2008 Political News Archive
Mel Martinez To Retire
December 2, 2008
Democrats Gain as Stevens Loses Race
November 19, 2008
Shape of Chamber Hangs in Balance
November 5, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama wins a historic election
November 5, 2008
OPAC Releases 2008 Endorsed Candidates List
October 22, 2008
Florida House-District 18: Renuart stands out
October 22, 2008
Marcia Fudge wins primary for 11th District; Howse and Dow in runoff for council seat
October 14, 2008
Smith, Merkley spar in debate
October 14, 2008
Chambliss-Martin Senate race getting tighter
October 13, 2008
Minnesota’s 3rd district race could be a tossup
October 13, 2008
Cornyn wins back doctors’ endorsement
October 13, 2008
District 7 candidates differ on how to resuscitate economy
October 12, 2008
Musgrove, Wicker defend Miss. records of service
October 6, 2008
Alexander airs first TV general election campaign ads
October 6, 2008
New Orleans Dollar Bill Jefferson Cashes In At Louisiana Box Office Again
October 6, 2008
Sununu, Shaheen Trade Barbs at BIA Forum
October 6, 2008
SCENARIOS: How candidates are faring in key state
October 6, 2008
Udall, Schaffer spar over the economy, war during TV debate
October 6, 2008
Susan Collins’ experience makes her the best choice for U.S. Senate
October 3, 2008
Rep. Don Young wins Alaska House primary race
September 18, 2008
Bradley wins close GOP primary in NH’s 1st CD
September 10, 2008
US Rep. Tubbs Jones of Ohio dies after hemorrhage
August 22, 2008
Colorado’s secretary of state wins on primary day
August 13, 2008
Boyda V. Jenkins for 2nd District Seat
August 8, 2008
Luetkemeyer, Baker will compete for 9th District seat
August 6, 2008
Ted Stevens indicted, longest-serving GOP senator
July 29, 2008
Rep. Paul Broun beats Barry Fleming
July 15, 2008
Rep. Paul Broun beats Barry Fleming
July 15, 2008
Parker Wins GOP Congressional Nom By Landslide
July 15, 2008
Jay Love Wins District 2 Republican Nomination
July 15, 2008
Jesse Ventura To Run for Senate
July 9, 2008
Franken wins DFL endorsement
June 7, 2008
Pearce to face Tom Udall in NM; McClintock tops Ose
June 4, 2008
Gilmore Nominated to Carry GOP Mantle in Va. Senate Race
May 31, 2008
Merkley defeats Novick in Senate race
May 15, 2008
It’s Congressman Childers
May 14, 2008
GOP chooses Sullivan to run against Courtney
May 11, 2008
Democrat Wins Republican-Held Louisiana House Seat (Update1)
May 4, 2008
Collins says he won’t run for Congress in 2008
April 27, 2008
Wyoming Sen. Enzi Announces Re-Election Campaign, Ending Speculation
April 26, 2008
Slattery finally getting it going against Roberts, plans April 29 kickoff
April 16, 2008
Rob Andrews officially a candidate for Congress
April 15, 2008
Pete Olson defeats Shelley Sekula Gibbs in District 22 runoff
April 9, 2008
At 84, Frank Lautenberg Announces Another Run for Senate
March 31, 2008
Runoff needed in District 1 race Candidates hoping to fill congressional post to meet again May 13
March 25, 2008
Former Goya exec tosses hat in ring
March 24, 2008
Tom Reynolds Expected To Announce Retirement On Thursday
March 20, 2008
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March 14, 2008
Zimmer set for a race ‘about the issues’
March 13, 2008
Carson wins seat in 7th District race
March 13, 2008
Runoffs to Resolve Tuesday’s Key Mississippi House Primaries
March 12, 2008
Hastert seat loss, Foster win, big blow to GOP
March 10, 2008
N.J. Senate shocker: Estabrook bows out
March 5, 2008
Noriega avoids runoff in Senate bid; Cornyn wins easily
March 5, 2008
Clinton wins Texas, Ohio; McCain takes nomination
March 4, 2008
Alaska’s Stevens Seeks to Stay in Senate
February 15, 2008
Raczkowski drops out of Senate race; Hoogendyk to challenge Levin
February 15, 2008
Orman pulls out of race for U.S. Senate
February 15, 2008
Romney Suspends Presidential Run
February 8, 2008
Hooley Announces Retirement
February 7, 2008
House Republicans Face Late Exodus
January 31, 2008
Virginia’s Tom Davis Announces Retirement
January 30, 2008
U.S. Rep. Hulshof to Run for Mo. Gov.
January 29, 2008
Ogonowski set to battle Kerry for Senate seat
January 28, 2008
Doctor set to take on Dole
January 20, 2008
GOP scrapper Elrod to challenge Carson
January 14, 2008
Doolittle to Retire
January 10, 2008
Lantos diagnosed with cancer, but says he’ll finish term
January 3, 2008
Senate: Wicker gets shot at rare Senate seat
January 2, 2008
