MSNBC projected John McCain as the winner of the state of Georgia in the 2008 presidential election. Georgia is a red state that carries 15 electoral votes. In the days prior to the election, John McCain lead Barack Obama 49.5% to 46.6%. Georgia has not voted Democrat since 1992.AJC: TV ads boost Obama's Ga. push (November 1, 2008)

• Senate:
  • Incumbent: Saxby Chambliss (R) Projected Winner
  • Challenger: Jim Martin (D)
  • Challenger: Allen Buckley (L)
  • Recent poll numbers: Chambliss leads Martin 48% to 43%

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

• CNN: Georgia Exit Polls

• MSNBC: Georgia State Exit Polls

• The Pacer: New Exit Polls add West Virginia, Georgia to McCain (November 4, 2008)

• AJC: More blacks, young people vote (November 4, 2008)

• WSB Atlanta: Poll Workers Brace For Rush Of Evening Voters (November 4, 2008)

• Clusterstock.com: Exit Poll Results: Voters Name Their Number One Issue (November 4, 2008)

• Georgia Secretary of State: Georgia 2008 Election Results

• RealClearPolitics: Georgia: McCain vs. Obama

• Pollster: 2008 Georgia Presidential General Election

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