In these general elections, the winners were elected for the term beginning January 3, 2009; ordered by state. Since Democrat Jim Webb had defeated incumbent Republican George Allen for Virginia's other Senate seat in 2006, Virginia's senate delegation flipped from entirely Republican to entirely Democratic in just two years. U.S. Senate: States in the Senate The Democrats gained 8 seats, while the Republicans did not gain a seat. The United States Senate is the upper legislature of the bicameral legislative branch. Obama won Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia, with Florida and North Carolina representing early evening signs of Democratic success. Congress. Democratic candidates defeated Republican incumbents in Alaska; New Hampshire; North Carolina; Oregon; and, after a lengthy recount process, Minnesota. 51 of 100 Seats Needed for Majority Current Senate: 53 ( D ); 45 ( R ); 2 ( I ) Blue Democratic Win Red Republican Win Yellow Other Party Win Light Teal Partial Results Dark Gray No Results Light. In nine races the margin of victory was under 10%. The 2008 U.S. Senate election in Minnesota featured first-term Republican incumbent senator Norm Coleman, Democrat Al Franken, a comedian and radio personality, and former U.S. senator Dean Barkley, a member of the Independence Party of Minnesota. Dykstra won the Republican primary on June 3. These factors, coupled with a national political climate favorable to Democrats, made the Minnesota Senate race one of the most competitive and closely watched of the cycle. House forecast in real-time. [154], In the end, John Cornyn won re-election, 55%-43%, John Warner announced on August 31, 2007, that he would not seek re-election for another term. Despite being a first-term senator in a state George W. Bush won twice, Democrat Mark Pryor faced no opposition from Republicans in his re-election bid. Share This Map. Use the interactive map tool to predict the winners of the 2014 senate elections and share with your friends! On October 4, 2007, senator Craig announced he will not seek re-election, but would remain in office until the end of his term.[48]. The candidates disagreed on the causes of the financial crisis and tax policy. Localized groups supporting Obama and Biden were able to sign up through the main campaign site, which gathered contact info for mobilization purposes. [141] According to a November 2006 SurveyUSA poll, Johnson had an approval rating of 70%, with just 26% disapproving of his performance,[142] making him an early favorite despite the state's Republican leaning. [31] Other possible Republican candidates included former Congressman Scott McInnis and Colorado Attorney General John Suthers. 2008 Actual Election Results 2008 Election Facts McCain won Nebraska but Obama earned an electoral vote by winning the popular vote in the 2nd Congressional District. New Hampshire also saw major Democratic gains in the 2006 elections, when Democrats took both of the previously Republican-held House seats, the gubernatorial race with a record vote share of 74%, and majorities in the State House and Senate, giving them concurrent control of both bodies for the first time since 1874. Senate Map - Election Results 2008 - The New York Times Senate Map Big Board Map Democrat 7 seats gained Majority Party undecided Republican 7 Seats lost 51 needed for majority Includes 39. Since 2003 (108th Congress, 1st Session), the Senate has provided interactive seating plans to identify where each of the 100 members sit in the Chamber and which historic desk they use. [126] Inhofe's opponent was State senator Andrew Rice. Six of the 69 Democratic senators sat with the 23 Republican and 4 Independent senators. The last time a Cherokee Strip existed in the Senate Chamber was during the 76th Congress (19391941). At the start of each Congress, the desks are reapportioned between the two aisles of the Chamber based on the number of Democrats and Republicans. During the 89th Congress (19651967), four senators were placed in an unusual fifth row behind the Democratic senators. Baucus was not expected to face a significant challenge from the 85-year-old Republican nominee, Bob Kelleher, who surprised observers by winning the June 3 Republican primary despite supporting a number of positions that put him to the political left of Baucus, such as nationalization of the American oil and gas industry.[99]. Democrats held at least 57 seats as a result of the election. He had already expressed interest in running and had been building the apparatus necessary to wage a Senate campaign.[65]. Kaufman subsequently announced that he would not seek election to a full term in 2010, effectively making him a caretaker. The goal of having two senators per state is to have each state equally represented in the senate. 2008 Presidential Election Interactive Map - 270toWin Democrat. Incumbent Republican John E. Sununu represented the swing state of New Hampshire. Senator Gordon Smith of Oregon ran for a third term. Senator Obama won the number of electors necessary to be elected president and was inaugurated on January 20, 2009.[3]. As of 2023, this is the last time Democrats won U.S. Senate seats in Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana, North Carolina, and South Dakota. President Map - Election Results 2008 - The New York Times Election Results 2008 President Map Big Board Map Electoral Explorer Obama: Victory Speech McCain: Concession Speech Exit Polls. [86] Coleman appealed this decision. The goal of having two senators per state is to have each state equally represented in the senate. [24], On October 19, 2007, the AP reported that despite the allegations and FBI probe, several veteran GOP Senatorsincluding Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), and Kit Bond (R-MO)donated enough money to Stevens's re-election campaign to make it one of Stevens's most successful fund raising quarters ever.[25]. He also secured wins in Colorado, Indiana, Nevada, and New Mexico, which were not reliable parts of the Democratic coalition to that point. [37] Delaware law allowed Biden to run for Vice President and senator at the same time, so he would have kept the Senate seat if the presidential ticket had lost. [151] Texas House of Representatives member and Afghanistan War veteran Rick Noriega secured his place as Cornyn's Democratic challenger in the March 4 primary, beating out opponents Gene Kelly, Ray McMurrey, and Rhett Smith. Contact | Senator, Kay Hagan, has since died. Obama won the Electoral College after receiving 365 votes to 173 votes for McCain. Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the campaign. On January 3, 2009, with the recount apparently completed, Franken had an unofficial lead of 225 votes, but former senator Coleman's attorneys contested the official results in the courts. 2008 Electoral Map - Electoral Vote Map The selected electors from each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia voted for President and Vice President of the United States on December 15, 2008. The goal of having two senators per state is to have each state equally represented in the senate. The Libertarian Party of Tennessee officially selected Daniel Lewis as their candidate for United States Senate on Saturday March 8, 2008, at their annual convention held in Nashville, Tennessee. Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States. RealClearPolitics - 2014 Election Maps - Battle for the Senate Today, Democrats traditionally sit on the presiding officer's right, and Republicans on the left. Controls. In December 2007, Chambliss had an approval rating of 53% and a disapproval rating of 34% according to Strategic Vision, a Republican polling firm. * Democratic total includes Bernard Sanders, an independent from Vermont, who caucuses with the Democrats. Thirty-three seats were up for regular elections; the winners were eligible to serve six-year terms from January 3, 2009, to January 3, 2015, as members of Class 2.There were also two special elections, the winners of those seats would finish the terms that ended . Mich. Minn. Miss. As of 2023, Stevens still holds this record. [53] Kathy Cummings, a retired special education teacher was nominated via convention by the Green Party. Even though West Virginia is a historically Democratic state, in which the party had a 50-32% edge in party affiliation over the Republicans in the 2004 elections, the state party is more conservative than the national party, giving its votes to President George W. Bush in that election and in 2000. When the new senators were first sworn in, the balance was 5841 in favor of the Democrats, with the unresolved election in Minnesota causing that seat to remain vacant. Two senators from each state are elected to represent their state. Challenging Levin were Republican State Representative Jack Hoogendyk, Green candidate Harley G. Mikkelson, US Taxpayers' candidate Mike Nikitin, Libertarian professor Scotty Boman, and Natural Law's candidate Doug Dern.[69]. Lieutenant Governor Jim Risch was the Republican candidate; U.S. Army veteran and former congressman Larry LaRocco was the Democratic candidate. The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers in September 2008 set off an economic panic that spread globally. Click on the states in the map to toggle them between Democrat, Republican and Tossup. iOS and Web Dev UCSB CS c/o 2024 Project List. All Rights Reserved. Despite voting heavily for Bush in 2004, Alabama still had a strong Democratic presence; Democrats controlled majorities of both chambers in the state legislature. Winner. State Representative Joel Dykstra announced his candidacy on July 5, 2007. [5] Seven territorial chambers in four territories and the District of Columbia were up. Two senators from each state are elected to represent their state. ", This page was last edited on 10 February 2023, at 06:45. McCain still won the white vote, though Obamas share of the vote was large enough to win in some Republican areas. [citation needed] Franken was sworn in as Minnesota's junior senator on July 7. 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After that, senators have the opportunity to relocate. 2012 vs. 2008, 2012 vs. 2004 Obama Job Approval Right Direction/Wrong Track Latest Election 2012 Polls. On August 23, 2008, the Democratic nominee for President, Barack Obama, announced that Biden would be joining him on the ticket as the vice presidential nominee. On August 27, 2007, state Treasurer John Neely Kennedy announced he was switching parties from Democrat to Republican. Each desk was custom made for a particular location within the Chamber. There was speculation as to whether the outgoing Governor, Ruth Ann Minner, or the incoming Governor-elect Jack Markell would make the appointment, and if Biden's son, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden would receive the appointment. 2020 Election Maps - Create Your Own Senate Map - RealClearPolitics Udall won the election with 61% of the vote, with Pearce taking 39%. 2023 Electoral Ventures LLC. There are typically two reasons a senator might want to change desks: to gain a better location within the Chamber, or to occupy a desk previously used by a particular senator. By the 1930s, it had become the practice for senior senators to take front-row, center-aisle seats; junior majority party members who filled the Cherokee Strip were assigned either rear-row or end seats on the minority party side. The Republicans, who openly conceded early on that they wouldn't be able to regain the majority in this election,[3][4] lost eight seats. [66] Republican author and conservative activist Jerome Corsi, known for his public criticism of Kerry, had stated that he would run for the seat in 2008 but later changed his mind. There were also two special elections, the winners of those seats would finish the terms that ended January 3, 2013. POJA Act of 2021 (11/04/2021 legislative day) Senate Floor: PN367. This seating plan is updated at the start of each Congress, and as needed if members change desks or seating locations or if a new senator is sworn in. The New Hampshire Senate saw the election of the first-ever female majority. For more information please visit [90][91] It had been speculated that Lott wished to resign before a new lobbying reform law, effective the first day of 2008, took effect; having resigned before the end of 2007, Lott may become a lobbyist in 2009 instead of 2010. Gordon Smith formally conceded soon afterward. [153] In addition, the Green Party of Texas sought ballot access for its candidate David B. senate.gov - Origins wikipedia.org - United States Senate Incumbent Republican Mike Enzi was considered likely to be re-elected without significant opposition for a third term in strongly Republican Wyoming. This marked the first time that Nebraska has split its electoral vote since it moved away from the winner-take-all method in 1992. Obama opposed the Iraq invasion and argued for a 16-month timetable for removing troops and reinforcing troops in Afghanistan. McCain and Obama differed on the presence of American troops in Iraq. He won 56% of women voters and 49% of male voters, the latter group important to Republican chances in the race. [82][83] He was included in most of the debates and ultimately received 15% of the vote in the general election, a strong showing for a third party candidate. These maps are also available as a timeline for each election from 1972-2020. [81] Attorney Mike Ciresi, an unsuccessful candidate in the 2000 Democratic U.S. Senate primary, was considered a serious candidate, but withdrew from the race on March 10, 2008, clearing the path for Franken to secure the party's nomination. The 56th quadrennial United States presidential election was held on November 4, 2008. Senators independent of either party have traditionally chosen for themselves which side of the aisle to sit on. This election was the second cycle in a row in which no seats switched from Democratic to Republican, and the first since 1990 in which the Democrats retained all their seats. [130], In a July 16, 2008, poll, Merkley overtook Smith for the first time 43% to 41%. [54] Chad Koppie, a retired airline pilot and vice-chairman of the Illinois Center Right Coalition, was the nominee of the Constitution Party. This was the first presidential election year since 1964 when the Democratic Party won the White House and had coattails in the Senate and House of Representatives. All of the elections involved the Class 2 seats. All seats in the House were up for election, including seats of the 435 voting representatives from the states and the 6 non-voting delegates from the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. The Democratic nominee was 2nd district Congressman Mark Udall of Boulder who announced on January 15, 2007, that he would seek the seat and did not draw significant primary opposition. He has announced he will seek a second term in 2008. Incumbent Mary Landrieu was elected in 1996 following a recount and was narrowly re-elected in 2002 in a runoff election. This marked the first time that Nebraska has split its electoral vote since it moved away from the winner-take-all method in 1992. [103] Three consecutive monthly Rasmussen Reports poll showed Shaheen defeating Sununu by 49% to 41%. Setting the popular vote will also set the color of a state, Clicking on a district will set the popular vote to max, Clicking doesn\'t set state color or open menu, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, F - hold down to quickly fill in districts, D - hold down to fill/disable entire states. [132], In Rhode Island, Democratic senator Jack Reed had an approval rating of 66% in November 2006. [115] The potential scandal may have also contributed to his decision to leave the Senate. Jim Ogonowski, a retired Air Force pilot who was closely defeated by now-Representative Niki Tsongas in a 2007 special election, was running against Kerry. Cookies are used to track analytics, serve personalized ads, detect bots, and improve website functionality. Democrats picked up net gains of eight Senate seats and 21 seats in the House of Representatives on the back of Obama's coattail effect. Nebraska state Green Party Co-Chairman Steve Larrick was also a candidate,[101] as was Kelly Rosberg of the Nebraska Party. President George W. Bush (R) was unable to seek re-election due to term limits, leaving open nominating processes for both major parties. All Rights Reserved. The Republican nominee was Rep. Steve Pearce, who represented the more conservative southern part of the state. Sara Lobman of the Socialist Workers Party and Independent Anthony Fisher were also declared candidates. Pre-election polling indicated that Enzi led Rothfuss by 24%. YAPms - Interactive Political Election Maps National security and foreign policy issues took a back seat to the economy due to an unraveling financial crisis. [169] In the primary on August 19, Goodenough was defeated by a political newcomer, Gillette defense attorney Nick Carter, who became Barrasso's opponent in the general election.[170]. Occasionally one party maintains such an overwhelming majority that it becomes necessary for majority party members to sit on the minority party side in the Senate Chamber. A September 2007 poll put Inhofe's approval rating at 47%, with 41% disapproving of his performance. The prior record, about 62 million, was set in 2004 by George W. Bush. USA - 2024 Electoral College Projection Map - YAPms This marked the first time that the commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands selected a delegate to Congress. Senate Map - Election Results 2008 - The New York Times The 2008 election was the first in 56 years in which neither an incumbent president nor a vice president ran Bush was constitutionally limited from seeking a third term by the Twenty-second Amendment; Vice President Dick Cheney chose not to seek the presidency. Senate Map - Electoral-vote.com N.M. Governors House Senate Mixx Buzz. On November 18, the race was called for Begich, who won with 47.8% to Stevens's 46.5%. Senator to ever lose re-election, defeating Warren Magnuson's 1980 record. The state has become more Republican over the past 12 years. McCains victory in South Carolina, Florida, and in key states on Super Tuesday created an clear path to the nomination. [1][2] This would be the last election until 2020 in which the Democrats won the Presidency and unified control of Congress. South Carolina's election law allows for electoral fusion. Year-end cash on hand was $6.04 million for Coleman and $3.10 million for Franken.[71]. Although Kansas has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1932, former Democratic Congressman and army veteran Jim Slattery was nominated to run against Roberts. Summary of the November 4, 2008, United States Senate election results. Latinos and the 2008 Presidential Election. Kennedy took 20.47%. The 2006 elections and 2008 elections represented the first time since 1936 that Democrats or any party made substantial gains in Congress in two consecutive elections. [7] Figures has won elections in the Republican-leaning Mobile area. The United States Senate is the upper legislature of the bicameral legislative branch. The Electoral College is the process in which the United States elects its president. Incumbent Republican Thad Cochran announced that he would seek re-election for a sixth term. Democratic former Governor Ronnie Musgrove challenged Wicker. In the early years of the Senate an equal number of desks were placed on each side of the room, separated by a central passageway, without regard to party size. USA Election Map - JacksonJude senate.gov - Origins Sen. Trent Lott's surprise resignation has opened up the other Mississippi Senate seat in 2008. Obama argued that deregulation of the financial industry led to risky trading mechanisms contributing to the crisis. 2008 Election Map - Senate - Election Guide 2008 - The New York Times Senate Election Map 2012 - The Washington Post The original 48 desks made by Thomas Constantine in 1819 were constructed in such a way as to form three concentric semicircles on the Senate floor. Illinois Sen. Barack Obama (D) won the presidency by defeating Arizona Sen. John McCain (R) on November 4, 2008. USA - 2008 House Election Map Clear Map Share Map Style Misc Login Privacy Sidebar Tossup 435 Republican 0 Democrat 0 + 0 0 0 0 435 0 0 0 0 YAPms 2 Beta - Discord USA 2018 House Map Shortcuts F - hold down to quickly fill in districts CTRL - hold down to decrement the color Enable Simulator District House Floor: H.R.1917 Congress This seating plan is updated at the start of each Congress, and as needed if members change desks or seating locations or if a new senator is sworn in.