2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island

none February 2026 September 2023 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island Rhode Island legislative no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island 2010 Both Rhode Island seats to the United States House of Representatives 2008 11 04 Democratic Party (United States) 2 2 303,670 69.29% 1.71% Republican Party (United States) 0 0 118,773 27.10% 15.89% 250px District results 250px Municipality results Democratic #86B6F2 50–60% #4389E3 60–70% #1666CB 70–80% #0645B4 80–90% The 2008 congressional elections in Rhode Island were held on November 4, 2008 to determine who will represent Rhode Island in the United States House of Representatives, coinciding with the presidential and senatorial elections. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 111th Congress from January 3, 2009 until January 3, 2011. Rhode Island has two seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Its 2007-2008 congressional delegation consisted of two Democrats, both of whom were re-elected in 2008. Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island, 2006http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2006/2006Stat.htm#39 Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of RepresentativesPartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Democratic 303,670 69.29% 2 — Republican 118,773 27.10% 0 — Independents 15,789 3.60% 0 — Totals 438,232 100.00% 2 — District 1 thumb Rhode Island's 1st congressional district This district covers the northern and East Bay sections of the state. Democratic incumbent Patrick J. Kennedy, who has represented this seat since 1995, won against Republican nominee Jonathan Scott. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2008 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/charts/house/competitive_2008-11-04_13-32-49.php House: Race Ratings The Cook Political Report 6 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106112035/http://www.cookpolitical.com/charts/house/competitive_2008-11-04_13-32-49.php 6 November 2008Safe D November 6, 2008 Rothenberg2008 House Ratings http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/2008-house-ratings.html House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report 2 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106133426/http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/2008-house-ratings.html 6 November 2008Safe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal Ball2008 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2008/house/ Sabato's Crystal Ball 6 November 2008 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106144620/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2008/house/ 6 November 2008Safe D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsBattle for the House of Representatives http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/house/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives.html realclearpolitics.com Real Clear Politics 9 December 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081217170047/http://www.realclearpolitics.com:80/epolls/2008/house/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives.html 17 December 2008 7 November 2008Safe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsRace Ratings Chart: House http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-house cqpolitics.com Congressional Quarterly Inc 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106054801/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-house 6 November 2008Safe D November 6, 2008 Rhode Islands's 1st congressional district election, 2008 Democratic Party (United States) Patrick J. Kennedy (inc.) 145,254 68.52 Republican Party (United States) Jonathon P. Scott 51,340 24.22 Independent (politician) Kenneth A. Capalbo 15,108 7.13 Write-ins 296 0.14 211,998 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) District 2 thumb Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district This district covers the areas roughly south and west of Providence. Democratic incumbent Jim Langevin, who has represented this seat since 2001, won against Republican nominee Mark Zaccaria. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2008 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/charts/house/competitive_2008-11-04_13-32-49.php House: Race Ratings The Cook Political Report 6 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106112035/http://www.cookpolitical.com/charts/house/competitive_2008-11-04_13-32-49.php 6 November 2008Safe D November 6, 2008 Rothenberg2008 House Ratings http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/2008-house-ratings.html House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report 2 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106133426/http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/2008-house-ratings.html 6 November 2008Safe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal Ball2008 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2008/house/ Sabato's Crystal Ball 6 November 2008 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106144620/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2008/house/ 6 November 2008Safe D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsBattle for the House of Representatives http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/house/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives.html realclearpolitics.com Real Clear Politics 9 December 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081217170047/http://www.realclearpolitics.com:80/epolls/2008/house/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives.html 17 December 2008 7 November 2008Safe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsRace Ratings Chart: House http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-house cqpolitics.com Congressional Quarterly Inc 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106054801/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-house 6 November 2008Safe D November 6, 2008 Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district election, 2010 Democratic Party (United States) James Langevin (inc.) 158,416 70.02 Republican Party (United States) Mark Zaccaria 67,433 29.81 Write-ins 385 0.17 226,234 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) References External links Rhode Island Board of Elections U.S. Congress candidates for Rhode Island at Project Vote Smart Rhode Island U.S. House Races from 2008 Race Tracker Campaign contributions for Rhode Island congressional races from OpenSecrets 2006 elections United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island2008 2010 elections 2008 Rhode Island United States House of Representatives