| Election Name: | 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma |
| Country: | Oklahoma |
| Type: | legislative |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma |
| Previous Year: | 2006 |
| Next Election: | 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma |
| Next Year: | 2010 |
| Seats For Election: | All 5 Oklahoma seats to the United States House of Representatives |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Last Election1: | 4 |
| Seats1: | 4 |
| Popular Vote1: | 802,530 |
| Percentage1: | 60.03% |
| Swing1: | 2.80% |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Last Election2: | 1 |
| Seats2: | 1 |
| Popular Vote2: | 503,614 |
| Percentage2: | 37.67% |
| Swing2: | 3.52% |
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.
| 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 | — | |
| Election Name: | 2008 Oklahoma's 1st congressional district election |
| Country: | Oklahoma |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma#District 1 |
| Previous Year: | 2006 |
| Next Election: | 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma#District 1 |
| Next Year: | 2010 |
| Image1: | John Sullivan, official portrait, 112th Congress.jpg |
| Nominee1: | John Sullivan |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 193,404 |
| Percentage1: | 66.2% |
| Nominee2: | Georgianna Oliver |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 98,890 |
| Percentage2: | 33.8% |
| U.S. Representative | |
| Before Election: | John Sullivan |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | John Sullivan |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Map Size: | 225x225px |
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. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Republican'.
| Election Name: | 2008 Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district election |
| Country: | Oklahoma |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma#District 2 |
| Previous Year: | 2006 |
| Next Election: | 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma#District 2 |
| Next Year: | 2010 |
| Image1: | Dan Boren, official Congressional photo.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Dan Boren |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 173,757 |
| Percentage1: | 70.47% |
| Nominee2: | Raymond J. Wickson |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 72,815 |
| Percentage2: | 29.53% |
| U.S. Representative | |
| Before Election: | Dan Boren |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Dan Boren |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Map Size: | 225x225px |
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. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Democrat'.
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. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Republican'.
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. CQ Politics forecasts the race as 'Safe Republican'.
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. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Republican'.