He was certified March 3, 2008, by the Tennessee Division of Elections as having achieved ballot access for the November 4, 2008, election as a candidate for United States Senate. He filed as an independent and was subsequently named as the Green Party nominee[146] Edward Buck was also in the race. Select a state to learn about its history in the United States Senate Obama received 365 electoral votes, and McCain 173. Obama argued that deregulation of the financial industry led to risky trading mechanisms contributing to the crisis. It was rumored that Lt. A December 2007 poll showed Coleman's approval rating among Minnesota voters at 53%. Obama received more votes than any candidate in history. In the Democratic primary, Figures won the nomination and face Sessions in November. [44], On September 1, 2007, senator Larry Craig announced his intent to resign from the Senate effective September 30, 2007. However, in the weeks leading up to the 2008 general election, polls showed the race tightening, reflecting a general nationwide trend. simplemaps_election.colors = {'R': '#a45a4f','D':'#415490','T':'#D6D6D6'}; Incumbent President George W. Bush was ineligible for re-election per the 22nd Amendment, which limits a president to two terms, and incumbent Vice President Dick Cheney declined to run for the office. Risch won the election with approximately 58% of the vote. [49] Risch and LaRocco ran against each other in the 2006 Lieutenant Governor race, which Risch won by a wide margin. Hagan's poll numbers continued to best Dole's, however, and Hagan defeated Dole by a wider than expected[123] margin of 53% to 44%. Politics Coronavirus Jan. 6 Riot International Entertainment Business Technology Lifestyle Health He was expected[by whom?] Palins selection initially bumped McCains popularity, though gaffes on the campaign trail offset this boost. [114] Domenici normally would have been expected to win re-election easily, having won his current term with the support of two out of three New Mexico voters; however, he was to be investigated by the Senate Ethics Committee for his role in firing U.S. Attorney David Iglesias. Franken announced his candidacy on February 14, 2007, more than 20 months before the election. Today the desks are no longer arranged in their original order, but are moved within the Chamber to suit the needs of the Senate. Obama also offered the chance for voters to elect the nations first African American president and a relatively young president at 47 years old. www.senate.gov. The state traditionally leaned Republican, but John Kerry from neighboring Massachusetts narrowly won the state in the 2004 Presidential election. Republicans need a net gain of four seats in November to win control of the Senate. Pryor won on election day, with 79.53% of the vote. judge cancels special election to replace Lott", "Barbour's Attorney Appeals Special-Elex Ruling", "Mississippi Supreme Court sets election for November", "Former Rep. Shows running for Lott's seat", "Shows drops out of race to replace Lott", "US Senate Special Election Official Certification", "16th time a charm for veteran candidate", "Green Party's Larrick to enter Senate race", "Official Results of Nebraska Primary Election, May 13, 2008", "Anthony B. Fisher for U.S. Senate in 2008 official website", "Politics1 - Online Guide to New Jersey Politics", "Write In Carl Peter Klapper for United States Senator", "Republican Senator From New Mexico Is Said to Be Retiring", "SurveyUSA Approval Ratings for New Mexico Senators", "Sen. Ensign Says GOP Majority Would Be 'Fairly Miraculous', "Mary Easley has active public life, but she's no Hillary Clinton", Beating a Popular Incumbent | SKDKnickerbocker, "Oklahoma State Election Board - Primary Election 2008", "Oregon Senate: Merkley tops Smith for first time 43% to 41%", "Merkley ready for Senate race victory lap", "Oregon Secretary of State: Official Results May 2008 Primary Election", "Graham beats GOP challenger in SC Senate primary", "US Senate primary recount: Conley to face Graham", "South Carolina Working Families Party Nominates - Ballot Access News", "The Associated Press: Johnson to Run for Senate After Illness", "South Dakota Secretary of State, Shantel Krebs", "Alexander Running Again, Sets Fundraiser".
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