2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona

none February 2026 September 2023 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona Arizona legislative no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona 2010 All 8 Arizona seats to the United States House of Representatives 77.69% 2008 11 04 Democratic Party (United States) 4 5 1 1,055,305 45.5% 3.46% Republican Party (United States) 4 3 1 1,021,798 44.0% 7.62% 230px District results 230px 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% The 2008 congressional elections in Arizona were held on November 4, 2008, to determine who would represent the state of Arizona in the United States House of Representatives, coinciding with the presidential election. Representatives were elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 111th Congress from January 4, 2009 until January 3, 2011. Arizona had eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Its 2007-2008 congressional delegation consisted of four Republicans and four Democrats. Two of the Democrats had taken Republican seats in 2006, and were at risk during the 2008 election. The delegation elected in 2008 consisted of three Republicans and five Democrats: district 1 changed party (from open Republican to Democratic), although CQ Politics had forecast districts 1, 3, 5 and 8 to be at some risk for the incumbent party.Arizona's most competitive congressional races The Arizona Republic, July 13, 2008. The party primary elections were held on September 2, 2008.2008 Election Information https://web.archive.org/web/20080723193054/http://www.azsos.gov/election/UpcomingElections.htm 2008-07-23 Arizona Secretary of State. 2 Overview Statewide PartyCandidatesVotesSeatsNo. Number %No. Number+/– %Democratic81,055,30545.475 162.50Republican81,021,79844.033 137.50Libertarian861,1002.6300.0Independent49,4110.4100.0Green28,0800.3500.0 Valid votes 2,155,694 92.88 — Invalid or blank votes 165,157 7.12 —Total302,320,851100.08100.0 Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 45.47 Republican Republican Party (United States) 44.03 Libertarian Libertarian Party (United States) 2.63 Green Green Party (United States) 0.35 Other #777777 0.41 House seats #ddd 600px 410px Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 62.50 Republican Republican Party (United States) 37.50 By district Results of the 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona by district: DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 155,791 55.88% 109,924 39.43% 13,072 4.69% 278,787 100.0% Democratic gainDistrict 2 125,611 37.16% 200,914 59.44% 11,498 3.40% 338,023 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 3 115,759 42.07% 148,800 54.08% 10,602 3.85% 275,161 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 4 89,721 72.11% 26,435 21.25% 8,271 6.65% 124,427 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 5 149,033 53.16% 122,165 43.57% 9,167 3.27% 280,365 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 6 115,457 34.55% 208,582 62.42% 10,137 3.03% 334,176 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 7 124,304 63.26% 64,425 32.79% 7,760 3.95% 196,489 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 8 179,629 54.72% 140,553 42.82% 8,084 2.46% 328,266 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 1,055,305 45.47% 1,021,798 44.03% 78,591 10.50% 2,155,694 100.0% District 1 2008 Arizona's 1st congressional district election Arizona presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 1 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 1 2010 x150px File:Ann Kirkpatrick, official portrait, 111th Congress.jpg Ann Kirkpatrick Democratic Party (United States) 155,791 55.9% File:3x4.svg Sydney Hay Republican Party (United States) 109,924 39.4% 2008 AZ-1 Election Results.svg 200px County resultsKirkpatrick: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #416fcd 70–80%Hay: #f1b4b2 40–50% #ed8783 50–60% U.S. Representative Rick Renzi Republican Party (United States) Ann Kirkpatrick Democratic Party (United States) Arizona's 1st congressional district Incumbent Republican Rick Renzi, who had represented the district since 2003, did not run for re-election. He was re-elected with only 52% of the vote compared to 44% for his Democratic opponent–Sedona civil rights attorney Ellen Simon–in 2006; George W. Bush won 54% of the vote in this northern Arizona district in 2004. The district had a PVI of R+2.Cook Political Report, PVI for the 110th Congress http://www.cookpolitical.com/sites/default/files/pvichart.pdf cookpolitical.com Cook Political Report 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081106050955/http://www.cookpolitical.com/sites/default/files/pvichart.pdf 6 November 2008 Republican primary In August 2007, Renzi announced he would not seek re-election,Arizona's Rep. Rick Renzi to retireJuly 2016 InternetArchiveBot yes Associated Press August 23, 2007. Retrieved August 24, 2007. four months after the FBI raided Renzi's family business as part of a federal investigation. Candidates In the Republican primary, Sydney Ann Hay, mining industry lobbyist, earned a narrower-than-expected victory against Sandra L. B. Livingstone, Tom Hansen and Barry Hall.Larson Newspapers Official results: Hay won a squeaker https://www.redrocknews.com/2008/09/12/official-results-hay-won-a-squeaker/ redrocknews.com 20 November 2023 12 September 2008 Nominee Sydney Hay, mining industry lobbyist and candidate for the seat in 2002Hay seeks GOP nomination for Renzi seatNovember 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Associated Press August 30, 2007. Retrieved February 22, 2008.Theresa Bierer 1st Congressional District Profiles: Sydney Hay Continues Work for Government Reform https://www.knau.org/knau-and-arizona-news/2008-08-21/1st-congressional-district-profiles-sydney-hay-continues-work-for-government-reform knau.org KNAU 20 November 2023 21 August 2008 Eliminated in primary Barry Hall, former Baptist ministerLaurel Morales 1st Congressional District Profiles: Barry Hall Runs as the Anti-Politician https://www.knau.org/knau-and-arizona-news/2008-08-20/1st-congressional-district-profiles-barry-hall-runs-as-the-anti-politician knau.org KNAU 20 November 2023 19 August 2008 Sandra Livingstone, former State Department official and lawyerGeoff Norcross 1st Congressional District Profiles: Sandra Livingstone Emphasizes Local Roots https://www.knau.org/knau-and-arizona-news/2008-08-18/1st-congressional-district-profiles-sandra-livingstone-emphasizes-local-roots knau.org KNAU 20 November 2023 17 August 2008 Tom Hansen, engineerGillian Ferris Kohl 1st Congressional District Profiles: Newcomer Tom Hansen Touts His National Energy Grid System https://www.knau.org/knau-and-arizona-news/2008-08-28/1st-congressional-district-profiles-newcomer-tom-hansen-touts-his-national-energy-grid-system knau.org KNAU 20 November 2023 27 August 2008 Withdrawn Preston Korn, candidate for state representative in 2006 Declined Ken Bennett, former president of the Arizona Senate Bill Konopnicki, state representativeMike Sunnucks Replacements waiting in wings as Renzi ponders resignation http://phoenix.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2007/04/23/daily44.html bizjournals.com The Business Journal of Phoenix 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20070428133008/http://phoenix.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2007/04/23/daily44.html 28 April 2007 27 April 2007 Steve Pierce, rancherMarie Horrigan More Dems Probing Bids for Seat of Embattled Arizona Republican http://www.cqpolitics.com/2007/07/more_dems_probing_bids_for_sea.html cqpolitics.com Congressional Quarterly 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20071012192341/http://www.cqpolitics.com/2007/07/more_dems_probing_bids_for_sea.html 12 October 2007 25 July 2007 Kris Mayes, member of the Arizona Corporation CommissionYoung Ty 2008-02-19 Arizona Corporation Commissioner Kris Mayes considers run for Congress https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2008/02/18/daily14.html 2024-01-09 Phoenix Business Journal Tom O'Halleran, state senate Rick Renzi, incumbent U.S. RepresentativeMarie Horrigan Embattled GOP Rep. Renzi to Retire From Arizona Seat http://www.cqpolitics.com/2007/08/embattled_gop_rep_renzi_to_ret.html cqpolitics.com Congressional Quarterly 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20070831112754/http://www.cqpolitics.com/2007/08/embattled_gop_rep_renzi_to_ret.html 31 August 2007 23 August 2007 Lewis Tenney, former Navajo County Supervisor and candidate for the seat in 2002 Results Republican primary resultsSTATE OF ARIZONA OFFICIAL CANVASS https://apps.azsos.gov/election/2008/Primary/Canvass2008PE.pdf azsos.gov Arizona Secretary of State 17 October 2023 15 September 2008 Republican Party (United States) Sydney Ann Hay 17,825 39.1 Republican Party (United States) Sandra Livingstone 15,621 34.2 Republican Party (United States) Tom Hansen 7,847 17.2 Republican Party (United States) Barry Hall 2,743 6.0 Republican Party (United States) Preston Korn (Withdrew) 1,596 3.5 45,632 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ann Kirkpatrick, former state representative and prosecutor Eliminated in primary Jeffrey Brown, mental health advocate Mary Kim Titla, publisher and former Phoenix TV newscaster Howard Shanker, attorney Withdrawn Allan Affeldt, mayor of WinslowMarie Horrigan Renzi Swats Down Rumors of Resignation as Candidates Eye House Seat http://www.cqpolitics.com/2007/04/renzi_swats_down_rumors_of_res.html cqpolitics.com Congressional Quarterly 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20070430061627/http://www.cqpolitics.com:80/2007/04/renzi_swats_down_rumors_of_res.html 30 April 2007 27 April 2007 Ellen Simon, civil rights attorney and nominee for the seat in 2006 (dropped out in May 2007, citing personal reasons) Declined George Cordova, businessman and nominee for the seat in 2002 Jim Ledbetter, attorney Bob Mitchell, former mayor of Casa Grande (brother of Democratic Congressman Harry Mitchell) Jim Pederson, real estate developer, former chair of the Arizona Democratic Party and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2006 Carter Olson, Pinal County attorney Steve Owens, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality director and nominee for the 6th district in 1996 & 1998 Endorsements Kirkpatrick earned endorsements from leaders in government, education, tribal communities, first responders, and other groups. Among those endorsing her were: Governor Janet Napolitano, U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords, U.S. Representative Harry Mitchell, the Arizona Education Association, the Arizona Police Association, the Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs, the International Association of Fire Fighters, Navajo County School Superintendent Linda Morrow, county sheriffs in Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, Navajo, and Pinal Counties, Coconino County School Superintendent Cecilia Owen, Pinal County School Superintendent Orlenda Roberts, Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Jr., San Carlos Apache Tribal Chair Wendsler Nosie, White Mountain Apache Tribal Chair Ronnie Lupe, former Navajo Nation President Dr. Peterson Zah, and many other tribal leaders.Ann Kirkpatrick for Arizona https://web.archive.org/web/20081029220354/http://www.kirkpatrickforarizona.com/content/endorsements October 29, 2008 The Arizona Republic, the state's largest newspaper, the White Mountain Independent, and the Arizona Daily Sun (two of the most widely read newspapers in the district), also endorsed her candidacy. Results Kirkpatrick won by almost 15 points over Kim Titla. Democratic primary results Arizona Democratic Party Ann Kirkpatrick 26,734 47.2 Arizona Democratic Party Mary Kim Titla 18,428 32.6 Arizona Democratic Party Howard Shanker 8,056 14.2 Arizona Democratic Party Jeffrey Brown 3,376 6.0 56,594 100.0 Libertarian primary Results Libertarian primary results Libertarian Party (United States) Thane Eichenauer (write-in) 43 100.0 43 100.0 Independents Independent Brent Maupin, a Sedona engineer and businessman ran. General election Campaign Kirkpatrick ran on a platform of tax cuts for 86 million middle-class families, making health care affordable and accessible to all, and encouraging renewable energy projects to end America's dependence on foreign energy and create jobs for rural Arizona. She also supported increasing teacher salaries, expanding SCHIP, and adding a division to the army. As a member of the Arizona State Legislature, Kirkpatrick was known for her willingness to work across party lines. Hay meanwhile ran on increasing offshore drilling and in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as well as tapping oil reserves in Colorado and Wyoming to stimulate the economy. She also recognized the need to reach across party lines to create meaningful change. 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 D Flip 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 2008Likely D Flip 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 2008Lean D Flip 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 2008Lean D Flip 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 2008Lean D Flip November 6, 2008 Results Kirkpatrick's victory resulted in a House gain for Democrats. Arizona's 1st congressional district election, 2008http://www.azsos.gov/election/2008/General/Canvass2008GE.pdf STATE OF ARIZONA OFFICIAL CANVASS: 2008 General Election - November 4, 2008 2008-12-01 2008-12-06 Secretary of State of Arizona dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081219172036/http://www.azsos.gov/election/2008/General/Canvass2008GE.pdf December 19, 2008 Arizona Democratic Party Ann Kirkpatrick 155,791 55.9 Arizona Republican Party Sydney Hay 109,924 39.4 Independent (politician) Brent Maupin 9,394 3.4 Libertarian Party of Arizona Thane Eichenauer 3,678 1.3 278,787 100.0 Arizona Democratic Party Arizona Republican Party Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets District 2 2008 Arizona's 2nd congressional district election Arizona presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 2 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 2 2010 x150px File:Trent Franks, official portrait, 108th Congress (cropped).jpg Trent Franks Republican Party (United States) 200,914 59.4% File:3x4.svg John Thrasher Democratic Party (United States) 125,611 37.2% 2008 AZ-2 Election Results.svg 250px County resultsThrasher: #678cd7 60–70% #4170cd 70–80%Franks: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% U.S. Representative Trent Franks Republican Party (United States) Trent Franks Republican Party (United States) Arizona's 2nd congressional district Incumbent Republican Trent Franks, who had represented the district since 2003, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 58.6% of the vote in 2006. The district had a PVI of R+9. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Trent Franks, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Trent Franks (incumbent) 58,707 100.0 58,707 100.0 Democratic primary In what was essentially a rematch of the previous election, Franks was challenged by Democrat John Thrasher (campaign website) Candidates Nominee John Thrasher, educator and nominee for the seat in 2006 Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) John Thrasher 27,711 100.0 27,711 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Powell Gammill, molecular biologist and nominee for the seat in 2004 and 2006 Results Libertarian primary results Libertarian Party (United States) Powell Gammill 199 100.0 199 100.0 Green primary Candidates Nominee William Crum Results Green primary results Arizona Green Party William Crum 118 100.0 118 100.0 General election 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 Arizona's 2nd congressional district election, 2008 Arizona Republican Party Trent Franks (incumbent) 200,914 59.4 Arizona Democratic Party John Thrasher 125,611 37.2 Libertarian Party of Arizona Powell Gammill 7,882 2.3 Arizona Green Party William Crum 3,616 1.1 338,023 100.0 Arizona Republican Party Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets District 3 2008 Arizona's 3rd congressional district election Arizona presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 3 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 3 2010 x150px File:JohnShadegg.jpg John Shadegg Republican Party (United States) 148,800 54.1% File:3x4.svg Bob Lord Democratic Party (United States) 115,759 42.1% 180px County results 180px Precinct results 150px Shadegg: #ffb2b2ff 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80%Lord: #a5b0ffff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70%Tie: #D2B1D9 40–50% U.S. Representative John Shadegg Republican Party (United States) John Shadegg Republican Party (United States) Arizona's 3rd congressional district Incumbent Republican John Shadegg, who had represented the district since 1995, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 59.3% of the vote in 2006. The district was previously represented by Arizona's junior United States senator, Republican Jon Kyl. The district had a PVI of R+6. Republican primary An outspoken conservative, Shadegg has consistently been re-elected in the Republican-leaning district (Cook Partisan Voting Index of R+6) in the northern Phoenix suburbs which gave George W. Bush 57.9 percent of the vote in 2004. However, Lord outraised Shadegg in the first quarter of 2007 and even had more cash on hand compared to Shadegg, which resulted in an unusually competitive race. However, Shadegg's campaign team noted that Shadegg's funds are smaller than expected due to Shadegg donating most of the money in 2006 to fellow Republicans in a last-ditch, albeit lackluster attempt to retain control of Congress.August 2010 On February 11, 2008, incumbent Shadegg announced he would not run for an eighth term, saying that he wanted to "seek a new challenge in a different venue to advance the cause of freedom." However, on February 21, Shadegg retracted the statement and announced he would seek re-election.Kraushaar, Josh Shadegg Un-retires, Will Run For Re-election https://www.cbsnews.com/news/shadegg-un-retires-will-run-for-re-election/ Politico 2008-02-21 2008-02-21 Over 140 Republicans in Congress had signed a letter asking Shadegg to keep his seat.Hensley, J.J Shadegg is asked to stay http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/0214shadeggstay0215.html The Arizona Republic 2008-02-14 2008-02-15 Although it was speculated that he would run for the United States Senate if John McCain were to become president,Will McCain Quit the Senate? Pershing, Ben The Washington Post 2008-02-19 http://blog.washingtonpost.com/capitol-briefing/2008/02/will_mccain_quit_the_senate.html?hpid=topnews Shadegg had expressed his intention to leave public life and return to the private sector before changing his mind. Steve May a former state representative had announced a run for the seat Newton Casey Ex-lawmaker Steve May to seek Shadegg seat The Arizona Republic February 13, 2008 https://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0213may0214.html July 25, 2010 August 2026 InternetArchiveBot but withdrew from the race when Shadegg announced he would seek another term after all.Associated Press May drops out of GOP primary race against Shadegg http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0320az-may20-on.html?&wired azcentral.com The Arizona Republic 8 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306025554/http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0320az-may20-on.html?&wired 6 March 2016 20 March 2008 Candidates Nominee John Shadegg, incumbent U.S. Representative Withdrawn Steve May, former state representative Declined Pamela Gorman, state senatorDavid M. Drucker Arizona: State Speaker Weiers Eyes Shadegg's Seat https://rollcall.com/2008/02/13/arizona-state-speaker-weiers-eyes-shadeggs-seat/ rollcall.com Roll Call 21 November 2023 13 February 2008 Dean Martin, state treasurer Sean Noble, Shadegg's chief of staff Jim Waring, state senator James Weiers, speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives Ed Winkler, mayor of Paradise Valley Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) John Shadegg (incumbent) 43,538 100.0 43,538 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Bob Lord, tax attorney (campaign website) Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Bob Lord 22,554 100.0 22,554 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Michael Shoen Results Libertarian primary results Libertarian Party (United States) Michael Shoen 228 100.0 228 100.0 Independents Running as independents were Mark Yannone (campaign website), Annie Loyd, and Edwin Winkler. Annie Loyd, running on a platform of "transpartisan politics", has been said by The Arizona Republic to be a moderate. Born in South Dakota and a community activist in Los Angeles, she is a 15-year resident of Phoenix. She made an appearance at Columbia University.http://www.columbiaspectator.com Columbia Spectator Astor, Maggie Independent Calls for End to Bipartisan Politics 2006-02-04 Shadegg's 2006 Democratic opponent, consultant Herb Paine, announced his support for Loyd. However, none of the independents made the ballot. General election Campaign The race was covered by the East Valley Tribune. It showed a 27% independent voter population and noted increased registration of independents in District 3. In a district of 600,000 people cutting across urban Phoenix into rural parts of northern Maricopa County. The Federal Elections Commission reports that as of December 31, 2007, Shadegg had raised over $1,000,000, Lord over $600,000, and Loyd $26,000. May and Winkler had not reported any fundraising.Federal Elections Commission Disclosure Page for Annie Loyd http://www.fec.gov/DisclosureSearch/HSRefreshCandList.do?category=stateH_oth&stateName=AZ 2008-09-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20081005084053/http://fec.gov/DisclosureSearch/HSRefreshCandList.do?category=stateH_oth&stateName=AZ 2008-10-05 deadOpenSecrets.org http://www.opensecrets.org/states/election.asp?state=AZ 2008-09-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20080409075840/http://www.opensecrets.org/states/election.asp?state=AZ 2008-04-09 dead Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of errorJohnShadegg (R)BobLord (D)MichaelShoen (L)UndecidedResearch 2000 (Daily Kos)Research 2000 (Daily Kos) October 20–22, 2008 400 (LV) ±5.0% 50% 40% 2% 8%Research 2000 (Daily Kos)Research 2000 (Daily Kos) October 6–8, 2008 400 (LV) ±5.0% 48% 39% 2% 11%Anzalone Liszt Research (D-DCCC)Anzalone Liszt Research (D-DCCC) October 6–8, 2008 400 (LV) ±4.9% 44% 45% 5% 6% 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 Despite running a campaign privately criticized by Republican operatives, Shadegg was re-elected by 12 points in a strong Democratic year.David M. Drucker Lord Shows No Mercy for John Shadegg https://rollcall.com/2008/10/08/lord-shows-no-mercy-for-john-shadegg/ rollcall.com Roll Call 16 November 2023 8 October 2008 Arizona's 3rd congressional district election, 2008 Arizona Republican Party John Shadegg (incumbent) 148,800 54.1 Arizona Democratic Party Bob Lord 115,759 42.1 Libertarian Party of Arizona Michael Shoen 10,602 3.9 275,161 100.0 Arizona Republican Party Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets District 4 2008 Arizona's 4th congressional district election Arizona presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 4 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 4 2010 x150px Rep. Ed Pastor.jpg Ed Pastor Democratic Party (United States) 89,721 72.1% File:3x4.svg Don Karg Arizona Republican Party 26,435 21.3% File:2006 AZ-4 Election Results.svg 200px County resultsPastor: #4170cd 70–80% U.S. Representative Ed Pastor Democratic Party (United States) Ed Pastor Democratic Party (United States) Arizona's 4th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Ed Pastor, who had represented the district since 1991, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 72.5% of the vote in 2006. The district had a PVI of D+14. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ed Pastor, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Ed Pastor (incumbent) 18,660 100.0 18,660 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Don Karg Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Don Karg 8,073 99.9 Republican Party (United States) Richard Grayson (write-in) 8 0.1 8,081 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Joe Cobb, retired economist and nominee for the 7th District in 2006 Results Libertarian primary results Libertarian Party (United States) Joe Cobb 156 100.0 156 100.0 Green primary Candidates Nominee Rebecca DeWitt, accountant Results Green primary results Green Party (United States) Rebecca DeWitt 71 100.0 71 100.0 General election 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 Arizona's 4th congressional district election, 2008 Arizona Democratic Party Ed Pastor (incumbent) 89,721 72.1 Arizona Republican Party Don Karg 26,435 21.3 Arizona Green Party Rebecca DeWitt 4,464 3.6 Libertarian Party of Arizona Joe Cobb 3,807 3.1 124,427 100.00 Arizona Democratic Party Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets District 5 2008 Arizona's 5th congressional district election Arizona presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 5 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 5 2010 x150px File:Harry Mitchell, official portrait, 110th Congress (cropped).jpg Harry Mitchell Arizona Democratic Party 149,033 53.2% File:David Schweikert (cropped).jpg David Schweikert Arizona Republican Party 122,165 43.6% 230px County results 230px Precinct results Schweikert: #ffb2b2ff 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80%Mitchell: #a5b0ffff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90%Tie: #ae8bb1ff 50% U.S. Representative Harry Mitchell Arizona Democratic Party Harry Mitchell Arizona Democratic Party Arizona's 5th congressional district The district has been represented by Democrat Harry Mitchell since 2007. He unseated conservative Republican J.D. Hayworth by 50% to 47% in the Republican-leaning district in the northeastern Phoenix suburbs which gave George W. Bush 54% of the vote in 2004. The largely Republican nature of this district made a tough 2008 race certain, though Mitchell, who has a government complex in Tempe named after him, had won a lot of tough elections in the past. The district had a PVI of R+4. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Harry Mitchell, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Harry Mitchell (incumbent) 25,174 100.0 25,174 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee David Schweikert, former Maricopa County Treasurer, former state representative and candidate for the seat in 1994David M. Drucker County Treasurer Eyes Race Against Mitchell https://rollcall.com/2007/10/02/county-treasurer-eyes-race-against-mitchell/ rollcall.com Roll Call 23 November 2023 2 October 2007 Eliminated in primary Mark Anderson, former state representative Susan Bitter Smith, executive director of the Arizona-New Mexico Cable Communications Association and candidate for the 1st District in 1994 and 2000Arizona GOP Targets Freshman Rep. Mitchell for 2008 http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000002515658 Marie Horrigan Congressional Quarterly 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20081103230355/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000002515658 3 November 2008 18 May 2007 Lee Gentry, business owner, attorney and certified public accountant Laura Knaperek, former state representative https://web.archive.org/web/20071010000249/http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/97663 October 10, 2007 Jim Ogsbury, lobbyist and former congressional aideDavid M. Drucker Republicans Mobilizing for Mitchell's House Seat https://rollcall.com/2007/09/04/republicans-mobilizing-for-mitchells-house-seat/ rollcall.com Roll Call 16 November 2023 4 September 2007 Declined Hugh Hallman, mayor of Tempe Jeff Hatch-Miller, member of the Arizona Corporation Commission and former state representative Tom Liddy, lawyer, son of G. Gordon Liddy and candidate for the 1st District in 2000 Sean Noble, chief of staff to Rep. John Shadegg Michele Reagan, state representative Matt Salmon, former U.S. Representative and nominee for governor in 2002 Results thumb|300x300px|2008 AZ-05 Republican Primary by Precinct: #e81b22 Schweikert #FFE0EA 20–30% #FFC8CD 30–40% #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #ff8939ff Bitter Smith #FFDAC1 20–30% #FFCCA9 30–40% #FFB580 40–50% #fed000 Knaperek #FFF5CC 20–30% #FFEEAA 30–40% #FFDD55 40–50% #F1C92A 50–60% #288B37 Anderson #C0F0C0 20–30% #AAE5AA 30–40% #87DE87 40–50% #5FD35F 50–60% #37C837 60–70% #0671B0 Ogsbury #DFEEFF 20–30% #BDD3FF 30–40% #DECDE6 Tie #EFE7F5 20–30% #DECDE6 30–40% #AE8BB1 50% Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) David Schweikert 14,233 29.5 Republican Party (United States) Susan Bitter Smith 13,212 27.4 Republican Party (United States) Laura Knaperek 7,523 15.6 Republican Party (United States) Mark Anderson 6,539 13.6 Republican Party (United States) Jim Ogsbury 6,042 12.5 Republican Party (United States) Lee Gentry 706 1.5 48,255 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Warren Severin, businessman and nominee for the seat in 2006 Results Libertarian primary results Libertarian Party (United States) Warren Severin 207 100.0 207 100.0 General election Debates Complete video of debate, October 20, 2008 Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of errorHarryMitchell (D)DavidSchweikert (R)UndecidedBennett, Petts, and Normington (D)Bennett, Petts and Normington (D) March 9–11, 2008 400 (LV) ±4.9% 50% 24% 26% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of errorHarryMitchell (D)LauraKnaperek (R)Undecided Bennett, Petts, and Normington (D)] March 9–11, 2008 400 (LV) ±4.9% 49% 26% 25% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely 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 PoliticsLean D November 6, 2008 Results Arizona's 5th congressional district election, 2008 Arizona Democratic Party Harry Mitchell (incumbent) 149,033 53.2 Arizona Republican Party David Schweikert 122,165 43.6 Libertarian Party of Arizona Warren Severin 9,158 3.3 Write-in candidate Ralph Hughes 9 0.0 280,365 100.0 Arizona Democratic Party Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets District 6 2008 Arizona's 6th congressional district election Arizona presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 6 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 6 2010 x150px File:Jeff Flake.jpg Jeff Flake Republican Party (United States) 208,582 62.4% File:3x4.svg Rebecca Schneider Democratic Party (United States) 115,457 34.6% 2008 AZ-6 Election Results.svg 230px County resultsFlake: #ed8883 50–60% #e55651 60–70% U.S. Representative Jeff Flake Republican Party (United States) Jeff Flake Republican Party (United States) Arizona's 6th congressional district Incumbent Republican Jeff Flake, who had represented the district since 2001, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 74.8% of the vote in 2006. There was no Democratic candidate in the heavily Republican district in 2004 or 2006. George W. Bush won with 64% here in 2004. The district had a PVI of R+12. Republican primary Flake, who was perhaps best known for his opposition to pork barrel projects and advocacy for earmark reform ran unopposed. Candidates Nominee Jeff Flake, incumbent U.S. Representative (campaign website) Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Jeff Flake (incumbent) 51,562 100.0 51,562 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Richard Grayson, an Apache Junction resident who ran as a write-in candidate in Florida's 4th congressional district in 2004, filed with the Federal Election Commission to run for the seat as a Democrat, as did trucking-firm account manager Chris Gramazio. Rebecca Schneider (campaign website), a library supervisor from Mesa, also filed and defeated Gramazio in the Democratic primary. Nominee Rebecca Schneider, library supervisor (D-Mesa) Eliminated in primary Chris Gramazio, trucking-firm account manager Withdrawn Richard Grayson, perennial candidate Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Rebecca Schneider 15,644 73.8 Democratic Party (United States) Chris Gramazio 5,568 26.2 21,212 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Rick Biondi Results Libertarian primary results Libertarian Party (United States) Rick Biondi 175 100.0 175 100.0 General election 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 Arizona's 6th congressional district election, 2008 Arizona Republican Party Jeff Flake (incumbent) 208,582 62.4 Arizona Democratic Party Rebecca Schneider 115,457 34.6 Libertarian Party of Arizona Rick Biondi 10,137 3.0 334,176 100.0 Arizona Republican Party Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets District 7 2008 Arizona's 7th congressional district election Arizona presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 7 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 7 2010 x150px File:Raul Grijalva 109th pictorial.jpg Raúl Grijalva Democratic Party (United States) 124,304 63.3% File:3x4.svg Joseph Sweeney Republican Party (United States) 64,425 32.8% 2008 AZ-7 Election Results.svg 250px County resultsGrijalva: #b4c7ec 40–50% #8da9e2 50–60% #4170cd 70–80% Sweeney: #ed8783 50–60% U.S. Representative Raúl Grijalva Democratic Party (United States) Raúl Grijalva Democratic Party (United States) Arizona's 7th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Raúl Grijalva, who had represented the district since 2003, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 61.1% of the vote in 2006. The district had a PVI of D+10. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Raúl Grijalva, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Raúl Grijalva (incumbent) 30,630 100.0 30,630 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Joseph Sweeney, educator, nominee for the seat in 2004 and candidate in 2000, 2002, and 2006 Eliminated in primary Milton Chewning (campaign website) dead link Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Joseph Sweeney 11,011 66.8 Republican Party (United States) Milton Chewning 5,464 33.2 16,475 100.0 Libertarian primary Results Libertarian primary results Libertarian Party (United States) Raymond Petrulsky (write-in) 33 100.0 33 100.0 General election 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 Arizona's 7th congressional district election, 2008 Arizona Democratic Party Raúl Grijalva (incumbent) 124,304 63.3 Arizona Republican Party Joseph Sweeney 64,425 32.8 Libertarian Party of Arizona Raymond Petrulsky 7,755 4.0 Write-in candidate Harley Meyer 5 0.0 196,489 100.0 Arizona Democratic Party Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets District 8 2008 Arizona's 8th congressional district election Arizona presidential no 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 8 2006 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona#District 8 2010 x150px File:Gabrielle Giffords, official portrait, 111th Congress (cropped).jpg Gabby Giffords Democratic Party (United States) 179,629 54.7% File:3x4.svg Tim Bee Republican Party (United States) 140,553 42.8% File:2006 AZ-8 Election Results.svg 250px County resultsGiffords: #b4c7ec 40–50% #8da9e2 50–60% Bee: #ed8783 50–60% U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords Democratic Party (United States) Gabby Giffords Democratic Party (United States) Arizona's 8th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Gabby Giffords, who had represented the district since 2007, ran for re-election. She was elected with 54.3% of the vote in 2006. The district had a PVI of R+1. George W. Bush narrowly won here with 52% to 47% for John Kerry in 2004. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Gabby Giffords, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Gabby Giffords (incumbent) 46,223 100.0 46,223 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tim Bee, president of the Arizona SenateDaniel Scarpinato Bee running for House seat because 'Congress is broken' http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/221332.php 14 August 2023 Arizona Daily Star January 20, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080706155644/http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/221332.php July 6, 2008 Tucson, Arizona en-US Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Tim Bee 52,671 100.0 52,671 100.0 Libertarian primary Results Libertarian primary results Libertarian Party (United States) Paul Davis (write-in) 40 100.0 40 100.0 Independents Derek Tidball (campaign website) also ran. General election Campaign Early in the campaign, Bee was assessed by the Rothenberg Political Report to be the number one challenger race in the nation saying "In 2008, Giffords will face state Senate President Tim Bee (R), whose candidacy represents a slice of sunshine in an otherwise gloomy election cycle for national Republicans... the 8th District should feature one of the most competitive races for the House in the country."March 12, 2008 https://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2008/03/new-print-edition-alaska-at-large.html The Rothenberg Political Report: New Print Edition: Alaska At-Large & Arizona 8 Stuart Rothenberg Washington, D.C. 2009-04-20 Roll Call said said that Bee's candidacy "erases some key advantages the freshman incumbent carried into her successful 2006 Congressional campaign."GOP Gets Bee Team In Arizona – Roll Call Giffords attracted a lot of attention in late May and June due to the shuttle flight of her husband Mark E. Kelly, who served as commander of the space shuttle's STS-124 mission.Mary Ann Akers, Rep. Giffords's Spacey Party https://web.archive.org/web/20110523123126/http://blog.washingtonpost.com/sleuth/2008/07/rep_giffords_spacey_party.html May 23, 2011 The Washington Post, July 16, 2008. Bee's campaign generated state and national press coverage when his campaign co-chair, former Congressman Jim Kolbe, resigned and withdrew his support in early July.Evan Brown, Kolbe, Bush put AZ-8 back in national spotlight https://web.archive.org/web/20080907113710/http://www.politickeraz.com/evanbrown/1627/kolbe-bush-put-az-8-back-national-spotlight September 7, 2008 PolitickerAZ.com, July 7, 2008.Bill Hess, https://archive.today/20081218170840/http://www.svherald.com/articles/2008/07/04/news/doc486dc4deb85da559717217.txt Kolbe out of Bee’s hive; Bush set for fundraiser The Sierra Vista Herald, July 4, 2008.Alexander Burns, Bee Gets Stung By Leading Campaign Backer CBS News, July 7, 2008. Kolbe had held the seat for 22 years until Giffords took office in 2007. On July 13, the Arizona Republic summarized the race: "Giffords has proved adept at fundraising and is considered a rising star in Democratic circles. But Bee is one of the state's highest-profile political figures and has enlisted the support of some heavy-hitters, including President George W. Bush, the headliner of a Tucson fundraiser planned for later this month." Giffords has the "advantages of incumbency. Plus, Bee is just off a tough legislative term in which he drew heavy criticism for his role in a state budget deal and the referral of an anti-gay-marriage proposal to the November ballot. Bee remains a popular political figure, and registered Republicans outnumber Democrats by more than 14,000 in the district." On July 16, the Arizona Republic reported that freshman Congresswoman Giffords "has proved to be the most successful fundraiser among the state's House delegation and now has more than $2 million in her campaign coffers."Matthew Benson, Incumbents lead money race The Arizona Republic, July 16, 2008. Polling Bee (R) vs Giffords (D-i) graph of collected poll results from Pollster.com Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of errorGabbyGiffords (D)TimBee (R)UndecidedGreenberg Quinlan Rosner (D)Greenberg Quinlan Rosner (D) June 18–22, 2008 502 (LV) ±?% 58% 32% 10%Kenski (R-Bee)Kenski (R-Bee) May 15–23, 2008 500 (LV) ±?% 47% 40% 13% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely 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 PoliticsLean D November 6, 2008 Results Arizona's 8th congressional district election, 2008 Arizona Democratic Party Gabby Giffords (incumbent) 179,629 54.7 Arizona Republican Party Tim Bee 140,553 42.8 Libertarian Party of Arizona Paul Davis 8,081 2.5 Write-in candidate Paul Price 3 0.0 328,266 100.0 Arizona Democratic Party Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets References Specific General 2008 Competitive House Race Chart The Cook Political Report; November 4, 2008 2008 House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report; November 2, 2008 External links Elections from the Arizona Secretary of State U.S. Congress candidates for Arizona Project Vote Smart (Archived at Wayback Machine) Arizona U.S. House Races 2008 Race Tracker (Archived at Wayback Machine) Campaign contributions for Arizona congressional races from OpenSecrets 2006 elections United States House elections in Arizona2008 2010 elections 2008 Arizona United States House of Representatives Category:Gabby Giffords