Election 2008: Making History
What a historic election night! The election of Barack Obama to the presidency was accompanied by the election of a new, progressive Congress.
With the support of our generous members, we helped send at least 5 Council-endorsed candidates to the Senate, and at least 20 to the House of Representatives. The gains will likely be even larer than these, as a number of the races are still too close to call.
Featured Candidates
Jim Martin (D-GA)
Due to Georgia's unique election rules, which require a victor to have "50+1"% of the votes, Jim Martin will likely be in a runoff election against Sen. Saxby Chambliss on December 2.
Betsy Markey (D-CO)
Voters in Colorado's 4th district emphatically rejected their precedent of narrow Republican victories and gave Betsy Markey a twelve point victory over incumbent Rep. Marilyn Musgrave.
Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
In one of the most watched races in the country, It looks as though nuclear-weapons expert Jeff Merkley (D) will beat Sen. Gordon Smith (R) in Oregon, after receiving more than $100,000 from Council members.
Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
In 2002, John Sununu defeated Shaheen by 20,000 votes. In 2008, Shaheen decisively turned the tables, winning by more than 40,000 votes.
Patrick Murphy (D-PA)
An overwhelming 64% of voters re-elected Patrick Murphy to the House of Representatives, making him the only two-term Iraq war veteran to serve in Congress.
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