Election 2008 | US Senate Elections | Results by State
2008 U.S. Senate Election Results: Democrats Retained Control ✓
The 2008 U.S. Senate elections were held on November 4, 2008, alongside the presidential election. Democrats had a strong year, gaining eight seats and expanding their majority in the Senate, aided by high turnout and the Democratic wave that accompanied Barack Obama’s presidential victory. Following the elections and subsequent party switches, Democrats held a large majority and briefly reached a 60-seat, filibuster-proof majority in 2009.
59
Democrats
41
Republicans
51 or 50 needed for control
Election News
Mark Begich Won Alaska Senate Election
Mark Begich won the Alaska U.S. Senate election, flipping the seat to the Democratic Party.
Mark Udall Won Colorado Senate Election
Mark Udall won the Colorado U.S. Senate election, flipping the seat to the Democratic Party.
Jeanne Shaheen Won New Hampshire Senate Election
Jeanne Shaheen won the New Hampshire U.S. Senate election, flipping the seat to the Democratic Party.
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