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D.C.'s Political Report: Pennsylvania Congressional and Statewide Races
 
Pennsylvania Department of State - Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation
2008 Pennsylvania Congressional and Statewide Races
Primary Filing Deadline: 2/12/08, Presidential Primary Filing Deadline: 2/12/08, Primary: 4/22/08, Presidential Primary: 4/22/08, Independent Filing Deadline: 8/1/08, Presidential Filing Deadline: 8/1/08, General Election: 11/4/08,
Last Updated: April 23, 2008 |
| Predictions, Notes, List of State Parties, State Media, |
President, 51.0% in '04 for Kerry, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Democratic, |
U.S. Sen. Hillary R. Clinton (D-NY) 54.6%,
U.S. Sen. Barack H. Obama (D-IL) 45.4%, |
U.S. Sen. John S. McCain, III (R-AZ) 72.8%,
U.S. Rep. Ronald E. "Ron" Paul (R-TX) 15.9%, ex-Gov. Mike Huckabee (R-AR) 11.4%, |
Jim Clymer (C),
Chuck Baldwin (C), |
John Zachman (G),
Sedinam K.C. Moyowasifza-Curry (G), |
Rochelle Etzel (L),
Chuck Boust (L), |
Michael Bloomberg (Rfm),
Frank McKay (Rfm), |
Governor, 60.4% in '06, 2nd term, next electon in 2010, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| Edward G. "Ed" Rendell (D), St. Sen. Robert Mellow (D), Alleghany Co. Exec. Dan Onorato (D), Auditor Jack Wagner (D), Lehigh Co. Exec. Don Cunningham (D), |
Att. Gen. Tom Corbett (R), ex-U.S. Rep. Patrick J. "Pat" Toomey (R), U.S. Att. Patrick L. Meehan (R), ex-Lt. Gov. William "Bill" Scranton, III (R), ex-U.S. Sen. Richard J. "Rick" Santorum (R), |
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Lt. Governor - Tied with Gov., 60.4% in '06, 2nd term, next electon in 2010,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| Catherine Baker Knoll (D), |
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Attorney General, 50.2% in '04, 1st term, next election in 2008
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Republican, |
| '04 candidate John Morganelli (D), |
Tom Corbett (R), |
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Treasurer, 61.1% in '04, 1st term, next election in 2008, Robert P. "Bob" Casey Jr. (D) elected to the U.S. Senate, Robin Wiessmann (D) not seeking re-election
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| venture captilist Robert "Rob" McCord (D), |
Co. Comm'r. Tom Ellis (R), |
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Auditor General, 51.9% in '04, 1st term, next election in 2008
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic |
| Jack Wagner (D), |
Chet Beiler (R), |
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Senator, 52.9% in '04, 5th term, next election in 2010, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Unrated, |
| MSNBC tv host Chris Matthews (D)?, |
Arlen Specter (R), |
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Senator, 58.7% in '06, 1st term, next election in 2012, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Unrated, |
| Robert P. "Bob" Casey Jr. (D), |
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1st Congressional District, unopposed in '06, 5th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Robert A. "Bob" Brady (D), |
Mike Muhammad (R), |
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2nd Congressional District, 88.6% in '06, 7th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Chaka Fattah (D), |
Michael Livingston (R), |
Osborne Hart (SW), |
3rd Congressional District, 53.6% in '06, 7th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Leans Republican, Cook Political Report: Likely Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Likely Republican, |
| businesswoman Kathy Dahlkemper (D), |
Philip S. "Phil" English (R), |
'04 & '06 Democratic nominee / retired prof. Steven C. Porter (G, I), |
4th Congressional District, 51.9% in '06, 1st term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Leans Democratic, Cook Political Report: Lean Democratic, Robert Novak: Likely GOP Target, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Democratic, Rothenberg Political Report: Lean Democratic, NRCC Target, |
| Jason Altmire (D), |
ex-U.S. Rep. Melissa A. Hart (R), |
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5th Congressional District, 60.0% in '06, John E. Peterson (R) after 6th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| Co. Comm'r. Mark B. McCracken (D), |
party activist Glenn W. "G.T." Thompson (R), |
Donald J. Wilson (G), |
6th Congressional District, 50.6% in '06, 3rd term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Leans Republican, Cook Political Report: Lean Republican, Robert Novak: Likely Democratic Target, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Republican, Rothenberg Political Report: Republican Favored, |
| businessman Robert "Bob" Roggio (D), |
Jim Gerlach (R), |
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7th Congressional District, 56.4% in '06, 1st term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Cook Political Report: Likely Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Likely Democratic, Rothenberg Political Report: Safe Democrat, |
| Joseph A. "Joe" Sestak (D), |
Asst. U.S. Attorney W. Craig Williams (R), |
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8th Congressional District, 50.3% in '06, 1st term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Democrat Favored, Cook Political Report: Likely Democratic, Robert Novak: Likely GOP Target, Roll Call's Outlook: Likely Democratic, Rothenberg Political Report: Democrat Favored, NRCC Target, |
| Patrick J. Murphy (D), |
pharmaceutical exec. Thomas "Tom" Manion (R), |
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9th Congressional District, 60.4% in '06, 4th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| '06 nominee / teacher Tony Barr (D), |
William "Bill" Shuster (R), |
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10th Congressional District, 53.0% in '06, 1st term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Leans Democratic, Cook Political Report: Lean Democratic, Robert Novak: Likely GOP Target, Roll Call's Outlook: Tossup, Rothenberg Political Report: Pure Toss Up, NRCC Target, |
| Christopher P. "Chris" Carney (D), |
businessman Chris Hackett (R), |
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11th Congressional District, 72.4% in '06, 12th term, might retire, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Likely Democratic, Rothenberg Political Report: Democrat Favored, NRCC Target, |
| Paul E. Kanjorski (D), |
'02 nominee / Mayor Louis J. "Lou" Barletta (R), |
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12th Congressional District, 60.7% in '06, 18th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| John P. Murtha (D), |
army vet. William T. Russell (R/WI) removed from ballot, |
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13th Congressional District, 66.1% in '06, 2nd term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Allyson Y. Schwartz (D), |
attorney Marina Kats (R), |
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14th Congressional District, 90.1% in '06, 7th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| Michael F. "Mike" Doyle (D), |
No Republican |
prof. Titus North (G), |
| Ryan Scott (SW), |
15th Congressional District, 52.8% in '06, 2nd term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Republican Favored, Cook Political Report: Likely Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Likely Republican, |
| Siobhan "Sam" Bennett (D), |
Charles W. "Charlie" Dent (R), |
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16th Congressional District, 56.6% in '06, 6th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| contractor Bruce A. Slater (D), |
Joseph R. Pitts (R), |
'06 Populist Party nominee / consultant John A. Murphy (G), |
17th Congressional District, 64.6% in '06, 8th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| T. Timothy Holden (D), |
ex-state trooper / PA Human Relations Comm'r. Toni Gilhooley (R), |
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18th Congressional District, 57.8% in '06, 3rd term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Republican Favored, Cook Political Report: Likely Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Republican, Rothenberg Political Report: Republican Favored, |
| businessman Steve O'Donnell (D), |
Tim Murphy (R), |
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19th Congressional District, 64.0% in '06, 4th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, |
| '06 nominee / college prof. / ex-school board pres. Philip J. "Phil" Avillo, Jr. (D), |
Todd Platts (R), |
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1. Link to Predictions:
2. D.C.'s Political Report's stars indicate the rating of the race from 1 star to 5 stars depending on its entertainment value.
The color indicates D.C.'s Political Report's prediction of the winning party.
| = Democrat retain control, |
 = Democrats take over control, |
| = Republican retain control, |
 = Republicans take over control, |
 = Independent / 3rd Party retains control, |
 = Independent / 3rd Party take over control |
| Bold indicates incumbent. |
Yellow district indicates open races. |
| Light Blue boxes indicates Democrats maintained control. |
Light Red boxes indicates Republicans maintained control. |
| Blue boxes indicates Democrats took control. |
Red boxes indicates Republicans took control. |
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