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2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| election_name | 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts |
| country | Massachusetts |
| type | legislative |
| ongoing | no |
| previous_election | 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts |
| previous_year | 2006 |
| next_election | 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts |
| next_year | 2010 |
| seats_for_election | All 10 Massachusetts seats in the United States House of Representatives |
| election_date | November 4, 2008 |
| party1 | Democratic Party (United States) |
| last_election1 | **10** |
| seats1 | **10** |
| seat_change1 | |
| popular_vote1 | **2,245,778** |
| percentage1 | **86.21%** |
| swing1 | 1.36% |
| party2 | Republican Party (United States) |
| last_election2 | 0 |
| seats2 | 0 |
| seat_change2 | |
| popular_vote2 | 318,461 |
| percentage2 | 12.22% |
| swing2 | 1.90% |
| map_image | Massachusetts Congressional Election Results 2008.svg |
| before_party | Democratic Party (United States) |
| after_party | Democratic Party (United States) |
Democratic The 2008 congressional elections in Massachusetts were held on November 4, 2008, to determine who will represent the U.S. state of Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives. 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 coincides with the 2008 U.S. presidential election.
Massachusetts has ten seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Its 2007-2008 congressional delegation consisted of ten Democrats. This remains unchanged, and CQ Politics had forecasted all districts safe for its Democratic incumbent.
Overview
| United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts, 2008 | Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 2,245,778 | 86.21% | 10 | +1.36% | |
| Republican | 318,461 | 12.22% | 0 | +1.90% | |
| Independents | 40,875 | 1.57% | 0 | -3.25% | |
| **Totals** | **2,605,114** | **100.00%** | **10** | **—** |
District 1
covers roughly the northwest half of the state. It has been represented by Democrat John Olver since June, 1991.
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | November 6, 2008 | |
| Rothenberg | November 2, 2008 | |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | November 6, 2008 | |
| Real Clear Politics | November 7, 2008 | |
| CQ Politics | November 6, 2008 |
District 2
lies in the south-central part of the state. It has been represented by Democrat Richard Neal since 1989.
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | November 6, 2008 | |
| Rothenberg | November 2, 2008 | |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | November 6, 2008 | |
| Real Clear Politics | November 7, 2008 | |
| CQ Politics | November 6, 2008 |
District 3
lies in the central and southeastern part of the state. It has been represented by Democrat Jim McGovern since 1997.
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | November 6, 2008 | |
| Rothenberg | November 2, 2008 | |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | November 6, 2008 | |
| Real Clear Politics | November 7, 2008 | |
| CQ Politics | November 6, 2008 |
District 4
lies in the southern part of the state, including the South Coast region. It has been represented by Democrat Barney Frank since 1981.
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | November 6, 2008 | |
| Rothenberg | November 2, 2008 | |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | November 6, 2008 | |
| Real Clear Politics | November 7, 2008 | |
| CQ Politics | November 6, 2008 |
District 5
lies in the north-east part of the state. It has been represented by Democrat Niki Tsongas since October, 2007.
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | November 6, 2008 | |
| Rothenberg | November 2, 2008 | |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | November 6, 2008 | |
| Real Clear Politics | November 7, 2008 | |
| CQ Politics | November 6, 2008 |
District 6
covers the north-east corner of the state. It has been represented by Democrat John Tierney since 1997.
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | November 6, 2008 | |
| Rothenberg | November 2, 2008 | |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | November 6, 2008 | |
| Real Clear Politics | November 7, 2008 | |
| CQ Politics | November 6, 2008 |
District 7
lies in the eastern part of the state, including some Boston suburbs. It has been represented by Democrat Edward J. Markey since 1976.
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | November 6, 2008 | |
| Rothenberg | November 2, 2008 | |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | November 6, 2008 | |
| Real Clear Politics | November 7, 2008 | |
| CQ Politics | November 6, 2008 |
District 8
lies in the eastern part of the state, including part of Boston and the immediately adjacent cities of Cambridge, Somerville, and Chelsea. It has been represented by Democrat Mike Capuano since 1999.
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | November 6, 2008 | |
| Rothenberg | November 2, 2008 | |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | November 6, 2008 | |
| Real Clear Politics | November 7, 2008 | |
| CQ Politics | November 6, 2008 |
District 9
lies in the eastern part of the state, including part of Boston and some of its southern suburbs. It has been represented by Democrat Stephen Lynch since October 2001.
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | November 6, 2008 | |
| Rothenberg | November 2, 2008 | |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | November 6, 2008 | |
| Real Clear Politics | November 7, 2008 | |
| CQ Politics | November 6, 2008 |
District 10
covers the south-east part of the state, including parts of the South Shore and all of Cape Cod and The Islands. It has been represented by Democrat Bill Delahunt since 1997.
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | November 6, 2008 | |
| Rothenberg | November 2, 2008 | |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | November 6, 2008 | |
| Real Clear Politics | November 7, 2008 | |
| CQ Politics | November 6, 2008 |
References
References
- "2008 Election Statistics".
- (6 November 2006). "2008 Competitive House Race Chart". [[The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter.
- (2 November 2006). "2008 House Ratings". The Rothenberg Political Report.
- (6 November 2008). "2008 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball.
- (7 November 2008). "Battle for the House of Representatives". Real Clear Politics.
- "Race Ratings Chart: House". Congressional Quarterly Inc.
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