2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma

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2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma
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All 5 Oklahoma seats to the United States House of Representatives
 Majority partyMinority party
 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election41
Seats won41
Seat changeSteady2.svgSteady2.svg
Popular vote802,530503,614
Percentage60.03%37.67%
SwingIncrease2.svg 2.80%Decrease2.svg 3.52%
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The 2008 congressional elections in Oklahoma were held on November 4, 2008, to determine who will represent the state of Oklahoma in the United States House of Representatives. Oklahoma has five seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; whoever is elected will serve in the 111th Congress from January 4, 2009, until January 3, 2011. The election coincided with the 2008 U.S. presidential election.

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Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma, 2008 [1]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Republican 802,53060.03%4—
Democratic 503,61437.67%1—
Independents30,7832.30%0—
Totals1,336,927100.00%5—

District 1

2008 Oklahoma's 1st congressional district election
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Nominee John Sullivan Georgianna Oliver
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote193,40498,890
Percentage66.2%33.8%
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Precinct and county-level results
U.S. Representative before election

John Sullivan
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

John Sullivan
Republican

The district was focused in the northeastern corner of the state and included the Tulsa metropolitan area as well as all of Tulsa County. It also included Washington County, Wagoner County, and parts of Rogers County and Creek County. It had been represented by Republican John Sullivan since February 2002. The Democratic nominee was Georgianna Oliver, a CEO residing in Tulsa.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [2] Likely RNovember 6, 2008
Rothenberg [3] Safe RNovember 2, 2008
Sabato's Crystal Ball [4] Safe RNovember 6, 2008
Real Clear Politics [5] Safe RNovember 7, 2008
CQ Politics [6] Safe RNovember 6, 2008
Oklahoma's 1st congressional district election, 2008
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican John Sullivan (inc.) 193,404 66.17
Democratic Georgianna Oliver98,89033.83
Total votes292,294 100.00
Republican hold

District 2

2008 Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district election
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Nominee Dan Boren Raymond J. Wickson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote173,75772,815
Percentage70.47%29.53%
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Precinct and county-level results
U.S. Representative before election

Dan Boren
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Dan Boren
Democratic

This district covers roughly the eastern quarter of the state, and has been represented by Democrat Dan Boren since 2005. His Republican challenger was Raymond Wickson of Okmulgee.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [2] Safe DNovember 6, 2008
Rothenberg [3] Safe DNovember 2, 2008
Sabato's Crystal Ball [4] Safe DNovember 6, 2008
Real Clear Politics [5] Safe DNovember 7, 2008
CQ Politics [6] Safe DNovember 6, 2008
Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district election, 2008
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Dan Boren (inc.) 173,757 70.47
Republican Raymond J. Wickson72,81529.53
Total votes246,572 100.00
Democratic hold

District 3

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Precinct and county-level results

This district covers the Oklahoma Panhandle and northwest half of the state, including portions of Oklahoma City and Tulsa. It has been represented by Republican Frank Lucas since May 1994. The Democratic nominee was engineer and USDA Forest Service employee Frankie Robbins.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [2] Safe RNovember 6, 2008
Rothenberg [3] Safe RNovember 2, 2008
Sabato's Crystal Ball [4] Safe RNovember 6, 2008
Real Clear Politics [5] Safe RNovember 7, 2008
CQ Politics [6] Safe RNovember 6, 2008
Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district election, 2008
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Frank Lucas (inc.) 184,306 69.72
Democratic Frankie Robbins62,29723.57
Independent Forrest Michael17,7566.72
Total votes264,359 100.00
Republican hold

District 4

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Precinct and county-level results

This district covers the south-central area, and has been represented by Republican Tom Cole since 2003. The Democratic nominee was oil industry land consultant Blake Cummings.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [2] Likely RNovember 6, 2008
Rothenberg [3] Safe RNovember 2, 2008
Sabato's Crystal Ball [4] Safe RNovember 6, 2008
Real Clear Politics [5] Safe RNovember 7, 2008
CQ Politics [6] Safe RNovember 6, 2008
Oklahoma's 4th congressional district election, 2008
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Tom Cole (inc.) 180,080 65.99
Democratic Blake Cummings79,76429.23
Independent David E. Joyce13,0274.77
Total votes272,871 100.00
Republican hold

District 5

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Precinct and county-level results

This district covers the central part of the state and includes Oklahoma City, the state capital. It has been represented by Republican Mary Fallin since 2007. Lawyer and Democratic nominee Steven Perry challenged the freshman incumbent, campaigning on a platform focused on using American and not foreign energy.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [2] Safe RNovember 6, 2008
Rothenberg [3] Safe RNovember 2, 2008
Sabato's Crystal Ball [4] Safe RNovember 6, 2008
Real Clear Politics [5] Safe RNovember 7, 2008
CQ Politics [6] Safe RNovember 6, 2008
Oklahoma's 5th congressional district election, 2008
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Mary Fallin (inc.) 171,925 65.89
Democratic Steven L. Perry88,99634.11
Total votes260,921 100.00
Republican hold

References

  1. ↑ "Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives".
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "2008 Competitive House Race Chart". House: Race Ratings. The Cook Political Report. November 6, 2006. Archived from the original on November 6, 2008. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "2008 House Ratings". House Ratings. The Rothenberg Political Report. November 2, 2006. Archived from the original on November 6, 2008. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "2008 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball. November 6, 2008. Archived from the original on November 6, 2008. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "Battle for the House of Representatives". realclearpolitics.com. Real Clear Politics. November 7, 2008. Archived from the original on December 17, 2008. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 "Race Ratings Chart: House". cqpolitics.com. Congressional Quarterly Inc. Archived from the original on November 6, 2008. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
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