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2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma Oklahoma legislative no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma 2010 All 5 Oklahoma seats to the United States House of Representatives 2008 11 04 Republican Party (United States) 4 4 802,530 60.03% 2.80% Democratic Party (United States) 1 1 503,614 37.67% 3.52% 300px District results 300px County results
Republican
#F2B3BE 40–50%
#E27F90 50–60%
#cc2f4a 60–70%
#D40000 70–80%
#AA0000 80–90%
Democratic
#86B6F2 50–60%
#4389E3 60–70%
#1666CB 70–80%
The 2008 congressional elections in Oklahoma were held on November 4, 2008, to determine who will represent the state of Oklahoma in the United States House of Representatives. Oklahoma has five seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; whoever is elected will serve in the 111th Congress from January 4, 2009, until January 3, 2011. The election coincided with the 2008 U.S. presidential election.
Overview
United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma, 2008http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2008/2008Stat.htm#stateOK Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of RepresentativesPartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 802,530 60.03% 4 — Democratic 503,614 37.67% 1 — Independents 30,783 2.30% 0 — Totals 1,336,927 100.00% 5 —
District 1
2008 Oklahoma's 1st congressional district election Oklahoma presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma#District 1 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma#District 1 2010 x150px John Sullivan, official portrait, 112th Congress.jpg John Sullivan Republican Party (United States) 193,404 66.2% 3x4.svg Georgianna Oliver Democratic Party (United States) 98,890 33.8% U.S. Representative John Sullivan Republican Party (United States) John Sullivan Republican Party (United States) 2008 United States House of Representatives election in OK-01.svg 150px Precinct and county-level results
Oklahoma's 1st congressional district
The district was focused in the northeastern corner of the state and included the Tulsa metropolitan area as well as all of Tulsa County. It also included Washington County, Wagoner County, and parts of Rogers County and Creek County. It had been represented by Republican John Sullivan since February 2002. The Democratic nominee was Georgianna Oliver, a CEO residing in Tulsa.
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 2008Likely R 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 R 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 R 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 R 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 R November 6, 2008
Oklahoma's 1st congressional district election, 2008
Republican Party (United States)
John Sullivan (inc.)
193,404
66.17
Democratic Party (United States)
Georgianna Oliver
98,890
33.83
292,294
100.00
Republican Party (United States)
District 2
2008 Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district election Oklahoma presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma#District 2 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma#District 2 2010 x150px Dan Boren, official Congressional photo (cropped).jpg Dan Boren Democratic Party (United States) 173,757 70.47% 3x4.svg Raymond J. Wickson Republican Party (United States) 72,815 29.53% U.S. Representative Dan Boren Democratic Party (United States) Dan Boren Democratic Party (United States) 2008 United States House of Representatives election in OK-02.svg 150px Precinct and county-level results
Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district
This district covers roughly the eastern quarter of the state, and has been represented by Democrat Dan Boren since 2005. His Republican challenger was Raymond Wickson of Okmulgee.
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe D November 6, 2008
Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district election, 2008
Democratic Party (United States)
Dan Boren (inc.)
173,757
70.47
Republican Party (United States)
Raymond J. Wickson
72,815
29.53
246,572
100.00
Democratic Party (United States)
District 3
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Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district
This district covers the Oklahoma Panhandle and northwest half of the state, including portions of Oklahoma City and Tulsa. It has been represented by Republican Frank Lucas since May 1994. The Democratic nominee was engineer and USDA Forest Service employee Frankie Robbins.
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe R November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe R November 6, 2008
Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district election, 2008
Republican Party (United States)
Frank Lucas (inc.)
184,306
69.72
Democratic Party (United States)
Frankie Robbins
62,297
23.57
Independent (politician)
Forrest Michael
17,756
6.72
264,359
100.00
Republican Party (United States)
District 4
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Oklahoma's 4th congressional district
This district covers the south-central area, and has been represented by Republican Tom Cole since 2003. The Democratic nominee was oil industry land consultant Blake Cummings.
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely R November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe R November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe R November 6, 2008
Oklahoma's 4th congressional district election, 2008
Republican Party (United States)
Tom Cole (inc.)
180,080
65.99
Democratic Party (United States)
Blake Cummings
79,764
29.23
Independent (politician)
David E. Joyce
13,027
4.77
272,871
100.00
Republican Party (United States)
District 5
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Oklahoma's 5th congressional district
This district covers the central part of the state and includes Oklahoma City, the state capital. It has been represented by Republican Mary Fallin since 2007. Lawyer and Democratic nominee Steven Perry challenged the freshman incumbent, campaigning on a platform focused on using American and not foreign energy.
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe R November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe R November 6, 2008
Oklahoma's 5th congressional district election, 2008
Republican Party (United States)
Mary Fallin (inc.)
171,925
65.89
Democratic Party (United States)
Steven L. Perry
88,996
34.11
260,921
100.00
Republican Party (United States)
References
External links
Oklahoma State Election Board
U.S. Congress candidates for Oklahoma at Project Vote Smart
Oklahoma U.S. House Races from 2008 Race Tracker
Campaign contributions for Oklahoma congressional races from OpenSecrets
2006 elections 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma 2010 elections
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