# 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma

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The 2008 congressional elections in Oklahoma were held on November 4, 2008, to determine who will represent the state of Oklahoma in the United States House of Representatives. Oklahoma has five seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; whoever is elected will serve in the 111th Congress from January 4, 2009, until January 3, 2011. The election coincided with the 2008 U.S. presidential election.

## Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– |
| | Republican | 802,530 | 60.03% | 4 | — |
| | Democratic | 503,614 | 37.67% | 1 | — |
| | Independents | 30,783 | 2.30% | 0 | — |
| Totals | Totals | 1,336,927 | 100.00% | 5 | — |

## District 1

The district was focused in the northeastern corner of the state and included the Tulsa metropolitan area as well as all of Tulsa County. It also included Washington County, Wagoner County, and parts of Rogers County and Creek County. It had been represented by Republican John Sullivan since February 2002. The Democratic nominee was Georgianna Oliver, a CEO residing in Tulsa. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Republican'.
Oklahoma's 1st congressional district election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | John Sullivan (inc.) | 193,404 | 66.17 |
| | Democratic | Georgianna Oliver | 98,890 | 33.83 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 292,294 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 2

This district covers roughly the eastern quarter of the state, and has been represented by Democrat Dan Boren since 2005. His Republican challenger was Raymond Wickson of Okmulgee. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Democrat'.
Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Dan Boren (inc.) | 173,757 | 70.47 |
| | Republican | Raymond J. Wickson | 72,815 | 29.53 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 246,572 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 3

This district covers the Oklahoma Panhandle and northwest half of the state, including portions of Oklahoma City and Tulsa. It has been represented by Republican Frank Lucas since May 1994. The Democratic nominee was engineer and USDA Forest Service employee Frankie Robbins. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Republican'.
Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Frank Lucas (inc.) | 184,306 | 69.72 |
| | Democratic | Frankie Robbins | 62,297 | 23.57 |
| | Independent | Forrest Michael | 17,756 | 6.72 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 264,359 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 4

This district covers the south-central area, and has been represented by Republican Tom Cole since 2003. The Democratic nominee was oil industry land consultant Blake Cummings. CQ Politics forecasts the race as 'Safe Republican'.
Oklahoma's 4th congressional district election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tom Cole (inc.) | 180,080 | 65.99 |
| | Democratic | Blake Cummings | 79,764 | 29.23 |
| | Independent | David E. Joyce | 13,027 | 4.77 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 272,871 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 5

This district covers the central part of the state and includes Oklahoma City, the state capital. It has been represented by Republican Mary Fallin since 2007. Lawyer and Democratic nominee Steven Perry challenged the freshman incumbent, campaigning on a platform focused on using American and not foreign energy. CQ Politics forecasted the race as 'Safe Republican'.
Oklahoma's 5th congressional district election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Mary Fallin (inc.) | 171,925 | 65.89 |
| | Democratic | Steven L. Perry | 88,996 | 34.11 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 260,921 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |