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The 2008 congressional elections in Missouri were held on November 4, 2008 to determine who will represent the state of Missouri in the United States House of Representatives. The primary election for candidates seeking the nomination of the Republican Party, the Democratic Party, and the Libertarian Party will be held on August 5.

Missouri has nine seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 111th Congress from January 4, 2009 until January 3, 2011. The election coincides with the 2008 U.S. presidential election.

The races not forecasted as safe for the incumbent party were 6 and 9; however, the Republicans held both seats.

Match-up summary

District Incumbent 2008 Status Democratic Republican Libertarian Constitution
1 William Lacy Clay, Jr. Re-election William Lacy Clay, Jr. Robb E. Cunningham
2 Todd Akin Re-election Bill Haas Todd Akin Thomas L. Knapp
3 Russ Carnahan Re-election Russ Carnahan Chris Sander Kevin C. Babcock
4 Ike Skelton Re-election Ike Skelton Jeff Parnell
5 Emanuel Cleaver II Re-election Emanuel Cleaver II Jacob Turk
6 Sam Graves Re-election Kay Barnes Sam Graves Dave Browning
7 Roy Blunt Re-election Richard Monroe Roy Blunt Kevin Craig Travis Maddox
8 Jo Ann Emerson Re-election Joe Allen Jo Ann Emerson Branden C. McCullough Richard L. Smith
9 Kenny Hulshof Open Judy Baker Blaine Luetkemeyer Tamara Millay

District 1

See also: Missouri's 1st congressional district

Incumbent Democrat William Lacy Clay, Jr. (campaign website) won the election 86.9% to 13.1%. There was no Republican party candidate running. He competed against Libertarian Robb E. Cunningham (campaign website) in the General election. The primary elections were uncontested. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Democrat'.

District 2

See also: Missouri's 2nd congressional district

Incumbent Todd Akin won by 62.3%.

Bill Haas (campaign website) won the Democratic ticket in the primaries against Byron DeLear (campaign website), Mike Garman (campaign website), John Hogan (campaign website) and David L. Pentland (campaign website) in the Democratic primary election. He faced incumbent Republican Todd Akin (campaign website) and Libertarian Thomas L. Knapp (campaign website) in the General election. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Republican'.

District 3

See also: Missouri's 3rd congressional district

Incumbent Russ Carnahan won by 66.4%.

Chris Sander (campaign website) won against Pat Ertmann, John Wayne Tucker (campaign website) and Greg Zotta (campaign website) in the Republican primary election. He faced incumbent Democrat Russ Carnahan (campaign website) and Libertarian Kevin C. Babcock in the General election. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Democrat'.

District 4

See also: Missouri's 4th congressional district

Incumbent Ike Skelton won by 65.9%.

Incumbent Democrat Ike Skelton (campaign website) faced Jeff Parnell (campaign website), who won against Stanley Plough, Jr. (campaign website) and Joseph Terrazas in the Republican primary election. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Democrat'.

District 5

See also: Missouri's 5th congressional district

Incumbent Emanuel Cleaver II won by 64.3%.

Incumbent Democratic Emanuel Cleaver II faced Jacob Turk (campaign website), who won against Martin Baker (campaign website), Chris Knowlton (campaign website) and Randy Langkraehr (campaign website) in the Republican primary election. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Democrat'.

District 6

See also: Missouri's 6th congressional district

Incumbent Sam Graves won by 59.4%.

This race was expected to be closely contested as the district regularly switches between Democratic and Republican control. Former Mayor of Kansas City Kay Barnes (campaign website) won against Ali Allon Sherkat (campaign website) in the Democratic Primary election. She faced incumbent Republican Sam Graves (campaign website) and Libertarian Dave Browning (campaign website) in the General election. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Leans Republican'.

District 7

See also: Missouri's 7th congressional district

Incumbent Roy Blunt won the election by 67.8%.

Richard Monroe (campaign website) won against Greg Gloeckner (campaign website) and Tharon Chandler (campaign website) in the Democratic primary election. He faced the incumbent Republican Roy Blunt (campaign website), Libertarian Kevin Craig (campaign website) and Constitution Party nominee Travis Maddox in the General election. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Republican'.

District 8

See also: Missouri's 8th congressional district

Incumbent Jo Ann Emerson won the election by 71.4%.

The Primary election for District 8 was uncontested. The incumbent Republican Jo Ann Emerson (campaign website) ran against challengers Democrat Joe Allen (campaign website), Libertarian Branden C. McCullough (campaign website) and Constitution Party nominee Richard L. Smith in the General election. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Republican'.

District 9

See also: Missouri's 9th congressional district

Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer won the election by 50.0% with Democrat Judy Baker receiving 47.5% and 2.5% voting for other candidates.

Being an open seat, this race was expected to be competitive. Republican incumbent Kenny Hulshof chose to campaign for governor after Matt Blunt announced he will not seek a second term. Judy Baker (campaign website) won against Lyndon Bode (campaign website), Steve Gaw (campaign website) and Ken Jacob (campaign website) in the Democratic primary election. Blaine Luetkemeyer (campaign website) won against Dan Bishier, Dannielle (Danie) Moore (campaign website), Brock Olivo (campaign website) and Bob Onder (campaign website) in the Republican primary election. They faced Libertarian Tamara Millay (campaign website) in the General election. CQ Politics had forecasted the race as 'Leans Republican' but has now changed it to "Tossup."

References

  1. http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/results/states/missouri.html
  2. District 1 Candidates Filed
  3. http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/results/states/missouri.html
  4. District 2 Candidates Filed
  5. District 3 Candidates Filed
  6. District 4 Candidates Filed
  7. District 5 Candidates Filed
  8. District 6 Candidates Filed
  9. District 7 Candidates Filed
  10. District 8 Candidates Filed]
  11. District 9 Candidates Filed

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