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2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| election_name | 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska |
| country | Nebraska |
| type | legislative |
| ongoing | no |
| previous_election | 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska |
| previous_year | 2006 |
| next_election | 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska |
| next_year | 2010 |
| seats_for_election | All 3 Nebraska seats to the United States House of Representatives |
| election_date | |
| party1 | Republican Party (United States) |
| last_election1 | **3** |
| seats1 | **3** |
| seat_change1 | |
| popular_vote1 | **510,513** |
| percentage1 | **65.84%** |
| swing1 | 10.78% |
| party2 | Democratic Party (United States) |
| last_election2 | 0 |
| seats2 | 0 |
| seat_change2 | |
| popular_vote2 | 264,885 |
| percentage2 | 34.16% |
| swing2 | 9.78% |
| map_image | |
| map_caption |
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The 2008 congressional elections in Nebraska were held on November 4, 2008, to determine who would represent the state of Nebraska in the United States House of Representatives, coinciding with the presidential and senatorial elections. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 111th Congress from January 3, 2009, until January 3, 2011.
Nebraska has three seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Its 2007-2008 congressional delegation consisted of three Republicans. No district changed hands, although CQ Politics had forecasted district 2 to be at some risk for the incumbent party. The party primary elections were held May 13.
Overview
| United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska, 2008 | Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 510,513 | 65.84% | 3 | — | |
| Democratic | 264,885 | 34.16% | 0 | — | |
| **Totals** | **775,398** | **100.00%** | **3** | **—** |
Match-up summary
| District | Incumbent | 2008 Status | Democratic | Republican | Other Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Fortenberry | Re-election | Max Yashirin | Jeff Fortenberry | |||
| 2 | Lee Terry | Re-election | Jim Esch | Lee Terry | |||
| 3 | Adrian Smith | Re-election | Jay C. Stoddard | Adrian Smith |
District 1
Fortenberry:
This district encompassed most of the eastern quarter of the state. Republican incumbent Jeff Fortenberry (campaign website) won re-election. Max Yashirin (campaign website) was the Democratic nominee.
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets
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 |
Results
District 2
This district encompassed the core of the Omaha metropolitan area. Republican incumbent Lee Terry won against Democratic nominee Jim Esch, an Omaha businessman. While campaigning, Terry had pledged that he would serve no more than three two year terms. However, he announced just months later that he would break the pledge. This garnered some bad press, but he won three more terms with little trouble. However, in 2006, he won by 55% to 45%, much less than expected in a solidly Republican district. His Democratic opponent in that race, Jim Esch, faced him again in 2008. :Lee Terry (R) - Incumbent (campaign website) :Jim Esch (D) (campaign website)
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets
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 |
Results
District 3
This district encompassed the western three-fourths of the state. Republican incumbent Adrian Smith (campaign website) won against Democratic nominee Jay C. Stoddard (campaign website).
- Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets
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 |
Results
References
Specific
General
- 2008 Competitive House Race Chart The Cook Political Report, October 30, 2008.
- 2008 House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report, November 2, 2008
References
- [http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/2008/index.html November 2008 Elections] ''Nebraska Secretary of State''
- "Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives".
- (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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