United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas, 2008

The 2008 congressional elections in Arkansas will be held on November 4, 2008 to determine who will represent the state of Arkansas in the United States House of Representatives. Arkansas has four seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 111th Congress from January 4, 2009 until January 3, 2011. The election coincides with the 2008 U.S. presidential election.

The Primary election was held May 20th, and the Runoff on June 10th. [ [http://www.votenaturally.org/all_about_voting_08_election_dates.html 2008 Election Dates and Deadlines] "Arkansas Secretary of State"]

No incumbent is opposed by a candidate from the other major party. The Green Party of Arkansas is the only opponent to the incumbent in most districts. This is the largest number of congressional candidates fielded by an Arkansas party other than the Democratic or Republican parties since the People's Party in 1894. [ [http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/06/21/arkansas-greens-nominate-record-number-of-candidates/ Ballot Access News, June 21, 2008: Arkansas Greens Nominate Record Number of Candidates] ]

District breakdown

District 1

This district covers the northeast part of the state. CQ Politics forecasts the race as 'Safe Democrat'.:Marion Berry (D) - Incumbent
* [http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-AR-01 Race ranking and details] from CQ Politics
* [http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=AR01&cycle=2008 Campaign contributions] from OpenSecrets.org

District 2

This district covers central Arkansas. CQ Politics forecasts the race as 'Safe Democrat'.:Vic Snyder (D) - Incumbent: [http://deb2008.org/ Deb McFarland] (Green):Danial Suits (Write-in)
* [http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-AR-02 Race ranking and details] from CQ Politics
* [http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=AR02&cycle=2008 Campaign contributions] from OpenSecrets.org

District 3

This district covers the northwest corner of the state. CQ Politics forecasts the race as 'Safe Republican'.:John Boozman (R) - Incumbent: [http://abelforcongress.com/ Abel Noah Tomlinson] (Green)
* [http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-AR-03 Race ranking and details] from CQ Politics
* [http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=AR03&cycle=2008 Campaign contributions] from OpenSecrets.org

District 4

This district is roughly the southwest half of the state. CQ Politics forecasts the race as 'Safe Democrat'.:Mike Ross (D) - Incumbent: [http://drake08.org Joshua Drake] (Green)
* [http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=district-AR-04 Race ranking and details] from CQ Politics
* [http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=AR04&cycle=2008 Campaign contributions] from OpenSecrets.org

References

External links

* [http://www.sosweb.state.ar.us/elections.html Elections] from the "Arkansas Secretary of State"
* [http://www.votesmart.org/election_congress_state.php?state_id=AR&go33.x=12&go33.y=10 U.S. Congress candidates for Arkansas] at Project Vote Smart
* [http://www.2008racetracker.com/page/Arkansas Arkansas U.S. House Races] from "2008 Race Tracker"
* [http://www.opensecrets.org/races/election.php?state=AR Campaign contributions for Arkansas congressional races] from OpenSecrets.org

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