Oklahoma Senate
Filing Deadline: June 4, 2008 • Primary Date: July 29, 2008Runoff: Aug. 26, 2008 • General Election: Nov. 4, 2008
Incumbent
James Inhofe (R)
First elected in 1994; seeking third full term.
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Ranking and Analysis
Race Ranking: 17
Race Ranking: 17
At this point, this seat seems relatively safe for the incumbent.
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Previous Election Results
| 2002 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Inhofe (R) | 583,579 | 57% | $3,040,220 |
| David Walters (D) | 369,789 | 36% | $2,072,137 |
| James Germalic (I) | 65,056 | 6% | n/a |
| 2002 Primary | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Inhofe (R) | unopposed |
| 1996 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Inhofe (R) | 670,610 | 57% | $2,510,946 |
| James Boren (D) | 474,162 | 40% | $301,621 |
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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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