2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas

The 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas were held on November 4, 2008 to determine who would represent the state of Arkansas in the United States House of Representatives. Arkansas has four seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 111th Congress from January 4, 2009 until January 3, 2011. The election coincided with the 2008 presidential election.

No incumbent was opposed by a candidate from the other major party. The Green Party of Arkansas was the only opponent to the incumbent in most districts. This is the largest number of congressional candidates fielded by a party other than the Democratic or Republican parties in Arkansas since the People's Party in 1894. All incumbents were reelected.

, this is the last election in which Democrats won both the House popular vote and the majority of congressional districts in Arkansas.

Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas, 2008PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Democratic 415,481 52.78% 3 0 Republican 215,196 27.34% 1 0 Green 155,851 19.80% 0 0 Independent 665 0 0 Totals 787,193 100.0% 4 —

District 1

This district covers the northeast part of the state. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Democrat'. Marion Berry (D) - Incumbent Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets

Marion Berry won unopposed. The Secretary of State of Arkansas did not report vote totals for the election.

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2008 Rothenberg November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2008 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2008 CQ Politics November 6, 2008

District 2

This district covers central Arkansas. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Democrat'. Vic Snyder (D) - Incumbent Deb McFarland (Green) Danial Suits (Write-in) Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets

District 3

This district covers the northwest corner of the state. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Republican'. John Boozman (R) - Incumbent Abel Noah Tomlinson (Green) Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets

District 4

This district is roughly the southwest half of the state. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Democrat'. Mike Ross (D) - Incumbent Joshua Drake (Green) Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets

References

External links U.S. Congress candidates for Arkansas at Project Vote Smart Arkansas U.S. House Races from 2008 Race Tracker Campaign contributions for Arkansas congressional races from OpenSecrets

2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas

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