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California Secretary of State - Elections Division
2008 California Congressional and Statewide Results
Presidential Primary Filing Deadline: 11/23/07, Democratic Presidential Primary Filing Deadline: 12/4/07 Write in Deadline: 1/15/08, Presidential Primary: 2/5/08, Filing Deadline: 3/7/08, Extend Filing Deadline: 3/12/08, Write-in Deadline: 5/20/08, Primary: 6/3/08, Independent Filing Deadline: 8/8/08, Independent Presidential Filing Deadline: 8/8/08, Write-in Deadline: 10/21/08, General Election 11/4/08,
Last Updated: December 4, 2008 |
Predictions, Notes, List of State Parties, State Media, |
President, 54.4% in '04 for Kerry, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Obama, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Obama, Cook Political Report: Solid Obama, Rothenberg Political Report: Safe / Likely Obama, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid Obama, |
| U.S. Sen. Barack H. Obama (D-IL) 61.1%, |
U.S. Sen. John S. McCain, III (R-AZ) 37.1%, |
consumer activist Ralph Nader (PF-CT) 0.8%, |
| ex-U.S. Rep. Robert L. "Bob" Barr (L-GA) 0.5%, |
| ex-Amb. Alan L. Keyes (AI-MD) 0.3%, |
| ex-U.S. Rep. Cynthia A. McKinney (G-GA) 0.2%, |
| Minister Charles O. "Chuck" Baldwin (WI-FL), James Harris (WI-NY), U.S. Rep. Ronald E. "Ron" Paul (WI-TX), |
1st Congressional District, 66.3% in '06, 5th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| C. Michael "Mike" Thompson (D) 68.4%, |
businessman Zane Starkewolf (R) 23.2%, |
physician / author Carol Wolman (G) 8.4%, |
2nd Congressional District, 64.1% in '06, 11th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| Trinity Co. Sup. Jeffrey W. "Jeff" Morris (D) 42.1%, |
Wally Herger (R) 57.9%, |
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3rd Congressional District, 59.5% in '06, 2nd / 7th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Republican Favored, Cook Political Report: Likely Republican, Rothenberg Political Report: Republican Favored, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| '06 nominee / emergency physician William E. "Bill" Durston (D) 44.0%, |
Daniel E. "Dan" Lungren (R) 49.5%, |
'06 candidate / health care consultant Dina J. Padilla (PF) 4.3%, |
| '98, '00, '02, '04 '06 nominee / retired civil engineer Douglas Arthur "Art" Tuma (L) 2.2%, |
4th Congressional District, 49.6% in '06, John T. Doolittle (R) retiring after 9th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: No Clear Favorite, Cook Political Report: Lean Republican, Robert Novak: Leaning Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Republican, Rothenberg Political Report: Lean Republican, Robert Novak: Likely Democratic, DCCC target, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss-Up, |
| '06 nominee / retired USAF officer Charles D. "Charlie" Brown (D) 49.7%, |
St. Sen. Tom McClintock (R) 50.3%, |
Paul V. Netto (L/WI), |
5th Congressional District, 70.8% in '06, 2nd term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Doris K. Matsui (D) 74.4%, |
businessman Paul Smith (R) 20.8%, |
businesswoman Linda Roberts (PF) 4.8%, |
6th Congressional District, 70.3% in '06, 8th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Lynn C. Woolsey (D) 71.8%, |
'06 candidate / prof. Michael John "Mike" Halliwell (R) 24.0%, |
'04 nominee investment advisor Joel R. Smolen (L) 4.2%, |
7th Congressional District, 83.9% in '06, 17th term, might retire, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| George Miller (D) 72.8%, |
human resources exec. Roger Allen Petersen (R) 22.0%, |
'94 nomnee retired Electronic Technician William "Bill" Callison (PF) 2.7%, |
| '06 nominee / civil engineer Camden White McConnell (L) 2.5%, |
8th Congressional District, 80.4% in '06, 11th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Nancy Pelosi (D) 71.9%, |
interior designer Dana Walsh (R) 9.7%, |
Cindy Sheehan (I) 16.2%, |
| '06 nominee / Environmental Health Consultant Philip Z. Berg (L) 2.2%, |
| '06 Senate nominee / meatpacker Lea Sherman (SW/WI), |
9th Congressional District, 86.4% in '06, 5th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Barbara Lee (D) 86.1%, |
housing finance officer / '02 & '04 congressional nominee Charles R. Hargrave (R) 9.7%, |
'02 & '04 & '06 nominee / scientist / economistJames M. Eyer (L) 4.2%, |
10th Congressional District, 66.4% in '06, 6th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Ellen O. Tauscher (D) 65.1%, |
businessman Nicholas Gerber (R) 31.3%, |
retired prof. Eugene E. Ruyle (PF) 3.6%, |
11th Congressional District, 53.2% in '06, 1st term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democrat, Chris Cillizza: 20th Most Likely Seat to Switch Parities, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Leans Democrat, Cook Political Report: Lean Democratic, Robert Novak: Likely GOP Target, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Democratic, Rothenberg Political Report: Toss-Up / Tilt Democratic, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Leans Democrat, |
| Jerry McNerney (D) 55.3%, |
ex-St. AM Dean Andal (R) 44.7%, |
prof. / ex-investment banker Jim Losi (WI)?, |
12th Congressional District, 77.9% in '08 Special Election, Thomas P. "Tom" Lantos (D) retiring after 14th term, died 2/11/08, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| ex-St. Sen. Jackie Speier (D) 75.2%, |
'02 Treas. nominee / ex-Public Utilities Comm'r. / CPA P. Greg Conlon (R) 18.5%, |
teacher Nathalie Hrizi (PF) 2.2%, |
| equity investor Barry Hermanson (G) 2.1%, |
| software enigneer Kevin Dempsey Peterson (L) 2.0%, |
| '06 candidate / Gerardo Sánchez (SW/WI), |
13th Congressional District, 74.9% in '06, 18th term, might retire, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Fortney H. "Pete" Stark (D) 76.5%, |
insurance agent Raymond Chui (R) 23.5%, |
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14th Congressional District, 71.1% in '06, 8th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Anna G. Eshoo (D) 70.1%, |
realtor Ronny Santana (R) 22.1%, |
'04 & '06 nominee engineer / author Brian Holtz (L) 4.3%, |
'06 nominee / ex-PR exec. Carol Brouillet (G) 3.5%, |
15th Congressional District, 72.4% in '06, 4th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Michael H. "Mike" Honda (D) 71.7%, |
businesswomen Joyce Stoer Cordi (R) 23.3%, |
computer teacher Peter Myers (G) 5.0%, |
16th Congressional District, 72.7% in '06, 7th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Zoe Lofgren (D) 71.4%, |
'06 nominee / internet technology developer Charel Winston (R) 24.1%, |
Technology Writer Steven Wells (L) 4.5%, |
17th Congressional District, 76.0% in '06, 8th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Sam Farr (D) 73.4%, |
farmer / real estate developer Jeff Taylor (R) 26.7%, |
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18th Congressional District, 65.4% in '06, 3rd term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Dennis A. Cardoza (D) 100%, |
No Republican |
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19th Congressional District, 60.6% in '06, 7th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| No Democrat |
George P. Radanovich (R) 100%, |
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20th Congressional District, unopposed in '06, 2nd term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Jim Costa (D) 74.4%, |
businessman Jim Lopez (R) 25.6%, |
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21st Congressional District, 66.7% in '06, 3rd term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| retired businessman Larry Johnson (D) 32.0%, |
Devin G. Nunes (R) 68.0%, |
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22nd Congressional District, 70.8 in '06, 1st term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| No Democrat |
Kevin McCarthy (R) 100%, |
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23rd Congressional District, 65.2% in '06, 5th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Lois Capps (D) 68.0%, |
financial planner Matt T. Kokkonen (R) 32.0%, |
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24th Congressional District, 62.1% in '06, 12th term, might retire, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| attorney / educator Marta A. Jorgensen (D) 41.6%, |
Elton W. Gallegly (R) 58.4%, |
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25th Congressional District, 60.1% in '06, 8th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| office manager Jacquese L. Conaway (D) 42.2%, |
Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R) 57.8%, |
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26th Congressional District, 57.1% in '06, 14th term, might retire, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Republican Favored, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| '06 candidate / businessman Russell "Russ" Warner (D) 40.5%, |
David Dreier (R) 52.7%, |
'98 U.S. Senate nominee / '00, '02, '04 & '06 Congressional nominee / businessman Ted Brown (L) 6.8%, |
27th Congressional District, 68.8% in '06, 6th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Brad Sherman (D) 68.6%, |
businessman Navraj Singh (R) 24.8%, |
biology prof. Tim Denton (L) 6.6%, |
28th Congressional District, 74.0% in '06, 13th term, might retire, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Howard L. Berman (D) 100%, |
No Republican |
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29th Congressional District, 63.5% in '06, 4th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Adam B. Schiff (D) 69.0%, |
financial adviser Charles Hahn (R) 26.7%, |
civil engineer Alan Pyeatt (L) 4.3%, |
30th Congressional District, 71.5% in '06, 17th term, might retire, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Henry A. Waxman (D) 100%, |
No Republican |
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31st Congressional District, unopposed in '06, 8th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Xavier Becerra (D) 100%, |
No Republican |
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32nd Congressional District, 83.0% in '06, 4th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Hilda L. Solis (D) 100%, |
No Republican |
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33rd Congressional District, unopposed in '06, 4th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Diane E. Watson (D) 87.6%, |
student David C.Crowley, II (R) 12.4%, |
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34th Congressional District, 76.8% in '06, 8th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Lucille Roybal-Allard (D) 77.1%, |
economist Christopher Balding (R) 22.9%, |
Michael Ortega (SW/WI), |
35th Congressional District, 83.8% in '06, 9th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Maxine Waters (D) 82.6%, |
nonprofit pres. Ted Hayes (R) 13.3%, |
'07 nominee / '00, '02 & '04 & '06 nominee / retired aerospace engineer Herbert G. "Herb" Peters (L) 4.1%, |
| James Harris (SW/WI), |
36th Congressional District, 63.4% in '06, 4th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Jane Harman (D) 68.7%, |
'06 nominee / aerospace phsyicist Brian Gibson (R) 31.3%, |
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| 37th Congressional District, 67.1% in '07, Juanita Millender-McDonald (D) died 4/22/07 during 7th term, Polls, D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Laura Richardson (D) 75.5%, |
No Republican |
substitute teacher Nicholas "Nick" Dibs (I) 24.5%, |
| '04, '06, '07 & '08 candidate Peter Mathews (D/WI), |
| '08 candidate Newspaper publisher Lee Davis (D/WI), |
| '96 Senate nominee Arlene Rubinstein (SW/WI), |
38th Congressional District, 75.4% in '06, 5th term, might retire, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Grace Flores Napolitano (D) 81.8%, |
No Republican, |
businessman Christopher M. Agrella (L) 18.2%, |
39th Congressional District, 65.9% in '06, 3rdterm, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Linda T. Sanchez (D) 69.7%, |
businesswoman / retired teacher Diane A. Lenning (R) 30.3%, |
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40th Congressional District, 66.8% in '06, 7th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| mental health consultant Christina Avalos (D) 37.4%, |
Edward R. Royce (R) 62.6%, |
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41st Congressional District, 67.1% in '06, 15th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| attorney Tim Prince (D) 38.2%, |
Charles J. "Jerry" Lewis (R) 61.8%, |
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42nd Congressional District, unopposed in '06, 5th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| school board president Edwin "Ed" Chau (D) 39.8%, |
Gary G. Miller (R) 60.2%, |
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43rd Congressional District, 64.5% in '06, 5th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Joe Baca (D) 69.2%, |
Fontna City Councilor John Roberts (R) 30.8%, |
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44th Congressional District, 60.3% in '06, 8th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| school board member Bill Hedrick (D) 48.2%, |
Kenneth Calvert (R) 51.8%, |
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45th Congressional District, 61.0% in '06, 5th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| ex-St. AM Julie Bornstein (D) 41.2%, |
Mary Bono Mack (R) 58.8%, |
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46th Congressional District, 59.6% in '06, 10th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Republican Favored, Cook Political Report: Likely Republican, Rothenberg Political Report: Republican Favored, Roll Call's Outlook: Likely Republican, |
| Mayor Debbie Cook (D) 43.1%, |
Dana Rohrabacher (R) 52.6%, |
'04 nominee / teacher / microbiologist Thomas Wesley "Tom" Lash (G) 2.8%, |
| production manager Ernst P. Gasteiger (L) 1.5%, |
47th Congressional District, 62.4% in '06, 6th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Loretta B. Sanchez (D) 69.5%, |
'06 nominee / School Board Member Rosemarie "Rosie" Avila (R) 25.5%, |
Robert Lauten (AI) 5.0%, |
48th Congressional District, 60.0% in '06, 2nd term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| '05 & '06 nominee / attorney Steve Young (D) 40.6%, |
John L. Campbell (R) 55.7%, |
real estate broker Don Patterson (L) 3.7%, |
49th Congressional District, 63.5% in '06, 4th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| retired businessman Robert Hamilton (D) 37.2%, |
Darrell E. Issa (R) 58.6%, |
'04 & '06 nominee mortgage banker Lars R. Grossmith (L) 4.2%, |
50th Congressional District, 53.2% in '06, 2nd term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Republican Favored, Cook Political Report: Lean Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Republican, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Leans Republican, |
| ex-city prosecutor / attorney Nick Leibham (D) 45.2%, |
Brian P. Bilbray (R) 50.3%, |
businessman Wayne Dunlap (L) 4.5%, |
51st Congressional District, 67.5% in '06, 8th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Robert "Bob" Filner (D) 72.6%, |
businessman David Lee Joy (R) 24.4%, |
'06 nominee / software engineer Dan "Frodo" Litwin (L) 3.0%, |
52nd Congressional District, 64.7% in '06, 14th term, Duncan Hunter (R) ran for President in 2008, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican, |
| retired Navy commander Mike Lumpkin (D) 39.0%, |
Duncan D. Hunter (R) 56.4%, |
'00, '02, '04 & '06 nominee / businessman Michael Benoit (L) 4.6%, |
53rd Congressional District, 67.6% in '06, 4th term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Susan A. Davis (D) 68.5%, |
teacher Michael Crimmins (R) 27.5%, |
party activist / business owner Edward M. Teyssier (L) 4.0%, |
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2. D.C.'s Political Report's stars indicate the rating of the race from 1 star to 5 stars depending on its entertainment value.
The color indicates D.C.'s Political Report's prediction of the winning party.
| = Democrat retain control, |
 = Democrats take over control, |
| = Republican retain control, |
 = Republicans take over control, |
 = Independent / 3rd Party retains control, |
 = Independent / 3rd Party take over control |
| Bold indicates incumbent. |
Yellow district indicates open races. |
| Light Blue boxes indicates Democrats maintained control. |
Light Red boxes indicates Republicans maintained control. |
| Blue boxes indicates Democrats took control. |
Red boxes indicates Republicans took control. |
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