Alabama carries with it 9 electoral votes to the victor. Current polls show GOP nominee John McCain with a strong lead against Democrat Barack Obama. McCain has consistently led Obama in the state by close to 20 points since the two became their party's respective nominees.Pollster: 2008 Alabama Presidential General Election
Past Alabama Winners
- 2004: George W. Bush
- 2000: George W. Bush
- 1996: Bob Dole
- 1992: George H. W. Bush
Alabama Polls and Exit Polls
RealClearPolitics: Alabama: McCain vs. Obama
MSNBC: Alabama Election Results
WRCB: Long Lines at AL Polling Sites (November 4, 2008)
Pollster.com: 2008 Alabama Presidential General Election
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References
Fast Facts
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Electoral Votes
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Polls open
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Current Polls
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Registered Voters
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Democratic Primary Winner
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Republican Primary Winner
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Fact:
Third party candidates Bob Barr and Ralph Nader will likely not have a significant impact in AlabamaPollster: 2008 Alabama Presidential General Election
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Fact:
60% of voters picked "the economy" as their number 1 concernClusterstock: Voters Name Their Number One Issue (November 4, 2008)
