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2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii

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FieldValue
election_name2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii
countryHawaii
typelegislative
ongoingno
previous_election2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii
previous_year2006
election_dateNovember 4, 2008
next_election2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii
next_year2010
seats_for_electionAll 2 Hawaii seats to the United States House of Representatives
party1Democratic Party (United States)
last_election1**2**
seats1**2**
seat_change1
popular_vote1**319,956**
percentage1**76.58%**
swing111.54%
party2Republican Party (United States)
last_election20
seats20
seat_change2
popular_vote282,540
percentage219.75%
swing215.21%
map_image2008 United States House of Representatives Election in Hawaii results map by county.svg
map_size300px
map_captionCounty results
**Democratic:**

Democratic:
The 2008 congressional elections in Hawaii were held on November 4, 2008 to determine who was to represent the state of Hawaii in the United States House of Representatives for the 111th Congress from January 3, 2009, until their terms of office expire on January 3, 2011. Incumbent Neil Abercrombie (D) was reelected in Hawaii's 1st congressional district. Incumbent Mazie Hirono (D) was reelected in Hawaii's 2nd congressional district.

Hawaii has two seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms. The election coincided with the 2008 U.S. presidential election.

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii, 2008PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Democratic319,95676.58%2—
Republican82,54019.75%0—
Libertarian11,2932.70%0—
Independents4,0420.97%0—
**Totals****417,831****100.00%****2****—**

District 1

This district has been represented by Democrat Neil Abercrombie since 1991. He ran against Republican Steve Tataii and Libertarian Li Zhao.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 6, 2008
RothenbergNovember 2, 2008
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 6, 2008
Real Clear PoliticsNovember 7, 2008
CQ PoliticsNovember 6, 2008

District 2

This district has been represented by Democrat Mazie Hirono since 2007. She ran against Republican Roger B. Evans, Independent Shaun Stenshol, and Libertarian Jeff Mallan.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 6, 2008
RothenbergNovember 2, 2008
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 6, 2008
Real Clear PoliticsNovember 7, 2008
CQ PoliticsNovember 6, 2008

References

References

  1. "Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives".
  2. (6 November 2006). "2008 Competitive House Race Chart". [[The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter.
  3. (2 November 2006). "2008 House Ratings". The Rothenberg Political Report.
  4. (6 November 2008). "2008 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball.
  5. (7 November 2008). "Battle for the House of Representatives". Real Clear Politics.
  6. "Race Ratings Chart: House". Congressional Quarterly Inc.
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