North Carolina Senate
Filing Deadline: Feb. 29, 2008 • Primary Date: May 6, 2008Runoff: June 24, 2008 • General Election: Nov. 4, 2008
Incumbent
Elizabeth Dole (R)
First elected in 2002; seeking second full term.
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Challengers
Kay Hagan (D)
Hagan, a state senator, was nominated with 56% of the vote in a five-way primary.
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Ranking and Analysis
Race Ranking: 12
Race Ranking: 12
At this point, this seat seems relatively safe for the incumbent.
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Previous Election Results
| 2002 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Dole (R) | 1,248,664 | 54% | $13,735,220 |
| Erskine Bowles (D) | 1,047,983 | 45% | $13,306,317 |
| 2002 Primary | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Dole (R) | 342,631 | 80% | n/a |
| Jim Snyder (R) | 60,477 | 14% | n/a |
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Race Rankings
Based on likelihood of seat switching party control
1.
Virginia
(Open-R)2.
New Mexico
(Open-R)3.
N.H.
(Sununu-R)4.
Colorado
(Open-R)5.
Louisiana
(Landrieu-D)6.
Minnesota
(Coleman-R)7.
Maine
(Collins-R)8.
Oregon
(Smith-R)9.
Alaska
(Stevens-R)10.
Mississippi
(Wicker-R)
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