136px Tom Udall official Senate portrait.jpg Tom Udall Democratic Party (US) 505,128 61.3% Steve Pearce, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Steve Pearce Republican Party (US) 318,522 38.7% 2008 United States Senate election in New Mexico results map by county.svg 200px County resultsUdall: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90%Pearce: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% U.S. senator Pete Domenici Republican Party (US) Tom Udall Democratic Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in New Mexico List of United States senators from New Mexico While senator Pete Domenici had declared that he would seek re-election in New Mexico, he changed his mind and announced on October 4, 2007, that he was retiring at the end of his current term due to a degenerative brain disorder.Herszenhorn David M. October 4, 2007 Republican Senator From New Mexico Is Said to Be Retiring The New York Times https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E04EFD91530F937A35753C1A9619C8B63 May 27, 2010 Domenici normally would have been expected to win re-election easily, having won his current term with the support of two out of three New Mexico voters; however, he was to be investigated by the Senate Ethics Committee for his role in firing U.S. Attorney David Iglesias. Domenici's role in the developing scandal had reduced the probability he would have been re-elected, and a SurveyUSA poll showed his approval ratings at 41%, with 54% disapproving.SurveyUSA Approval Ratings for New Mexico Senators http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=da4d5db4-4d96-4318-9af1-da83f4798b17 The potential scandal may have also contributed to his decision to leave the Senate. Tom Udall, the popular Representative from New Mexico's 3rd District, was the Democratic nominee. The Republican nominee was Rep. Steve Pearce, who represented the more conservative southern part of the state. 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 don't waste money on races that don't need it or you can't win."Carnevale Mary Lu June 12, 2008 Sen. Ensign Says GOP Majority Would Be 'Fairly Miraculous' Wall Street Journal https://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2008/06/12/sen-ensign-says-gop-majority-would-be-fairly-miraculous December 20, 2017 Udall won the election with 61% of the vote, with Pearce taking 39%. Democratic Party primaryArchived copy http://www.sos.state.nm.us/08PrimResults/StatewidePrim08.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120314170523/http://www.sos.state.nm.us/08PrimResults/StatewidePrim08.pdf March 14, 2012 December 14, 2015 Tom Udall Democratic Party (US) 141,629 100.00% 141,629 100.00% Republican primary Steve Pearce Republican Party (US) 57,953 51.29% Heather Wilson Republican Party (US) 55,039 48.71% 112,992 100.00% New Mexico general2008 Election Statistics http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2008/2008Stat.htm#stateNM December 20, 2017 clerk.house.gov Democratic Party (US) Tom Udall 505,128 61.33% +26.37% Republican Party (US) Steve Pearce 318,522 38.67% -26.37% 186,606 22.66% -7.43% 823,650 Democratic Party (US) Republican Party (US) North Carolina North Carolina election North Carolina presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in North Carolina 2002 2014 United States Senate election in North Carolina 2014 125x136px Kay Hagan official photo.jpg Kay Hagan Democratic Party (US) 2,249,311 52.7% Elizabeth Dole official photo.jpg Elizabeth Dole Republican Party (US) 1,887,510 44.2% 2008 United States Senate election in North Carolina results map by county.svg 300px Hagan: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80%Dole: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% U.S. senator Elizabeth Dole Republican Party (US) Kay Hagan Democratic Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in North Carolina List of United States senators from North Carolina In North Carolina, there had been rumors that senator Elizabeth Dole would retire from the Senate and run for governor, but she said in 2006 that she intended to run for re-election.Christensen Rob June 12, 2006 Mary Easley has active public life, but she's no Hillary Clinton The News & Observer http://www.newsobserver.com/659/story/449646.html February 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20061209204249/http://www.newsobserver.com/659/story/449646.html December 9, 2006 There was early speculation that North Carolina Governor Mike Easley might be pressured into running against her but this did not come to pass.Kane Dan Christensen Rob Curliss J. Andrew January 25, 2007 Poll puts Easley over Dole The News & Observer http://www.newsobserver.com/659/story/535828.html dead February 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080918135433/http://www.newsobserver.com/659/story/535828.html September 18, 2008 The Democratic nominee was state senator Kay Hagan,Hagan to run newsobserver.com projects https://web.archive.org/web/20080511045650/http://projects.newsobserver.com/blogs/hagan_to_run May 11, 2008 who defeated Jim Neal and Dustin Lassiter in the Democratic primary. A Rasmussen poll released May 11, 2008, showed Hagan leading Dole by a statistically insignificant margin, 48% - 47%,rasmussenreports.com on North Carolina http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/north_carolina/election_2008_north_carolina_senate https://web.archive.org/web/20080513042405/http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/north_carolina/election_2008_north_carolina_senate May 13, 2008 dead suggesting a competitive race. Hagan's poll numbers continued to best Dole's, however, and Hagan defeated Dole by a wider than expectedBeating a Popular Incumbent SKDKnickerbocker https://web.archive.org/web/20130705001448/http://www.skdknick.com/work/beating-a-popular-incumbent July 5, 2013. Skdknick.com. Retrieved on August 16, 2013. margin of 53% to 44%. Democratic Primary electionNC - Election Results http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NC/1875/3985/en/summary.html December 20, 2017 results.enr.clarityelections.com Democratic Party (US) Kay Hagan 801,920 60.1% Democratic Party (US) Jim Neal 239,623 18.0% Democratic Party (US) Marcus W. Williams 170,970 12.8% Democratic Party (US) Duskin Lassiter 62,136 4.6% Democratic Party (US) Howard Staley 60,403 4.5% 1,335,052 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Elizabeth Dole (Incumbent) 460,665 90.0% Republican Party (US) Pete DiLauro 51,406 10.0% 512,071 North Carolina generalNC - Election Results http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NC/7937/13859/en/summary.html# December 20, 2017 results.enr.clarityelections.com Democratic Party (US) Kay Hagan 2,249,311 52.65% +7.7% Republican Party (US) Elizabeth Dole (Incumbent) 1,887,510 44.18% -9.4% Libertarian Party (US) Chris Cole 133,430 3.17% +2.1% Other Write-Ins 1,719 0.0% 0.0% 361,801 4,271,970 Democratic Party (US) Republican Party (US) Oklahoma Oklahoma election Oklahoma presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Oklahoma 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Oklahoma 2014 125x136px Jim Inhofe, 2007 official photo (cropped).jpg Jim Inhofe Republican Party (US) 763,375 56.7% ParadeHighRes (cropped).jpg Andrew Rice Democratic Party (US) 527,736 39.2% 2008 United States Senate election in Oklahoma results map by county.svg 300px County resultsInhofe: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Rice: #7996e2 50–60% U.S. senator Jim Inhofe Republican Party (US) Jim Inhofe Republican Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Oklahoma List of United States senators from Oklahoma In Oklahoma, senator Jim Inhofe announced that he would seek a third full term. A September 2007 poll put Inhofe's approval rating at 47%, with 41% disapproving of his performance.September 27, 2007 OK Sr Sen Approval http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollTrack.aspx?g=7e53e4b6-1473-4716-a3ba-410dff324733 October 19, 2007 SurveyUSA Inhofe's opponent was State senator Andrew Rice. Inhofe was re-elected, 57% to 39%. Democratic primaryJuly 29, 2008 Oklahoma State Election Board - Primary Election 2008 http://www.ok.gov/elections/The_Archives/Election_Results/2008_Election_Results/Primary_Election_2008.html December 8, 2012 Ok.gov Andrew Rice Democratic Party (US) 113,795 59.65% Jim Rogers Democratic Party (US) 76,981 40.35% 190,776 100.00% Republican primary Jim Inhofe (Incumbent) Republican Party (US) 116,371 84.18% Evelyn R. Rogers Republican Party (US) 10,770 7.79% Ted Ryals Republican Party (US) 7,306 5.28% Dennis Lopez Republican Party (US) 3,800 2.75% 138,247 100.00% Oklahoma general2008 Election Statistics http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2008/2008Stat.htm#stateOK December 8, 2012 Clerk.house.gov Republican Party (US) Jim Inhofe (Incumbent) 763,375 56.68% -0.62% Democratic Party (US) Andrew Rice 527,736 39.18% +2.87% Independent Stephen Wallace 55,708 4.14% 235,639 17.50% -3.50% 1,346,819 Republican Party (US) Oregon Oregon election Oregon presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Oregon 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Oregon 2014 125x136px Jeff Merkley (cropped).jpg Jeff Merkley Democratic Party (US) 864,392 48.9% Gordon Smith official portrait (cropped).jpg Gordon Smith Republican Party (US) 805,159 45.6% No image.png David Brownlow Constitution Party (US) 92,565 5.2% 2008 United States Senate election in Oregon results map by county.svg 250px Merkley: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70%Smith: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% U.S. senator Gordon H. Smith Republican Party (US) Jeff Merkley Democratic Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Oregon List of United States senators from Oregon Senator Gordon Smith of Oregon ran for a third term. He defeated ophthalmologist Gordon LeitchOregon Voters' Pamphlets: May 20, 2008 http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/Record?q=recTitle:2008+primary&sortBy=recCreatedOn- May 8, 2008 Oregon Secretary of State September 4, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200904114246/http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/Record?q=recTitle:2008+primary&sortBy=recCreatedOn- dead in the May 20 Republican primary. Smith faced Democratic Oregon House of Representatives Speaker Jeff Merkley in the November general election. Merkley beat longtime Democratic activist Steve Novick and three other candidates in a hotly contested primary.Walsh Edward May 21, 2008 Merkley scores chance to take on Smith The Oregonian http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1211352909172240.xml&coll=7 May 21, 2008 May 30, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080530113042/http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1211352909172240.xml&coll=7 dead In a July 16, 2008, poll, Merkley overtook Smith for the first time 43% to 41%.July 16, 2008 Oregon Senate: Merkley tops Smith for first time 43% to 41% Rasmussen Reports http://rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/oregon/election_2008_oregon_senate July 16, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080714200626/http://rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/oregon/election_2008_oregon_senate July 14, 2008 On November 6, 2008, Jeff Merkley was projected the winner of the contest, with 48.9% to Smith's 45.6%. Gordon Smith formally conceded soon afterward.Merkley ready for Senate race victory lap The Oregonian http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/11/merkley_declares_victory_thurs.html Democratic primaryOregon Secretary of State: Official Results May 2008 Primary Election http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/Recordpdf/6873621 December 20, 2017 sos.oregon.gov October 11, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191011223539/http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/Recordpdf/6873621 dead Jeff Merkley Democratic Party (US) 246,482 44.82% Steve Novick Democratic Party (US) 230,889 41.98% Candy Neville Democratic Party (US) 38,367 6.98% Roger S. Obrist Democratic Party (US) 12,647 2.30% Pavel Goberman Democratic Party (US) 12,056 2.19% David Loera Democratic Party (US) 6,127 1.11% Write-ins Democratic Party (US) 3,398 0.62% 549,966 100.00% Republican primary Gordon Smith (Incumbent) Republican Party (US) 296,330 85.41% Gordon Leitch Republican Party (US) 48,560 14.00% Write-ins Republican Party (US) 2,068 0.69% 309,943 100.00% Oregon general Democratic Party (US) Jeff Merkley 864,392 48.90% +9.30% Republican Party (US) Gordon H. Smith (Incumbent) 805,159 45.55% -10.66% Constitution Party (US) David Brownlow 92,565 5.24% +3.52% Write-ins 5,388 0.30% 59,233 3.35% -13.25% 1,767,504 Democratic Party (US) Republican Party (US) Rhode Island Rhode Island election Rhode Island presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Rhode Island 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Rhode Island 2014 125x136px Jack Reed 113th Congress.jpg Jack Reed Democratic Party (US) 320,644 73.4% 3x4.svg Robert Tingle Republican Party (US) 116,174 26.6% 230px County results 230px Municipality results Reed: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% U.S. senator Jack Reed Democratic Party (US) Jack Reed Democratic Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Rhode Island List of United States senators from Rhode Island In Rhode Island, Democratic senator Jack Reed had an approval rating of 66% in November 2006.November 22, 2006 Results of SurveyUSA News Poll #11161 http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=97e8b51c-a325-4ce2-a466-e45187d5508a February 5, 2007 SurveyUSA National Journal has declared that "Reed is probably the safest incumbent of the 2008 cycle". Reed's opponent was Robert Tingle, a pit manager at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut, whom Reed defeated in his re-election campaign in 2002.July 2, 2008 Candidate From Casino Knows Odds http://www.theday.com/re.aspx?re=c51c6849-23ce-4804-9819-ace578873127 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110524020841/http://www.theday.com/re.aspx?re=c51c6849-23ce-4804-9819-ace578873127 May 24, 2011 theDay.com Reed won the election, with 73% of the vote. 2008 Rhode Island U.S. Senate Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Jack Reed (incumbent) 48,038 86.8% Democratic Party (US) Christopher Young 7,277 13.2% 55,315 2008 Rhode Island U.S. Senate general election Democratic Party (US) Jack Reed (incumbent) 320,644 73.4% -5.0% Republican Party (US) Bob Tingle 116,174 26.6% +5.0% 204,470 436,818 Democratic Party (US) South Carolina South Carolina election South Carolina presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in South Carolina 2002 2014 United States Senate election in South Carolina 2014 125x136px Lindsey Graham, Official Portrait 2006.jpg Lindsey Graham Republican Party (US) 1,076,150 57.5% No image.png Bob Conley Democratic Party (US) 790,216 42.3% 2008 United States Senate election in South Carolina results map by county.svg 250px Graham: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% Conley: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% U.S. senator Lindsey Graham Republican Party (US) Lindsey Graham Republican Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in South Carolina List of United States senators from South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, as a popular Republican incumbent in strongly conservative South Carolina, had been considered unlikely to be vulnerable to a Democratic challenge. Graham's support for a compromise immigration bill, however, drew an angry response from many South Carolina conservatives, who recruited Buddy Witherspoon, a former South Carolina Republican Party leader, to challenge Graham for the nomination. Graham easily bested Witherspoon in the June 10 primary.Graham beats GOP challenger in SC Senate primary http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5i23h4XqvR0Ph96aWYyZ4PgI54YCwD917PSEG0 https://web.archive.org/web/20080613223012/http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5i23h4XqvR0Ph96aWYyZ4PgI54YCwD917PSEG0 June 13, 2008 dead First-time candidate Bob Conley, an airline pilot, was the Democratic nominee.US Senate primary recount: Conley to face Graham http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iwcaSiECkybS5TyWgUa4bPD3m8qAD91BFIHO0 April 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Conley, whose victory in the Democratic primary over Michael Cone was a surprise, is a former Republican who supported Ron Paul in 2008 and campaigned as the more conservative candidate on some issues, notably illegal immigration and the bailout of Wall Street. The South Carolina Working Families Party had also nominated Michael Cone. South Carolina's election law allows for electoral fusion. This was the first time the party nominated a candidate for statewide office.South Carolina Working Families Party Nominates - Ballot Access News http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/05/21/south-carolina-working-families-party-nominates December 20, 2017 www.ballot-access.org However, because he lost the Democratic primary, Cone was not listed on the ballot under the state's sore loser law.SC - Election Results http://www.enr-scvotes.org/SC/8562/13685/en/summary.html December 20, 2017 www.enr-scvotes.org Graham easily won re-election with 58% of the vote to Conley's 42%. 2008 South Carolina U.S. Senate Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Bob Conley 74,125 50.3% Democratic Party (US) Michael Cone 73,127 49.7% 147,252 2008 South Carolina U.S. Senate Republican primary Republican Party (US) Lindsey Graham (incumbent) 187,736 66.8% Republican Party (US) Buddy Witherspoon 93,125 33.2% 280,861 South Carolina generalNovember 4, 2008 U.S. Senate: South Carolina CNN http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/individual/#mapSSC November 4, 2008 Republican Party (US) Lindsey Graham (incumbent) 1,076,534 57.52% +3.1% Democratic Party (US) Bob Conley 790,621 42.25% -1.9% Write-ins 4,276 0.23% +0.1% 285,913 1,871,431 Republican Party (US) South Dakota South Dakota election South Dakota presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in South Dakota 2002 2014 United States Senate election in South Dakota 2014 125x136px Tim Johnson official portrait, 2009.jpg Tim Johnson Democratic Party (US) 237,835 62.5% No image.svg Joel Dykstra Republican Party (US) 142,766 37.5% 2008 United States Senate election in South Dakota results map by county.svg 250px County resultsJohnson: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90%Dykstra: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% U.S. senator Tim Johnson Democratic Party (US) Tim Johnson Democratic Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in South Dakota List of United States senators from South Dakota In South Dakota, senator Tim Johnson's seat was considered a top GOP target in 2008, considering Johnson's narrow 524-vote victory in 2002 over then-Representative and current U.S. senator John Thune, as well as his recent health problems. Johnson underwent surgery in December 2006 for a cerebral arteriovenous malformation and was discharged from the hospital on April 30, 2007. On October 19, 2007, Johnson formally announced that he was seeking re-election.June 9, 2007 The Associated Press: Johnson to Run for Senate After Illness http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gAtgiTwP1wYCx1CQ8-Xzw2mTx3eQD8SCFJJ00 dead December 20, 2017 https://archive.today/20070609092030/http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gAtgiTwP1wYCx1CQ8-Xzw2mTx3eQD8SCFJJ00 June 9, 2007 According to a November 2006 SurveyUSA poll, Johnson had an approval rating of 70%, with just 26% disapproving of his performance,November 2006 Results of SurveyUSA News Poll #11163 http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=03bd2c48-6b0b-41c9-85b6-5828f49a2c8c February 5, 2007 SurveyUSA making him an early favorite despite the state's Republican lean. Republicans were unsuccessful in persuading Governor Mike Rounds and former Lieutenant Governor Steve Kirby to run. State Representative Joel Dykstra announced his candidacy on July 5, 2007. Other Republicans included Charles Lyonel Gonyo and Sam Kephart. Dykstra won the Republican primary on June 3. Johnson was re-elected, with 62.5% to Dykstra's 37.5%. This seat was the tipping point state in the 2008 senate elections. Republican primarySouth Dakota Secretary of State, Shantel Krebs http://www.sdsos.gov/electionsvoteregistration/pastelections_electioninfo08_primarysw.shtm December 20, 2017 www.sdsos.gov May 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110515142355/http://www.sdsos.gov/electionsvoteregistration/pastelections_electioninfo08_primarysw.shtm dead Joel Dykstra Republican Party (US) 34,598 65.74% Sam Kephart Republican Party (US) 13,047 24.79% Charles Gonyo Republican Party (US) 4,983 9.47% 52,628 100.00% South Dakota general2008 Election Statistics http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2008/2008Stat.htm#stateSD December 20, 2017 clerk.house.gov Democratic Party (US) Tim Johnson (Incumbent) 237,889 62.49% +12.87% Republican Party (US) Joel Dykstra 142,784 37.51% -11.96% 95,105 24.98% +24.83% 380,673 Democratic Party (US) Tennessee Tennessee election Tennessee presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Tennessee 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Tennessee 2014 125x136px LamarAlexander (cropped).jpg Lamar Alexander Republican Party (US) 1,571,637 65.14% No image.svg Bob Tuke Democratic Party (US) 762,779 32.64% 2008 United States Senate election in Tennessee results map by county.svg 300px Alexander: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Tuke: #7996e2 50–60% U.S. senator Lamar Alexander Republican Party (US) Lamar Alexander Republican Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Tennessee List of United States senators from Tennessee Former Governor and U.S. Secretary of Education Lamar Alexander was elected in 2002 to succeed retiring senator Fred Thompson. He has announced he will seek a second term in 2008.April 3, 2007 Alexander Running Again, Sets Fundraiser The Chattanoogan http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_104845.asp dead April 6, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071008041908/http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_104845.asp October 8, 2007 He was unopposed in the Republican primary. Former Chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party Bob Tuke was the Democratic nominee, defeating Businessman Gary Davis 30% to 23%. Knox County Clerk Mike Padgett received 20% of the vote. 2006 Green Party Senate nominee Chris Lugo originally announced as a Democrat but dropped out of the Democratic race before the filing deadline. He filed as an independent and was subsequently named as the Green Party nomineeClarkesville Online: Green Party Senate Candidate Chris Lugo Urges Inclusion in Debates. September 27, 2006. Edward Buck was also in the race. Daniel Lewis ran as a Libertarian candidate for the United States Senate. 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. The Libertarian Party of Tennessee officially selected Daniel Lewis as their candidate for United States Senate on Saturday March 8, 2008, at their annual convention held in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Lewis was serving as the chairman of the Libertarian Party of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. He ran for the Tennessee House in 2004.March 10, 2007 Daniel Lewis Is Libertarian Candidate For U.S. Senate The Chattanoogan http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_123689.asp dead March 12, 2007 https://archive.today/20120721144047/http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_123689.asp July 21, 2012 Also reported to be in the race are David "None of the Above" Gatchell a ballot activist & frequent candidate and Emory "Bo" Heyward, a software company employee, conservative activist & 2006 candidate. Alexander won the election with 65% of the vote. Democratic Party primaryArchived copy http://www.tn.gov/sos/election/results/2008-08/demUSS.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110713042241/http://www.tn.gov/sos/election/results/2008-08/demUSS.pdf July 13, 2011 June 3, 2011 Bob Tuke Democratic Party (US) 59,050 32.21% Gary G. Davis Democratic Party (US) 39,119 21.34% Mike Padgett Democratic Party (US) 33,471 18.26% Mark E. Clayton Democratic Party (US) 32,309 17.62% Kenneth Eaton Democratic Party (US) 14,702 8.02% Leonard D. Ladner Democratic Party (US) 4,697 2.55% 183,348 100.00% Republican Party primaryArchived copy http://www.tn.gov/sos/election/results/2008-08/repUSS.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110713042245/http://www.tn.gov/sos/election/results/2008-08/repUSS.pdf July 13, 2011 June 3, 2011 Lamar Alexander (Incumbent) Republican Party (US) 244,222 100.00% 244,222 100.00% Tennessee generalhttp://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2008/2008Stat.htm#stateTN Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives Republican Party (United States) Lamar Alexander (Incumbent) 1,579,477 65.14% +10.87% Democratic Party (United States) Bob Tuke 767,236 31.64% -12.69% Independent Edward L. Buck 31,631 1.30% N/A Independent Christopher G. Fenner 11,073 0.46% N/A Independent Daniel Towers Lewis 9,367 0.39% N/A Independent Chris Lugo 9,170 0.38% N/A Independent Ed Lawhorn 8,986 0.37% N/A Independent David Gatchell 7,645 0.32% N/A 812,241 33.50% +23.56% 2,424,585 66.34% Republican Party (United States) Texas Texas election Texas presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Texas 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Texas 2014 125x136px John Cornyn official portrait, 2009 (cropped).jpg John Cornyn Republican Party (US) 4,337,469 54.8% NORIEGA (cropped).jpg Rick Noriega Democratic Party (US) 3,389,365 42.8% 2008 United States Senate election in Texas results map by county.svg 300px County results Cornyn: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% #a80000 >90%Noriega: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% U.S. senator John Cornyn Republican Party (US) John Cornyn Republican Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Texas List of United States senators from Texas Texas has not elected a Democrat in a statewide election since 1994, but according to pre-election Rasmussen polling, senator John Cornyn had an approval rating of 50%.Rasmussen Reports on Texas http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/texas/election_2008_texas_senate https://web.archive.org/web/20080507022402/http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/texas/election_2008_texas_senate May 7, 2008 dead Texas House of Representatives member and Afghanistan War veteran Rick Noriega secured his place as Cornyn's Democratic challenger in the March 4 primary, beating out opponents Gene Kelly, Ray McMurrey, and Rhett Smith. The same Rasmussen poll showed Cornyn leading Noriega by a narrow four percentage points - 47% to 43%. Christian activist Larry Kilgore of Mansfield, Texas, was a Republican challenger for the March 2008 primary election, but Cornyn easily won the Republican primary.Noriega avoids runoff in Senate bid; Cornyn wins easily, Dallas Morning News There were three Libertarians, including 2006 LP senate nominee Scott Jameson, running for their party's nomination.Libertarian Party of Texas http://www.tx.lp.org/candidates.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20080113172313/http://www.tx.lp.org/candidates.shtml January 13, 2008 dead In addition, the Green Party of Texas sought ballot access for its candidate David B. Collins.txgreens.org https://web.archive.org/web/20080203185343/http://txgreens.org/drupal/node/43 February 3, 2008 In the end, John Cornyn won re-election, 55%-43% Democratic primaryOur Campaigns - TX US Senate - D Primary Race - Mar 04, 2008 http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=294945 December 20, 2017 www.ourcampaigns.com Democratic Party (US) Rick Noriega 1,110,579 51.01% Democratic Party (US) Gene Kelly 584,966 26.87% Democratic Party (US) Ray McMurrey 269,402 12.37% Democratic Party (US) Rhett Smith 213,305 9.75% Republican PrimaryOur Campaigns - TX US Senate - R Primary Race - Mar 04, 2008 http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=294946 December 20, 2017 www.ourcampaigns.com Republican Party (US) John Cornyn (incumbent) 997,216 81.48% +4.17% Republican Party (US) Larry Kilgore 226,649 18.52% +0.00% 2008 Texas U.S. Senate general election Republican Party (US) John Cornyn (incumbent) 4,337,469 54.82% -0.48% Democratic Party (US) Rick Noriega 3,389,365 42.83% -0.50% Libertarian Party (US) Yvonne Adams Schick 185,241 2.34% +1.55% 948,104 7,912,075 58.28% Republican Party (US) Virginia Virginia election Virginia presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Virginia 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Virginia 2014 125x136px 67.0% (voting eligible)Dr. Michael McDonald March 31, 2012 2008 General Election Turnout Rates http://elections.gmu.edu/Turnout_2008G.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130112213711/http://elections.gmu.edu/Turnout_2008G.html January 12, 2013 March 4, 2013 George Mason University Mark Warner, official 111th Congress photo portrait.jpg Mark Warner Democratic Party (US) 2,369,327 65.0% Jim Gilmore by Gage Skidmore 2.jpg Jim Gilmore Republican Party (US) 1,228,830 33.7% 2008 United States Senate election in Virginia results map by county.svg 300px Warner: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d056c >90%Gilmore: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% U.S. senator John Warner Republican Party (US) Mark Warner Democratic Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Virginia List of United States senators from Virginia thumb|left|Republican senator John Warner chose to retire after five terms. John Warner announced on August 31, 2007, that he would not seek re-election for another term.August 31, 2007 Sen. John Warner Decides Not to Run https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=3546945 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070904161348/http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=3546945 September 4, 2007 August 31, 2007 ABC News Former Governor Jim Gilmore, who dropped out of the 2008 presidential election, was the Republican nominee for the seat.Gilmore Announces 2008 U.S. Senate Bid https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna21884826 NBC News Popular Democratic former Governor Mark Warner (no relation) was the Democratic nominee for the race.MarkWarner08 September 12, 2007 Mark Warner: Join our effort https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn-LXhkNV3k https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211118/pn-LXhkNV3k November 18, 2021 live December 20, 2017 YouTube Polling showed him as a strong favorite to win the seat.Democrat Warner Holds Large Lead Over Davis and Gilmore http://rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/virginia_senate dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070911182209/http://rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/virginia_senate September 11, 2007 Rasmussen Reports 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 don't waste money on races that don't need it or you can't win." In one of the first senate races called on election day, Warner won, taking 65% of the vote, with Gilmore winning 34%. Since Democrat Jim Webb had defeated incumbent Republican George Allen for Virginia's other Senate seat in 2006, Virginia's senate delegation flipped from entirely Republican to entirely Democratic in just two years. thumb|Former Gov. Mark Warner (D) campaigns at the Dixie Theatre in Staunton, Virginia thumb|Former Gov. Jim Gilmore (R) Virginia general2008 Election Statistics http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2008/2008Stat.htm#stateVA December 20, 2017 clerk.house.gov Democratic Party (US) Mark Warner 2,369,327 65.03% +65.03% Republican Party (US) Jim Gilmore 1,228,830 33.72% -48.85% Independent Greens of Virginia Glenda Parker 21,690 0.60% +0.60% Libertarian Party (US) Bill Redpath 20,269 0.56% +0.56% Write-ins 3,178 0.09% -0.47% 1,140,497 31.30% -41.53% 3,643,294 Democratic Party (US) Republican Party (US) West Virginia West Virginia election West Virginia presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in West Virginia 2002 2014 United States Senate election in West Virginia 2014 125x136px Jay Rockefeller official photo (cropped).jpg Jay Rockefeller Democratic Party (US) 444,107 63.7% Jay Wolfe cropped.jpg Jay Wolfe Republican Party (US) 252,764 36.3% 2008 United States Senate election in West Virginia results map by county.svg 250px County resultsRockefeller: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90%Wolfe: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% U.S. senator Jay Rockefeller Democratic Party (US) Jay Rockefeller Democratic Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in West Virginia List of United States senators from West Virginia Senator Jay Rockefeller, great-grandson of oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, sought a fifth term representing West Virginia. Even though West Virginia is a historically Democratic state, in which the party had a 50-32% edge in party affiliation over the Republicans in the 2004 elections, the state party is more conservative than the national party, giving its votes to President George W. Bush in that election and in 2000.November 2, 2004 Election 2004 West Virginia Exit Poll CNN.com http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004//pages/results/states/WV/P/00/epolls.0.html February 6, 2007 Democrats Sheirl Fletcher and Billy Hendricks challenged Rockefeller in the primary but were defeated. The Republican nominee was Jay Wolfe of Salem, a former State Senator. Rockefeller handily won on election day, being re-elected with 64% of the vote. Wolfe had 36%. 2008 West Virginia U.S. Senate Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Jay Rockefeller (Incumbent) 271,370 77.1% Democratic Party (US) Sheirl Fletcher 51,073 14.5% Democratic Party (US) Billy Hendricks 29,707 8.4% 352,150 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Jay Wolfe N/A 100.00% 100.00% West Virginia generalNovember 4, 2008 U.S. Senate: West Virginia CNN http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/individual/#mapSWV November 4, 2008 Democratic Party (US) Jay Rockefeller (Incumbent) 447,560 63.7% +0.6% Republican Party (US) Jay Wolfe 254,629 36.3% -0.6% 192,931 702,189 Democratic Party (US) Wyoming List of United States senators from Wyoming Wyoming (regular) Wyoming election Wyoming presidential no 2002 United States Senate election in Wyoming 2002 2014 United States Senate election in Wyoming 2014 125x136px Mike Enzi, official portrait, 111th Congress.jpg Mike Enzi Republican Party (US) 189,046 75.6% Rothfuss for Senate.jpg Chris Rothfuss Democratic Party (US) 60,631 24.3% 2008 United States Senate election in Wyoming results map by county.svg 200px County results Enzi: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% U.S. senator Mike Enzi Republican Party (US) Mike Enzi Republican Party (US) 2008 United States Senate election in Wyoming Incumbent Republican Mike Enzi was considered likely to be re-elected without significant opposition for a third term in strongly Republican Wyoming. His Democratic opponent was Chris Rothfuss, a professor at the University of Wyoming and a chemical engineer, nanotechnologist, and diplomat. Pre-election polling indicated that Enzi led Rothfuss by 24%. Enzi won another term, 76%-24%. Democratic primary2008 Results http://soswy.state.wy.us/Elections/Docs/2008/08Results/D-SWCand.pdf soswy.state.wy.us Chris Rothfuss Democratic Party (US) 14,221 62.38% Al Hamburg Democratic Party (US) 8,578 37.62% 22,799 100.00% Republican primary2008 Results http://soswy.state.wy.us/Elections/Docs/2008/08Results/R-SWCand.pdf soswy.state.wy.us Mike Enzi (Incumbent) Republican Party (US) 69,195 100.00% 69,195 100.00% General election results Republican Party (US) Mike Enzi (incumbent) 189,046 75.63% +2.68% Democratic Party (US) Chris Rothfuss 60,631 24.26% -2.79% Write-ins 269 0.11% 128,415 51.38% +5.47% 249,946 Republican Party (US) Wyoming (special) Wyoming special election Wyoming presidential no 2006 United States Senate election in Wyoming 2006 2012 United States Senate election in Wyoming 2012 November 4, 2008 125x136px Sen. John Barrasso Official Portrait 7.17.07.jpg John Barrasso Republican Party (US) 183,063 73.4% No image.svg Nick Carter Democratic Party (US) 66,202 26.5% 2008 United States Senate special election in Wyoming results map by county.svg 200px County resultsBarrasso: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% U.S. senator John Barrasso Republican Party (US) John Barrasso Republican Party (US) 2008 United States Senate special election in Wyoming List of United States senators from Wyoming 2008 United States Senate election in Wyoming 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.June 22, 2007 Governor picks Barrasso Casper Star-Tribune http://www.trib.com/articles/2007/06/22/news/top_story/doc467bf1c2e5a80822750093.txt June 22, 2007 Wyoming law requires that the interim senator be affiliated with the same political party as the departed senator. 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.Kady II Martin June 5, 2007 Senate Mourns Death of Wyoming Republican Craig Thomas CQ Politics http://www.cqpolitics.com/2007/06/senate_mourns_death_of_wyoming.html dead June 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070607223615/http://www.cqpolitics.com/2007/06/senate_mourns_death_of_wyoming.html June 7, 2007 On the Democratic side, Casper City Councilman Keith Goodenough announced his candidacy.Goodenough announces Senate bid against Barrasso | KULR-8 TELEVISION - Billings, Montana | Wyoming State News http://www.kulr8.com/news/wyoming/16099422.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080403065837/http://www.kulr8.com/news/wyoming/16099422.html April 3, 2008 In the primary on August 19, Goodenough was defeated by a political newcomer, Gillette defense attorney Nick Carter, who became Barrasso's opponent in the general election.https://archive.today/20120723183604/http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2008/08/21/news/wyoming/21-newcomer.txt Political newcomer Carter will face Barrasso The Associated Press. August 21, 2008. The Billings Gazette. Barrasso won on Election Day, taking 73% of the vote and winning every county in the state. Democratic primary Nick Carter Democratic Party (US) 12,316 50.68% Keith Goodenough Democratic Party (US) 11,984 49.32% 22,799 100.00% Republican primary John Barrasso (Incumbent) Republican Party (US) 68,194 100.00% 68,194 100.00% Wyoming special election2008 Election Statistics http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2008/2008Stat.htm#stateWY December 20, 2017 clerk.house.gov Republican Party (US) John Barrasso (Incumbent) 183,063 73.35% +3.37% Democratic Party (US) Nick Carter 66,202 26.53% -3.33% None Write-ins 293 0.12% 116,861 46.83% +6.70% 249,558 Republican Party (US) See also 2008 United States elections 2008 United States gubernatorial elections 2008 United States presidential election 2008 United States House of Representatives elections 110th United States Congress 111th United States Congress Notes References External links Cook Political Report 2008 Senate Race Ratings CQ Politics Senate Analysis https://web.archive.org/web/20090107013030/http://www.cqpolitics.com/ January 7, 2009 Interactive Map of 2008 Senate Races https://web.archive.org/web/20080426223106/http://www.270towin.com/2008_senate_election/ April 26, 2008 Senate Newspaper Endorsement List FiveThirtyEight Senate Projections Intrade Composite Poll - Supermajority Predictions United States Election 2008 Web Archive from the U.S. Library of Congress List of Senate Newspaper Endorsements Category:Mitch McConnell Category:Harry Reid