United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon, 2008
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All five of Oregon's federal congressional districts (US House of Representatives) are up for election in 2008, as they are every two years. Four of the districts are considered safe for the incumbent (although two prominent newspapers have endorsed a Democratic challenger in the first district; in the fifth district, six-term incumbent Darlene Hooley is retiring, making the race to replace her even more competitive, in what already has been Oregon's most competitive district in recent years.
A primary election for Democrats and Republicans was held on May 20. To be eligible for the primaries, candidates had to file for election on or before March 11.[1] Other parties, such as the Pacific Green Party, have other procedures for nominating candidates.
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[edit] Congressional districts
[edit] First District
Incumbent Democrat David Wu has represented Oregon's 1st congressional district since 1998 and is the Democratic nominee in 2008, defeating Will Hobbs and Mark Welyczko in the primary.[2] Hobbs, a political novice, earned some attention late in the race, by winning the endorsements of major newspapers The Oregonian and Willamette Week.[3] He won 16.7% of the vote to Wu's 78.0%.[4] In the general election, Wu will face Republican Joel Haugen, a retired teacher, who defeated pathologist Claude W. Chappell IV in the Republican primary.[5]
[edit] Second District
Incumbent Republican Greg Walden has represented Oregon's 2nd congressional district since 1998 and was unopposed for the Republican nomination in 2008.[2] In the general election, he will face Democrat Noah Lemas, a small business owner,[6] and Pacific Green Tristin Mock.[7]
[edit] Third District
Incumbent Democrat Earl Blumenauer has represented Oregon's 3rd congressional district since 1996 and is the Democratic nominee in 2008, defeating TV co-host John Sweeney and retired utility worker and peace activist Joseph "Lone Vet" Walsh in the primary.[2] In the general election, he will face Republican Delia Lopez, a real estate investor,[8] and Pacific Green John Olmsted.[9]
[edit] Fourth District
Incumbent Democrat Peter DeFazio has represented Oregon's 4th congressional district since 1986 and was unopposed for the Democratic nomination in 2008.[2] In the general election, he will face Pacific Green Mike Beilstein.[10]
[edit] Fifth District
Democrat Darlene Hooley, who has represented Oregon's 5th congressional district since 1996, is retiring.[11] The election to replace her is expected to be one of the most competitive House races in the nation as the district contains almost equal numbers of Democrats and Republicans.[12]
In the Democratic primary, Kurt Schrader, an Oregon State Senator from Canby, earned his party's nomination by easily defeating Andrew Foster, Steve Marks, Nancy Moran, and Richard Nathe.[13]
In the Republican primary, Mike Erickson, founder of AFMS Logistics Management Group, won a close victory over Kevin Mannix, a former candidate for Governor of Oregon, and also defeated Richard (RJ) Wilson.[14]
Pacific Green Alex Polikoff, an engineer, will also compete in the general election.[15]
- Polling
Democrats:
| Source | Date | Marks | Schrader | Other/ Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SurveyUSA | May 16–May 18, 2008 | 19% | 43% | 38% |
| SurveyUSA | May 5–May 7, 2008 | 14% | 37% | 49% |
Republicans:
| Source | Date | Erickson | Mannix | Other/ Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SurveyUSA | May 16–May 18, 2008 | 42% | 46% | 12% |
| SurveyUSA | May 5–May 7, 2008 | 49% | 41% | 10% |
| SurveyUSA | April 13–April 15, 2008 | 44% | 40% | 17% |
[edit] References
- ^ Voting and Voter Registration. Oregon Blue Book. Retrieved on 2008-02-08.
- ^ a b c d Erickson beats Mannix in contest turned nasty. OregonLive.com (2008-05-21). Retrieved on 2008-05-21.
- ^ Holgate, Steve. "Oregon Congressional Incumbent Faces Challenge Within His Party", News Blaze, May 9, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-05-23.
- ^ Oregon Secretary of State unofficial election results. Retrieved May 23, 2008.
- ^ Haugen for Congress. Retrieved on 2008-05-21.
- ^ Noah Lemas for Congress. Retrieved on 2008-05-21.
- ^ Tristin Mock for U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved on 2008-05-21.
- ^ Delia Lopez for Congress. Retrieved on 2008-05-21.
- ^ John Olmsted US House of Representatives. Retrieved on 2008-05-21.
- ^ Mike Beilstein US House of Representatives. Retrieved on 2008-05-21.
- ^ Kosseff, Jeff; Charles Pope. "Rep. Hooley will not run for re-election", The Oregonian, February 07, 2008.
- ^ Kapochunas, Rachel (February 7, 2008). Tossup House Race Emerges as Oregon Democrat Hooley Retires. CQPolitics.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-08.
- ^ Schrader wins 5th District Democratic nomination. OregonLive.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-20.
- ^ Erickson wins 5th District Republican nomination. OregonLive.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-20.
- ^ Alex Polikoff US House of Representatives. Retrieved on 2008-05-21.
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