2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia

none February 2026 September 2023 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia Virginia legislative no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia 2010 All 11 Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives 2008 11 04 Democratic Party of Virginia 3 seats, 41.23% 3 6 3 1,852,788 53.01% 11.78% Republican Party of Virginia 8 seats, 53.23%% 8 5 3 1,590,687 45.51% 7.72% 320px District results 320px County and independent city results Democratic #86B6F2 50–60% #4389E3 60–70% #1666CB 70–80% #0645B4 80–90% #002B84 >90% Republican #F2B3BE 40–50% #E27F90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #D40000 70–80% The 2008 congressional elections in Virginia were held on November 4, 2008, to determine who would represent the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States House of Representatives, coinciding with the presidential and senatorial elections. Representatives were elected for two-year terms in the 111th Congress from January 3, 2009, until January 3, 2011. Primary elections were held on June 10, 2008. Virginia had eleven seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Democrats flipped the 2nd, 5th, and 11th districts, flipping their 3–8 deficit into a 6–5 majority, their first since 1998. As of 2024, this is the last time that Democrats were elected to the 5th or 9th congressional districts. This was also the last time until 2018 that Democrats won the majority of House seats in Virginia. 2 Overview Statewide PartyCandidatesVoteshttp://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2008/2008Stat.htm#46 2008 Election Statistics clerk.house.gov 2016-09-22 2011-06-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20110629165612/http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2008/2008Stat.htm#46 liveSeatsNo. Number %No. Number+/– %Democratic111,852,78853.015 354.55Republican91,590,68745.514 345.45Independent Greens214,1000.4000.0Independents213,8700.4000.0Libertarian15,2650.1500.0Write-in1118,6450.5300.0Total3,495,355100.011100.0 Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 53.01 Republican Republican Party (United States) 45.51 Independent Greens Independent Greens of Virginia 0.40 Other #777777 1.08 House seats #ddd 600px 410px Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 54.55 Republican Republican Party (United States) 45.45 By district Results of the 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia by district: DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 150,432 41.75% 203,839 56.58% 6,021 1.67% 360,292 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 2 141,857 52.40% 128,486 47.46% 368 0.14% 270,711 100.0% Democratic gainDistrict 3 239,911 97.02% 0 0.00% 7,377 2.98% 247,288 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 4 135,041 40.37% 199,075 59.51% 405 0.12% 334,521 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 5 158,810 50.09% 158,083 49.86% 183 0.06% 317,076 100.0% Democratic gainDistrict 6 114,367 36.61% 192,350 61.57% 5,675 1.82% 312,392 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 7 138,123 37.10% 233,531 62.72% 683 0.18% 372,337 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 8 222,986 67.94% 97,425 29.68% 7,786 2.37% 328,197 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 9 207,306 97.07% 0 0.00% 6,264 2.93% 213,570 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 10 147,357 38.83% 223,140 58.80% 8,983 2.37% 379,480 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 11 196,598 54.69% 154,758 43.05% 8,135 2.26% 359,491 100.0% Democratic gainTotal 1,852,788 53.01% 1,590,687 45.51% 51,880 1.48% 3,495,355 100.0% District 1 2008 Virginia's 1st congressional district election Virginia Presidential no 2007 Virginia's 1st congressional district special election 2007 (special) 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 1 2010 150x150px File:Rob Wittman (cropped).jpg Rob Wittman Republican Party of Virginia 203,839 56.6% File:3x4.svg Bill Day Democratic Party of Virginia 150,452 41.8% File:2008 general election in Virginia's 1st congressional district by county and independent city.svg 200px County and independent city resultsWittman: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% Day: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% U.S. Representative Rob Wittman Republican Party of Virginia Rob Wittman Republican Party of Virginia Virginia's 1st congressional district Incumbent Republican Rob Wittman, who had represented the district since 2007, ran for re-election. He was elected with 60.8% of the vote in 2007 and the district had a PVI of R+9.POLIDATA Cook Political Report, PVI for the 110th Congress http://www.cookpolitical.com/sites/default/files/pvichart.pdf cookpolitical.com Cook Political Report 17 December 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20080702201404/http://www.cookpolitical.com/sites/default/files/pvichart.pdf 2 July 2008 Republican primary A Westmoreland County resident, former State Board of Health field director for the Division of Shellfish Sanitation and past member of the Virginia House of Delegates,http://www.dailypress.com/news/local/dp-local_housemoney_0617jun17,0,4378561.storyheAugust 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Wittman had only held the seat since January 2008, having won the special election to succeed deceased Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis. He had taken up many of her causes, including the FairTax, veterans' interests and getting rid of the remainder of the ghost fleet stationed at the James River.http://www.wittman.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=56&Itemid=65 The Online Office of Congressman Rob Wittman - Ghost Fleet 2008-05-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20080505143038/http://www.wittman.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=56&Itemid=65 2008-05-05 dead http://www.wittman.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=53&Itemid=62 The Online Office of Congressman Rob Wittman - Taxes & Economy 2008-05-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20080505143022/http://www.wittman.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=53&Itemid=62 2008-05-05 dead http://www.wittman.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=47&Itemid=56 The Online Office of Congressman Rob Wittman - Veterans 2008-05-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20080505142642/http://www.wittman.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=47&Itemid=56 2008-05-05 dead Like Davis, he is also introducing legislation to allow Virginia to regulate the importation of trash from other states.http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2008/062008/06122008/386791 Fredericksburg.com - Wittman's bill looks at out-of-state trash 2008-06-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20081204142705/http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2008/062008/06122008/386791 2008-12-04 dead Candidates Nominee Rob Wittman, incumbent U.S. Representativehttp://www.robwittmanforcongress.com/ Rob Wittman for Congress 2020-06-16 2008-06-19 http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20080619060320/http%3A//www.robwittmanforcongress.com/ dead Democratic primary The Democratic Party of Virginia held its convention on May 17 in Williamsburg, Virginia and selected Keith Hummel, the only person running for the Democratic nomination at the time. Only four votes were cast to not nominate anyone.http://www.vademocrats.org/page/event/detail/wzk Democratic Party of Virginia Event Meeting, 1st Congressional District Democratic Committee 2008-05-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20080806041514/http://www.vademocrats.org/page/event/detail/wzk 2008-08-06 dead A Westmoreland County physician and self-described "populist Democrat", Hummel also operates a farm and winery. The issues he was running on included enacting trade and tax policies to protect American jobs and American interests (rather than those of a few multinational corporations); using the military for defense rather than offensively; providing better health care and other benefits to veterans; and universal health care.Hummel for Congress https://web.archive.org/web/20080705171055/http://hummelforcongress.com/ 2008-07-05 official campaign website Candidates Nominee Bill Day, mental health counselor and nominee for state delegate in 2007Bill Day Announcement https://web.archive.org/web/20200616133154/https://fred2blue.wordpress.com/2008/08/05/bill-day-announcement/ 2020-06-16 Fred2Blue Libertarian primary Anarcho-capitalist Catlett resident Nathan Larson, filed a declaration of candidacy on May 7, and was certified for the ballot on June 6. He was nominated by the Libertarian Party 1st Congressional District Convention on June 3http://www.nathanlarsonforcongress.com/ Archived copy 2008-05-24 https://web.archive.org/web/20080604080652/http://nathanlarsonforcongress.com/ 2008-06-04 dead http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Cidate_Information/Cidate_Lists/CidatesList-Results.asp?ED=11%2F4%2F2008&ET=General&LOC=061&OFF=Member%2BHouse%2Bof%2BRepresentatives&PTY= Virginia State Board of Elections : CandidatesList-Results 2019-08-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20080806041514/http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Cidate_Information/Cidate_Lists/CidatesList-Results.asp?ED=11%2F4%2F2008&ET=General&LOC=061&OFF=Member+House+of+Representatives&PTY= 2008-08-06 dead and endorsed by the Independent Greens of Virginia on June 12.http://thirdpartywatch.com/2008/06/12/independent-greens-congrats-to-nathan-larson-for-making-ballot-for-congress/ Third Party Watch » Blog Archive » Independent Greens congrats to Nathan Larson for making ballot for CongressDecember 2021 InternetArchiveBot yes The main issues he was running on are free market roads and transit privatization,http://www.news8.net/news/stories/1008/560164.html Voters Guide: Three Looking to Take Virginia's 1st District Seat in CongressNewsChannel 8 2020-06-16 2008-11-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20081108123511/http://www.news8.net/news/stories/1008/560164.html live which he proposed as the solution to DC Metropolitan area traffic congestion, recently ranked the second-worst in the country.https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/18/AR2007091800777.html The Washington Post A Ranking Writ In Brake Lights: D.C. 2nd in Traffic Jonathan Mummolo September 19, 2007 May 27, 2010 April 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110429115804/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/18/AR2007091800777.html live He supported auctioning off the Interstate Highway System and rail systems such as Amtrak to private investors.http://www.nathanlarsonforcongress.com/wiki/index.php5?title=Transportation Transportation - Larson2008 2008-06-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20081009135105/http://www.nathanlarsonforcongress.com/wiki/index.php5?title=Transportation 2008-10-09 dead Larson also sought to dissolve the U.S. military and establish a competitive market for defense services.http://www.fauquier.com/news/2008/sep/03/libertarian-larson-would-dissolve-government/ Fauquier Times 2020-06-16 2008-11-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20081121025721/http://www.fauquier.com/news/2008/sep/03/libertarian-larson-would-dissolve-government/ live Candidates Nominee Nathan Larson, accountant and cannabis reform activisthttp://www.lpva.com/Archives/News/2002/20021126larson.shtml LPVA - News 2020-06-16 2016-03-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304033710/http://www.lpva.com/Archives/News/2002/20021126larson.shtml live http://broadsideonline.com/news/stories/2002-2003/050503/marijuana.shtml Grievance filed over marijuana bill 2008-07-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20080629053840/http://broadsideonline.com/news/stories/2002-2003/050503/marijuana.shtml 2008-06-29 dead General election Campaign The candidates appeared on Cathy Lewis's TV program, What Matters, on October 15.Conversation with the Congressional Candidates What Matters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h8OUXAZlb8 October 15, 2008 June 16, 2020 August 11, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200811192819/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h8OUXAZlb8 live The candidates held a spirited and well-attendedhttp://www.wydaily.com/local-news/927-1st-congressional-district-candidates-sole-debate-draws-full-house.html 1st Congressional District Candidates' Sole 'Debate' Draws Full House 2020-06-16 2010-12-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20101202145803/http://wydaily.com/local-news/927-1st-congressional-district-candidates-sole-debate-draws-full-house.html live debate on October 22 in which differing opinions on health care and the economy played a central role. Wittman defended his vote against the bailout package, while Day said he would have voted for it, and Larson said that it would have been better for the economy if the banks had been allowed to fail. On Medicare, Wittman advocated restructuring the system, while Day argued for expanding it and Larson shocked the audience by calling for its abolition.http://www.dailypress.com/news/local/dp-local_firstdistrict-vg_1102nov02,0,3738147.storyAugust 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes https://flathatnews.com/2008/10/24/congressional-debate-touches-economy-health-care/ Congressional debate touches on economy, health care | Flat Hat News The Flat Hat October 24, 2008 2021-10-14 2020-11-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20201123171823/http://flathatnews.com/2008/10/24/congressional-debate-touches-economy-health-care/ live Endorsements Bill Day (D) Labor unions AFL-CIOVirginia AFL-CIO Candidate Endorsements https://aflcio.org/issues/politics/VA.cfm aflcio.org AFL-CIO 19 December 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20081107065303/http://www.aflcio.org/issues/politics/VA.cfm 7 November 2008 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 R November 6, 2008 Rothenberg2008 House Ratings https://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 Results Wittman won the election, 56.6 to 41.8.https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2008/07261AFC-9ED3-410F-B07D-84D014AB2C6B/Unofficial/6_s.shtml Archived copy 2012-07-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20120401154848/https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2008/07261AFC-9ED3-410F-B07D-84D014AB2C6B/Unofficial/6_s.shtml 2012-04-01 dead Virginia 1 election, 2008https://historical.elections.virginia.gov/elections/view/39104 Virginia Elections Database » 2008 U.S. House General Election District 1 Virginia Elections Database 2021-10-14 2021-06-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20210614184724/https://historical.elections.virginia.gov/elections/view/39104/ live Republican Party of Virginia Rob Wittman 203,839 56.6 Democratic Party of Virginia Bill Day 150,432 41.8 Libertarian Party (United States) Nathan Larson 5,265 1.5 756 0.2 53,407 14.8 360,292 100.0 Republican Party of Virginia District 2 2008 Virginia's 2nd congressional district election Virginia Presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 2 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 2 2010 File:Glenn Nye, official portrait, 111th Congress (cropped).jpg Glenn Nye Democratic Party of Virginia 141,857 52.4% File:Thelma Drake, official portrait, 109th Congress (cropped).jpg Thelma Drake Republican Party of Virginia 128,486 47.5% File:2008 general election in Virginia's 2nd congressional district by county.svg 200px County and independent city resultsNye: #8da9e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Thelma Drake Republican Party of Virginia Glenn Nye Democratic Party of Virginia thumb Virginia's 2nd congressional district The District includes Virginia's two largest cities--Norfolk and Virginia Beach, and the Virginia portion of the Eastern Shore. Incumbent Republican Thelma Drake, who had represented the district since 2005, ran for re-election.http://www2.sbe.virginia.gov/web_docs/Election/results/2006/Nov/htm/index.htm General Election- November 6, 2006 Virginia State Board of Elections 2008-05-18 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090501041258/http://www2.sbe.virginia.gov/web_docs/Election/results/2006/Nov/htm/index.htm May 1, 2009 Official results. She was elected with 51.3% of the vote in 2006 and the district had a PVI of R+6. In 2006, Drake survived a bid from Democrat Phil Kellam by only 51.27% to 48.45%. In 2004, Drake received 55% of the vote in this Virginia Beach-based district, which was won by George W. Bush with 57% to 42% for John Kerry in 2004. But in 2005 Democratic Governor Tim Kaine won the district by 50% to 47%.http://www2.sbe.virginia.gov/web_docs/Election/results/2005/nov2005/html/d_03.htm General Election- November 8, 2005 Virginia State Board of Elections 2008-05-18 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070501161147/http://www2.sbe.virginia.gov/web_docs/Election/results/2005/nov2005/html/d_03.htm May 1, 2007 Official gubernatorial results by congressional district. In 2006, Drake may have been hurt by the downfall of Republican U.S. Senator George Allen, who narrowly lost to Democrat Jim Webb, an ex-Republican and former Navy Secretary under Ronald Reagan. (Allen carried the district 51%–48%.http://www2.sbe.virginia.gov/web_docs/Election/results/2006/Nov/htm/d_02.htm General Election- November 8, 2005 Virginia State Board of Elections 2008-05-18 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081007210536/http://www2.sbe.virginia.gov/web_docs/Election/results/2006/Nov/htm/d_02.htm October 7, 2008 Official senatorial results by congressional district.) Republican primary Candidates Nominee Thelma Drake, incumbent U.S. RepresentativeThelma Drake Wrongly Challenges Glenn Nye’s Heroism http://enoughisenoughva.wordpress.com/2008/10/02/thelma-drake-wrongly-challenges-glenn-nyes-heroism/ 14 January 2026 Enough is Enough Virginia 2 October 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081005021222/http://enoughisenoughva.wordpress.com/2008/10/02/thelma-drake-wrongly-challenges-glenn-nyes-heroism/ 5 October 2008 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Glenn Nye, businessman and former foreign service officer General election Endorsements Glenn Nye (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" ProgramRed to Blue 2008 http://www.actblue.com/page/redtoblue2008 actblue.com DCCC 21 November 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106233157/http://www.actblue.com/page/redtoblue2008 6 November 2008 Planned Parenthood Action Fund2008 Congressional Results http://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/campaigns/226.htm Planned Parenthood Action Fund 21 November 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106044036/http://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/campaigns/226.htm 6 November 2008 Newspapers and publications The Virginian-PilotFor Congress: Glenn Nye http://hamptonroads.com/node/485327 11 January 2026 The Virginian-Pilot 24 October 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090708010642/http://hamptonroads.com/node/485327 8 July 2009 Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizekey Key:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclearMargin of errorThelmaDrake (R)GlennNye (D) Undecided Bennett, Petts & Normington (D–Nye)HRT October 14–15, 2008 400 (LV) ±4.9% 47% 42% 11% Research 2000 (Daily Kos) October 6–8, 2008 400 (LV) ±5.0% 51% 37% 12% Bennett, Petts & Normington (D–Nye)BPN Sep September 21–22, 2008 400 (LV) ±4.9% 45% 40% 15% Bennett, Petts & Normington (D–Nye)BPN May May 5–6, 2008 400 (LV) ±5.0% 48% 32% 20% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 6, 2008 RothenbergTossup 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 Virginia 2 election, 2008 Democratic Party of Virginia Glenn Nye 141,857 52.4 Republican Party of Virginia Thelma Drake (incumbent) 128,486 47.5 368 0.1 13,371 4.9 270,711 100.0 Democratic Party of Virginia Republican Party of Virginia District 3 thumb Virginia's 3rd congressional district The District runs from Hampton Roads to Richmond. Incumbent Democrat Bobby Scott, who had represented the district since 1993, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 96.1% of the vote in 2006 and the district had a PVI of D+18. That year Democrat Webb carried 68% of the district in his Senate race. In 2005 Democrat Tim Kaine won the district by 71% to 27% in his gubernatorial race. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Bobby Scott, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican primary No Republicans filed to run.http://www.rpv.org/candidates 2008 Candidate Rosters Republican Party of Virginia 2008-05-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20080519171005/http://www.rpv.org/candidates 2008-05-19 dead General election Endorsements Bobby Scott (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Citizens for Global SolutionsGlobal Solutions PAC Endorsed Candidate http://www.globalsolutions.org/politics/elections_and_candidates/results/2008?action=endorsed globalsolutions.org 21 November 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106132914/http://www.globalsolutions.org/politics/elections_and_candidates/results/2008?action=endorsed 6 November 2008 Planned Parenthood Action Fund 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 Results Virginia 3 election, 2008 Democratic Party of Virginia Bobby Scott (incumbent) 239,911 97.0 7,377 3.0 232,534 94.0 247,288 100.0 Democratic Party of Virginia Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets District 4 thumb Virginia's 4th congressional district The District lies in southeastern Virginia. Incumbent Republican Randy Forbes, who had represented the district since 2001, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 76.1% of the vote in 2006 and the district had a PVI of R+5. In 2006 Democrat Webb lost the district 45%–54% in his Senate race. In 2005 Democrat Tim Kaine lost the district by 48.3% to 49.6% in his gubernatorial race. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Randy Forbes, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Andrea Miller, IT Director, digital strategist and former Regional Coordinator for Dennis Kucinich's presidential campaign General election Endorsements Andrea Miller (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Progressive Democrats of AmericaCandidates Supporting Single Payer http://pdamerica.org/misc/single-payer-candidates.php pdamerica.org Progressive Democrats of America 14 January 2026 PDA https://web.archive.org/web/20081026041549/http://pdamerica.org/misc/single-payer-candidates.php 26 October 2008 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 Virginia 4 election, 2008 Republican Party of Virginia Randy Forbes (incumbent) 199,075 59.5 Democratic Party of Virginia Andrea Miller 135,041 40.4 405 0.1 64,034 19.1 334,521 100.0 Republican Party of Virginia Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Miller campaign website District 5 2008 Virginia's 5th congressional district election Virginia Presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 5 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 5 2010 File:Tom Perriello, official portrait, 111th Congress (cropped).jpg Tom Perriello Democratic Party of Virginia 158,810 50.09% File:Rep Virgil Goode (cropped).jpg Virgil Goode Republican Party of Virginia 158,083 49.86% 230px County results 230px Precinct results Perriello: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3357a2 80–90% #0d0596 90–100%Goode: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% U.S. Representative Virgil Goode Republican Party of Virginia Tom Perriello Democratic Party of Virginia thumb Virginia's 5th congressional district The District lies in southern and central Virginia. Incumbent Republican Virgil Goode, who had represented the district since 1997, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 59.1% of the vote in 2006 and the district had a PVI of R+6. Democrat Webb lost the district 45%–54% in his Senate race. In 2005 Democrat Tim Kaine won the district by 49.6% to 48.4% in his gubernatorial race. Goode originally won his seat as a Democrat in 1996, voted for President Clinton's impeachment in 1998, became an Independent in 2000, and then joined the Republican Party in 2002. He became the first Republican to represent the district since 1889. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Virgil Goode, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Tom Perriello, attorney and diplomat General election Campaign The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee considered Goode a "targeted Republican", based partly on Perriello's early fundraising.http://www.wsls.com/sls/news/local/article/national_democratic_party_added_goode_periello_race_to_target_list/8141/ National Democratic Party added Goode–Periello race to target list Ray Reed The News & Advance (via WSLS-TV) 2008-04-02 2008-05-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20081210074928/http://www.wsls.com/sls/news/local/article/national_democratic_party_added_goode_periello_race_to_target_list/8141/ 2008-12-10 dead On August 1, the DCCC named Perriello as one of its Red to Blue candidates.DCCC adds six to Red to Blue Blake Aaron TheHill.com 2008-08-01 http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/dccc-adds-six-to-red-to-blue-2008-08-01.html 2008-08-01 2008-09-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20080928075626/http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/dccc-adds-six-to-red-to-blue-2008-08-01.html dead Endorsements Virgil Goode (R) Organizations Eagle Forum2008 Candidates Endorsed By Eagle Forum PAC http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse.html eagleforum.org Eagle Forum PAC 21 November 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106095837/http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse.html 6 November 2008 3 November 2008 Tom Perriello (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Citizens for Global Solutions Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesizekey Margin oferrorVirgilGoode (R)TomPerriello (D)ShermanWichter (IG) Undecided SurveyUSA (WDBJ-TV)SUSA 3rd Nov October 30–November 2, 2006 640 (LV) ±4.0% 50% 47% – 3% Benenson Strategy Group (D–Perriello)BSG Oct October 7–9, 2006 400 (LV) ±4.9% 48% 40% – 12% SurveyUSA (WDBJ-TV)SUSA 7th Oct October 6–7, 2006 680 (LV) ±3.8% 55% 42% – 3% SurveyUSA (WDBJ-TV/WJLA-TV)SUSA 12th Aug August 10–12, 2006 615 (LV) ±3.9% 64% 30% 1% 5% Benenson Strategy Group (D–Perriello)DCPR VA July 7, 2006 ? (LV) ±4.9% 56% 31% – 13% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean R November 6, 2008 RothenbergLean 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 Democrat Perriello defeated Republican incumbent Goode 50.1% to 49.9%.http://election.cbsnews.com/election2008/state.shtml?state=VA Election Results CBS News https://web.archive.org/web/20120217183107/http://election.cbsnews.com/election2008/state.shtml?state=VA 17 February 2012 A recount was conducted and Perriello was finally certified http://www.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/perriello_declared_winner_in_5th_district_recount/32941/ Perriello declared winner in 5th District recount Daily Progress (Charlottesville, Va.) 2008-12-17 2008-12-18 2009-01-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20090126043235/http://www.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/perriello_declared_winner_in_5th_district_recount/32941/ dead as the winner by 727 of 316,893 votes on December 17. This was the closest House race in 2008. Virginia 5 election, 2008 Democratic Party of Virginia Tom Perriello 158,810 50.1 Republican Party of Virginia Virgil Goode (incumbent) 158,083 49.9 183 0.1 727 0.2 317,076 100.0 Democratic Party of Virginia Republican Party of Virginia Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Goode (R-i) vs Perriello (D) graph of poll results at Pollster.com District 6 2008 Virginia's 6th congressional district election Virginia Presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 6 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 6 2010 File:Bob Goodlatte, official portrait, 109th Congress (cropped).jpg Bob Goodlatte Republican Party of Virginia 192,350 61.6% File:Sam_Rasoul.jpg Sam Rasoul Democratic Party of Virginia 114,367 36.6% File:2008 general election in Virginia's 6th congressional district by county.svg 230px County and independent city resultsGoodlatte: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80%Rasoul: #8da9e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Bob Goodlatte Republican Party of Virginia Bob Goodlatte Republican Party of Virginia thumb Virginia's 6th congressional district The District lies in western Virginia. Incumbent Republican Bob Goodlatte, who had represented the district since 1993, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 75.1% of the vote in 2006 and the district had a PVI of R+11. Democrat Webb lost the district 40%–58% in his Senate race. In 2005 Democrat Tim Kaine lost the district by 44% to 53% in his gubernatorial race. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Bob Goodlatte, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Sam Rasoul, small business entrepreneur Withdrawn Drew RichardsonField Cleared in VA-06 for Sam Rasoul https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/4/4/487574/-Field-Cleared-in-VA-06-for-Sam-Rasoul?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= dailykos.com Daily Kos 14 January 2026 4 April 2008 General election Endorsements Sam Rasoul (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesizekey Margin oferrorBobGoodlatte (R)SamRasoul (D)Janice LeeAllen (I) Undecided SurveyUSA (WDBJ-TV/WJLA-TV)SUSA 13th Aug August 11–13, 2006 592 (LV) ±4.0% 59% 30% 3% 7% 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 PoliticsLean R November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsSafe R November 6, 2008 Results Virginia 6 election, 2008 Republican Party of Virginia Bob Goodlatte (incumbent) 192,350 61.6 Democratic Party of Virginia Sam Rasoul 114,367 36.6 Independent (politician) Janice Lee Allen 5,413 1.7 262 0.1 77,983 25.0 312,392 100.0 Republican Party of Virginia Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Rasoul campaign website Allen campaign website https://web.archive.org/web/20211206065936/https://allenforcongress.com/ 2021-12-06 District 7 2008 Virginia's 7th congressional district election Virginia Presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 7 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 7 2010 125x136px File:Eric Cantor, official portrait, 107th Congress (cropped).jpg Eric Cantor Republican Party of Virginia 233,531 62.7% File:3x4.svg Anita Hartke Democratic Party of Virginia 138,123 37.1% 2008 general election in Virginia's 7th congressional district by county.svg 230px County and independent city resultsCantor: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% Hartke: #7996E2 50–60% U.S. Representative Eric Cantor Republican Party of Virginia Eric Cantor Republican Party of Virginia Virginia's 7th congressional district The 7th District included western parts of Richmond, as well as its nearby suburbs in Henrico County, but otherwise is largely rural. Incumbent Republican Eric Cantor, who had represented the district since 2002, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 63.8% of the vote in 2006 and the district had a PVI of R+11. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Eric Cantor, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Hartke, 48, a resident of Amissville, Virginia.http://www.hartkeforcongress.com Anitha Hartke for Congress 2008-08-26 2008-08-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20080825190327/http://www.hartkeforcongress.com/ live Her stated positions included improvements on the National Energy Policy by investing in alternative energy in order to reduce the use of foreign oil and fossil fuels. She also supported universal health care as well as gradual withdrawal of troops from Iraq. She also supported reform of the controversial No Child Left Behind Act and increasing funding to the public school system as well as hoping to end student college loan rates in excess of 20%.http://www.hartkeforcongress.com/issues.htm Anitha Hartke for Congress: Issues 2008-08-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20080730175616/http://hartkeforcongress.com/issues.htm 2008-07-30 Candidates Nominee Anita Hartke, real estate broker, chair of the Culpeper County Democratic Committee and daughter of former Indiana US Senator Vance HartkeJohn McArdle Hartke Wants to Follow in Dad’s Path https://rollcall.com/2008/06/18/hartke-wants-to-follow-in-dads-path/ rollcall.com Roll Call 11 January 2026 18 June 2008 General election Endorsements Eric Cantor (R) Organizations Eagle Forum Anita Hartke (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO 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 Virginia 7 election, 2008 Republican Party of Virginia Eric Cantor (incumbent) 233,531 62.7 Democratic Party of Virginia Anita Hartke 138,123 37.1 683 0.2 95,408 25.6 372,337 100.0 Republican Party of Virginia District 8 thumb Virginia's 8th congressional district The District lies in heavily suburban Northern Virginia. Incumbent Democrat Jim Moran, who had represented the district since 1985, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 66.4% of the vote in 2006 and the district had a PVI of D+14. That year Democrat Webb won the district 69%–30% in his Senate race. In 2005 Democrat Tim Kaine won the district by 70% to 28% in his gubernatorial race. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jim Moran, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Matthew Famiglietti Results In the June 10 primary election, Moran defeated Famiglietti, with 87% of the vote.2008 June Democratic Primary Unofficial Results https://web.archive.org/web/20080611182116/https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2008/0FAE817B-0A55-4793-B013-7C90AFF6C2E5/Unofficial/6_s.shtml 2008-06-11 , Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved on 2008-06-11. Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party of Virginia Jim Moran (incumbent) 11,792 87.0 Democratic Party of Virginia Matthew Famiglietti 1,764 13.0 13,556 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mark Ellmore, mortgage lender and candidate for this seat in 2006 Eliminated in primary Amit Singh, small businessman Endorsements Amit Singh Organizations Republican Liberty CaucusRepublican Liberty Caucus 2008 Endorsed Candidates http://www.rlc.org/endorsements/candidates/ www.rlc.org 21 November 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106041016/http://www.rlc.org/endorsements/candidates/ 6 November 2008 Results Republican primary resultsJune Republican Primary Unofficial Results https://web.archive.org/web/20080611182947/https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2008/1F04BDCA-048C-407E-9518-82294DEC67C5/Unofficial/6_s.shtml 2008-06-11 , Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved on 2008-06-11. Republican Party of Virginia Mark Ellmore 3,286 56.0 Republican Party of Virginia Amit Singh 2,577 44.0 5,863 100.0 General election Endorsements Jim Moran (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Citizens for Global Solutions Planned Parenthood Action Fund 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 Results Virginia 8 election, 2008 Democratic Party of Virginia Jim Moran (incumbent) 222,986 67.9 Republican Party of Virginia Mark Ellmore 97,425 29.7 Independent Greens of Virginia J. Ron Fisher 6,829 2.1 957 0.3 125,561 38.3 328,197 100.0 Democratic Party of Virginia Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets District 9 2008 Virginia's 9th congressional district election Virginia Presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 9 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 9 2010 File:Rick Boucher, official portrait, 109th Congress (cropped).jpg Rick Boucher Democratic Party of Virginia 207,306 97.1% File:2008 VA-9 Election Results.svg County and independent city results Boucher: #244079 >90% U.S. Representative Rick Boucher Democratic Party of Virginia Rick Boucher Democratic Party of Virginia thumb Virginia's 9th congressional district The District covers much of Southwest Virginia. Incumbent Democrat Rick Boucher, who had represented the district since 1983, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 67.8% of the vote in 2006 and the district had a PVI of R+7. Democrat Webb lost the district 44%–55% in his Senate race. In 2005 Democrat Tim Kaine lost the district by 43% to 55% in his gubernatorial race. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Rick Boucher, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican primary No Republicans filed to run. General election Endorsements Rick Boucher (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Planned Parenthood Action Fund 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 Results Virginia 9 election, 2008 Democratic Party of Virginia Rick Boucher (incumbent) 207,306 97.1 6,264 2.9 201,042 94.1 213,570 100.0 Democratic Party of Virginia Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets District 10 thumb Virginia's 10th congressional district The District lies in Northern and northwestern Virginia. It covers Loudoun, Prince William and parts of Fairfax and Fauquier counties, as well as Manassas. Incumbent Republican Frank Wolf, the Dean of the Virginia congressional delegation, who had represented the district since 1981, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 57.3% of the vote in 2006 and the district had a PVI of R+5.Democrat Webb won the district 50.0%–48.8% in his Senate race. In 2005 Democrat Tim Kaine won the district by 50% to 46% in his gubernatorial race. In 2004 George W. Bush won 55% of this district. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Frank Wolf, incumbent U.S. Representativehttp://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Cidate_Information/Cidate_Lists/CidatesList-Results.asp?ED=11/4/2008&ET=General&LOC=ALL&OFF=Member%2BHouse%2Bof%2BRepresentatives&PTY= Tuesday, November 04, 2008 General Elections: Candidates [House of Representatives] Virginia State Board of Elections 2008-07-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20080731054639/http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Cidate_Information/Cidate_Lists/CidatesList-Results.asp?ED=11%2F4%2F2008&ET=General&LOC=ALL&OFF=Member+House+of+Representatives&PTY= July 31, 2008 dead Eliminated in primary Vern McKinley, financial consultant3 Candidates Including Republican Offer Wolf Rare Opposition, Washington Post July 10, 2007 https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/09/AR2007070901673.html?nav=emailpage August 8, 2010 The Washington Post Sandhya Somashekhar Endorsements Vern McKinley Organizations Republican Liberty Caucus Results Republican primary results Republican Party of Virginia Frank Wolf (incumbent) 16,726 91.7 Republican Party of Virginia Vern McKinley 1,506 8.3 18,232 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Judy Feder, professor at Georgetown University and nominee for this seat 2006 Eliminated in primary Mike Turner, nonprofit worker Results Democratic primary resultsConnolly, Wolf, Moran Win Primaries https://web.archive.org/web/20080926122939/http://www.nbc4.com/news/16568764/detail.html 2008-09-26 , WRC, 2008-11-06. Democratic Party of Virginia Judy Feder 5,462 61.8 Democratic Party of Virginia Mike Turner 3,377 38.2 8,839 100.0 Other Candidates Neeraj C. Nigam, computer systems analyst and candidate for this seat in 2006 (Independent) General election Endorsements Judy Feder (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program EMILYs ListFull Candidate Listing https://emilyslist.org/support/candidates/?tracking_code=WLCACTNZ emilyslist.org EMILY's List 19 December 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106053243/https://emilyslist.org/support/candidates/?tracking_code=WLCACTNZ 6 November 2008 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 PoliticsLikely R November 6, 2008 Results Virginia 10 election, 2008 Republican Party of Virginia Frank Wolf (incumbent) 223,140 58.8 Democratic Party of Virginia Judy Feder 147,357 38.8 Independent (politician) Neeraj Nigam 8,457 2.2 526 0.1 75,783 20.0 379,480 100.0 Republican Party of Virginia Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets District 11 thumb Virginia's 11th congressional district Incumbent Republican Tom Davis, who had represented the Democratic trending district, located in the wealthy Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC which includes part of Fairfax and Prince William counties, since 1995, retired rather than run for re-election. He was re-elected with % of the vote in 2006 and the district had a PVI of R+1. George W. Bush barely won this district with 50% to 49% for John Kerry in 2004. Webb won the district 55%–44% in his Senate race. In 2005 Democrat Tim Kaine won the district by 56% to 42% in his gubernatorial race. Republican primary Fimian had personal wealth to draw upon.https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/25/AR2008042503347.html The Washington Post Contenders Reach to the Left in House Race in Va. Amy Gardner 2008-04-26 2008-05-19 2008-09-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20080907152813/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/25/AR2008042503347.html live Candidates Nominee Keith Fimian, former Certified Public Accountant Declined Tom Davis, incumbent U.S. Representative Tim Hugo, state delegateJohn McArdle Fimian, Man Of Mystery https://rollcall.com/2008/06/11/fimian-man-of-mystery/ rollcall.com Roll Call 11 January 2026 11 June 2008 Corey Stewart, Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Gerry Connolly, Chair of the Fairfax County Board of SupervisorsConnolly Wins Dem Nomination For Davis' Seat, CBS News, 2008-06-10. Eliminated in primary Lori Alexander, George Mason University seniorRobert Dongu Mason Student Takes on Congress Bid https://connect2mason.masonstudentmedia.com/node/688 connect2mason.masonstudentmedia.com Fourth Estate 11 January 2026 9 April 2008 Leslie Byrne, former U.S. Representative and nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2005 Douglas Denneny, retired Navy pilot, and former legislative liaison for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Endorsements Leslie Byrne Organizations EMILY's ListJohn McArdle EMILY’s List Casts Its Lot With Ex-Rep. Byrne https://rollcall.com/2008/02/04/virginia-emilys-list-casts-its-lot-with-ex-rep-byrne/ rollcall.com Roll Call 11 January 2026 4 February 2008 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesizekey Margin oferrorLoriAlexanderLeslieByrneGerryConnollyDouglasDenneny Undecided Lake Research Partners (D–Connolly)LRP Mar March 24–27, 2008 500 (LV) ±4.4% 1% 25% 45% 1% 28% Global Strategy Group (D–Byrne)Democrats Polling Va. Congressional Seat January 9–13, 2008 400 (LV) ±4.9% – 39% 29% 8% 24% Lake Research Partners (D–Connolly)LRP Jan January 7–10, 2008 400 (RV) ±4.9% – 22% 45% 1% 32% Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party of Virginia Gerry Connolly 14,233 57.9 Democratic Party of Virginia Leslie Byrne 8,196 33.4 Democratic Party of Virginia Doug Denneny 1,508 6.1 Democratic Party of Virginia Lori Alexander 638 2.6 24,575 100.0 Independent Greens primary Oddo favored light rail as an alternative to HOT lanes. Candidates Nominee Joseph Oddo, freelance writer, nominee for this seat in 2004 and for the 5th district in 2006 General election Endorsements Keith Fimian (R) Organizations Eagle Forum Gerry Connolly (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Citizens for Global Solutions Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Planned Parenthood Action Fund Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesizekey Margin oferrorKeithFimian (R)GerryConnolly (D)JosephOddo (IG) Undecided McLaughlin & Associates (R–Fimian)M&A July July 15–16, 2008 300 (LV) ±5.7% 25% 29% – 47% Lake Research Partners (D–Connolly)LRP July 10–14, 2008 500 (LV) ±4.4% 21% 52% 2% 25% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely D flip November 6, 2008 RothenbergLikely D flip November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D flip November 6, 2008 Real Clear PoliticsLean D flip November 7, 2008 CQ PoliticsLikely D flip November 6, 2008 Results Virginia 11 election, 2008 Democratic Party of Virginia Gerry Connolly 196,598 54.7 Republican Party of Virginia Keith Fimian 154,758 43.0 Independent Greens of Virginia Joseph Oddo 7,271 2.0 864 0.2 41,840 11.6 359,491 100.0 Democratic Party of Virginia Republican Party of Virginia Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Fimian (R) vs Connolly (D) graph of poll results at Pollster.com Notes References External links Virginia State Board of Elections U.S. Congress candidates for Virginia https://web.archive.org/web/20081007094301/http://www.votesmart.org/election_congress_state.php?state_id=VA&go33.x=7&go33.y=11 October 7, 2008 at Project Vote Smart Virginia U.S. House Races from 2008 Race Tracker Campaign contributions for Virginia congressional races from OpenSecrets Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Official campaign websites Bill Day Democratic Rob Wittman http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20080619060320/http%3A//www.robwittmanforcongress.com/ 2008-06-19 Republican Nathan Larson Libertarian Virginia United States House of Representatives 2008