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 6 deaths, 4 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.
  • Congressman Albert R. Wynn (Democratic, Maryland CD 4) resigned 1 June 2008 to become a partner in the Washington law firm Dickstein Shapiro LLP.
  • Congressman Stephanie Tubbs Jones (Democratic, Ohio CD 11) passed away 20 August 2008 at the age of 58 after suffering an aneurysm.
  • Congressman Rahm Emanuel (Democratic, Illinois CD 5) resigned 2 January 2009 to become President-elect Barack Obama's Chief of Staff.

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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
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Josiah Robins "Jo" Bonner
 ** Uncontested Race **

CD 3
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Michael "Mike" Rogers
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Michael "Mike" Rogers

CD 4
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Robert B. Aderholt
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1996
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Robert B. Aderholt

CD 6
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Spencer T. Bachus
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1992
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Spencer T. Bachus
 ** Uncontested Race **

Alaska  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

At-Large
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Don E. Young
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
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
Renominated - 26 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Democratic - Democratic former state Representative Ethan A. Berkowitz

Arizona  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 4 Republican, 4 Democratic

CD 2
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Trent Franks
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 2 September 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Trent Franks

CD 3
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman John B. Shadegg
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1994
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 2 September 2008 Primary.
Congressman Shadegg announced retirement on 11 February 2008 but retracted his decision on 21 February 2008.
 Polls: Republican Congressman John B. Shadegg

CD 6
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Jeff Flake
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2000
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 2 September 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Jeff Flake

Arkansas  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 3 Democratic, 1 Republican

CD 3
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman John Nichols Boozman
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
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
 Polls: Republican Congressman John Nichols Boozman

California  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 34 Democratic, 19 Republican

CD 2
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Walter William "Wally" Herger, Jr.
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1986
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Walter William "Wally" Herger, Jr.

CD 3
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Daniel E. "Dan" Lungren
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2004
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Daniel E. "Dan" Lungren

CD 19
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman George P. Radanovich
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1994
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman George P. Radanovich
 ** Uncontested Race **

CD 21
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Devin Gerald Nunes
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Devin Gerald Nunes

CD 22
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Kevin McCarthy
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2006
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Kevin McCarthy
 ** Uncontested Race **

CD 24
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Elton Gallegly
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1986
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Elton Gallegly

CD 25
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1992
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon

CD 26
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman David Dreier
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1980
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman David Dreier

CD 40
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Edward R. "Ed" Royce
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1992
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Edward R. "Ed" Royce

CD 41
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Jerry Lewis
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1978
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Jerry Lewis

CD 42
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Gary G. Miller
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1998
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Gary G. Miller

CD 44
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Ken Calvert
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1992
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Ken Calvert

CD 45
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Mary Bono Mack
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
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
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary.
15 December 2007: Wed Congressman Connie Mack (Republican, Florida)
 Polls: Republican Congressman Mary Bono Mack

CD 46
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1988
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher

CD 48
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman John B. T. Campbell, III
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
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
 Polls: Republican Congressman John B. T. Campbell, III

CD 49
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Darrell Edward Issa
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2000
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Darrell Edward Issa

CD 50
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Brian Phillip Bilbray
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
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
 Polls: Republican Congressman Brian Phillip Bilbray

Colorado  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 4 Democratic, 3 Republican

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
Renominated - 12 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Democratic - WATCH - Democratic Elizabeth Helen "Betsy" Markey favored over Republican Congressman Marilyn N. Musgrave

CD 5
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Douglas L. "Doug" Lamborn
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2006
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 12 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Douglas L. "Doug" Lamborn

Connecticut  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 4 Democratic, 1 Republican

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
 Polls: Leans Democratic - Democratic Jim Himes favored over Republican Congressman Christopher Shays

Delaware  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

At-Large
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Michael N. "Mike" Castle
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1992; [also served as Governor- elected: 1984; re-elected: 1988]
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 9 September 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Michael N. "Mike" Castle

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
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
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
Renominated - 26 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Jefferson B. "Jeff" Miller

CD 4
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Ander M. Crenshaw
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2000
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 26 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Ander M. Crenshaw

CD 5
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Virginia "Ginny" Brown-Waite
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 26 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Virginia "Ginny" Brown-Waite

CD 6
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Clifford Bundy "Cliff" Stearns
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1988
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 26 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Clifford Bundy "Cliff" Stearns

CD 7
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman John L. Mica
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1992
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 26 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman John L. Mica

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
Renominated - 26 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Democratic - WATCH - Democratic Alan Mark Grayson favored over Republican Congressman Richard Anthony "Ric" Keller

CD 9
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Gus Michael Bilirakis
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2006
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 26 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Gus Michael Bilirakis

CD 10
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman C.W. "Bill" Young
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1970
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 26 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Republican - Republican Congressman C.W. "Bill" Young

CD 12
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Adam H. Putnam
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2000
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 26 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Adam H. Putnam

CD 13
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Vernon "Vern" Buchanan
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2006
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 26 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Republican - Republican Congressman Vernon "Vern" Buchanan

CD 14
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Connie Mack
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2004
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 26 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Connie Mack

CD 18
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
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
Renominated - 26 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

CD 21
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1992
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 26 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Toss-up - Democratic Raul L. Martinez vs. Republican Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart

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
Renominated - 26 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Democratic - WATCH - Democratic former state Representative Suzanne M. Kosmas favored over Republican Congressman Tom Feeney

CD 25
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 26 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Toss-up - Republican Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart vs. Democratic Jose Antonio "Joe" Garcia

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
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1992
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 15 July 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman John Heddens "Jack" Kingston

CD 3
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Lynn Acton Westmoreland
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2004
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 15 July 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Lynn Acton Westmoreland

CD 6
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Thomas Edmunds "Tom" Price
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2004
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 15 July 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Thomas Edmunds "Tom" Price

CD 7
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman John Linder
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1992
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 15 July 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman John Linder

CD 9
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Nathan Deal
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
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
 Polls: Republican Congressman Nathan Deal

CD 10
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Paul Collins Broun, Jr.
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
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
Renominated - 15 July 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Paul Collins Broun, Jr.

CD 11
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Phillip J. "Phil" Gingrey
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 15 July 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Phillip J. "Phil" Gingrey

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
Renominated - 27 May 2008 Primary
 Polls: Toss-up - Republican Congressman William T. "Bill" Sali vs. Democratic Walter Clifford "Walt" Minnick

CD 2
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Michael Keith "Mike" Simpson
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1998
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 27 May 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Michael Keith "Mike" Simpson

Illinois  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 10 Democratic, 8 Republican, 1 Vacancy

CD 6
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Peter J. Roskam
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2006
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Peter J. Roskam

CD 10
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Mark Steven Kirk
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2000
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Democratic - Democratic Daniel Joseph "Dan" Seals favored over Republican Congressman Mark Steven Kirk

CD 13
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Judy Biggert
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1998
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Judy Biggert

CD 15
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Timothy V. "Tim" Johnson
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2000
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Timothy V. "Tim" Johnson

CD 16
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Donald A. Manzullo
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1992
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Donald A. Manzullo

CD 19
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman John M. Shimkus
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1996
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 February 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman John M. Shimkus

Indiana  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 5 Democratic, 4 Republican

CD 3
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Mark Edward Souder
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1994
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 6 May 2008 Primary
 Polls: Toss-up - Republican Congressman Mark Edward Souder vs. Democratic Michael Anthony "Mike" Montagano

CD 4
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Steve Buyer
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1992
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 6 May 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Steve Buyer

CD 5
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Danny L. "Dan" Burton
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1982
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 6 May 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Danny L. "Dan" Burton

CD 6
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Mike Pence
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2000
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 6 May 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Mike Pence

Iowa  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 3 Democratic, 2 Republican

CD 4
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Thomas P. "Tom" Latham
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1994
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Thomas P. "Tom" Latham

CD 5
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Steven A. "Steve" King
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Steven A. "Steve" King

Kansas  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 2 Republican, 2 Democratic

CD 1
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Jerry Moran
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1996
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 August 2008 Primary.
10 November 2008: Filed FEC paperwork to run for the Senate Class 3 seat in 2010.
 Polls: Republican Congressman Jerry Moran

CD 4
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Todd W. Tiahrt
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1994
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Todd W. Tiahrt

Kentucky  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 4 Republican, 2 Democratic

CD 1
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Edward "Ed" Whitfield
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1994
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 20 May 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Edward "Ed" Whitfield

CD 4
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Geoffrey C. "Geoff" Davis
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2004
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 20 May 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Geoffrey C. "Geoff" Davis

CD 5
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Harold Dallas "Hal" Rogers
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1980
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 20 May 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Harold Dallas "Hal" Rogers

Louisiana  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 4 Republican, 3 Democratic

CD 1
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Stephen J. "Steve" Scalise
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected in a special election 3 May 2008 to fill the vacancy re: Congresman Piyush "Bobby" Jindal election as Governor
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 October 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Stephen J. "Steve" Scalise
 

Congressman Piyush "Bobby" Jindal Ran for and won the gubernatorial election in 2007. He resigned his Congressional seat 14 January 2008, the day he was sworn in as Louisiana's governor. Stephen J. "Steve" Scalise was elected to this seat in a 3 May 2008 Special Election. The next regular election is Tuesday 4 November 2008.


CD 5
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Rodney Alexander
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002 as a Democrat. Switched to Republican August 2004.
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 October 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Rodney Alexander
 ** Uncontested Race **

CD 7
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Charles W. Boustany, Jr.
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2004
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 October 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Charles W. Boustany, Jr.

Maryland  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 2 Republican, 6 Democratic

CD 6
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Roscoe G. Bartlett, Jr.
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 12 February 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Roscoe G. Bartlett, Jr.

Michigan  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 6 Democratic, 9 Republican

CD 2
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Peter Hoekstra
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Peter Hoekstra

CD 3
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected in Special Election, 7 December 1993, re: death of Congressman Paul Henry, 31 July 1993
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers

CD 4
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman David Lee "Dave" Camp
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman David Lee "Dave" Camp

CD 6
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Frederick Stephen "Fred" Upton
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Frederick Stephen "Fred" Upton

CD 7
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Timothy L. "Tim" Walberg
First elected: 2006
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Democratic - WATCH - Democratic state Senate Minority Leader Mark Hamilton Schauer favored over Republican Congressman Timothy L. "Tim" Walberg

CD 8
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Michael J. "Mike" Rogers
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2000
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Michael J. "Mike" Rogers

CD 9
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Joseph K. "Joe" Knollenberg
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Democratic - Democratic former state Senator Gary Peters favored over Republican Congressman Joseph K. "Joe" Knollenberg

CD 10
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Candice S. Miller
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Candice S. Miller

CD 11
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Thaddeus G. McCotter
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Thaddeus G. McCotter

Minnesota  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 5 Democratic, 3 Republican

CD 2
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman John P. Kline
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 9 September 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman John P. Kline

CD 6
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Michele M. Bachmann
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2006
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 9 September 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Democratic - Democratic-Farmer Labor Elwyn Glenn "El" Tinklenberg favored over Republican Congressman Michele M. Bachmann

Missouri  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 4 Democratic, 5 Republican

CD 2
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman William Todd Akin
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2000
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman William Todd Akin

CD 6
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Samuel B. "Sam" Graves, Jr.
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2000
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Republican - Republican Congressman Samuel B. "Sam" Graves, Jr.

CD 7
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Roy Blunt
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1996
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Roy Blunt

CD 8
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Jo Ann Emerson
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 5 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Jo Ann Emerson

Montana  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

At-Large
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Dennis R. "Denny" Rehberg
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2000
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Dennis R. "Denny" Rehberg

Nebraska  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 3 Republican

CD 1
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Jeffrey Lane "Jeff" Fortenberry
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2004
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 13 May 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Jeffrey Lane "Jeff" Fortenberry

CD 2
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Lee Terry
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1998
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 13 May 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Lee Terry

CD 3
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Adrian M. Smith
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2006
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 13 May 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Adrian M. Smith

Nevada  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic, 2 Republican

CD 2
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Dean Heller
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2006
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 12 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Republican - Republican Congressman Dean Heller

CD 3
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Jon C. Porter, Sr.
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 12 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Democratic - Democratic state Senator Dina Titus favored over Republican Congressman Jon C. Porter, Sr.

New Jersey  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 7 Democratic, 6 Republican

CD 2
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1994
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo

CD 4
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Christopher H. "Chris" Smith
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Christopher H. "Chris" Smith

CD 5
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Ernest Scott "Scott" Garrett
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Republican - WATCH - Republican Congressman Ernest Scott "Scott" Garrett favored over Democratic Dennis G. Shulman

CD 11
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Rodney P. Frelinghuysen
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1994
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 3 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Rodney P. Frelinghuysen

New York  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 23 Democratic, 6 Republican

CD 3
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Peter T. "Pete" King
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 9 September 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Peter T. "Pete" King

CD 23
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman John M. McHugh
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 9 September 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman John M. McHugh

CD 29
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman John R. "Randy" Kuhl, Jr.
First elected: 2004
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 9 September 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Democratic - Democratic Eric J. J. Massa favored over Republican Congressman John R. "Randy" Kuhl, Jr.

North Carolina  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 7 Democratic, 6 Republican

CD 3
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Walter B. Jones, Jr.
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1994
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - Renominated - 6 May 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Walter B. Jones, Jr.

CD 5
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Virginia Foxx
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2004
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 6 May 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Virginia Foxx

CD 6
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman John Howard "Howard" Coble
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 6 May 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman John Howard "Howard" Coble

CD 8
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Robert Cannon "Robin" Hayes
First elected: 1998
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 6 May 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Democratic - Democratic Lawrence Webb "Larry" Kissell favored over Republican Congressman Robert Cannon "Robin" Hayes

CD 9
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Suellen "Sue" Myrick
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 1994
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 6 May 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Suellen "Sue" Myrick

CD 10
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Patrick Timothy McHenry
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2004
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 6 May 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Patrick Timothy McHenry

Ohio  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 11 Republican, 7 Democratic

CD 1
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Steven J. "Steve" Chabot
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Republican - WATCH - Republican Congressman Steven J. "Steve" Chabot

CD 2
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Jeannette H. "Jean" Schmidt
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Elected in a Special Election, 2 August 2005, held to fill vacancy caused by the resignation of Congressman Rob Portman in order to become U.S. Trade Representative, 29 April 2005
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Republican - Republican Congressman Jeannette H. "Jean" Schmidt

CD 3
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Michael R. "Mike" Turner
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Michael R. "Mike" Turner

CD 4
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman James D. "Jim" Jordan
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2006
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman James D. "Jim" Jordan

CD 5
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Robert E. "Bob" Latta
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected in a special election (re: death of Congressman Paul E. Gillmor): 11 December 2007
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Robert E. "Bob" Latta

CD 8
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman John A. Boehner
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman John A. Boehner

CD 12
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Patrick J. "Pat" Tiberi
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Patrick J. "Pat" Tiberi

CD 14
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Steven C. "Steve" LaTourette
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Steven C. "Steve" LaTourette

Oklahoma  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 4 Republican, 1 Democratic

CD 1
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman John Sullivan
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Elected 8 January 2002 in Special Election for the term to begin 15 February, the effective date of the resignation of Steve Largent (who resigned to run for OK Governor). Representative Sullivan will take oath of office 27 February 2002.
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 29 July 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman John Sullivan

CD 3
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Frank D. Lucas
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 29 July 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Frank D. Lucas

CD 4
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Tom Cole
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 29 July 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Tom Cole

CD 5
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Mary C. Fallin
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2006
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 29 July 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Mary C. Fallin

Oregon  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 4 Democratic, 1 Republican

CD 2
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Gregory Paul "Greg" Walden
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 20 May 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Gregory Paul "Greg" Walden

Pennsylvania  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 11 Democratic, 8 Republican

CD 3
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Philip S. "Phil" English
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 22 April 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Democratic - Democratic Kathleen Ann "Kathy" Dahlkemper favored over Republican Congressman Philip S. "Phil" English

CD 6
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Jim Gerlach
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 22 April 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Republican - Republican Congressman Jim Gerlach

CD 9
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman William Franklin "Bill" Shuster
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected 15 May 2001 to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Bud Shuster.
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 22 April 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman William Franklin "Bill" Shuster

CD 15
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Charles W. "Charlie" Dent
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2004
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 22 April 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Republican - Republican Congressman Charles W. "Charlie" Dent

CD 16
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Joseph R. "Joe" Pitts
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 22 April 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Joseph R. "Joe" Pitts

CD 18
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Tim Murphy
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 22 April 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Republican - Republican Congressman Tim Murphy

CD 19
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Todd R. Platts
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 22 April 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Todd R. Platts

South Carolina  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 4 Republican, 2 Democratic

CD 1
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr.
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2000
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 10 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Republican - Republican Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr.

CD 2
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Addison Graves "Joe" Wilson
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First Elected 18 December 2001 in a special election to fill the seat vacated by the death of Floyd Spence.
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 10 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Addison Graves "Joe" Wilson

CD 3
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman James Gresham "Gresham" Barrett
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 10 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman James Gresham "Gresham" Barrett

CD 4
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Robert D. "Bob" Inglis
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2004
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 10 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Robert D. "Bob" Inglis

Tennessee  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 4 Republican, 5 Democratic

CD 2
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr.
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 7 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr.

CD 3
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Zach Wamp
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 7 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Zach Wamp

CD 7
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Marsha Blackburn
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 7 August 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Marsha Blackburn

Texas  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 19 Republican, 13 Democratic

CD 1
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Louis B. "Louie" Gohmert
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2004
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Louis B. "Louie" Gohmert

CD 2
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Lloyd "Ted" Poe
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2004
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Lloyd "Ted" Poe

CD 3
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Samuel Robert "Sam" Johnson
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Samuel Robert "Sam" Johnson

CD 4
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Ralph Moody Hall
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected (as a Democrat) 1980; re-elected: 1982, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002; filed to run for re-election as a Republican: 2 January 2004. Switched party affiliation to Republican 5 January 2004.
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Ralph Moody Hall

CD 5
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Jeb Hensarling
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Jeb Hensarling

CD 6
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Joe Linus Barton
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Joe Linus Barton

CD 7
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman John Culberson
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Republican - Republican Congressman John Culberson

CD 8
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Kevin Patrick Brady
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Kevin Patrick Brady

CD 10
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Michael T. McCaul
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2004
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Republican - Republican Congressman Michael T. McCaul

CD 11
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman K. Michael "Mike" Conaway
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2004
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman K. Michael "Mike" Conaway

CD 12
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Kay N. Granger
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Kay N. Granger

CD 13
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Mac Thornberry
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Mac Thornberry

CD 14
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Ronald E. "Ron" Paul
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected in a special election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Congressman Robert R. Casey: 3 April 1976; unsuccessful candidate for re-election: 1976; elected again: 1978; did not run for re-election: 1984; unsuccessful candidate for the Senate: 1984; unsuccessful Libertarian Presidential nominee: 1988; elected again: 1996
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Ronald E. "Ron" Paul
 ** Uncontested Race **

CD 19
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Randy Neugebauer
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected in a special election: 3 June 2003
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Randy Neugebauer

CD 21
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Lamar Smith
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Lamar Smith

CD 24
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Kenny Ewell Marchant
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2004
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Kenny Ewell Marchant

CD 26
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Michael C. Burgess
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Michael C. Burgess

CD 31
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman John Rice Carter
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman John Rice Carter

CD 32
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Pete Sessions
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 4 March 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Pete Sessions

Utah  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 2 Republican, 1 Democratic

CD 1
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Robert William "Rob" Bishop
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 10 May 2008 Convention
 Polls: Republican Congressman Robert William "Rob" Bishop

Virginia  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 7 Republican, 3 Democratic, 1 Vacancy

CD 1
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Robert J. "Rob" Wittman
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
First elected in a special election (re: the death of Congressman Jo Ann S. Davis): 11 December 2007
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 10 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Robert J. "Rob" Wittman

CD 2
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Thelma Day Drake
First elected: 2004
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 10 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Republican - Republican Congressman Thelma Day Drake

CD 4
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman J. Randy Forbes
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
2001 June 19: Elected in a special election to replace the seat vacated by the death of Norman Sisisky.
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 10 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman J. Randy Forbes

CD 5
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Virgil H. Goode, Jr.
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 10 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Republican - Republican Congressman Virgil H. Goode, Jr.

CD 6
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Robert W. "Bob" Goodlatte
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 10 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Robert W. "Bob" Goodlatte

CD 7
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Eric I. Cantor
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 10 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Eric I. Cantor

CD 10
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Frank R. Wolf
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 10 June 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Republican - Republican Congressman Frank R. Wolf

West Virginia  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 2 Democratic, 1 Republican

CD 2
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Shelley Moore Capito
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 13 May 2008 Primary
 Polls: Leans Republican - Republican Congressman Shelley Moore Capito

Wisconsin  2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 3 Republican, 5 Democratic

CD 1
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Paul D. Ryan
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 9 September 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Paul D. Ryan

CD 5
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman F. James "Jim" Sensenbrenner, Jr.
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 9 September 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman F. James "Jim" Sensenbrenner, Jr.

CD 6
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Seat up for election
Republican Congressman Thomas E. "Tom" Petri
• Re-elected Tuesday 4 November 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 4 November 2008
Renominated - 9 September 2008 Primary
 Polls: Republican Congressman Thomas E. "Tom" Petri

Political Parties    Parties appear in parenthesis and italics when a candidate receives the endorsement of a given Party and/or official sources indicate a candidate's association with a particular Party but only where the Party in question does not appear on the actual ballot as such.

Major Parties
  Democratic
  Democratic-Farmer Labor
  Democratic-Nonpartisan League
  Republican
Major Third Parties
  Green
  Libertarian
  Pacific Green
  Reform
Other Third Parties
  Alaskan Independence
  American Constitution
  American Independent
  America's Independent
  Boston Tea
  Conservative
  Constitution
  Independence
  Independent American
  Independent Green Populist
  Independent Greens
  Independent Party of Oregon
  Liberty Union
  Marijuana
  Peace And Freedom
  Progressive
  Purple Party
  Right to Life
  Socialist Party USA
  Socialist Workers Party
  Term Limits for the United States Congress
  U.S. Taxpayers
  Unity
  Vote People Change
  Working Families
Independents
  Independent
  No Affiliation
  No Party Affiliation
  Nominated By Petition
  Nomination by other than by Primary
  Nonpartisan
  Other-party nominee
  Unaffiliated
Write-in/Scattered/otherwise not readily classifiable
  None of these candidates
  Scattering
  Write-in
 

Notes

Candidates for office appear on this page in italics where 'The Green Papers' does not yet have independent confirmation from an election authority that the person so listed will actually appear on the ballot.

FEC indicates the Federal Election Commission (FEC) Campaign Finance Summary "Total Receipts" for candidates for Federal Office.


 


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