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The 2008 United States Senate election in Rhode Island took place on November 4, 2008. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Jack Reed won re-election to a third term.


Democratic primary


Candidates

* Jack Reed, incumbent U.S. Senator * Chris Young,
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Results


General election


Candidates

* Jack Reed (D), incumbent U.S. Senator * Robert Tingle (R), 2002 nominee, 2000 U.S. House nominee, and pit boss at
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Predictions


Polling


Results


See also

* 2008 United States Senate elections


References


External links


Rhode Island Board of Elections

U.S. Congress candidates for Rhode Island
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Rhode Island U.S. Senate race
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Tingle (R) vs Reed (D-i)
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Jack Reed for U.S. Senate
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Bob Tingle for U.S. Senate
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