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2MNHex107% shift to the leftüBarack Obama BLeft054.1312834010365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%1573354694568974.52Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.-3.5D-51.11-15-10.343.8-3.8-71286173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%127540959934814Midwest2-6.80.55MinnesotaMinnesotaD2910369131278107-54.1D2008
3WIHex1014% shift to the leftüBarack Obama BLeft056.26.518770710365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%1677211694568975.52Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.-0.400000000D-49.71-15-13.942.3-7-215727173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%126239359934814Midwest2-13.50.57WisconsinWisconsinD2983417131278107-56.2D2008
4MIHex1713% shift to the leftüBarack Obama BLeft057.46.239339617365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%2872579694568977.52Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.-3.400000000D-51.21-20-16.441.0-6.8-265107173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%204863959934814Midwest2-13.00.58MichiganMichiganD5001766131278107-57.4D2008
5ILHex2115% shift to the leftüBarack Obama CLeft061.97.152812321365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%34196736945689763Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.-10.3D-54.81-30-25.136.8-7.7-314419173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%203152759934814Midwest2-14.80.56IllinoisIllinoisD5523051131278107-61.9D2008
6IAHex710% shift to the leftüBarack Obama ALeft053.74.5870427365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%8289406945689753Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.0.700000000R49.91-10-9.544.2-5.7-69578173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%68237959934814Midwest3-10.20.55IowaIowaD1543662131278107-53.7D2008
7INHex1122% shift to the leftüBarack Obama ALeft049.910.640502811365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%13740396945689773Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.20.6R59.91-5-148.9-11-133790173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%134564859934814Midwest3-21.60.56IndianaIndianaD2751054131278107-49.9D2008
8OHHex207% shift to the leftüBarack Obama ALeft051.52.819222120365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%29333886945689783Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.2.100000000R50.81-5-4.646.9-3.9-185277173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%267449159934814Midwest3-6.70.57OhioOhioD5698260131278107-51.5D2008
9MEHex48% shift to the leftüBarack Obama BLeft057.74.100000000250814365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%4219236945689711.50Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.-9D-53.61-20-17.340.4-4.2-34928173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%29527359934814Northeast0-8.30.511MaineMaineD731163131278107-57.7D2008
10VTHex317% shift to the leftüBarack Obama DLeft067.58.6351953365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%21926269456897101Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.-20.1D-58.91-40-37.130.4-8.4-22206173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%9897459934814Northeast1-17.00.510VermontVermontD325046131278107-67.5D2008
11NHHex48% shift to the leftüBarack Obama ALeft054.44.2443154365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%38482669456897111Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.-1.3D-50.21-10-9.744.7-4.2-14703173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%31653459934814Northeast1-8.40.511New HampshireNew HampshireD707611131278107-54.4D2008
12NYHex318% shift to the leftüBarack Obama CLeft062.84.445542031365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%4769700694568979.52Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.-18.3D-58.41-30-26.736.1-4-220269173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%274229859934814Northeast2-8.40.59New YorkNew YorkD7591233131278107-62.8D2008
13RIHex47% shift to the leftüBarack Obama CLeft063.13.7368064365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%2965716945689711.52Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.-20.7D-59.41-30-27.935.2-3.500000000-3655173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%16539159934814Northeast2-7.20.510Rhode IslandRhode IslandD469767131278107-63.1D2008
14MAHex121% shift to the leftüBarack Obama CLeft061.8-0.10000000010029712365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%19040976945689710.52Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.-25.1D-61.91-30-25.836.0-0.80000000037745173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%110885459934814Northeast2-0.70.511MassachusettsMassachusettsD3080985131278107-61.8D2008
15PAHex218% shift to the leftüBarack Obama BLeft054.33.40000000033826821365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%32763636945689793Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.-2.5D-50.91-15-10.344.0-4.4-137962173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%265588559934814Northeast3-7.80.58PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaD6034745131278107-54.3D2008
16NJHex159% shift to the leftüBarack Obama BLeft057.34.430399215365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%221542269456897103Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.-6.7D-52.91-20-15.641.7-4.500000000-56796173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%161320759934814Northeast3-8.90.59New JerseyNew JerseyD3868237131278107-57.3D2008
17CTHex712% shift to the leftüBarack Obama CLeft060.66.31402847365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%99777269456897113Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.-10.4D-54.31-25-22.438.2-5.7-64398173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%62942859934814Northeast3-12.00.510ConnecticutConnecticutD1646792131278107-60.6D2008
18DCHex36% shift to the leftüBarack Obama ELeft092.53.3428303365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%24580069456897125Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.-79.9D-89.21-90-866.5-2.8-3889173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%1736759934814Northeast4-6.10.510Dist. of Col.Dist. of Col.D265853131278107-92.5D2008
19DEHex318% shift to the leftüBarack Obama CLeft061.98.6553073365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%255459694568979.54Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.-7.5D-53.31-25-2536.9-8.9-19286173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%15237459934814Northeast5-17.50.59DelawareDelawareD412412131278107-61.9D2008
20MDHex1012% shift to the leftüBarack Obama CLeft061.9629497410365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%1629467694568978.54Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.-13D-55.91-30-25.436.5-6.4-64841173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%95986259934814South4-12.40.59MarylandMarylandD2631596131278107-61.9D2008
21VAHex1315% shift to the leftüBarack Obama ALeft052.67.150479013365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%19595326945689785Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.8.2R53.71-10-6.346.3-7.48046173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%172500559934814South4-14.50.58VirginiaVirginiaD3723260131278107-52.6D2008
22NCHex1513% shift to the leftüBarack Obama ALeft049.76.161680215365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%21426516945689795Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.12.4R561-5-0.30000000049.4-6.6167308173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%212847459934814South5-12.70.57North CarolinaNorth CarolinaD4310789131278107-49.7D2008
23FLHex278% shift to the leftüBarack Obama ALeft051.03.969853027365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%4282074694568978.58Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.5R52.11-5-2.848.2-3.90000000081102173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%404562459934814South7-7.80.59FloridaFloridaD8390744131278107-51D2008
24WAHex1110% shift to the leftüBarack Obama BLeft057.74.924064711365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%1750848694568971.52Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.-7.2D-52.81-20-17.240.5-5.1-75678173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%122921659934814West2-10.00.51WashingtonWashingtonD3036878131278107-57.7D2008
25ORHex712% shift to the leftüBarack Obama BLeft056.75.4941287365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%1037291694568971.54Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.-4.100000000D-51.31-20-16.340.4-6.8-128356173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%73847559934814West3-12.20.51OregonOregonD1827864131278107-56.7D2008
26CAHex5514% shift to the leftüBarack Obama CLeft061.06.7152898855365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%82744736945689725Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.-9.9D-54.31-25-2437.0-7.4-498045173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%501178159934814West4-14.10.51CaliforniaCaliforniaD13561900131278107-61D2008
27HIHex437% shift to the leftüBarack Obama ELeft071.817.8941634365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%32587169456897-0.55Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.-8.7D-541-50-45.226.6-18.7-73625173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%12056659934814West7-36.50.51HawaiiHawaiiD453568131278107-71.8D2008
28NVHex515% shift to the leftüBarack Obama BLeft055.17.21365465365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%533736694568972.54Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.2.6R50.51-15-12.442.7-7.8-5863173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%41282759934814West3-15.00.52NevadaNevadaD967848131278107-55.1D2008
29COHex914% shift to the leftüBarack Obama ALeft053.76.72868449365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%1288576694568973.54Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.4.7R51.71-10-944.7-7-27666173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%107358959934814West4-13.70.53ColoradoColoradoD2401361131278107-53.7D2008
30NMHex516% shift to the leftüBarack Obama BLeft056.97.9000000001014805365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%472422694568973.56Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.0.800000000R49.81-20-15.141.8-8-30098173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%34683259934814West5-15.90.53New MexicoNew MexicoD830158131278107-56.9D2008
31NDHex319% shift to the leftüBarack Obama FLeft044.69.130226365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%141278694568973.52Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.27.4R62.9158.753.3-9.600000000-280503173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%16860159934814Midwest2-18.70.54North DakotaNorth DakotaR31662113127810753.3D2008
32SDHex313% shift to the leftüBarack Obama FLeft044.76.321680365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%1709246945689743Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.21.5R59.9158.553.2-6.7-295303173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%20305459934814Midwest3-13.00.54South DakotaSouth DakotaR38197513127810753.2D2008
33NEHex418% shift to the leftüBarack Obama GLeft041.68.9789911365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%333319694568974.54Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.33.2R65.911014.956.5-9.400000000-598354173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%45297959934814Midwest4-18.30.54NebraskaNebraskaR80128113127810756.5D2008
34MOHex117% shift to the leftüBarack Obama FLeft049.33.2182740365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%1441911694568975.54Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.7.2R53.3100.10000000049.4-3.9-989911173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%144581459934814Midwest4-7.10.55MissouriMissouriR292520513127810749.4D2008
35KSHex611% shift to the leftüBarack Obama GLeft041.75.10000000079772365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%5147656945689755Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.25.4R6211014.956.6-5.400000000-368016173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%69965559934814Midwest5-10.50.54KansasKansasR123587213127810756.6D2008
36KYHex84% shift to the leftüBarack Obama GLeft041.21.50000000039252365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%751985694568976.54Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.19.8R59.511516.257.4-2.1-209778173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%104846259934814South4-3.60.56KentuckyKentuckyR182650813127810757.4D2008
37WVHex50% shift to the rightüBarack Obama GRight042.6-0.600000000-22684365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%303857694568977.54Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.12.9R56.111013.155.7-0.400000000-263125173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%39746659934814South40.2-0.57West VirginiaWest VirginiaR71336213127810755.7D2008
38ARHex610% shift to the rightüBarack Obama GRight038.9-5.6-47643365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%4223106945689765Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.9.8R54.311519.858.74.4651196173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%63801759934814South510.0-0.55ArkansasArkansasR108661713127810758.7D2008
39TNHex111% shift to the rightüBarack Obama GRight041.8-0.70000000050960365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%10874376945689775Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.14.3R56.811515.156.90.1000000009480311173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%147917859934814South50.8-0.56TennesseeTennesseeR259974913127810756.9D2008
40SCHex88% shift to the leftüBarack Obama FLeft044.94200750365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%862449694568978.56Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.17.1R58159.00000000053.9-4.100000000969228173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%103489659934814South5-8.10.58South CarolinaSouth CarolinaR192096913127810753.9D2008
41OKHex70% shift to the rightüBarack Obama IRight034.40-1470365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%502496694568974.56Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.31.2R65.613031.265.61.421085472e-143737173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%96016559934814South60.0-0.54OklahomaOklahomaR146266113127810765.6D2008
42LAHex94% shift to the rightüBarack Obama GRight039.9-2.3-37310365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%782989694568975.56Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.14.5R56.711518.758.61.900000000461069173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%114827559934814South64.2-0.55LouisianaLouisianaR196076113127810758.6D2008
43MSHex67% shift to the leftüBarack Obama GLeft043.03.296568365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%554662694568976.56Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.19.7R59.511013.256.2-3.3396166173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%72459759934814South6-6.50.56MississippiMississippiR128986513127810756.2D2008
44ALHex94% shift to the leftüBarack Obama HLeft038.71.900000000119546365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%813479694568977.56Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.25.7R62.512021.660.3-2.2901529173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%126654659934814South6-4.10.57AlabamaAlabamaR209981913127810760.3D2008
45GAHex1511% shift to the leftüBarack Obama FLeft047.05.6477988365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%18441376945689787Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.16.6R58155.252.2-5.813449015173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%204874459934814South6-11.40.58GeorgiaGeorgiaR392444013127810752.2D2008
46TXHex3411% shift to the leftüBarack Obama GLeft043.75.5695929365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%35286336945689747Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.22.9R61.111011.855.5-5.600000000-4758934173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%447932859934814South7-11.10.54TexasTexasR807779513127810755.5D2008
47AKHex34% shift to the leftüBarack Obama HLeft037.92.412569365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%123594694568970.50Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.25.6R61.112021.559.4-1.729523173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%19384159934814West0-4.10.50AlaskaAlaskaR32619713127810759.4D2008
48MTHex318% shift to the leftüBarack Obama FLeft047.38.757957365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%231667694568972.52Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.20.5R59.1102.249.5-9.6-233003173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%24276359934814West2-18.30.53MontanaMontanaR49010913127810749.5D2008
49IDHex413% shift to the leftüBarack Obama HLeft036.15.855342365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%2364406945689723Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.38.1R68.412525.461.5-6.900000000-62234173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%40301259934814West2-12.70.52IdahoIdahoR65503213127810761.5D2008
50WYHex38% shift to the leftüBarack Obama ILeft032.43.312092365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%828686945689733Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.39.8R68.91303264.4-4.5-26713173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%16495859934814West3-7.80.53WyomingWyomingR25603513127810764.4D2008
51UTHex517% shift to the leftüBarack Obama HLeft034.48.486471365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%3276706945689745Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.45.5R71.512528.262.6-8.9-677125173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%59603059934814West4-17.30.52UtahUtahR95237013127810762.6D2008
52AZHex102% shift to the leftüBarack Obama FLeft045.10.700000000141183365BARACK OBAMA John McCain 52.9%10347076945689735Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.10.5R54.9158.553.6-1.312581710173JOHN McCAIN 45.7%123011159934814West5-2.00.52ArizonaArizonaR229347513127810753.6D2008