2008 State Election Results
More than 130 million people cast their ballots in this year's election; the most ever for a presidential election. An estimated 64 percent of eligible voters turned out; making 2008 the highest percentage turnout in generations. By contrast, 122.3 million voted in 2004, the previous record for turnout. Election night also brought to a close the longest and most expensive presidential campaign in American history.
While the 2008 election cycle was seen as important by both parties to not only maintain current seats, but also to gain momentum heading in to the 2010 cycle where 36 executive seats are at stake and state executive control of the 2010 federal redistricting process.
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Governorships at stake 2008
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Results of Gubernatorial Elections 2008
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3 Open Seats
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3 Democratic Wins
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4 seats held by Republicans
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Republicans held all 4 seats
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4 seats held by Democrats
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Democrats held all 4 seats
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Governors Prior to 2008 Election
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Governors Post 2008 Election
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28 Democrats
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29 Democrats
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22 Republicans
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21 Republicans
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Attorneys General at stake 2008 Election
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Results of Attorneys General Elections 2008
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5 Open Seats
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4 Democrat wins, 1 Republican win
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3 seats held by Republicans
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Republicans held all 3
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3 seats held by Democrats
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Democrats held all 3
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Attorneys General Party Control Prior to 08 Election
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Attorneys General Party Control Post 08 Election
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31 Democrats
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31 Democrats
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19 Republicans
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19 Republicans
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Legislature Balance of Power
With the exception of
Nebraska
, which has a unicameral legislature,
America
’s state houses are divided in to a House and Senate. Currently, 12 legislatures have split legislatures, 23 are Democratic in both chambers, and 14 are Republican in both chambers.
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Legislature Control Prior to 08 Election
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Legislature Control Post 08 Election
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12 split legislatures/1 unicameral
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8 split legislatures/1 unicameral
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23 Democratic Legislatures
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27 Democratic Legislatures
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14 Republican Legislatures
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14 Republican Legislatures
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Ballot Initiatives and Referenda
Arizona
Proposition 100 – Property Tax/Transfer Tax
PASSED
Prohibits the government from charging any new tax for the sale or property of any real property in the state.
Proposition 201 – Homeowners Bill of Rights
FAILED
Provides that a purchaser of a dwelling must at least 60 days prior to filing a dwelling action, give written notice to the seller specifying the basis of the dwelling action. Provides that within 30 days of receipt of the notice, the seller must send a written response which must include an offer to repair or replace any alleged defects. Requires 10 year warranties on new homes.
Proposition 202 – Immigration and Employment Verification/Identity Fraud
FAILED
Creates the crime of taking the identity of another person with the intent to obtain or continue employment and the crime of knowingly accepting the identity of another person or entity. Increases penalties for identify theft. Requires employers to verify the employment of employees through the E-Verify program.
Florida
Ballot 3 – Energy Efficiency Investment Incentives
PASSED
Authorizes the Legislature, by general law, to prohibit consideration of changes or improvements to residential real property which increase resistance to wind damage and installation of renewable energy source devices as factors in assessing the property’s value for ad valorem taxation purposes. Repeals the existing renewable energy source device property tax exemption.
Georgia
SR 309 – Land Use/Smart Growth
FAILED
Amends the Constitution authorizing the state legislature to provide for the creation and regulation of infrastructure development zones.
Nevada
Question 2 – Eminent Domain
PASSED
Amends the Constitution to enumerate a private property owner’s rights regarding eminent domain matters. Prevents transfer of private property to another private owner and would ensure the burden of proof of public use be on the government. Dictates that just compensation be the highest assessed value.
Oregon
Measure 63 – Building Permits/Electrical Licensure Requirements
FAILED
Exempts owners of residential and farm properties from certain building permit requirements to make minor improvements, or those totaling $35,000 or less in a calendar year to their property. Provides that changes to the electrical wiring of a structure or new wiring added to an existing structure must be performed by a licensed electrical contractor or the completed work must be inspected and approved by a licensed electrical contractor.
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