2008 United States House of Representatives election in North Dakota explained

Election Name:2008 United States House of Representatives election in North Dakota
Country:North Dakota
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2006 United States House of Representatives election in North Dakota
Previous Year:2006
Next Election:2010 United States House of Representatives election in North Dakota
Next Year:2010
Image1:File:Earl Pomeroy 111th congressional portrait.jpg
Nominee1:Earl Pomeroy
Party1:North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party
Popular Vote1:194,577
Percentage1:62.0%
Nominee2:Duane Sand
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:119,388
Percentage2:38.0%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Earl Pomeroy
Before Party:North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party
After Election:Earl Pomeroy
After Party:North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party

The 2008 election for North Dakota's at-large congressional district took place on November 4, 2008. The incumbent, Democratic-NPL Congressman Earl Pomeroy, was re-elected to his ninth term. Republican Duane Sand formally announced that he was running on March 20, 2008. He previously challenged Pomeroy in 2004.

Initial speculation for a Republican challenger included Governor of North Dakota John Hoeven and Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, who were enjoying very high approval ratings throughout their terms of office. State Representative Kim Koppelman and State House Majority Leader Rick Berg ruled themselves out of the running on February 20, 2008,[1] [2] Another possible challenger was Brian Kalk, who decided to run for Public Service Commissioner and was successful in the November election.

As of, this is the last time that the Democratic-NPL won North Dakota's House seat.

Results

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican

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Notes and References

  1. Rob, Kim Koppelman Definitely Not Running For US House February 20, 2008
  2. Rob, Rick Berg Definitely Not Running Against Earl Pomeroy