2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana

none February 2026 September 2023 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana Indiana legislative no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana 2010 All 9 Indiana seats to the United States House of Representatives 2008 11 04 Democratic Party (United States) 5 5 1,388,963 51.89% 3.15% Republican Party (United States) 4 4 1,240,577 46.34% 3.56% 180px District results 180px County results Democratic #B9D7FF 40–50% #86B6F2 50–60% #4389E3 60–70% #1666CB 70–80% Republican #f2b3be 40–50% #e27f90 50–60% #cc2f4a 60–70% #D40000 70–80% The 2008 congressional elections in Indiana were held on November 4, 2008, to determine who will represent the State of Indiana in the United States House of Representatives. Indiana has nine seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 111th Congress from January 3, 2009, until January 3, 2011. The elections coincide with the 2008 U.S. presidential election. The delegation comprised five Democrats and four Republicans. All 9 incumbents won re-election. As of , this is the last time in which Democrats won both a majority of U.S. House seats and the House popular vote in Indiana. Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana, 2008http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2008/2008Stat.htm#stateIN Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives Clerk.house.gov 2021-03-08PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Democratic 1,388,963 51.89% 5 - Republican 1,240,577 46.34% 4 - Libertarian 47,306 1.77% 0 - Independents 4 <0.01% 0 - Totals 2,676,850 100.00% 9 - District 1 2008 Indiana's 1st congressional district election Indiana presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 1 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 1 2010 x150px File:Pete Visclosky official portrait, 111th Congress.jpg Pete Visclosky Democratic Party (US) 199,954 70.9% File:3x4.svg Mark Leyva Republican Party (US) 76,647 27.2% U.S. Representative Pete Visclosky Democratic Party (US) Pete Visclosky Democratic Party (US) 200px 2008 IN-01 election results.svg County resultsVisclosky: #b4c7ec 40–50% #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #4170cd 70–80% Indiana's 1st congressional district This district includes a small strip of northwest Indiana and had been represented by Democrat Pete Visclosky since January 1985. The district has been one of the most Democratic in Indiana. John Kerry defeated George W. Bush in this district 55% to 44% in 2004. 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 Results Indiana's 1st congressional district election, 2008 Democratic Party (United States) Pete Visclosky (incumbent) 199,954 70.90 Republican Party (United States) Mark Leyva 76,647 27.18 Libertarian Party (United States) Jeff Duensing 5,421 1.92 282,022 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) District 2 2008 Indiana's 2nd congressional district election Indiana presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 2 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 2 2010 x150px File:Congressman joedonnelly (cropped).jpg Joe Donnelly Democratic Party (US) 187,416 67.1% File:3x4.svg Luke Puckett Republican Party (US) 84,455 30.2% U.S. Representative Joe Donnelly Democratic Party (US) Joe Donnelly Democratic Party (US) 200px File:2008 IN-02 election results.svg County results Donnelly: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #4170cd 70–80% Indiana's 2nd congressional district This district is centered on South Bend, Indiana and the Indiana portion of the Michiana region. It had been represented by Democrat Joe Donnelly since January 2007. 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 Polling Source Date JoeDonnelly (D) LukePuckett (R)South Bend Tribune/Research 2000South Bend Tribune/Research 2000 July 2016 InternetArchiveBot yes September 29–30, 2008 53% 35% Results Indiana's 2nd congressional district election, 2008 Democratic Party (United States) Joe Donnelly (incumbent) 187,416 67.09 Republican Party (United States) Luke Puckett 84,455 30.23 Libertarian Party (United States) Mark Vogel 7,475 2.68 279,346 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) District 3 2008 Indiana's 3rd congressional district election Indiana presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 3 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 3 2010 x150px File:Mark Souder, official portrait, 111th Congress.jpg Mark Souder Republican Party (US) 155,693 55.0% File:MM Headshot.jpg Mike Montagano Democratic Party (US) 112,309 39.7% File:3x4.svg William R. Larsen Libertarian Party (US) 14,877 5.3% U.S. Representative Mark Souder Republican Party (US) Mark Souder Republican Party (US) 200px 2008 IN-03 election results.svg County results Souder: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% Indiana's 3rd congressional district This district is located in the northeast corner of Indiana and has a large population center in Fort Wayne. Republican Mark Souder represented the district since January 1995 and was challenged by Mike Montagano in 2008. George W. Bush defeated John Kerry in this district 68% to 31%. Polling Source Date Democrat: Mike Montagano Republican: Mark SouderHowey GaugeHowey Gauge October 23–24, 2008 44% 41%Research 2000Research 2000 October 16–18, 2008 40% 45%Winston GroupWinston Group October 15–16, 2008 41% 50%Cooper and SecrestCooper and Secrest October 6–7, 2008 39% 44%Cooper and SecrestCooper and Secrest April 24–27, 2008 28% 55% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean R November 6, 2008 RothenbergLikely R November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsLean R November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsLean R November 6, 2008 Results Indiana's 3rd congressional district election, 2008 Republican Party (United States) Mark Souder (incumbent) 155,693 55.04 Democratic Party (United States) Mike Montagano 112,309 39.70 Libertarian Party (United States) William R. Larsen 14,877 5.26 282,879 100.00 Republican Party (United States) District 4 2008 Indiana's 4th congressional district election Indiana presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 4 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 4 2010 x150px File:Buyer Steve.jpg Steve Buyer Republican Party (US) 192,526 59.9% File:Ackerson at Purdue (cropped).jpg Nels Ackerson Democratic Party (US) 129,038 40.1% U.S. Representative Steve Buyer Republican Party (US) Steve Buyer Republican Party (US) 250px 2008 IN-04 election results.svg County results Buyer: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% Ackerson: #8da9e2 50–60% Indiana's 4th congressional district This district is located in west-central Indiana. Located within the district is the city of West Lafayette, Lafayette, Bedford, Monticello, Brownsburg, Plainfield, Zionsville, Lebanon, Frankfort, Greenwood and parts of Indianapolis and many smaller suburban towns. It had been represented by Republican Steve Buyer since January 1993. Polling Source Date Democrat: Nels Ackerson Republican: Steve BuyerJournal & CourierJournal & Courier September 12–14, 2008 36% 38% 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 Results Indiana's 4th congressional district election, 2008 Republican Party (United States) Steve Buyer (incumbent) 192,526 59.87 Democratic Party (United States) Nels Ackerson 129,038 40.13 321,564 100.00 Republican Party (United States) District 5 2008 Indiana's 5th congressional district election Indiana presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 5 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 5 2010 x150px File:Dan Burton, Official Portrait, 108th Congress (cropped 2).jpg Dan Burton Republican Party (US) 234,705 65.5% File:3x4.svg Mary Etta Ruley Democratic Party (US) 123,357 34.5% U.S. Representative Dan Burton Republican Party (US) Dan Burton Republican Party (US) thumb Indiana's 5th congressional district This district located mostly north of Indianapolis is one of the most reliably Republican in America, having voted 71%-28% for George W. Bush in 2004. It was represented by Republican Dan Burton. 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 Results Indiana's 5th congressional district election, 2008 Republican Party (United States) Dan Burton (incumbent) 234,705 65.55 Democratic Party (United States) Mary Etta Ruley 123,357 34.45 358,062 100.00 Republican Party (United States) District 6 2008 Indiana's 6th congressional district election Indiana presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 6 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 6 2010 x150px File:Mike Pence 111th.jpg Mike Pence Republican Party (US) 180,608 64.0% File:3x4.svg Barry Welsh Democratic Party (US) 94,265 33.4% U.S. Representative Mike Pence Republican Party (US) Mike Pence Republican Party (US) 250px 2008 IN-06 election results.svg County results Pence: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% #d02923 70–80% Indiana's 6th congressional district This district takes in a large portion of eastern Indiana, including the cities of Muncie, Anderson, and Richmond. It was represented by Republican Mike Pence. 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 Results Indiana's 6th congressional district election, 2008 Republican Party (United States) Mike Pence (incumbent) 180,608 63.95 Democratic Party (United States) Barry Welsh 94,265 33.38 Libertarian Party (United States) George T. Holland 7,539 2.67 282,412 100.00 Republican Party (United States) District 7 thumb Indiana's 7th congressional district This district is in the heart of Central Indiana and encompasses most of Marion County/Indianapolis. André Carson won the special election to fill this seat and represented Indiana 7 since March 13, 2008. Carson won the primary election with 46%, while Woody Myers received 24%, David Orentlicher received 21%, and Carolene Mays received 8%.https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/1330-state-by-state State by State The Hill Staff May 7, 2008 The Hill Carson and his Republican challenger in the special election, Jon Elrod, were set to face off in the general election but Elrod dropped out.http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080618/NEWS05/80618048&s=TimeStampDescending&page=1 Indystar.com: Elrod drops race against Andre Carson Gabrielle Campo was selected by a party caucus to face the incumbent, Carson.http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080719/NEWS0502/807190444&GID=JpHfqhl9iFH3PoRERySZZ6FGM8j1mb14vDojugL72h4%3D Indystar.com: GOP selects a newcomer to face Carson John Kerry defeated George W. Bush in this district 58% to 41% in 2004. 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 Polling Source Date Democrat: André Carson Republican: Gabrielle CampoResearch 2000/WISH-TVResearch 2000/WISH-TV October 24–28, 2008 53% 38%Research 2000/WISH-TVResearch 2000/WISH-TV April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes September 29-October 3, 2008 51% 35% Results Indiana's 7th congressional district election, 2008 Democratic Party (United States) André Carson (incumbent) 172,650 65.08 Republican Party (United States) Gabrielle Campo 92,645 34.92 Write-ins 4 0.00 265,299 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) District 8 2008 Indiana's 8th congressional district election Indiana presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 8 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 8 2010 x150px File:Brad Ellsworth, official 110th Congress photo.jpg Brad Ellsworth Democratic Party (US) 188,693 64.7% File:181st Intelligence Wing's 9-11 Memorial 5k Run Greg Goode (cropped).jpg Greg Goode Republican Party (US) 102,769 35.3% U.S. Representative Brad Ellsworth Democratic Party (US) Brad Ellsworth Democratic Party (US) 130px 2008 IN-08 election results.svg County results Ellsworth: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% Indiana's 8th congressional district This district has been nicknamed the "Bloody Eighth" because of a series of hard-fought tight campaigns and political reversals. General election It ousted six incumbents from 1966 to 1982. The election in 1984 was so close that it was decided in Congress. In 2000, a New York Times reporter said of the district: "With a populist streak and a conservative bent, this district does not cotton to country-club Republicans or to social-engineering liberals," and also said "More than 95 percent white and about 41 percent rural, the region shares much of the flavor of the Bible Belt."Dirk Johnson, "The 2000 Campaign: An Indiana Race; Conservatives Face Off in Quirky Populist District", The New York Times, October 10, 2000 Evansville and Terre Haute are located within its limits and was represented by Democrat Brad Ellsworth. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe D November 6, 2008 Results Indiana's 8th congressional district election, 2008 Democratic Party (United States) Brad Ellsworth (incumbent) 188,693 64.74 Republican Party (United States) Greg Goode 102,769 35.26 291,462 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) District 9 2008 Indiana's 9th congressional district election Indiana presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 9 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 9 2010 x150px File:Baron Hill 111th congressional portrait.jpg Baron Hill Democratic Party (US) 181,281 57.8% File:MikeSodrel.jpg Mike Sodrel Republican Party (US) 120,529 38.4% U.S. Representative Baron Hill Democratic Party (US) Baron Hill Democratic Party (US) 200px File:2008 IN-09.svg County resultsHill: #b4c7ec 40–50% #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70%Sodrel: #f1b4b2 40–50% #ed8783 50–60% Indiana's 9th congressional district This district is located in southeast Indiana. This swing district has been recently fought out by Democrat Baron Hill and Republican Mike Sodrel. Hill beat Sodrel in 2002, Sodrel beat Hill in 2004, and Hill beat Sodrel in 2006 to become the 9th's representative. Hill spent the most on his campaign of those in Indiana, spending $2.2 million.http://www.indystar.com/article/20081206/NEWS0502/812060415 Baron Hill's win over Mike Sodrel most expensive Groppe Maureen December 6, 2008 The Indianapolis Star 2008-12-13 October 2010 H3llBot The largest city located within the district is Bloomington followed by Columbus, New Albany, Jeffersonville, and Clarksville which all have Democratic Mayors or Council Presidents. Polling Source Date Democrat: Baron Hill Republican: Mike SodrelSurvey USASurvey USA October 22–23, 2008 54% 39%Survey USASurvey USA October 4–5, 2008 53% 38%Research 2000/WISH-TVResearch 2000/WISH-TV April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes September 29-October 3, 2008 49% 37%Survey USASurvey USA September 8–10, 2008 50% 39%Survey USASurvey USA July 2016 InternetArchiveBot yes July 28–30, 2008 49% 42%Survey USASurvey USA June 16–18, 2008 51% 40% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 6, 2008 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsLikely D November 6, 2008 Results Indiana's 9th congressional district election, 2008 Democratic Party (United States) Baron Hill (incumbent) 181,281 57.77 Republican Party (United States) Mike Sodrel 120,529 38.41 Libertarian Party (United States) D. Eric Schansberg 11,994 3.82 313,804 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) See also United States House of Representatives elections, 2008 Indiana gubernatorial election, 2008 References External links Indiana Elections Division U.S. Congress candidates for Indiana https://web.archive.org/web/20081023154612/http://www.votesmart.org/election_congress_state.php?state_id=IN&go33.x=13&go33.y=12 October 23, 2008 at Project Vote Smart http://www.2008racetracker.com/page/Indiana Indiana U.S. House Races, from 2008 Race Tracker 2008-07-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20080630175700/http://www.2008racetracker.com/page/Indiana 2008-06-30 dead http://www.opensecrets.org/races/election.php?state=IN Campaign contributions for Indiana congressional races, from OpenSecrets.org 2008-07-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20110608150729/http://www.opensecrets.org/races/election.php?state=IN 2011-06-08 bot: unknown 2006 elections United States House elections in Indiana2008 2010 elections 2008 Indiana United States House of Representatives Category:Mike Pence