The 2008 United States Senate election in Rhode Island took place on November 4, 2008, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Rhode Island. Democratic incumbent Jack Reed won re-election to a third term, defeating Republican nominee Robert Tingle.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jack Reed, incumbent U.S. senator (1997–present) Eliminated in primary Chris Young, perennial candidate
Results
General election
Candidates Jack Reed (D), incumbent U.S. Senator Robert Tingle (R), 2002 nominee, 2000 U.S. House nominee, and pit boss at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report October 23, 2008 CQ PoliticsRace Ratings Chart: Senate CQ Politics October 31, 2008 Rothenberg Political Report November 2, 2008 Real Clear Politics November 4, 2008
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error JackReed (D) RobertTingle (D) UndecidedRasmussen ReportsJuly 1, 2008500 (LV)± 4.5%72%20%8%
Results
By county Jack ReedDemocratic Robert TingleRepublican Others County Votes % Votes % Votes % Bristol17,50772.2%6,65727.5%840.3% Kent55,64369.6%23,88529.9%4010.5% Newport27,98171.4%11,12128.4%1140.3% Providence176,27375.6%55,60723.9%1,1400.5% Washington43,24069.3%18,90430.3%2550.4%
See also 2008 United States Senate elections
Notes
References
External links Official campaign websites Jack Reed (D) Bob Tingle (R)