United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada, 2008

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The 2008 congressional elections in Nevada will be held on November 4, 2008 to determine who will represent the state of Nevada in the United States House of Representatives. Nevada has three seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; whoever is elected will serve in the 111th Congress from January 4, 2009 until January 3, 2011. The election coincides with the 2008 U.S. presidential election.

The statewide Party primary elections were held August 12, 2008.

The races not forecasted as safe for the incumbent party are districts 2 and 3.

[edit] District breakdown

[edit] District 1

See also: Nevada's 1st congressional district

This district covers most of the City of Las Vegas, as well as parts of North Las Vegas and parts of unincorporated Clark County, and has been represented by Democrat Shelley Berkley since 1999. CQ Politics forecasts the race as 'Safe Democrat'.

Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org

[edit] District 2

See also: Nevada's 2nd congressional district

This district covers all of Nevada except for parts of Clark County. Reno, along with surrounding Washoe County, casts about 70% of the district's vote and has been represented by Republican Dean Heller since 2007. He is running against Democrat Jill Derby, University of Nevada Regent and Chair of the Nevada Democratic Party. CQ Politics forecasts the race as 'Leans Republican'.

Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org
Heller (R-i) vs Derby (D) graph of collected poll results from Pollster.com

[edit] District 3

See also: Nevada's 3rd congressional district

This district covers the suburbs of Las Vegas, including Henderson, parts of North Las Vegas and Summerlin, and much of unincorporated Clark County. It has been represented by Republican Jon Porter since its creation in 2003. He won by only 48% to 46% in 2006 against a former aide to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and 54% in 2004. Porter could face another tough race in this suburban Las Vegas district. George W. Bush barely won this district with 50% to 49% for John Kerry in 2004 (CPVI=D+1). Leading Democratic candidates included Fraud Examiner Andrew Martin and Clark County prosecutor Robert Daskas, but Daskas dropped out in late April, citing family concerns. After losing their top candidate, the Democratic Party has quickly recruited Nevada Senate Minority Leader Dina Titus. ^[1] Also running are Bob Giaquinta of the Green Party, Floyd Fitzgibbons of the Independent American Party, Joseph P. Silvestri of the Libertarian Party, and independent Jeffrey C. Reeves. CQ Politics forecasts the race as 'No Clear Favorite'.