The 2008 election for

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took place on November 4, 2008. The incumbent, Democratic-NPL Congressman Earl Pomeroy, was re-elected to his ninth term. Republican

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formally announced that he was running on March 20, 2008. He previously challenged Pomeroy in 2004. Initial speculation for a Republican challenger included Governor of North Dakota John Hoeven and

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, who were enjoying very high approval ratings throughout their terms of office. State Representative Kim Koppelman and State House Majority Leader Rick Berg ruled themselves out of the running on February 20, 2008,Rob
Rick Berg Definitely Not Running Against Earl Pomeroy
Another possible challenger was Brian Kalk, who decided to run for Public Service Commissioner and was successful in the November election. , this is the last time that the Democratic-NPL has won North Dakota's House seat.

Results

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican

* Bowman (largest city: Bowman) * Dunn (largest city: Killdeer) * Emmons (largest city:

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) * Golden Valley (largest city: Beach) * Oliver (largest city: Center) *

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(largest city: McClusky) * Slope (largest city: Marmarth)

References

External links

Elections and Voting
from the North Dakota Secretary of State
Race ranking and details
from

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North Dakota House race
from ''2008 Race Tracker''
Campaign contributions
from OpenSecrets
North Dakota At-Large
from ''OurCampaigns.org''
U.S. Congress candidates for North Dakota
at Project Vote Smart *''Official campaign websites''
Earl Pomeroy
Democratic-NPL Incumbent
Duane Sand
Republican North Dakota

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