2008 Elections

  • Gender Gap

    How did the gender gap impact the 2008 election?

    See Gender Gap Breakdown
  • Women Elected to Congress

    The last few elections have brought historic numbers of women to the House and Senate. This election looks to be no different!

    See the Women Elected to Congress
  • Reproductive Choice Seats in Congress

    How many seats does Congress currently hold that can be called pro-choice? How many will the 2008 election bring to the House and Senate? The House gained 20 pro-choice seats and the Senate 8 pro-choice seats.

  • Ballot Measures

    Follow state ballot measures that affect Reproductive Rights, Affirmative Action, Gay and Lesbian rights, Animal rights, Stem Cell Research, Health Care, Worker’s Rights and more.

    See State Ballot Measures

Balance of Power: Democrats & Republicans in Congress

Senate

DemocraticIndependentRepublicanOther
Current Senate492490 Vacancy
New Senate582411 Undecided
Gains/Losses+9--81 Undecided

House

DemocraticIndependentRepublicanOther
Current House23601990 Vacancy
New House256-1772 Undecided
Gains/Losses+20--222 Undecided

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