2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah

2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah

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All 3 Utah seats to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election 2 1
Seats won 2 1
Seat change Steady Steady
Popular vote 503,917 393,761
Percentage 53.79% 42.03%
Swing Increase2.49% Decrease0.89%

The 2008 congressional elections in Utah were held on November 4, 2008 to determine the representatives of the state of Utah in the United States House of Representatives for the 111th Congress from January 3, 2009, until their terms of office expire on January 3, 2011. Incumbent Rob Bishop (R) was reelected in Utah's 1st congressional district. Incumbent Jim Matheson (D) was reelected in Utah's 2nd congressional district. Jason Chaffetz (R) was elected to succeed Chris Cannon (R) in Utah's 3rd congressional district.

Utah has three seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms. The election coincided with the 2008 U.S. presidential election.

All races were forecasted as safe for the incumbent party.

United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, 2008[1]
Party Votes Percentage Seats +/–
Republican 503,917 53.79% 2
Democratic 393,761 42.03% 1
Constitution 27,805 2.97% 0
Libertarian 11,356 1.21% 0
Totals 936,839 100.00% 3
  1. ^ "Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives".

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