2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas

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2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas
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All 4 Arkansas seats to the United States House of Representatives
 Majority partyMinority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election31
Seats won31
Seat changeSteady2.svgSteady2.svg
Popular vote456,569306,442
Percentage59.8%40.2%
SwingDecrease2.svg 5.9%Increase2.svg 6.5%

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The 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas were held on November 4, 2006, to determine who would represent the state of Arkansas in the United States House of Representatives. Arkansas has four seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms. Every incumbent won re-election easily.

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Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas, 2006 [1]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Democratic 456,56959.8%3
Republican 306,44240.2%1
Totals763,011100.00%4

District 1

2006 Arkansas's 1st congressional district election
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Nominee Marion Berry Stubby Stumbaugh
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote127,57756,611
Percentage69.3%30.7%

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County results
Berry:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%

U.S. Representative before election

Marion Berry
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Marion Berry
Democratic

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Incumbent Democrat Marion Berry defeated Republican Stubby Stumbaugh, who was the Mayor of Cabot, Arkansas. This district covers the northeast part of the state.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [2] Safe DNovember 6, 2006
Rothenberg [3] Safe DNovember 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal Ball [4] Safe DNovember 6, 2006
Real Clear Politics [5] Safe DNovember 7, 2006
CQ Politics [6] Safe DNovember 7, 2006

Results

Arkansas's 1st congressional district election, 2006
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Marion Berry (incumbent) 127,577 69.26
Republican Stubby Stumbaugh56,61130.74
Total votes184,188 100.00
Democratic hold

District 2

2006 Arkansas's 2nd congressional district election
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Nominee Vic Snyder Andy Mayberry
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote124,87181,432
Percentage60.5%39.5%

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County results
Berry:     50–60%     60–70%
Mayberry:     50–60%

U.S. Representative before election

Vic Snyder
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Vic Snyder
Democratic

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Incumbent Democrat Vic Snyder defeated Republican Andy Mayberry. This district covers central Arkansas.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [2] Safe DNovember 6, 2006
Rothenberg [3] Safe DNovember 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal Ball [4] Safe DNovember 6, 2006
Real Clear Politics [5] Safe DNovember 7, 2006
CQ Politics [6] Safe DNovember 7, 2006

Results

Arkansas's 2nd congressional district election, 2006
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Vic Snyder (incumbent) 124,871 60.53
Republican Andy Mayberry81,43239.47
Total votes184,188 100.00
Democratic hold

District 3

2006 Arkansas's 3rd congressional district election
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Nominee John Boozman Woodrow Anderson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote125,03975,885
Percentage62.2%37.8%

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County results
Boozman:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%

U.S. Representative before election

John Boozman
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

John Boozman
Republican

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Incumbent Republican John Boozman defeated Democrat Woodrow Anderson, businessman and member of the U.S. Army Reserve. This district covers the northwest corner of the state.

Endorsements

Woodrow Anderson (D)
Individuals

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [2] Safe RNovember 6, 2006
Rothenberg [3] Safe RNovember 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal Ball [4] Safe RNovember 6, 2006
Real Clear Politics [5] Safe RNovember 7, 2006
CQ Politics [6] Safe RNovember 7, 2006

Results

Arkansas's 3rd congressional district election, 2006
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican John Boozman (incumbent) 125,039 62.23
Democratic Woodrow Anderson75,88537.77
Total votes200,924 100.00
Republican hold

District 4

2006 Arkansas's 4th congressional district election
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Nominee Mike Ross Joe Ross
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote128,23643,360
Percentage74.7%25.3%

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County results
M. Ross:     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%

U.S. Representative before election

Mike Ross
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Mike Ross
Democratic

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Incumbent Democrat Mike Ross defeated Republican Joe Ross. This district is roughly the southwest half of the state.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [2] Safe DNovember 6, 2006
Rothenberg [3] Safe DNovember 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal Ball [4] Safe DNovember 6, 2006
Real Clear Politics [5] Safe DNovember 7, 2006
CQ Politics [6] Safe DNovember 7, 2006

Results

Arkansas's 4th congressional district election, 2006
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Mike Ross (incumbent) 128,236 74.73
Republican Joe Ross43,36025.27
Total votes171,596 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. "Results" (PDF). clerk.house.gov. 2006. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "2006 Competitive House Race Chart" (PDF). House: Race Ratings. Cook Political Report. November 6, 2006. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "2006 House Ratings". House Ratings. The Rothenberg Political Report. November 6, 2006. Archived from the original on November 7, 2006. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "2006 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball. November 6, 2006. Archived from the original on November 10, 2006. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Battle for the House of Representatives". realclearpolitics.com. Real Clear Politics. November 7, 2006. Archived from the original on November 9, 2006. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "Balance of Power Scorecard: House". cqpolitics.com. Congressional Quarterly Inc. Archived from the original on November 17, 2006. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  7. "Woodrow Anderson (AR-3) | WesPAC". Archived from the original on July 5, 2008.