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2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma
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All 5 Oklahoma seats to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election 4 1
Seats won 4 1
Seat change Steady Steady
Popular vote 802,530 503,614
Percentage 60.03% 37.67%
Swing Increase 2.80% Decrease 3.52%
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The 2008 congressional elections in Oklahoma were held on November 4, 2008, to determine who will represent the state of Oklahoma in the United States House of Representatives. Oklahoma has five seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. 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.

Overview

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United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma, 2008[1]
Party Votes Percentage Seats +/–
Republican 802,530 60.03% 4 —
Democratic 503,614 37.67% 1 —
Independents 30,783 2.30% 0 —
Totals 1,336,927 100.00% 5 —

District 1

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2008 Oklahoma's 1st congressional district election
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2010 →
 
Nominee John Sullivan Georgianna Oliver
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 193,404 98,890
Percentage 66.2% 33.8%
Precinct and county-level results
U.S. Representative before election

John Sullivan
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

John Sullivan
Republican

See also: Oklahoma's 1st congressional district

The district was focused in the northeastern corner of the state and included the Tulsa metropolitan area as well as all of Tulsa County. It also included Washington County, Wagoner County, and parts of Rogers County and Creek County. It had been represented by Republican John Sullivan since February 2002. The Democratic nominee was Georgianna Oliver, a CEO residing in Tulsa.

Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[2] Likely R November 6, 2008
Rothenberg[3] Safe R November 2, 2008
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4] Safe R November 6, 2008
Real Clear Politics[5] Safe R November 7, 2008
CQ Politics[6] Safe R November 6, 2008
Oklahoma's 1st congressional district election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Sullivan (inc.) 193,404 66.17
Democratic Georgianna Oliver 98,890 33.83
Total votes 292,294 100.00
Republican hold

District 2

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2008 Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district election
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Nominee Dan Boren Raymond J. Wickson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 173,757 72,815
Percentage 70.47% 29.53%
Precinct and county-level results
U.S. Representative before election

Dan Boren
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Dan Boren
Democratic

See also: Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district

This district covers roughly the eastern quarter of the state, and has been represented by Democrat Dan Boren since 2005. His Republican challenger was Raymond Wickson of Okmulgee.

Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[2] Safe D November 6, 2008
Rothenberg[3] Safe D November 2, 2008
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4] Safe D November 6, 2008
Real Clear Politics[5] Safe D November 7, 2008
CQ Politics[6] Safe D November 6, 2008
Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Dan Boren (inc.) 173,757 70.47
Republican Raymond J. Wickson 72,815 29.53
Total votes 246,572 100.00
Democratic hold

District 3

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Precinct and county-level results
See also: Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district

This district covers the Oklahoma Panhandle and northwest half of the state, including portions of Oklahoma City and Tulsa. It has been represented by Republican Frank Lucas since May 1994. The Democratic nominee was engineer and USDA Forest Service employee Frankie Robbins.

Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[2] Safe R November 6, 2008
Rothenberg[3] Safe R November 2, 2008
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4] Safe R November 6, 2008
Real Clear Politics[5] Safe R November 7, 2008
CQ Politics[6] Safe R November 6, 2008
Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Frank Lucas (inc.) 184,306 69.72
Democratic Frankie Robbins 62,297 23.57
Independent Forrest Michael 17,756 6.72
Total votes 264,359 100.00
Republican hold

District 4

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Precinct and county-level results
See also: Oklahoma's 4th congressional district

This district covers the south-central area, and has been represented by Republican Tom Cole since 2003. The Democratic nominee was oil industry land consultant Blake Cummings.

Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[2] Likely R November 6, 2008
Rothenberg[3] Safe R November 2, 2008
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4] Safe R November 6, 2008
Real Clear Politics[5] Safe R November 7, 2008
CQ Politics[6] Safe R November 6, 2008
Oklahoma's 4th congressional district election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tom Cole (inc.) 180,080 65.99
Democratic Blake Cummings 79,764 29.23
Independent David E. Joyce 13,027 4.77
Total votes 272,871 100.00
Republican hold

District 5

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Precinct and county-level results
See also: Oklahoma's 5th congressional district

This district covers the central part of the state and includes Oklahoma City, the state capital. It has been represented by Republican Mary Fallin since 2007. Lawyer and Democratic nominee Steven Perry challenged the freshman incumbent, campaigning on a platform focused on using American and not foreign energy.

Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[2] Safe R November 6, 2008
Rothenberg[3] Safe R November 2, 2008
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4] Safe R November 6, 2008
Real Clear Politics[5] Safe R November 7, 2008
CQ Politics[6] Safe R November 6, 2008
Oklahoma's 5th congressional district election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mary Fallin (inc.) 171,925 65.89
Democratic Steven L. Perry 88,996 34.11
Total votes 260,921 100.00
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives".
  2. ^ a b c d e "2008 Competitive House Race Chart". House: Race Ratings. The Cook Political Report. November 6, 2006. Archived from the original on November 6, 2008. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e "2008 House Ratings". House Ratings. The Rothenberg Political Report. November 2, 2006. Archived from the original on November 6, 2008. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e "2008 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball. November 6, 2008. Archived from the original on November 6, 2008. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Battle for the House of Representatives". realclearpolitics.com. Real Clear Politics. November 7, 2008. Archived from the original on December 17, 2008. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Race Ratings Chart: House". cqpolitics.com. Congressional Quarterly Inc. Archived from the original on November 6, 2008. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
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2006 elections 		2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma Succeeded by
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