The Green Papers: 2008 General Election
 
Copyright www.flags.net/UNST.htm 110th Congress
(2007-2008)
House Seats by State

This is a list of the current House seats and the incumbents occupying them. All 435 of these seats are up for election on 4 November 2008.

There have been 4 deaths, 2 resignations, and 0 changes of party affiliation in the 110th House.

  • Congressman J. Dennis Hastert (Republican, Illinois, CD 14) announced his retirement on 17 August 2007 and resigned 26 November 2007.
  • Congressman Nicola Tsongas (Democrat, Massachusetts House CD 5) was elected 16 October 2007 to fill the vacant seat.
  • Congressman Martin T. "Marty" Meehan (Democrat, Massachusetts House CD 5) resigned 1 July 2007 to become Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
  • Congressman Juanita Millender-McDonald (Democrat, California CD 37) passed away 22 April 2007 at the age of 68 from cancer.
  • Congressman Charles Whitlow "Charlie" Norwood (Republican, Georgia CD 10) passed away 13 February 2007 at the age of 65 from lung and liver cancer.
  • Congressman Paul E. Gillmor (Republican, Ohio CD 5) passed away suddenly 5 September 2007 at the age of 68.
  • Congressman Jo Ann S. Davis (Republican, Virginia CD 1) passed away 6 October 2007 at the age of 57 from breast cancer.
  • Congressman Robert Latta (Republican, Ohio CD 5) was elected 11 December 2007 to fill the vacant seat.
  • Congressman Rob Wittman (Republican, Virginia CD 1) was elected 11 December 2007 to fill the vacant seat.
  • Congressman Tom Lantos (Democrat, California CD 12) passed away 11 February 2008 at the age of 80 from esophageal cancer.
  • Congressman G. William "Bill" Foster (Democrat, Illinois House CD 14) was elected 8 March 2008 to fill the vacant seat.
  • Congressman Jackie Speier (Democratic, California CD 12) was elected 8 April 2008 to fill the vacant seat.
  • Congressman Stephen J. "Steve" Scalise (Republican, Louisiana CD 1) was elected 3 May 2008 to fill the vacant seat.
  • Congressman Donald J. "Don" Cazayoux, Jr. (Democratic, Louisiana CD 6) was elected 3 May 2008 to fill the vacant seat.
  • Congressman Travis W. Childers (Democratic, Mississippi CD 1) was elected 13 May 2008 to fill the vacant seat.

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Alabama  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 5 Republican, 2 Democratic
CD 1
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Josiah Robins "Jo" Bonner
• First elected: 2002
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 2
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Seat up for election
Open		 Republican Congressman Terry Everett
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Open Seat - 26 September 2007: Announced that he is retiring and will not seek re-election.
CD 3
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Michael "Mike" Rogers
• First elected: 2002
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 4
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Robert B. Aderholt
• First elected: 1996
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 5
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Open		 Democratic Congressman Robert Edward "Bud" Cramer, Jr.
• First elected: 1990
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Open Seat - Announced he would not seek re-election 13 March 2008.
CD 6
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Spencer T. Bachus
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 7
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Artur Genestre Davis
• First elected: 2002
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
Alaska  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Don E. Young
• First elected: 6 March 1973- in a Special Election re: the presumed death of Congressman Nick Begich in a plane crash, 16 October 1972 (Congressman Begich was re-elected to the House of the 93rd Congress, 7 November 1972, before he was declared legally dead and his seat thereby declared vacant)
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Arizona  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 4 Republican, 4 Democratic
CD 1
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Open		 Republican Congressman Richard G. "Rick" Renzi
• First elected: 2002
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Open Seat - 23 August 2007: Announced that he will not seek re-election. On 22 February 2008, Congressman Renzi was indicted on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering, extortion, and insurance fraud.
CD 2
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Trent Franks
• First elected: 2002
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 3
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman John B. Shadegg
• First elected: 1994
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Announced retirement on 11 February 2008; retracted his retirement on 21 February 2008.
CD 4
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Edward L. "Ed" Pastor
• First elected: 24 September 1991- in a Special Election re: the resignation of Congressman Morris Udall, 4 May 1991
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 5
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Harold E. "Harry" Mitchell
• First elected: 2006
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 6
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Jeff Flake
• First elected: 2000
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 7
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva
• First elected: 2002
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 8
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Gabrielle "Gabby" Giffords
• First elected: 2006
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Arkansas  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 3 Democratic, 1 Republican
CD 1
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Marion Berry
• First elected: 1996
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 20 May 2008 Primary
CD 2
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Victor Frederick "Vic" Snyder
• First elected: 1996
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 20 May 2008 Primary
CD 3
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman John Nichols Boozman
• First elected: 20 November 2001- in a Special Election re: the resignation of Asa Hutchinson, 6 August 2001
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 20 May 2008 Primary
CD 4
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Michael Avery "Mike" Ross
• First elected: 2000
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 20 May 2008 Primary
California  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 34 Democratic, 19 Republican
CD 1
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman C. Michael "Mike" Thompson
• First elected: 1998
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 2
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Walter William "Wally" Herger, Jr.
• First elected: 1986
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 3
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Daniel E. "Dan" Lungren
• First elected: 2004
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 4
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Open		 Republican Congressman John Taylor Doolittle
• First elected: 1990
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Open Seat - 10 January 2008: Congressman Doolittle announced that he would not seek reelection.
18 April 2007: media reports state that FBI agents have raided the home of Congressman John T. Doolittle as part of an investigation into the Jack Abramoff influence buying scandal.
CD 5
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Doris K. Matsui
• First elected in a special election 8 March 2005
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 6
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Lynn C. Woolsey
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 7
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman George Miller
• First elected: 1974
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 8
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Nancy Pelosi
• First elected: 2 June 1987- in Special Election re: death of Congressman Sala Burton, 1 February 1987
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 9
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Barbara Lee
• First elected: 7 April 1998- in Special Election re: resignation of Congressman Ronald Dellums, 6 February 1998
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Ellen O. Tauscher
• First elected: 1996
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 11
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Jerry McNerney
• First elected: 2006
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 12
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Jackie Speier
• First elected: 8 April 2008 in a Special Election
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• On 2 January 2008, Congressman Lantos announced that he has esophageal cancer and will not run for re-election. He passed away on 11 February 2008 at the age of 80. Jackie Speier (Democratic) won the seat in the 8 April 2008 special election.
CD 12
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Special Election		 Democratic
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 8 April 2008
• Special Election
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Fortney "Pete" Stark
• First elected: 1972
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 14
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Anna G. Eshoo
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 15
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Michael M. "Mike" Honda
• First elected: 2000
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 16
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Zoe Lofgren
• First elected: 1994
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 17
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Sam Farr
• First elected: 8 June 1993- in Special Election re: resignation of Congressman Leon Panetta, 21 January 1993
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Dennis A. Cardoza
• First elected: 2002
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 19
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman George P. Radanovich
• First elected: 1994
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 20
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Jim Costa
• First elected: 2004
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 21
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Devin Gerald Nunes
• First elected: 2002
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 22
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Kevin McCarthy
• First elected: 2006
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 23
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Lois G. Capps
• First elected: 10 March 1998- in Special Election re: death of Congressman Walter Capps, 28 October 1997
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Elton Gallegly
• First elected: 1986
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 25
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 26
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman David Dreier
• First elected: 1980
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 27
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman
• First elected: 1996
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 28
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Howard L. Berman
• First elected: 1982
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 29
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Adam B. Schiff
• First elected: 2000
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 30
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Henry A. Waxman
• First elected: 1974
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 31
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Xavier Becerra
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 32
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Hilda L. Solis
• First elected: 2000
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 33
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Diane E. Watson
• First elected: 5 June 2001- in a Special Election re: death of Congressman Julian Dixon, 8 December 2000.
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 34
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Lucille Roybal-Allard
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 35
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Maxine Waters
• First elected: 1990
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 36
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Jane Harman
• Returned to House: 2000 (First elected: 1992 and served three terms before an unsuccessful race for the Democratic nomination for Governor, 1998)
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Laura Richardson
• First elected in a special election to fill the vacancy resulting from the 22 April 2007 passing of Democratic Congressman Juanita Millender-McDonald: 21 August 2007
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 38
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Grace Flores Napolitano
• First elected: 1998
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 39
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Linda T. Sanchez
• First elected: 2002
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 40
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Edward R. "Ed" Royce
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 41
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Jerry Lewis
• First elected: 1978
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• 2 June 2007: Unconfirmed media reports state that Congressman Lewis will not seek re-election in 2008. The rumors proved false when, in September 2007, the Congressman announced he will run for re-election.
CD 42
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Gary G. Miller
• First elected: 1998
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 43
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Joe Baca
• First elected: 16 November 1999- in Special Election re: death of Congressman George Brown, 15 July 1999
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 44
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Ken Calvert
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 45
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Mary Bono Mack
• First elected: 7 April 1998- in Special Election re: death of Congressman Sonny Bono, 5 January 1998.
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• 15 December 2007: Wed Congressman Connie Mack (Republican, Florida)
CD 46
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher
• First elected: 1988
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 47
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Loretta Sanchez
• First elected: 1996
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 48
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman John B. T. Campbell, III
• First elected in a special election: 6 December 2005 (to fill the vacant seat of Congressman Christopher Cox who became Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission)
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 49
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Darrell Edward Issa
• First elected: 2000
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 50
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Brian Phillip Bilbray
• First elected 6 June 2006 in a special election to replace Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham.
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
CD 51
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Bob Filner
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 52
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Seat up for election
Open		 Republican Congressman Duncan Hunter
• First elected: 1980
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Open Seat - On 22 March 2007 Congressman Hunter indicated he does not intend to seek re-election. Ran for President in 2008. On 19 January 2008 the congressman ended his Presidential campaign.
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Susan A. Davis
• First elected: 2000
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Colorado  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 4 Democratic, 3 Republican
CD 1
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Diana L. DeGette
• First elected: 1996
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 2
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Open		 Democratic Congressman Mark E. Udall
• First elected: 1998
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Open Seat - Candidate for the Senate Class 2 seat in 2008
CD 3
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman John Tony Salazar
• First elected: 2004
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 4
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Marilyn N. Musgrave
• First elected: 2002
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 5
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Douglas L. "Doug" Lamborn
• First elected: 2006
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 6
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Open		 Republican Congressman Thomas Gerard "Tom" Tancredo
• First elected: 1998
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Open Seat - On 29 October 2007 Congressman Tancredo announced he would not seek a 6th term in Congress. He formally entered the 2008 Presidential contest on Monday 2 April 2007 and withdrew on 20 December 2007.
CD 7
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Edwin "Ed" Perlmutter
• First elected: 2006
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Connecticut  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 4 Democratic, 1 Republican
CD 1
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman John B. Larson
• First elected: 1998
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 2
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Joseph D. "Joe" Courtney
• First elected: 2006
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 3
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Rosa L. DeLauro
• First elected: 1990
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 4
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Christopher Shays
• First elected: 18 August 1987- in Special Election re: death of Congressman Stewart McKinney, 7 May 1987
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 10 May 2008 Convention
CD 5
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Christopher Scott "Chris" Murphy
• First elected: 2006
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Delaware  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Michael N. "Mike" Castle
• First elected: 1992; [also served as Governor- elected: 1984; re-elected: 1988]
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Florida  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 16 Republican, 9 Democratic
CD 1
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Jefferson B. "Jeff" Miller
• First elected 16 October 2001 - in a Special Election re: the resignation of Congressman Joe Scarborough 6 September 2001.
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 2
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman F. Allen Boyd, Jr.
• First elected: 1996
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 3
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Corrine Brown
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 4
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Ander M. Crenshaw
• First elected: 2000
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 5
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Virginia "Ginny" Brown-Waite
• First elected: 2002
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 6
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Clifford Bundy "Cliff" Stearns
• First elected: 1988
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 7
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman John L. Mica
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 8
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Richard Anthony "Ric" Keller
• First elected: 2000
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 9
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Gus Michael Bilirakis
• First elected: 2006
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 10
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman C.W. "Bill" Young
• First elected: 1970
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 11
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Katherine Anne "Kathy" Castor
• First elected: 2006
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 12
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Adam H. Putnam
• First elected: 2000
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 13
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Vernon "Vern" Buchanan
• First elected: 2006
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 14
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Connie Mack
• First elected: 2004
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 15
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Open		 Republican Congressman David Joseph "Dave" Weldon, Jr.
• First elected: 1994
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Open Seat - 25 January 2008: Announced retirement
CD 16
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Timothy Edward "Tim" Mahoney
• First elected: 2006
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 17
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Kendrick B. Meek
• First elected: 2002
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 18
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
• First elected in a Special Election, 29 August 1989, re: death of Congressman Claude Pepper, 30 May 1989
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Robert Wexler
• First elected: 1996
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 20
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Debbie Wasserman Schultz
• First elected: 2004
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 21
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 22
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Ron Klein
• First elected: 2006
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 23
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Alcee L. Hastings
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 24
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Tom Feeney
• First elected: 2002
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 25
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart
• First elected: 2002
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Georgia  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 7 Republican, 6 Democratic
CD 1
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman John Heddens "Jack" Kingston
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 15 July 2008 Primary
CD 2
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Sanford Dixon Bishop, Jr.
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 15 July 2008 Primary
CD 3
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Lynn Acton Westmoreland
• First elected: 2004
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 15 July 2008 Primary
CD 4
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
• First elected: 2006
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 15 July 2008 Primary
CD 5
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman John Lewis
• First elected: 1986
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 6
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Thomas Edmunds "Tom" Price
• First elected: 2004
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 15 July 2008 Primary
CD 7
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman John Linder
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 15 July 2008 Primary
CD 8
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman James Creel "Jim" Marshall
• First elected: 2002
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 9
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Nathan Deal
• First elected: as a Democrat, 1992
Changed Party affiliation to Republican, 10 April 1995
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 15 July 2008 Primary
CD 10
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Paul Collins Broun, Jr.
• First elected in a special election: 17 July 2007 to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Charles Whitlow "Charlie" Norwood.
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 11
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Phillip J. "Phil" Gingrey
• First elected: 2002
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 15 July 2008 Primary
CD 12
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman John J. Barrow
• First elected: 2004
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 13
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman David Albert Scott
• First elected: 2002
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Hawaii  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 2 Democratic
CD 1
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Neil Abercrombie
• Returned to House: 1990
[previously elected to U.S. House in Special Election, 20 September 1986 re: resignation of Congressman Cecil Heftel, 11 July 1986]
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 2
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Mazie K. Hirono
• First elected: 2006
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Idaho  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 2 Republican
CD 1
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman William T. "Bill" Sali
• First elected: 2006
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
CD 2
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Michael Keith "Mike" Simpson
• First elected: 1998
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Illinois  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 11 Democratic, 8 Republican
CD 1
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Bobby Lee Rush
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
CD 2
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Jesse Louis Jackson, Jr.
• First elected: 12 December 1995 in Special Election re: resignation of Congressman Mel Reynolds, 1 October 1995
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
 ** Uncontested Race **
CD 3
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Daniel William Lipinski
• First elected: 2004
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
CD 4
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
After announcing his retirement on 6 March 2007, Congressman Gutierrez decided to run for re-election on 16 August 2007.
CD 5
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Rahm Emanuel
• First elected: 2002
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
CD 6
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Peter J. Roskam
• First elected: 2006
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
CD 7
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Danny K. Davis
• First elected: 1996
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
CD 8
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Melissa Luburich Bean
• First elected: 2004
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
CD 9
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Janice D. "Jan" Schakowsky
• First elected: 1998
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
CD 10
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Mark Steven Kirk
• First elected: 2000
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
CD 11
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Seat up for election
Open		 Republican Congressman Gerald C. "Jerry" Weller
• First elected: 1994
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Open Seat - 21 September 2007: Congressman Weller stated that he will not seek re-election.
 ** Open Seat (no incumbent) **
CD 12
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Jerry F. Costello
• First elected: in Special Election, 9 August 1988, re: death of Congressman Melvin Price, 22 April 1988
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
CD 13
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Judy Biggert
• First elected: 1998
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
CD 14
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman G. William "Bill" Foster
• First elected: 8 March 2008
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary. Note: Prior to winning the Special Election for this seat on 8 March 2008, Congressman Foster won his party's nomination in the 5 February.
CD 14
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Seat up for election
Special Election		 Republican
• Seat up for election: Saturday 8 March 2008
• Special Election - On 4 December 2007, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich called for a 5 February 2008 special primary and an 8 March 2008 Special Election to fill the vacant seat.
CD 15
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Timothy V. "Tim" Johnson
• First elected: 2000
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
CD 16
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Donald A. Manzullo
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
CD 17
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Philip G. "Phil" Hare
• First elected: 2006
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
 ** Uncontested Race **
CD 18
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Seat up for election
Open		 Republican Congressman Ray LaHood
• First elected: 1994
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Open Seat - 27 July 2007: Announced he will not run for re-election in 2008.
 ** Open Seat (no incumbent) **
CD 19
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman John M. Shimkus
• First elected: 1996
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
Indiana  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 5 Democratic, 4 Republican
CD 1
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Peter J. Visclosky
• First elected: 1984
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 6 May 2008 Primary
CD 2
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Joseph Simon "Joe" Donnelly
• First elected: 2006
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 6 May 2008 Primary
CD 3
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Mark Edward Souder
• First elected: 1994
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 6 May 2008 Primary
CD 4
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Steve Buyer
• First elected: 1992
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 6 May 2008 Primary
CD 5
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Danny L. "Dan" Burton
• First elected: 1982
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 6 May 2008 Primary
CD 6
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Seat up for election		 Republican Congressman Mike Pence
• First elected: 2000
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 6 May 2008 Primary
CD 7
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman André D. Carson
• First elected: 11 March 2008 in a Special Election called to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Congressman Julia M. Carson (his grandmother) on 15 December 2007.
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 6 May 2008 Primary
CD 7
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Seat up for election
Special Election		 Democratic
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 11 March 2008
• Special Election
CD 8
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Seat up for election		 Democratic Congressman Brad Ellsworth
• First elected: 2006
• Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
• Renominated - 6 May 2008 Primary
CD 9
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