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)

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

• MSNBC: Arkansas Exit Polls

• CNN: Arkansas Exit Polls

• CNN: Economy most important issue, polls show (November 4, 2008)

• RealClearPolitics: Election 2008 - Arkansas: McCain vs. Obama

• Pollster.com: 2008 Arkansas Presidential General Election: McCain vs Obama

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