The 2008 congressional elections in Georgia were held on November 4, 2008 to determine who would represent the state of Georgia in the United States House of Representatives, coinciding with the presidential and senatorial elections. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 111th Congress from January 3, 2009 until January 3, 2011.
Georgia has thirteen seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 Un...
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The 2008 congressional elections in Georgia were held on November 4, 2008 to determine who would represent the state of Georgia in the United States House of Representatives, coinciding with the presidential and senatorial elections. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 111th Congress from January 3, 2009 until January 3, 2011.
Georgia has thirteen seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States Census. Its 2007-2008 congressional delegation consisted of seven Republicans and six Democrats. No districts changed party, although CQ Politics had forecasted districts 8 and 12 to be at some risk for the incumbent party.
The General Primary was held July 15, 2008.
Incumbent Republican Jack Kingston (campaign website) won against Democratic nominee Bill Gillespie (campaign website). CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Republican'.
Democratic incumbent Sanford Bishop (campaign website) won against Republican nominee Lee...
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