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)
Past Arkansas Winners
- 2004: George W. Bush
- 2000: George W. Bush
- 1996: Bill Clinton
- 1992: Bill Clinton
Arkansas Polls and Exit Polls
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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References
Fast Facts
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Electoral votes
Six
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Polls open
7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. local time
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John McCain captured Arkansas' electoral votes on November 4, 2008CNN: Arkansas Election 2008 Results
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Democratic Primary winner
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Republican Primary winner
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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)
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