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2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri

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2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri

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election_name2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri
countryMissouri
typelegislative
ongoingno
previous_election2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri
previous_year2004
next_election2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri
next_year2008
seats_for_electionAll 9 Missouri seats to the United States House of Representatives
election_date
party1Republican Party (United States)
last_election1**5**
seats1**5**
seat_change1
popular_vote1**1,049,346 **
percentage1**50.03%**
swing13.58%
party2Democratic Party (United States)
last_election24
seats24
seat_change2
popular_vote2992,258
percentage247.31%
swing22.59%
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map_caption

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Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri, 2006PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Republican1,049,34650.03%5-
Democratic992,25847.31%4-
Libertarian47,2132.25%0-
Progressive8,4520.40%0-
Independents530-
**Totals****2,097,322****100.00%****9****-**

District 1

Incumbent Democratic Congressman William Lacy Clay Jr. faced no difficulty in seeking another term in this liberal, St. Louis–based district over Republican Mark Byrne and Libertarian Robb Cunningham.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 6, 2006
RothenbergNovember 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 6, 2006
Real Clear PoliticsNovember 7, 2006
CQ PoliticsNovember 7, 2006

District 2

Though confronted with a powerful Democratic wave, incumbent Republican Congressman Todd Akin easily won a third term over Democrat George Weber and Libertarian Tamara Millay.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 6, 2006
RothenbergNovember 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 6, 2006
Real Clear PoliticsNovember 7, 2006
CQ PoliticsNovember 7, 2006

District 3

Freshman incumbent Congressman Russ Carnahan, a Democrat, had an easy time in winning a second term in this fairly liberal district based in the southern portion of St. Louis.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 6, 2006
RothenbergNovember 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 6, 2006
Real Clear PoliticsNovember 7, 2006
CQ PoliticsNovember 7, 2006

District 4

Skelton:
Noland:

Incumbent Democratic Congressman Ike Skelton, seeking his sixteenth term in this conservative, west-central Missouri–based district, overwhelmed Republican candidate Jim Noland, Libertarian nominee Bryce Holthouse, and Progressive Party candidate Mel Ivey and was victorious.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 6, 2006
RothenbergNovember 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 6, 2006
Real Clear PoliticsNovember 7, 2006
CQ PoliticsNovember 7, 2006

District 5

Coming from a surprisingly close election in 2004, freshman incumbent Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, a Democrat, easily defeated Republican nominee Jacob Turk to win a third term in this fairly liberal district based in Kansas City.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 6, 2006
RothenbergNovember 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 6, 2006
Real Clear PoliticsNovember 7, 2006
CQ PoliticsNovember 7, 2006

District 6

In this conservative, northwest Missouri district, incumbent Republican Congressman Sam Graves easily dispatched with Democratic nominee Sara Jo Shettles, Libertarian candidate Erik Buck, and Progressive candidate Shirley Yurkonis to win a fourth term in Congress.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 6, 2006
RothenbergNovember 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 6, 2006
Real Clear PoliticsNovember 7, 2006
CQ PoliticsNovember 7, 2006

District 7

Incumbent Republican Congressman Roy Blunt, the House Majority Whip, found no difficulty in winning a sixth term in his very conservative district located in southwest Missouri.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 6, 2006
RothenbergNovember 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 6, 2006
Real Clear PoliticsNovember 7, 2006
CQ PoliticsNovember 7, 2006

District 8

In the most conservative district found in Missouri, incumbent Republican Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson coasted to re-election, swamping Democratic nominee Veronica Hambacker and Libertarian nominee Branden McCullough.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 6, 2006
RothenbergNovember 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 6, 2006
Real Clear PoliticsNovember 7, 2006
CQ PoliticsNovember 7, 2006

District 9

This district, based in "Little Dixie," located in northeast Missouri, has a strongly conservative bent and incumbent Republican Congressman Kenny Hulshof sought and won a sixth term against several opponents.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 6, 2006
RothenbergNovember 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 6, 2006
Real Clear PoliticsNovember 7, 2006
CQ PoliticsNovember 7, 2006

References

2006

References

  1. "Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives".
  2. (6 November 2006). "2006 Competitive House Race Chart". Cook Political Report.
  3. (6 November 2006). "2006 House Ratings". The Rothenberg Political Report.
  4. (6 November 2006). "2006 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball.
  5. (7 November 2006). "Battle for the House of Representatives". Real Clear Politics.
  6. "Balance of Power Scorecard: House". Congressional Quarterly Inc.
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