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2008 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| election_name | 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia |
| country | West Virginia |
| type | legislative |
| ongoing | no |
| previous_election | 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia |
| previous_year | 2006 |
| next_election | 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia |
| next_year | 2010 |
| seats_for_election | All 3 West Virginia seats to the United States House of Representatives |
| election_date | |
| party1 | Democratic Party (United States) |
| last_election1 | **2** |
| seats1 | **2** |
| seat_change1 | |
| popular_vote1 | **432,075** |
| percentage1 | **66.93%** |
| swing1 | 8.92% |
| party2 | Republican Party (United States) |
| last_election2 | 1 |
| seats2 | 1 |
| seat_change2 | |
| popular_vote2 | 213,339 |
| percentage2 | 33.05% |
| swing2 | 8.92% |
| map_image | |
| map_caption |
Democratic Republican The 2008 congressional elections in West Virginia was held on November 4, 2008, to determine who would represent the state of West Virginia 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 coincided with the 2008 U.S. presidential election.
West Virginia has three seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Its 2007–2008 congressional delegation consisted of two Democrats and one Republican. As of , this is the last time that Democrats won both a majority of congressional districts and the House popular vote in West Virginia.
Overview
| United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 2008 | Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 432,075 | 66.93% | 2 | — | |
| Republican | 213,339 | 33.05% | 1 | — | |
| Independents | 146 | 0.02% | 0 | — | |
| **Totals** | **645,560** | **100.00%** | **3** | **—** |
District 1
Democratic incumbent Alan Mollohan ran unopposed.
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
Republican incumbent Shelley Moore Capito (campaign website) won against Democratic nominee Anne Barth (campaign website), a longtime former aide to U.S. Senator Robert Byrd. CQ Politics ranked the race 'Leans Republican'. The Rothenberg Political Report considered it 'Republican Favored'. The Cook Political Report considered it 'Likely Republican'.
In 2006, Capito was reelected with 57%, a solid margin, but not a sign of political security. She faced a potentially difficult challenge from state Sen. John Unger (D), but Unger surprised many when he dropped out of the race.
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
Democratic incumbent Nick Rahall was challenged by Republican Marty Gearheart.
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
- "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.
- [https://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2008/10/2008-house-ratings.html 2008 House Ratings] ''The Rothenberg Political Report'', October 14, 2008
- [http://www.cookpolitical.com/charts/house/competitive_2008-10-16_09-21-12.php 2008 Competitive House Race Chart] {{Webarchive. link. (2008-10-19 ''The Cook Political Report'', October 16, 2008)
- Mannix Porterfield, [http://www.register-herald.com/local/local_story_151203047.html State Sen. Unger running for U.S. Congress] {{Webarchive. link. (2007-09-27 ''The Register Herald'' May 21, 2007 Retrieved June 2, 2007)
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