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North Carolina State Board of Elections
2008 North Carolina Congressional and Statewide Results
Filing Deadline: 2/29/08, Primary: 5/6/08, Presidential Primary: 5/6/08, Minor Party Filing Deadline: 6/1/08, Run-Off: 6/24/08, Independent Filing Deadline: 6/27/08, Write-in Deadline: 8/6/08, General Election 11/4/08,
Last Updated: December 16, 2008 |
| Predictions, Notes, List of State Parties, State Media, |
President, 56.0% in '04 for Bush, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  McCain, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: No Clear Favorite, Cook Political Report: Toss Up, Rothenberg Political Report: Toss-Up, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss-up, |
| U.S. Sen. Barack H. Obama (D-IL) 49.7%, |
U.S. Sen. John S. McCain, III (R-AZ) 49.4%, |
ex-U.S. Rep. Robert L. "Bob" Barr (L-GA) .6%, |
| write in votes 0.3%, Ralph Nader (WI-CT), ex-U.S. Rep. Cynthia A. McKinney (WI-GA), Brian P. Moore (WI-FL), |
Governor, 55.6% in '04, 2nd term, Mike Easley (D) barred from third term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Democratic, Chris Cillizza: 4th Most Likely Governor to Switch Parties, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Leans Democrat, Cook Political Report: Toss Up, Louis Jacobson's Rundown: Worth Watching, Rothenberg Political Report: Toss-Up, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss-Up, |
| Lt. Gov. Beverly M. "Bev" Perdue (D) 50.3%, |
Mayor Patrick L. "Pat" McCrory (R) 46.9%, |
prof. Michael Munger (L) 2.8%, |
Lt. Governor, 55.6% in '04, 2nd term, Beverly Eaves Perdue (D) running for Governor
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| St. Sen. Walter H. Dalton (D) 51.1%, |
St. Sen. Robert Pittenger (R) 45.9%, |
Phillip Rhodes (L) 3.0%, |
Attorney General, 55.6% in '04, 2nd term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| Roy A. Cooper III (D) 61.1%, |
Attorney Bobby J. "Bob" Crumley (R) 38.9%, |
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Secretary of State, 57.3% in '04, 3nd term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic |
| Elaine F. Marshall (D) 56.8%, |
attorney Jack Sawyer (R) 43.2%, |
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Treasurer, 54.5% in '04, 2nd term, Richard H. Moore (D) ran Governor
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| St. Sen. Janet Cowell (D) 53.6%, |
St. Rep. William G. "Bill" Daughtridge (R) 46.4%, |
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Auditor, 50.4% in '04, 1st term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican |
| CPA Beth A. Wood (D) 53.6%, |
Leslie "Les" Merritt (R) 46.4%, |
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Agriculture Commissioner, 50.04% in '04, 1st term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican |
| J. Ronald "Ronnie" Ansley (D) 48.0%, |
Steven W. "Steve" Troxler (R) 52.0%, |
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Insurance Commissioner, 57.6% in '04, Jim Long (D) retiring,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| '04 nominee / ex-St. Rep. G. Wayne Goodwin (D) 51.6%, |
John Odom (R) 44.6%, |
Mark McMains (L) 3.8%, |
write in votes 0.1%, |
Labor Commissioner, 52.1% in '04, 2nd term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, |
| ex-teacher Mary Fant Donnan (D) 49.4%, |
Cherie Killian Berry (R) 50.6%, |
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School Superintendent, 50.1% in '04, 1st term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| June St. Clair Atkinson (D) 53.7%, |
ex-House Speaker Richard T. Morgan (R) 46.3%, |
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Senator, 53.6% in '02, 1st term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Democratic, Chris Cillizza: 8th Most Likely Seats to Switch Party, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: No Clear Favorite, Cook Political Report: Toss Up, Robert Novak: Likely Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Democratic, Rothenberg Political Report: Lean Democratic Takeover, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid Republican, |
| St. Sen. Kay R. Hagan (D) 52.7%, |
Elizabeth Dole (R) 44.2%, |
'00 & '02 congressional nominee / '04 Lt. Gov. nominee / Rev. Christopher S. Cole (L) 3.1%, |
write in votes 0.0%, |
1st Congressional District, unopposed 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, |
| George "G. K." Butterfield (D) 70.3%, |
businessman William A. "Dean" Stephens (R) 29.7%, |
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2nd Congressional District, 66.5% 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, |
| Bobby "Bob" Etheridge (D) 66.9%, |
contractor Danny E. "Dan" Mansell (R) 31.3%, |
Will Adkins (L) 1.8%, |
3rd Congressional District, 68.7% 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, |
| meteorologist Craig Weber (D) 34.1%, |
Walter B. Jones Jr. (R) 65.9%, |
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4th Congressional District, 65.0% in '06, 6th / 10th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| David E. Price (D) 63.3%, |
businessman William "B. J." Lawson (R) 36.7%, |
'04 write-in candidate Maximillian Longley (L/WI), |
5th Congressional District, 57.2% in '06, 2nd term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Cook Political Report: Likely Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| teacher Roy Carter (D) 41.6%, |
Virginia Foxx (R) 58.4%, |
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6th Congressional District, 70.8% 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, |
| physician Teresa Sue Bratton (D) 33.0%, |
Howard Coble (R) 67.0%, |
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7th Congressional District, 72.8% 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, |
| Douglas C. "Mike" McIntyre (D) 68.8%, |
pilot / Iraqi War vet. Will Breazeale (R) 31.2%, |
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8th Congressional District, 50.1% in '06, 5th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: No Clear Favorite, Cook Political Report: Toss Up, Roll Call's Outlook: Tossup, Rothenberg Political Report: Toss-Up / Tilt Democratic, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss Up, DCCC Target, |
| '06 nominee / ex-textile worker / teacher Larry Kissell (D) 55.4%, |
Robert C. "Robin" Hayes (R) 44.6%, |
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9th Congressional District, 67.5% 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, |
| businessman Harry Taylor (D) 35.9%, |
Suellen "Sue" Myrick (R) 62.4%, |
Andy Grum (L) 1.7%, |
10th Congressional District, 61.8% in '06, 2nd term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Republican Favored, Cook Political Report: Likely Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| Ass't. DA Daniel Johnson (D) 42.4%, |
Patrick T. McHenry (R) 57.6%, |
engineer Bryan Greene (C/WI), |
11th Congressional District, 53.8% in '06, 1st term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democrat, Cook Political Report: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| J. Heath Shuler (D) 62.0%, |
Asheville City Councilor Carl Mumpower (R) 35.8%, |
Keith Smith (L) 2.2%, |
12th Congressional District, 67.0% 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, |
| Melvin "Mel" Watt (D) 71.6%, |
retiree Tyrus R. "Ty" Cobb, Jr. (R) 28.4%, |
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13th Congressional District, 63.7% 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, |
| Brad Miller (D) 65.9%, |
ex-St. Sen. Hugh Webster (R) 34.1%, |
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1. Link to Predictions:
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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