• The state of Arkansas' six electoral votes went to Republican John McCain on November 4, 2008. McCain led Democrat Barack Obama by a wide margin throughout the night, and major media outlets declared him the projected winner fairly early in the evening.MSNBC: Arkansas Election Results Exit polling data showed a majority of voters in Arkansas said the economy was their most important concern. Results also showed most voters decided on their choice for president months before election day.ArkansasBusiness.com: Profile of Arkansas Voters from Exit Polls (November 4, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. Electoral votes: Six
  2. Polls open: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. local time
  3. John McCain captured Arkansas' electoral votes on November 4, 2008CNN: Arkansas Election 2008 Results
  4. In pre-election polls, McCain led Obama 52.3% to 42%Pollster.com: 2008 Arkansas Presidential General Election: McCain vs Obama
  5. Democratic Primary winner: Hillary Rodham Clinton
  6. Republican Primary winner: Mike Huckabee
  7. According to national exit polls, 62% of voters picked the economy as their number one concernCNN: Economy most important issue, polls show (November 4, 2008)
  8. 10% of voters said Iraq was their primary concern heading into election dayCNN: Economy most important issue, polls show (November 4, 2008)

• Past Arkansas Winners

  1. 2004: George W. Bush
  2. 2000: George W. Bush
  3. 1996: Bill Clinton
  4. 1992: Bill Clinton

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