U.S. House Races 2008

 

Tracking House Races

We encourage all citizens, particularly Catholics, to embrace their citizenship not merely as a duty and privilege, but as an opportunity meaningfully to participate in building the culture of life. Every voice matters in the public forum. Every vote counts. Every act of responsible citizenship is an exercise of significant individual power. We must exercise that power in ways that defend human life, especially those of God's children who are unborn, disabled or otherwise vulnerable. We get the public officials we deserve. Their virtue–or lack thereof–is a judgment not only on them, but on us. Because of this we urge our fellow citizens to see beyond party politics, to analyze campaign rhetoric critically and to choose their political leaders according to principle, not party affiliation or mere self-interest.

Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics, National Conference of Catholic Bishops, November 1998

 

In 2008 there will be 435 Congressional seats up for election. All 435 seats are up for election every two years. Currently there are 202 Republican held seats and 233 Democratic held seats. The Republicans would need to net 16 seats to take back the majority they lost in the 2006 midterm elections.

To date, 25 Republicans have announced their intentions to retire, and an additional four have already resigned. On the other side of the aisle, five Democrats have declared their retirements. Each of these races has the potential to be a tough battle as both parties look to protect seats and grow their numbers.

 

 

U.S. House of Representatives

The following Representaitve and Candidates have been endorsed by the pro-abortion rights group NARAL.

 

 

 

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